Comments for Success Network Recipes http://successnetwork.wordpress.com helping women to achieve success in business Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:14:25 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Why Multitasking Is Not The Key to Higher Productivity by fraserhr http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/why-multitasking-is-not-the-key-to-higher-productivity/#comment-56 fraserhr Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:14:25 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=710#comment-56 Excellent post. I like it. Provides some good food for thought like do we too often feel the need to be 'masters of multiskilling'? Perhaps we sometimes try too hard to wear too many hats at the same time? True, it can be quite overwhelming. The result - an overworked and overwhelmed Mum and/or Women in business. Is multitasking the key to higher productivity? Perhaps not. Like everything else, a little can be good for you, like chocolate ... just a little now and again. Multitasking in moderation is best! Excellent post. I like it. Provides some good food for thought like do we too often feel the need to be ‘masters of multiskilling’? Perhaps we sometimes try too hard to wear too many hats at the same time? True, it can be quite overwhelming. The result – an overworked and overwhelmed Mum and/or Women in business.

Is multitasking the key to higher productivity? Perhaps not. Like everything else, a little can be good for you, like chocolate … just a little now and again.

Multitasking in moderation is best!

]]> Comment on 9 Time Management and Productivity Tips for Busy Business Mums by Ute Wieczorek-King http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/08/27/9-time-management-and-productivity-tips-for-busy-business-mums/#comment-55 Ute Wieczorek-King Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:14:34 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=536#comment-55 Hello Wisdomatwork- Thanks for your reply and for sharing your link! With regards to the "tyranny of the busy triumphing over the important", I am just putting the finishing touches to an article about prioritising, as it is such an important thing to do when the going gets tough :-) Best wishes Ute Hello Wisdomatwork- Thanks for your reply and for sharing your link!
With regards to the “tyranny of the busy triumphing over the important”, I am just putting the finishing touches to an article about prioritising, as it is such an important thing to do when the going gets tough :-)
Best wishes
Ute

]]> Comment on 9 Time Management and Productivity Tips for Busy Business Mums by wisdomatwork http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/08/27/9-time-management-and-productivity-tips-for-busy-business-mums/#comment-54 wisdomatwork Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:51:32 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=536#comment-54 Thanks for this. Always good to have knowledge reinforced, as well as get a fresh perspective. Currently struggling with the "tyranny of the busy triumphing over the important." Your tips will help me re-think how I am approaching my productivity. I also want to share with you a post from my blog on a related subject. http://wisdomatwork.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/r-u-gtd/ Thanks for this. Always good to have knowledge reinforced, as well as get a fresh perspective. Currently struggling with the “tyranny of the busy triumphing over the important.” Your tips will help me re-think how I am approaching my productivity. I also want to share with you a post from my blog on a related subject.

http://wisdomatwork.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/r-u-gtd/

]]> Comment on How Social Networking can Kick-Start your Writing by alicedesigns http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/how-social-networking-can-kick-start-your-writing/#comment-53 alicedesigns Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:49:14 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=684#comment-53 The importance of diaries has proven itself time and time again. Not only those of Samuel Pepys, from whom we learnt a lot more than just about the fire of London, but now they're assessing atmospheric changes and weather patterns through diaries of sea explorers and ship logs from various centuries, of which detailed descriptions of the weather was the norm. It's a pity we don't still use the pen and ink versions, as they are more likely to survive the ravishes of time than electronic versions. My mother publishes books about the lost buildings of Brighton, and there was an incident when she wanted to republish one edition that had gone out of print, only to find her back-up tapes were not compatible with her new computer! The importance of diaries has proven itself time and time again. Not only those of Samuel Pepys, from whom we learnt a lot more than just about the fire of London, but now they’re assessing atmospheric changes and weather patterns through diaries of sea explorers and ship logs from various centuries, of which detailed descriptions of the weather was the norm.

