I don’t usually write about productivity because there are lots of other people who do a good job of that already (like my friend Heather Villa). But recently I put together a fun little ebook that I hope you’ll find useful at addressing a serious problem we all face in our productivity.
It’s called Stop Procrastinating. Fight Zombies. The premise goes like this: All of those projects you’re procrastinating on are like the walking undead and they will relentlessly lurch after you unless you take a stand and fight back.
In the ebook I outline a system I’ve developed to destroy zombie-project procrastination and enjoy higher earning. It’s an easy system to implement and it’s really effective at keeping your projects moving and those zombies at bay.
Two of the reasons that it works: First, procrastination is non-event that people default to when they aren’t productive. By scheduling time to specifically address procrastination, you are eliminating that problem. Second, zombies are fun. Okay, so real zombies are pretty gross and stinky but zombies in general are fun and “fun” is a great procrastination killer.
There are still some changes to be made to the site and I have yet to add an affiliate program but I wanted to tell you about it. Check it out at:
Understanding the basic components of a business can help entrepreneurs diagnose and solve problems and create new opportunities for growth.
While a business can seem like a complex engine that is difficult to comprehend and master, there are really just a a few simple components that make up the business. Understanding these components and mastering them individually will help you to master your business as a whole.
The formula that Entrepreneur Magazine columnist Brad Sugars writes about is an elegant, well-stated formula that perfectly expresses the simplicity of a business in just a few numbers. (You can read his article here). This formula IS your business. This formula is every business. The formula goes like this:
Leads x Conversion Rate = Customers
Customers x Average Dollar Sale x Number of Transactions = Revenue
Revenue x Profit Margins = Profit
Each of these components can be used by entrepreneurs to understand their businesses further and to make them more successful. In the coming weeks I will be talking about each one of those components in greater detail, showing you how to diagnose problems and increase the performance of your business.
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Defining Earned, Owned And [...]