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Thursday — Most productive day of my week

August 25, 2009 Ed Mayuga No comments

It’s Monday night and the week is already in full swing. Do you ever look at how each day of the week is an opportunity to better manage your time? Below is the way I’ve looked at each day of the week since I was a kid.

Mondays are hectic. You plan what needs to get done and prepare for all the items that pop up. Many people I know don’t like Monday because it signifies the end of the weekend. Personally, Mondays are fine in my world. It’s the way to kick start things.
Tuesdays, I once read, are the most productive days of the week for people. It’s the day that allows an individual to settle in and get priorities accomplished. When I worked for a large company, I found that Tuesdays were usually free of meetings since Monday tended to be the day when most staff meetings occurred. I now turn it around and try to schedule most meetings on Tuesday because I’ve accomplished many of my administrative tasks on Monday.
Wednesday is hump day. Again, it’s a day where I tend to have meetings scheduled to maximize my time when I’m out. It’s also a great day to visit the grocery store. Most people don’t shop on Wednesdays.
Thursday is my favorite work day. It gives me the mental push to get things done so on Friday I can clean up stuff and leave for the weekend knowing that the work is done.
Fridays, well, they speak for themselves. It’s a great day to dive into a long-awaited project. If you manage your schedule well, Fridays can be the most productive days of the week.
Saturdays and Sundays are to regroup, spend time with family and friends, and get stuff done.

Thursday is my favorite day of the week. It’s the day that brings everything into focus on what must get done so I can enjoy my weekend. What is your favorite day of the week?

Did you like this blog? Please post your comments or send an email to annmarie@ammcommunications.com.

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Benefit of working for yourself is expensive

August 18, 2009 Ed Mayuga No comments

Starting a business is relatively easy. Anyone can start a business. Starting a business the right way — legal arrangements, strategic planning, hiring staff, purchasing office equipment, marketing, etc… — will cost money.

When speaking with consultants and other solo-owned practices, I’m interested to learn how they started their businesses, what they invested in and why they made the decisions they did when they opened shop. One area I’m surprised where many new business owners will not put resources is into protecting themselves. It’s an area overlooked because the business owner doesn’t think anything could happen to him or it can be cost prohibitive to provide yourself benefits. Either decision puzzles me because who will protect you if you are injured or your family?

I must make it clear that I am not a financial advisor or endorse any products. Just sharing experiences that I’ve learned from this past year when I started my company. Benefits you should have as a business owner (unless you have a spouse or partner who has coverage) includes:

Health care — This is not debatable. You need it. Do not expect the federal government to provide it.
Disability – This is important to have. Do you have enough saved to pay your expenses? What is your replacement income?
Life -- What will happen to your family if you died early? Is your business covered, too? Term insurance is relatively inexpensive.
Long-term care — It isn’t just for mature adults. Purchase it while you are young and relatively inexpensive.

Treat yourself like a company. You need to provide yourself and family with benefits. It can be expensive but the alternative of not being protected is unthinkable.

Did you like this blog? Please send your comments to annmarie@ammcommunications.com.

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Set yourself apart — Write a thank you note

August 10, 2009 Ed Mayuga No comments

Writing has taken on many different forms within the past three years. The way you write a Tweet is far different from the copy used in a 2,000-word column for a trade journal. It’s the ability for a person to have variety and versatility in the printed word.

Ironic that now I find myself hearing thank you from the person to whom I have written a thank you note. For such an old-school approach, it does gain attention. Here is a good link from The Simple Dollar on Trentt’s take of the art of writing the thank you note: http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/02/14/the-art-of-the-thank-you-note/

Below are some ideas about why writing a thank you note will set you apart from your peers:

Attention to detail: By writing a handwritten note, you are telling the recipient, “I appreciate your time.” It’s an extra detail many overlook in our busy environments.
Thoughtfulness: It demonstrates civility and politeness. The person who receives the note was thoughtful so recognize that.
Gratitude: The 5-10 minutes spent writing the note says that you are grateful for the relationship you have with the recipient.
Professionalism: Sending an unexpected note shows that you remember the person and provides an opportunity to show how you would be to work with on future projects, boards, fund-raising events, church activities, etc…
Memorable: People are more likely to remember you name if you just met them or connect positive feelings with you when they hear your name.

It doesn’t cost much. Purchase some note cards with your name engraved on them or basic note cards without anything printed on them. Purchase some stamps. Purchase a nice pen. Take 5-10 minutes to write a note to someone you gave you something. Pretty simple but the reaction is priceless.

Do you have comments to share about this blog? Please send your thoughts to me at annmarie@ammcommunications.com.

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