It’s a pity we don’t still use the pen and ink versions, as they are more likely to survive the ravishes of time than electronic versions. My mother publishes books about the lost buildings of Brighton, and there was an incident when she wanted to republish one edition that had gone out of print, only to find her back-up tapes were not compatible with her new computer!

]]> Comment on Time to get a part time job? by Hélène Cooper http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/time-to-get-a-part-time-job/#comment-49 Hélène Cooper Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:09:30 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=627#comment-49 The challenges you speak of, Alice, are very real and most of us, face them at one point in time. Noticing how much energy is gained from being busy is a particularly interesting one so is the one about increasing in creativity and learning through working in a different environment. Being aware and taking the time to reflect objectively on the situation when at time we feel driven by panic, using that time to analyse or even create a business plan… What a positive way forward. I wish you and all others at the same place right now, in this challenging business environment, the best with your review process. I keep hearing from people who succeed through shear resilience, so I wish you all a good dose of that too. The challenges you speak of, Alice, are very real and most of us, face them at one point in time. Noticing how much energy is gained from being busy is a particularly interesting one so is the one about increasing in creativity and learning through working in a different environment.
Being aware and taking the time to reflect objectively on the situation when at time we feel driven by panic, using that time to analyse or even create a business plan… What a positive way forward.
I wish you and all others at the same place right now, in this challenging business environment, the best with your review process. I keep hearing from people who succeed through shear resilience, so I wish you all a good dose of that too.

]]> Comment on Time to get a part time job? by alicedesigns http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/time-to-get-a-part-time-job/#comment-48 alicedesigns Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:39:39 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=627#comment-48 The reason why I am contemplating getting a part time job is to receive a guaranteed flow of financial resources. None of us can work with an empty cash pot, as it isn't possible to run a business with nothing, especially during these economic times when credit is not so easily available. Taking on a part time job may be alien to time-starved businesses, but in a way it forces you to be more resourceful with what time you do have. Work becomes more prolific within the allocated pockets of time you are allowed, and there's the old saying 'If you want anything done, ask a busy woman.' I admit I got more done when I was managing four Governing Bodies than I do now. Apart from banishing procrastination, ideas can be arrived at while you are 'working elsewhere': a change of scene certainly gets the creative juices flowing. Take a look at how your employer is thriving or failing, and learn from them. I intend to take a step back and thoroughly analyse my business. It will force me to create proper business plans, work out strategic processes to arrive at my goal, and obtain my motive to earn the desired amount each week. The reason why I am contemplating getting a part time job is to receive a guaranteed flow of financial resources. None of us can work with an empty cash pot, as it isn’t possible to run a business with nothing, especially during these economic times when credit is not so easily available.

Taking on a part time job may be alien to time-starved businesses, but in a way it forces you to be more resourceful with what time you do have. Work becomes more prolific within the allocated pockets of time you are allowed, and there’s the old saying ‘If you want anything done, ask a busy woman.’ I admit I got more done when I was managing four Governing Bodies than I do now.

Apart from banishing procrastination, ideas can be arrived at while you are ‘working elsewhere’: a change of scene certainly gets the creative juices flowing. Take a look at how your employer is thriving or failing, and learn from them.

I intend to take a step back and thoroughly analyse my business. It will force me to create proper business plans, work out strategic processes to arrive at my goal, and obtain my motive to earn the desired amount each week.

]]> Comment on How to cook up a blog post by alicedesigns http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/09/12/how-to-cook-up-a-blog-post/#comment-46 alicedesigns Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:27:13 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=589#comment-46 Thanks Ute, it's sometimes easier to explain things using another analogy that others can understand. I hope to continue this theme in my talk to the Thames Valley Business Women's Group when I explain about blogging for business. Thanks Ute, it’s sometimes easier to explain things using another analogy that others can understand. I hope to continue this theme in my talk to the Thames Valley Business Women’s Group when I explain about blogging for business.

