The Power of the Pareto Principle (aka the 80/20 Rule)

The Power of the Pareto Principle (aka the 80/20 Rule)

by | Mar 16, 2012 | 80/20 Rule, Articles, blog, business, Change, Clutter, Entrepreneurs, Interruptions, Lisa Montanaro, LM organizing solutions, organized, organizer, organizing, Pareto Principle, Productivity, professional, solutions, time management

When I am conducting an organizing, time management or business related workshop, I often ask if anyone has heard of the Pareto Principle. I usually get a room full of blank stares. However, if I ask if anyone has …
Don't Fall Into the Trap of the Shoemaker's Shoes: Benefit From Your Own Expertise!

Don't Fall Into the Trap of the Shoemaker's Shoes: Benefit From Your Own Expertise!

by | Mar 16, 2012 | Articles, blog, business, Change, Entrepreneurs, Lisa Montanaro, LM organizing solutions, organized, organizer, organizing, Productivity, professional, professional organizer, solutions

How many of us have heard the old familiar phrase, “The shoemaker’s children always go without shoes?”This phrase has become synonymous with almost anyone neglecting his or her own business. We are all guilty of it now and again....
Classifying Your Team Members: Employees vs. Independent Contractors

Classifying Your Team Members: Employees vs. Independent Contractors

by | Mar 16, 2012 | Articles, blog, business, business coach, Change, Entrepreneurs, Legal, Lisa Montanaro, LM organizing solutions, organized, organizer, organizing, Productivity, professional, solutions

So, your business is growing and you are ready to outsource or delegate some of the work in your business. However, you are confused about how to classify a new team member: employee or independent contractor? The following is an...
What the St. Lucians Can Teach Us About Business

What the St. Lucians Can Teach Us About Business

by | Mar 16, 2012 | Articles, blog, business, Change, Enjoy, Entrepreneurs, Facebook, Implement, Lisa Montanaro, LM organizing solutions, motivational speaking, organized, organizer, organizing, Productivity, professional, solutions

I am always amazed at how travel can improve your business and your life. Recently, my husband and I visited the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Lucia. It was a fantastic vacation by all accounts. The island is a marvel …
Overcoming the Entrepreneurial Curse by Connecting with Like-Minded Entrepreneurs

Overcoming the Entrepreneurial Curse by Connecting with Like-Minded Entrepreneurs

by | Mar 16, 2012 | Articles, blog, business, business coach, Change, Entrepreneurs, Lisa Montanaro, LM organizing solutions, NAPO, organized, organizer, organizing, Productivity, professional, solutions

The greatest thing about owning your own business is that you are your own boss. The hardest thing about owning your own business is that you are your own boss! This is known as the Entrepreneurial Curse. And quite honestly, …