Low-tech strategies for better time management

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Date: Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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You can encourage your employees to stick around by setting up a rewards program, promoting well-being and sending out a company newsletter, Ghabra writes. RefreshLeadership.com (9/11)       Money  How to get a handle on your company's finances Now is the time to improve your financial-management practices by looking over your business plan and developing a written budget, Christian Oey writes. "You should review your budget on a monthly basis to ensure you're on track, but if cash flow seems tight, then do it more often." You should also look for opportunities to save money and make sure your books are in order, Oey writes. Dynamic Business online (Australia) (9/13)       Tips & Tools  Low-tech strategies for better time management When it comes to time management, low-tech solutions might be able to help you to keep track of everything that needs to get done, writes Travis Steffen, founder of WorkoutBOX. "In my opinion, nothing beats a good old-fashioned notebook and pen -- it's clunky, annoying, inconvenient and therefore difficult to ignore," he writes. You also might be able to use your time more efficiently by prioritizing your to-do list. Forbes/Young Entrepreneur Council (9/12)       How to create stronger passwords Intuit Small Business Blog (9/12)       New SBA tool provides business intelligence for small companies GovTech.com (9/12)       Featured Content  Walking the Maze of 401(k)s How to Build an Investment Portfolio Why Good Employees Do Bad Things Boost Your Q4 With These Sales Tips How to Win Your Customers' Trust Just for Fun  Organization seeks research assistant to help investigate Bigfoot A nonprofit organization in New York has posted an ad on Craigslist that seeks a research assistant, who, in addition to handling other responsibilities, will interview people who claim to have seen Bigfoot. 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