08, Jun 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people were staying home to reduce the spread of the virus. Students moved from in-class learning to virtual classes, and it was quite apparent who was able to make this switch technology-wise. Tight family budgets were made even tighter with so many workers out of work… Read more
08, Jul 2019
We all want to work effectively and efficiently. We want to be doing the right work at the right time with ease. I’ve put together a list of productivity apps that can help you save time and effort. Productivity apps come and go and the features change over time. Rather… Read more
18, Feb 2019
We have passwords for everything: our email, social media, and financial accounts, just to name a few. Additionally, we have PINs and secret authorization questions. Experts often provide password tips, but we must remember and record the information. It is a challenge. To combat this security fatigue, we suggest using… Read more
30, May 2018
Yes, I know we all love our mobile phones. From paying for a purchase to mapping out directions, the number of time saving tasks you can do with your phone is actually quite incredible. But while we may think that having our mobile device at hand is actually making us… Read more
08, Nov 2016
As business owners, we need to stay on top of our numbers. Beyond keeping receipts organized and maintaining good records to enhance productivity, it’s essential to keep track of certain costs that can skyrocket, like phone data charges. When you take an in-depth look at these costs (that also directly… Read more
11, Oct 2016
By Beatrice Paez | Investment Executive article published October 7, 2016. Clutter on your computer desktop can hobble productivity just as much as a messy workspace can. It can make important files difficult to find and make you less efficient. Learn how to tackle your digital clutter from Linda Chu, a… Read more
11, Oct 2016
After my interview with Investment Executive last month, I received great feedback on additional apps to help executives reduce paper clutter and boost productivity. To recap, here’s a list of my top ones and a few recommended by my readers: Doodle When trying to organize meetings or events, Doodle is… Read more
14, Jun 2016
Boxes of printed photographs & photo albums are common in many household closets and storage spaces. While they are not being ‘used’ or accessed frequently, people don’t want to toss them out because they represent the family’s history and memories. However, unless properly preserved, photos will degrade over time. That’s… Read more
09, Oct 2012
While many of us continue to struggle with managing our overload in electronic information and our overflowing email in-boxes, there lies in a deep corner of your office in a drawer hidden away, a tangled mess of spaghetti cords, software, and manuals. In this electronic world of gadgets, where one… Read more
05, Apr 2012
So much information in our lives is now in digital format, and it is easy to overlook the messy files on your computer’s hard drive. In the Globe and Mail article, Declutter Your Computer in Three Minutes, I provided some tips to tidy your virtual space. The Three Minute Solution… Read more
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