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Become an expert

58% of people have never read a non-fiction book after they left school…if you read for half an hour a day, you’d read over 40 books a year which would make you an expert on your topic of business, relationships or health.

Ten timely tips to help you focus

1: 20 minutes of planning saves an hour of execution
2: List everything you need to do today - in order of priority
3: For each paper that crosses your desk; act on it, file it or toss it
4: Schedule time each day to read and respond to email messages
5: Slice up big projects into 'bite-size pieces'
6: Plan your meeting agenda in advance - cuts meeting time in half
7: When leaving a message on voice mail, say your phone number twice - clearly and slowly
8: When you estimate time for a project, add about one-third to cover unforeseen glitches
9: Schedule blocks of open time to recharge your batteries
10: Use your diary system to manage your busy life at work and at home.

Ten Commandments of Small Business – and Career – Success

These simple thoughts may help you cope with the challenges of owning your own business.

1. If you use what you have, you'll have what you need.
2. Before buying anything, ask yourself: Do I really need this? Can I buy it used, borrow or lease it?
3. Every day, tell yourself, I can't do it all, and get some help.
4. No matter how busy you are, take a break for lunch. If you don't want to eat a big meal, take a walk or a nap.
5. Every day, see your business as others see it. Walk out of the office and walk back in again through the front door.
6. Thank everyone you work with, every day. Thank your employees, vendors, clients and customers.
7. Use first names when appropriate. People like to be recognised.
8. At the end of every day, praise yourself for what you have accomplished.
9. At the end of the day, forgive yourself for all your mistakes.
10. Make a list of what you need to do tomorrow and get a full night's sleep.
By Jane Applegate

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