All posts tagged "productivity"

Allt: Collaboration and project management finally rocks

(TECH NEWS) New online collaboration tool Allt allows for teams to work better together.

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Power up your Slack with personal AI assistant, Skylar

(TECH NEWS) Simply put, Skylar lets you Slack without slacking. A perfect boost for your tech-forward business that values productivity.

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5 ways single entrepreneurs can achieve real work-life balance

(ENTREPRENEURS) Work-life balance is often addressed as a mission for parents, but single folks deserve a proper work-life balance, too!

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When the #hustle becomes valuable (and when it’s just busy work)

(OPINION EDITORIAL) What does a healthy hustle look like? And how can you tell if you're just wasting your time?

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The simplest ways to get people to respond to your emails

(MARKETING NEWS) It's not what you say, but when and how you say it! Here are some of the simplest ways to...

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What day of the week is poised to be your most productive?

(OPINION EDITORIAL) Being productive can be a challenge, but one particular day of the week can stand above the others in this...

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Teamdeck combines team management and productivity tools

(TECH NEWS) Now in beta, Teamdeck has combined a suite of productivity tools to keep your team organized and optimized.

A new look at balancing your time, money, and happiness

(EDITORIAL) In the battle of time versus money, money often wins as a need. But, having more time tends to translate to...

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Hiring for your small business doesn’t have to be such a pain in the butt

(ENTREPRENEUR NEWS) As your business grows, so does the amount of work until you will eventually need to hire staff to support....

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10 things you can get rid of in your office today (the no-brainer purge)

(EDITORIAL) Instead of letting things pile up, use the last hour of your day to give this a try. You’ll come in...

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WhereTo streamlines scheduling and dispatching for your small business

(TECH NEWS) WhereTo provides a way to integrate a lot of data around field jobs in one place, and it can save...

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Night Notes solves the simple problem with your midnight Eureka! moment

(TECH NEWS) Night Notes app may solve a lot of my night time (or any time) note taking.

Freelancers: Get on this desktop app to streamline your productivity

Workpad is like a live, interactive forum, making freelance management a whole lot easier.

6 entrepreneurial tools for startup productivity

(ENTREPRENEUR NEWS) Whether you're a small business or startup, improving efficiency means more money and less stress. Here are six tools to...

This productivity hack is so simple but effective

(BUSINESS NEWS) On some days, I do make a to-do list, but it ends up being on paper almost every time. Try...

Working more doesn’t mean getting more done #productivity

Studies show that productivity per hour declines sharply when the workweek exceeds 50 hours and drops off altogether after 55 hours. So...

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4 surefire ways to kill your career

The rat race. The nine-to-five. Your career is a huge part of who you are, so here are ways to avoid derailing...

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Outplanr actually helps plan how you’ll cross to do items off the list

Organization and motivation, while both important, live in two different worlds. Outplanr helps to bridge the gap to make teamwork more efficient.

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4 things entrepreneurs can do daily to boost productivity

Productivity is about more than apps - here are some ways busy entrepreneurs can squeeze more out of an average day.

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Focus for the next 30 minutes or a tree dies

Forest: A new app on the scene that gamifies your productivity level. Seems silly, but if nothing else has worked, it's worth...

Procrastination: Can it be cured or is it hopeless?

Is it possible to cure procrastination? Science says both yay and nay.

Focusing on one major task just got easier with this app

For all of you who agree that focusing on a singular activity instead of several at once is the most productive way...

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How much is working through your lunch costing you?

What do all those extra hours working through lunch translate to: Job security? A pay raise? An extra day off every now...

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Kickpipe is for anyone that sells anything to anybody

Kickpipe is a tool that is poised to dramatically streamline your process and improve lead conversions.

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This app understands how you really want to use email & to do lists

This new app knows that there's a blurry area between email and to do lists, so they squeeze the most productivity out...

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Have Potentia Labs’ scientists cracked the productivity code?

Productivity is something most of us obsess over at one point or another, but with incremental improvements, it can be tough to...

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Hello Focus app promises to forever change your work

The app promises they can help you or your team: stay focused, get more done, and stay organized. We wanted to find...

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5 ways to overcome stress and get your focus back

One of the issues many of us face on a daily basis is the ability to self-motivate. So how do we combat...

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How can slowing down help your productivity?

Many industries want their employees to work fast, forgetting that with haste often comes mistakes or errors. It’s not about you winning...