]]> Comment on How to cook up a blog post by Ute Wieczorek-King http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/09/12/how-to-cook-up-a-blog-post/#comment-45 Ute Wieczorek-King Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:16:28 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=589#comment-45 Great blogging 'recipe'! Your metaphor really bring the topic alive, and makes so much sense! Ute Great blogging ‘recipe’! Your metaphor really bring the topic alive, and makes so much sense!
Ute

]]> Comment on The disempowering impact of feedback by Twitter Trackbacks for The disempowering impact of feedback « Success Network Recipes [successnetwork.wordpress.com] on Topsy.com http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/the-disempowering-impact-of-feedback/#comment-36 Twitter Trackbacks for The disempowering impact of feedback « Success Network Recipes [successnetwork.wordpress.com] on Topsy.com Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:40:36 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=522#comment-36 [...] The disempowering impact of feedback « Success Network Recipes successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/the-disempowering-impact-of-feedback – view page – cached #Success Network Recipes RSS Feed Success Network Recipes » The disempowering impact of feedback Comments Feed Success Network Recipes A warm welcome to all Success Ladies :) Achieving Success By Turning Procrastination into Action – Tip 4 — From the page [...] [...] The disempowering impact of feedback « Success Network Recipes successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/08/21/the-disempowering-impact-of-feedback – view page – cached #Success Network Recipes RSS Feed Success Network Recipes » The disempowering impact of feedback Comments Feed Success Network Recipes A warm welcome to all Success Ladies :) Achieving Success By Turning Procrastination into Action – Tip 4 — From the page [...]

]]> Comment on What is the difference between an article and a blog post? by Blogging – Posts about Blogging as of August 1, 2009 | MelaniedeJonge.com http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/08/01/what-is-the-difference-between-an-article-and-a-blog-post/#comment-35 Blogging – Posts about Blogging as of August 1, 2009 | MelaniedeJonge.com Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:10:21 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=472#comment-35 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Top Tips To Help ‘Business Mums’ Achieve a Stress-Free Holiday by Twitted by HelenPickard http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/07/21/top-tips-to-help-business-mums-achieve-a-stress-free-holiday/#comment-34 Twitted by HelenPickard Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:45:45 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=420#comment-34 [...] This post was Twitted by HelenPickard [...] [...] This post was Twitted by HelenPickard [...]

]]> Comment on How a New Morning Routine Can Help You Have a More Productive Day by Twitted by Mark_Da_Silva http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/how-a-new-morning-routine-can-help-you-have-a-more-productive-day/#comment-33 Twitted by Mark_Da_Silva Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:52:07 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=361#comment-33 [...] This post was Twitted by Mark_Da_Silva [...] [...] This post was Twitted by Mark_Da_Silva [...]

]]> Comment on Being unclear is a major block by slgreatsuccess http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/being-unclear-is-a-major-block/#comment-32 slgreatsuccess Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:58:20 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=379#comment-32 A clear vision will help lead the way! We often can get side tracked. It is good to stop, reassess and remember our beginning vision. Getting of f the track sometimes is not a bad thing, as long as you have a clear vision of where you are going next! I do think a company should have a clear vision but be evolving and adapting with the times. Otherwise, you can be left in the dust! A clear vision will help lead the way! We often can get side tracked. It is good to stop, reassess and remember our beginning vision. Getting of f the track sometimes is not a bad thing, as long as you have a clear vision of where you are going next!

I do think a company should have a clear vision but be evolving and adapting with the times. Otherwise, you can be left in the dust!

]]> Comment on Twitter Treats for Social Networking Success by alicedesigns http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/twitter-treats-for-social-networking-success/#comment-31 alicedesigns Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:29:10 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=351#comment-31 Thank you Annie. In another comment elsewhere, the fact that you are Twittering to an audience was brought up and your tweets should reflect that. I answered to find out what she thought about automated tweeting, which churn out pre-written tweets throughout the day to provide a 'presence' on your Twitter stream, yet you are not there to respond to any answers. What do you think? Thank you Annie. In another comment elsewhere, the fact that you are Twittering to an audience was brought up and your tweets should reflect that. I answered to find out what she thought about automated tweeting, which churn out pre-written tweets throughout the day to provide a ‘presence’ on your Twitter stream, yet you are not there to respond to any answers. What do you think?

