It’s Friday once again and time for another edition of News You Can Use! This week, the articles I chose all happen to begin with numbers. Whether it’s a numbered list of reasons to say “no,” or a number of habits you can adopt to become more productive, each piece will bring you some easy-to-digest knowledge to end your week with.
What are you interested in this week? I’d love to see what you’re reading, comment below or tweet me at @KeriImrisek.
The Undeniable Authority of the Social Customer
On Slideshare by Desk.com (@desk)
As the consumer base gets younger and increasingly tech-savvy, there is no question that businesses that were once brick-and-mortar storefronts must establish an internet presence. This necessitates a significant shift in customer service, covered here by Desk.
http://www.slideshare.net/Desk/the-social-customer-24253944
5 Changes I Made to Improve My Productivity While Traveling
On Entrepreneur by Jason Womack (@JasonWomack)
Sometimes your productivity can slip while traveling for business, especially during a short flight. Womack makes a compelling argument for getting things done during that downtime with some simple tips.
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/227763
7 Great Business Reasons to Say 'No!'
On Inc. by Kevin Daum (@AwesomeROAR)
Sometimes "no" is the only way to go – check out this quick list of scenarios when this word is the only answer.
http://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/7-great-business-reasons-to-say-no.html
9 Habits Of Productive People
On Forbes by Ilya Pozin (@ilyaNeverSleeps)
Are you trying to do 10 things at once? Are you accepting multiple meetings and constantly checking email? Wondering why you’re not as productive as you’d like to be? Check out these 9 tips that you should develop into habits if you want to become more productive.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ilyapozin/2013/08/14/9-habits-of-productive-people/
12 Most Advantageous Tips To Help Manage Your Remote Team Efficiently
On 12Most by Syed Balkhi (@syedbalkhi)
Working remotely has gotten a lot of heat in the last year, however studies show it's a trend that's continuing to rise. Is telecommuting common for you? Check out these 12 tips for effectively working with your colleagues in our digital age.
http://12most.com/2013/08/12/tips-manage-remote-team-efficiently/
That’s it from me, have a wonderful weekend and a productive week!
-Keri