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How to challenge the myth of the “ideal worker” and become more productive

There is a widespread professional expectation that one be an “ideal worker”— and it’s killing our productivity.

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Timeneye: Gorgeous time-tracking tool for freelancers

Being that there is, theoretically, no clock to punch while freelancing, it is up to the worker to track their own hours....

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5 reasons your team should use this time tracker app, right now

Using this time tracker app could improve your bottom line - here's how.

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AG’s favorite work productivity tools for your spring cleaning needs

With the start of spring (and spring cleaning) just around the corner we are setting our sights on organization and time management....

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Four ways to level up your team’s tech skills

Every team could become more efficient by improving their tech skills, but it's not about adding a ping pong table startup mentality,...

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MailButler makes Apple Mail suck less by bundling plugins

Checking email has become a routine part of our lives. However, Apple Mail, is a little behind on features; at least it...

Brain foods should you keep on hand to boost staff productivity

Don’t let a grumbly stomach and a tired brain keep you from having a successful workday. Simple brain foods will help keep...

Keep resolutions: Don’t call them goals, think of them as rules

Have you made a resolution this year? We’re about a month into the new year, and are you still as dedicated to...

Literally turn your life into a game with this productivity app

To-do lists and daily tasks are necessary, but absolutely mundane. A new productivity app, Habitica, aims to shake things up by turning...

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A to do list hack that might make 2016 the year you actually get shit done

With the new year comes new goals and resolutions. Unfortunately, our to-do lists often feel stale after a couple of weeks; we...

How much sleep do you need to outperform your competitor?

For too many years, the business world has glorified sleeplessness, but the truth is that there is a magic number of hours...

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If you already screwed up your resolutions, try these unresolutions

We're a few weeks into the new year and many of us have already effed up our resolutions or forgotten them. It's...

Keep your resolution by tricking yourself into working (evil laugh)

We've all read a ton of articles on tricking yourself into working out, and I'm sure your glutes are totally rockin' by...

Mixiw notebooks will have pen and paper lovers obsessed (we are)

Mixiw is a fascinating concept that solves the "I have 30 notebooks for 30 different things" dilemma and is totally obsession-worthy!

Remindly: The Gmail plugin that helps you manage your followup emails

Sick of the "friendly reminder", "just checking in" emails, that only remind you that you've dropped the ball (again)? Remindly is a...

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5 lies you’ve been told about productivity

There's a lot out there about productivity and making the most of your work day. We've debunked 5 myths on productivity that...

How to take advantage of a quiet workplace this week

Your workplace is probably on a skeleton crew this week, too - here's what you can do to stay productive and take...

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Amazing Trello hacks for every Trello lover

Trello is a great tool for collaborating on projects and organizing your thoughts, but did you know there are a set of...

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11 of the best productivity tools for entrepreneurs that work from home

Trying to Work from home certainly comes with it's perks, but it also comes with it's challenges. We asked remote professionals what...

Long breaks at work don’t increase your productivity (like, at all)

Don't let management see this. Recent studies show that long breaks from work (like using the company-provided foosball table) don't actually increase...

Automate the hell out of Microsoft with these IFTTT recipes

IFTTT is a great way to increase productivity and make your most important apps talk to eachother and cooperate. These are some...

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Strikethru: Paper and pen might be the ultimate to do list, after all

Sometimes nothing beats the satisfaction of drawing a thick line through an item on your to do list. The Strikethru method was...

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For Trello addicts on Chrome, this extension is a must

Trello is a popular workflow manager that keeps teams productive, and this Chrome extension brings Trello to your browser. Genius!

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Visually stunning Timeline tracks your projects, keeps you on your workflow

Like marking a child's height against the wall, watch your team's projects grow with Timeline, a new app that syncs with your...

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This new Chrome extension allows you to play YouTube videos while working

SidePlayer, a new Chrome extension, allows you to watch a tiny hamster nibble on broccoli while responding to a particularly critical e-mail...

Asana popular with startups for workflow management

Out of all the productivity technology available, Asana is one of the most-used project management tools by startups and entrepreneurs. Do you...

Type A’s, rejoice: Wunderlist is a to-do list app for your entire team

Get everyone on board with today's action items, including your significant other, with Wunderlist, the collaborative to-do list app.

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CloudMagic is the minimalist solution for your email overload

Not only does it sync with just about any productivity tool, CloudMagic also simplifies your work flow and doesn't keep you chained...

