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I simply can't believe that in just a few days we will be starting a brand-new year! In today's show we are going to talk about setting your goals in motion for a successful new year.  "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." --Walt Disney

Why is it that we think we can continue to add to our pile of things to do and stress ourselves out because there is never enough time? It's a tough reality to face. When you say "yes" to something, you must say "no" to something else. Whether you are aware of it or not, at the end of the day what you said yes to left other things undone. It's natural for our priorities and goals to shift in our b...

Last week, Sharon and I went through 10 of the 15 mistakes commonly made when goal setting. We didn't want to make the episode too long, so we broke it up into two episodes. Join us and see if you have ever made any of the mistakes. We don't want to dwell on the negative because that isn't productive. But knowing the reasons why we don't accomplish a goal is important. Instead of feeling lost and...

It's the end of the year and it's the traditional resolution time. The added stress of the holidays and the pressing fact that the year is swiftly coming to an end gets many of us reflecting on what we've accomplished. But are you frustrated and focused on what you didn't accomplish in the year and trying to hurry to do some catch-up? Do you have any goals that you set last year that looking back...

Working with a team has its challenges, but when it comes to your team being remote, there are special challenges. We've had our struggles with some of our clients getting started and getting into a good groove. In today's episode, we talk about the key things you should know when working with a virtual team. Actually, most of the things we go over apply to anyone you may add to your team whether...

In order to truly accomplish more and grow your business, you must strategically plan on getting help. Teams come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and the reality is, you will need a team. In today's podcast, we go over the main fears of building a team and some hints to overcome them.   Episode Highlights Reason 1: No money Most businesses starting out have more time than money and you must do e...

We often get puzzled looks when we say we are virtual assistants. The buzz word of "virtual assistant" is rampant in the online business world, but not so much with traditional product or service industries. Technology has made it possible for small business owners to seriously consider virtual assistant services as they grow their company. In today's podcast, we go over what a virtual assistant i...

Undoubtedly time and money are the biggest stressors for most people. There are tons of books, blog posts, articles, and podcasts about... How to save money How to save time How to make more money How to have more time We all have ups and downs with managing both. We are hungry for information to improve so that we have more of both. In order to improve, you've got to track. Today's podcast is all...

Undoubtedly you've heard the phrase " failure to plan, plan to fail ." Sure it may be true, but who has time for it? Running a small business takes all our time and energy, the last thing we want to do is a business plan. You may have the impression that preparing a business plan is intimidating and the only time you'd need to bother with preparing one is when you must apply for a business loan. T...

To some, my calendar may look intimidating with all the color-coded blocks and very little white space. To me, I gain focus and have a better plan for my day increasing my productivity. I truly believe that if it's not on my schedule, then it doesn't get done...whatever "it" may be.  I use a blend of both an old-fashioned paper calendar and my digital calendar to help me plan and prioritize. I thi...

Learn the three main reasons why you should step away from your business to allow you to accomplish more.

How much time do you spend marketing your small business? It may seem like a full-time job, that's for sure. When you must take care of your customers and everything else you must do to run your business, marketing tasks seem to go to the bottom of the list. Setting up processes and visualizing how you'll be able to delegate some pieces of your marketing is key in accomplishing more. You should tr...

It's tough being an owner of a small business. We wear many hats, don't we? Just helping our customers or clients is the tip of the iceberg. We've got much more to do, like...bookkeeping, purchasing, errands, networking, meetings, events, marketing, planning, billing...the list goes on. Sometimes being an owner of a small business can get pretty lonely. You must be a self-motivator and it's up to...

Welcome to the Accomplish More podcast created specifically for the small business owner who doesn't think small. Hosted by Gayla Scrivener.   Tune in each week for practical ideas, hints, tips, and tricks to help you grow your small business where you can leverage your time and accomplish more.   I encourage you to contact me with questions by emailing podcast@scrivenersolutions.com.    Thanks fo...