Let’s be honest: everyone’s productivity ebbs and flows at work. Sustaining 8 hours-plus of intense focus year-round is more of a Herculean pipe dream than a reality of the modern day workplace. We come into the office with resolve and determination, pump out a few tasks, eat lunch, then gradually deteriorate into a potpourri of Reddit posts and cat videos. But there are certain times where we’re more likely to get our work done. Redbooth users have generated over 1.8 million projects and 28 million tasks since Redbooth was launched. By studying the anonymized data, we can find out exactly whe ..read more

The latest 2017 PMI Pulse of the Profession report reveals an upward trend in project management productivity that’s continued through the past few years. The findings showed that investing in project management pays off. Last year it paid in large ways. Organizations that invested in project management practices wasted 28 times less money than others. It’s no wonder companies burn spending through improper management. Project management could turn a chaotic project into a manageable one. Imagine your next project costing $10,000 instead of $280,000! Other intriguing data revealed th ..read more

Time. We all want more of it. But do we really need it? In theory, sure but the better question is “Are you maximizing the time you have?” One effective time management method comes via Google’s “Make Time” approach. Basically, it’s an ideal efficient weekly workflow. All you have to do is put in the focus, effort, and lastly, the system. That means no distracting yourself or allowing the ebb and flow of the workday derail you – unless it really matters. Let’s dive into Make Time and address how you can overcome some hurdles. Monday: Strategy and Low-Hanging Fruit An ideal Monday is all about ..read more

We all need more time in our day, right? Did you know that there are some excellent plugins that can do just that for you and your team? Plugins are an excellent way to make your work more efficient. Be it teams or an individual, these extensions can help save time and produce faster, for better results. In turn, you can scale your output to levels otherwise unlikely to achieve. Ready to dive into what’s out there? Great! Now, take a look at these ten plugins and start boosting your production. Email Efficiency: MixMax Regarding email power and effectiveness, MixMax is the leader. That’s becau ..read more

Have you ever said to yourself, after a hectic day at the office, “If only I could get some peace and quiet, I might be able to get some work done around here”? With so many colleagues and supervisors around, you might at times feel like you’re constantly being pulled away from work that needs to get done. So it makes sense that you’d look forward to times—such as the holidays—when your coworkers are nowhere to be found and you can actually focus on the task at hand. But when the time finally comes, you realize something: Things are a little too quiet. While everyone else has checked out for t ..read more

Do you feel like spending time on your hobby is frivolous? Get ready to change your mind! In an age where Soylent was created to maximize efficiency and people use “smart drugs” to enhance work performance, it’s understandable to worry that a hobby is a waste of time. “It’s very much a Western attitude; we have a hard time taking the permission to take care of ourselves, to do little things that we enjoy. We think we have to work all the time,” says Dr. Matthew Zawadzki, an associate professor in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts at the University of California, Merced. But ..read more

It’s that time of year again when the office will be filled with festive decorations, delicious treats and “ugly” winter sweaters – the holiday season is upon us! That’s right. We’re only a few short weeks away from holiday parties and gift exchanges. To help you find the perfect gift for your co-workers, we’ve put together this list of thoughtful, zany and creative gifts that your colleagues are sure to love.   1. Workshop companion Get it for: The colleague who is a Jack-of-all trades. This handy book set will help them with their wood working, car repair, gardening, painting, plumbing ..read more

Bootstrapping Resources Books for Bootstrappers Podcasts for Bootstrappers Bootstrapping Blogs Forums and Online Communities Academies and Conferences Services and Discounts Maybe you’ve toyed with the idea of pitching your business idea to investors. But the more you think about this option, the less viable and practical it seems. Or maybe you’ve tried — unsuccessfully — to secure outside funding before, and are tired of wasting time trying. Or maybe you just don’t want to give up control of your company — or your business simply isn’t “venture capital material.” Instead, it’s more of a life ..read more

It’s no secret that entrepreneurship is hard going. Building a business from scratch comes at a high psychological cost – rates of depression are much higher among entrepreneurs than the general population. “Entrepreneurship is lonely,” says Paul Heirendt, a serial entrepreneur who has mentored many other entrepreneurs. “If you’re really an entrepreneur – you’re breaking down walls, trying new things and creating something out of nothing – it’s a devastatingly lonely pursuit,” he says. “If you don’t have a support system, you shouldn’t even think about it.” However, proactively surrounding yo ..read more

Go ahead. Count ‘em. Done? Okay. If you needed to actually count the number of browser tabs you have open right now, you have too many open. First of all, you’re probably pushing your computer’s limits. How many times have you had to restart your browser because of one error or another? (Don’t actually count — it’ll take too long). Second of all, you’re crippling your productivity. Not only do you lose time whenever your browser decides to stop working, but you also lose precious minutes every time you get distracted by an errant tab. If, for whatever reason, you find yourself being stretched ..read more