]]> Comment on Twitter Treats for Social Networking Success by Annie O\'Neill http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/twitter-treats-for-social-networking-success/#comment-30 Annie O\'Neill Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:08:13 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=351#comment-30 Great advice Alice, concise and useful. Great advice Alice, concise and useful.

]]> Comment on Cluttering keywords for spiders could repell your readers by Posts about Article Marketing as of July 1, 2009 | C H A T i i http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/cluttering-keywords-for-spiders-could-repell-your-readers/#comment-29 Posts about Article Marketing as of July 1, 2009 | C H A T i i Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:09:17 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=328#comment-29 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on A Top Tip for ‘Business Mums’ Working from Home by mominacorporateworld http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/06/13/a-top-tip-for-business-mums-working-from-home/#comment-23 mominacorporateworld Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:46:38 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=193#comment-23 This is a very well stated blog post, and I agree 100%. While not an entrepreneur, I am a Senior Consult with a growing firm. I spend part of my time in a corporate office, and part in a home office. I have a young child, who is very demanding of my attention, and truly, on the home-based days, I find myself scrambling to keep track of everything with a little one begging for play time in the background. I do much the same thing you do to collect myself and my thoughts - I clear out some time, ship my husband and son off for some father-son bonding time, and pull out a notebook to start jot my thoughts from the days prior, and to organize and strategize not only for the upcoming week, but for a top level goal. I can get very caught up in planning for improvements, solutions for problem areas with the business (and client businesses), and I actually consider this to be a period of relaxation - alone with my thoughts, working on a vision and the steps to achieving the vision. Some of my best and most valuable strategies come from these mini-sessions of solitude with my thoughts. This is a very well stated blog post, and I agree 100%. While not an entrepreneur, I am a Senior Consult with a growing firm. I spend part of my time in a corporate office, and part in a home office. I have a young child, who is very demanding of my attention, and truly, on the home-based days, I find myself scrambling to keep track of everything with a little one begging for play time in the background.

I do much the same thing you do to collect myself and my thoughts – I clear out some time, ship my husband and son off for some father-son bonding time, and pull out a notebook to start jot my thoughts from the days prior, and to organize and strategize not only for the upcoming week, but for a top level goal. I can get very caught up in planning for improvements, solutions for problem areas with the business (and client businesses), and I actually consider this to be a period of relaxation – alone with my thoughts, working on a vision and the steps to achieving the vision. Some of my best and most valuable strategies come from these mini-sessions of solitude with my thoughts.

]]> Comment on Rosie’s Rainbow Fund Choir perform at TVBWG’s 20th Anniversary by alicedesigns http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/rosies-rainbow-fund-choir-perform-at-thames-valley-business-womens-group-20th-anniversary/#comment-20 alicedesigns Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:34:23 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=181#comment-20 I love it. Alison, don't forget to add some comments to the original post, like an explanation of the event, as well as this great technique which singles out the subject in so provocative a manner. I love it. Alison, don’t forget to add some comments to the original post, like an explanation of the event, as well as this great technique which singles out the subject in so provocative a manner.

]]> Comment on Rosie’s Rainbow Fund Choir perform at TVBWG’s 20th Anniversary by Alison Crown http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/rosies-rainbow-fund-choir-perform-at-thames-valley-business-womens-group-20th-anniversary/#comment-19 Alison Crown Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:39:07 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=181#comment-19 Using a telephoto lens allows you to throw the background out of focus to draw attention to your subject (the girl in blue). Using a telephoto lens allows you to throw the background out of focus to draw attention to your subject (the girl in blue).

]]> Comment on Alice Elliott’s Success Recipes by surthrival http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/2008/04/27/alice-elliott%e2%80%99s-success-recipes/#comment-16 surthrival Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:24:15 +0000 http://successnetwork.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-16 Great advice. As a work at home mom I can relate. Great advice. As a work at home mom I can relate.

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