Productivity is a funny old word

Productivity is a funny old word It’s an output but it can also be a feeling. I like to feel that I’m being productive in my working day, does that mean I’m being busy? That depends on my perspective. Everyone’s busy, right? Busy is a state of mind. It’s not the same as being productive. I…

3 things to check on your Mailchimp account now

Mailchimp is super easy to get started with and has been a popular choice for newsletters for some time. With its entry-level starting plans, excellent choice of templates and layouts, you can import a list of contacts and be sending beautiful emails in no time.   There are many so features to make use of, but…

3 options for requesting and collating feedback

Feedback is part of any service, whether that’s providing resources for a community, a fixed service deliverable or an online event, asking your customers or audience what they think is useful for several reasons:  It helps you improve through making informed decisions  It re-engages your customers and helps build relationships  It can be a pat on…

Remote control

Remote working, a remote team and more than a remote chance it’ll be fine. I wrote this post originally back at the end of 2018. Now, in the summer of 2020, remote working is still a necessity for many, and we’ve seen a shift in remote working that is here to stay.  It’s nothing new,…

When being busy isn’t productive

Being busy doesn’t necessarily mean you’re being productive.  As freelancers or small business owners, we work flexibly, so that it fits in with our lives, but it can be hard to get all the work done.  You’re busy, I get it. Aren’t we all?  So busy. Our heads swimming with what needs to get done.…