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Productivity

Productivity

Get hyped with these productivity tips that will help you get more things done in your daily life. We’re all trapped on those days of procrastination and repetition. But sometimes all we need is to see that flickering light at the end of the road that will help us switch direction.

In this section of our blog, we’ve added some extra flavor to some of those unproductive days. Find out why often bad ideas lead to originality, how to set your priorities as a busy executive, how to stay on top of everything, and a lot more.

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07
Nov

Are templates enough? Why you should consider custom PowerPoint design

November 7, 2019Carla AlbinagortaBusiness & Growth Presentation Resources, Productivity
We have all suffered at one time or another from “Death by PowerPoint” syndrome. So, how to get your audience really interested in your presentations, instead of feeling the common “Not another 50-slide PowerPoint, please!”?. Templates are a good option, but are they enough? If you are tired of templates that never really seem to...
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15
Oct

Easily distracted? Tips and apps to stay focused at work

October 15, 2019Carla AlbinagortaProductivity, Self Improvement
I bet you’ve been distracted at work at least one time today. Notifications, Facebook, phone calls, a random google search… the world today is so full of distractions that most of us can relate to the feeling of not being able to concentrate at work. If you’re easily distracted, here you’ll find 10 tips and...
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13
Aug

8 Free Apps To Organize Your Presentation Content

August 13, 2019Angie ArriesgadoProductivity
So, you’re preparing for a presentation. And you feel like you’re all over the place. You’ve scribbled some notes on paper, typed some on your computer, and dictated a few lines on your phone’s voice recorder. You’re too busy and haven’t really had time to sift through and organize your presentation content yet. And now,...
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11
Jul

Get Your Presentation Done: 15 Tips To Maximize Productivity

July 11, 2019Angie ArriesgadoProductivity
So, you’ve got a presentation coming up. But it’s still a few weeks away, so you procrastinate and don’t get anything done until 2 days before your presentation. That’s a lot of wasted time, if you ask me. Time that could have gone into planning and preparing for your presentation. If you face a similar...
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04
Jun

PowerPoint Outsourcing: Is It A Solid Investment?

June 4, 2019Angie ArriesgadoBusiness & Growth Presentation Resources, Productivity
Companies – big and small alike – outsource various tasks, projects, and even entire departments. They do this to save on overhead and other operating expenses. When it comes to PowerPoint outsourcing, however, you’re probably wondering if it’s a solid investment. Or, if you’d be better off designing slides on your own. Read on to...
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06
Dec

Calculate Your Hidden Cost of PowerPoint

December 6, 201824SlidesPresentation Tips, Productivity
How much is it costing you (or your team) to fiddle with fonts, tinker with templates and grapple with graphics? We’ve created a handy cost calculator so you can see for yourself. To try it out , simply click here. Presentations can take a lot of time to prepare. And it’s not just writing up...
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14
Aug

Why Bad Ideas Lead to Originality

August 14, 2017CathyProductivity
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of media screaming for your attention? Scrolling through your feed on the way to work, popping up in the corner of your browser window- something is always asking you to listen to this right now!  That’s why a good concept simply isn’t enough. If your business wants to get noticed, only true...
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22
May

Executives, PowerPoint & Time – Set Your Priorities

May 22, 2017MareaBusiness & Growth Presentation Resources, Productivity
We call it “death by PowerPoint” in our office. You have seen these presentations too. So many words on one page, boring inadequate designs, more slides than you can actually present in an hour, a monotone look, a monotone voice and a guaranteed nap time for many in the room. This is not putting your...
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30
Aug

What to Do if You Suck at Writing Emails That Get Replies

August 30, 201624SlidesBusiness & Growth Presentation Resources, Productivity, Self Improvement
Do you write email after email to no avail? Are you wondering why recipients don’t respond and if you are doing something wrong? If so, you are not alone. Email is a unique medium with its own set of challenges. However, there are some etiquette rules and research that can give you insights on how...
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18
Jul

How to stay on top of everything

July 18, 201624SlidesProductivity
We all know that time management is extremely important in the world of business.  Managing multiple projects and multiple deadlines, answering to a variety of stakeholders, and trying to create a balance between work and home life — it can be overwhelming!  Time management is a skill that we need and is something that has...
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