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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Hey everyone.

With the Memorial Day weekend coming up, like everybody we're just trying to get a lot of things done; so in our eagerness to wrap up with some projects, well, we're
prone to some slight mental lapses, such as keeping up with the Blogs.  Ouch, but we're here to fix that.

So we'll give you a heads up on what's cooking at HQ. We're working on the next Tips for Today video, and we're just pretty stoked of the footage we're using in illustrating that point.   We're not ready to provide any spoilers on what the tip is about but I can tell you that the clips we're using was of a skilled athlete in action, 
Right now the big challenge is to edit down the video, but we may have a trick or too to solve that. In the mean time stay tuned for the next Tips for Today Video!


Robert
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21 ways to "get more done" during the next 30 days:

Monday, May 20, 2013
Happy Monday everyone.
 
Last week I received  this at a web lecture by Michael Gebben from KRE8insights. He had followed Lee McIntyre's 21 ways to "get more done" during the next 30 days:
So thought I pass on some tips on how to manage your work. 

(1) Go to bed earlier.
(2) Wake up earlier.
(3) Work on YOUR to-do list, not what's on someone else's list - be PROACTIVE not REACTIVE.
(4) Focus first on the day's highest value task.
(5) Check email ONCE per day AFTER your most important tasks - I prefer late afternoon, and that's it.
(6) Get down to "email zero" every day. ALWAYS. Don't let things "lurk" in your inbox.
(7) Don't use your inbox to store tasks - get them out of there and into your task management system.
(8) Shut down any systems that notify you when you have messages (email, Facebook, Skype, mobile, etc).
(9) Stay signed out of Facebook during "work time".
(10) Stay signed out of Skype (and other messenger programs) except when you NEED them.
(11) Put your phone onto voicemail - stop taking unscheduled calls. You can return the calls later.
(12) Stay away from forums, unless using them SPECIFICALLY to generate leads - don't go there to "gossip".
(13) Have "work time" and "play time" - never have "in-between time" where you're trying to do BOTH.
(14) Only work on tasks that are on your to-do list for RIGHT NOW.
(15) Keep a notepad with you at all times and as soon as you get the idea for a new task... document it for later, DON'T react and do it now.
(16) Dring plenty of water.
(17) Eat smaller meals, and more of them.
(18) Eat good stuff - give your body the fuel it needs.
(19) Get moving during the day - go for a run, a walk.. ANYTHING that gets you moving.
(20) Tidy up your workspace so that it's free of clutter.
(21) Clean up your computer so those annoying notifications stop popping up while you're working.
(22) Stop checking your stats multiple times a day - check all your web stats at the end of the day and THAT'S IT. 
(23) Apply the 80/20 rule - only do tasks that add real value to your business. Be honest when evaluating every task you do.
(24) Avoid "multi tasking" - focus on ONE THING at once.
(25) Only have ONE tab open on your Internet browser - and this should be what you're working on RIGHT NOW.
(26) Unplug your Ethernet cable, or turn off Wi-Fi, when your task doesn't require the use of the Internet.
(27) Don't let tasks clog up your brain - it will tire you out. Get everything into your task management system as soon as you think of it.
(28) Get clear on WHY you're working and what you'll reward yourself with when you achieve your goals - post pictures of this near your computer so that you're always reminded.
(29) Invest in your body like you do in your business - hire a personal trainer and have them PUSH YOU like a mentor pushes you to improve your profits.
(30) Remove email and Facebook from your phone - avoid using valuable energy to be "always checking".



Feel free to add any of your own suggestions to the comments below too.

Robert
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Content info to pass on

Friday, May 17, 2013
Hi everyone:

It's funny, I can't believe of all the channels (Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, etc, etc)  I sent out saying I was attending the NEDMA 2013 Annual conference,
this was the one place I forgot to put it in.  Guess it's on par of forgetting where I left my keys in the house, which by the way if you know where it is, can you let me know? ;)

It was a great event, and definitely picked up a few pointers of effectively marketing on mobile phones, as well
as upcoming changes with Google that would effect both consumers and businesses.  I can't say much
since I'm sworn to secrecy other than the date is 7/22/13 is when some of the changes will occur related
to how they charge businesses with adwords.

There are a couple of things I like to pass on that I recommend you should check out, these folks had spoke at NEDMA, so it was a great treat to hear them in person.

Bob Cargill, Copywriter/Creative Director & Social Media Consultant of Cargill Creative had offer us tips on navigating twitter which was pretty nifty but at the moment I can't find my notes on the subject, but I do know that he had offer 10 ways to succeed in social media, that's worth a read.

Myles Bristowe, CMO of Commonwealth Creative offered some some great anecdotes in relating to his followers on twitter. He has a a blog called, today's marketing cookie.  It's chock full of info on marketing, marketing strategy, with a good blend of humor and insightful comments.

Phil Hollows, Founder/CEO of feedblitz.com, provided valuable information of how bloggers can engage, grow and monetize their own blog.  His blog is one that doesn't pull any punches and full of wit that is a good read as well.




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