Why is it so hard to manage time?

Time management is harder now than it’s ever been – and getting worse. Why? “The mere consciousness of an engagement will sometimes worry a whole day” said Charles Dickens (c.1850). If Dickens felt like this when he probably had very few appointments it’s no surprise that most people are constantly anxious about what’s coming up […]

Six basic Working Smart tips

There are six basic things to address before exploring other ways to Work Smart Not Hard. Work Smart Not Hard Tip No. 31 in a series written for Indie Cambs. I was asked to be a guest on a podcast to talk about the basics of Working Smart and the importance of being in a […]

How good are you at asking for help?

Do you get uncomfortable about asking for help? Work Smart Not Hard Tip No. 30 in a series written for Indie Cambs. One of the best and simplest Work Smart, Not Hard tips is learning how to ask for help. If you really don’t like asking, think about this – people love helping! When we […]

What’s a good customer and how do we get more of them?

Apart from making money, what do you love about working for yourself? Work Smart Not Hard Tip No. 27 in a series written for Indie Cambs. The main reason most people start a small business is freedom. You get to be your own boss, not answerable to anyone, choose the type of work you do, […]

Working smart just got a lot easier

A.I. is having a big effect on how small businesses work. Work Smart Not Hard Tip No. 26 in a series written for Indie Cambs. You’d have to be living under a rock not to have heard about how ChatGPT and other A.I. tools are impacting how every type of business works. If you’re tempted […]