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9 ways to think like a respected leader

These 9 traits common among leaders can easily be implemented into anyone’s life with a little bit of focus, and can turn...

5 Signs that you’re over-scheduled

Are you busy or are you over-scheduled? Here are five signs that you're stretched too thin.

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Takeafive self-destructs your distractions during the workday

Taking a quick break at work is a great idea until you snap out of your cat video stupor 2 hours later....

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Three apps that alleviate eye strain so you can boost your productivity

There are several apps on the market that auto adjust your screen color, brightness, and temperature as the sun sets. Save your...

Commit30 planner turns small steps into big accomplishments

If a daily planner, a motivational tape, and your collection of to-do lists had a wild night together, nine months later the...

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Working Woman’s Wife: on-demand assistants for busy female execs

Austin startup, Working Woman's Wife offers on-demand help for ambitious female executives juggling work and home life.

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Moonlighter: time tracker for time tracking haters

Moonlighter is a brand new tool that automates your time tracking and might help you to actually track your time.

Many still rely upon pen and paper for to-do lists

Productivity apps are all the rage, but pen and paper still dominate many offices. Don't feel badly if you're still reliant upon...

Research proves that long hours diminish productivity

Are you working long hours, chasing after productivity? It may be just a mirage if you're shooting yourself in the foot with...

Procrastination linked to impulsiveness, but science may have found the cure

Procrastination is often linked to perfectionism, when in fact it has more to do with impulsiveness. Fret not, friends, scientists have been...

Jot for Chrome keeps your to do list front and center

Jot for Chrome is one possible tool to implement to keep you focused throughout the day on your top priorities.

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Sneak peek of a possible new Facebook Pages feature

Facebook has become notorious for changing up their marketing metrics, leaving users wondering what's up. However, this new feature could help page...

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MailHero claims to be the best Gmail extension ever – could they be right?

Gmail is already awesome, but MailHero will launch soon to fill in the gaps the email service has yet to address.

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To get the most productivity out of your day, use the 52-17 method

Productivity is a challenge for every worker on the planet, but new research reveals an updated method that anyone can implement.

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PocketRocket emails you one story a day so you’ll actually read it

PocketRocket was born to help you peer pressure yourself into being productive about your reading, and it works.

Why everyone should talk to themselves at work [science]

You should talk to yourself at work because of science. Stifling that can actually tamper with your productivity, so get chatty and...

Could this be the best planner for freelancers in history?

Day planners for the corporate world continue to fall short for the complex needs of freelancers, but a new product is about...

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Snooze button introduced to Gmail messages, hooray!

Google has recently introduced a new feature that lets you take care of your time or date sensitive messages at a later...

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Two new tools to help boost your productivity

So many times during the day we get distracted by other things; from email to phone calls, distractions tank productivity. Here's two...

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Which productivity tools are actually used by entrepreneurs today?

Productivity tools are a dime a dozen, so what are successful people actually using in their business that works, and why?

Warning: You’re losing money by not using the 2% Mindsest

Most people live in a warm and fuzzy comfort zone, but those ambitious few who dare to break free live with a...

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8 signs that you’re trying to do too much [and how to regain control]

It is common to feel overwhelmed with balancing work and family, but sometimes you may be trying to do too much -...

Timewarp tricks you into keeping yourself on task

We know you have work to do. And we know that the internet provides unlimited distractions. Timewarp lets you turn these off...

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Why Google Keep is worth a second look

Google Keep is still around and if you haven't tried it yet, here are several ways you can make it a useful,...

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Great tools for Chrome users obsessed with tabs

Tired of bookmarking everything so you can read it when you have time? Try taking your tabs on-the-go with you and more...

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New studies affirm the power of napping at work

Science reveals that napping isn't just pleasurable, but is closely tied to productivity and performance. Tell your boss that it's nap time!

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Tassuru shows you where everyone on your team is right now

Do you know where your CMO is right now, or do you have to call her phone or ask her assistant? How...

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Tell Calendly when you’re available, let others schedule their appointments with you

Do you hate playing email tag every day just to set appointments, more than you hate paper cuts? Us too, and that's...

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ScreenAware can open your eyes and boost your productivity

ScreenAware is super easy to set up, is beautifully designed, and although created to help you with time tracking, can actually get...

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Great video on procrastination that you’ll eventually watch

Why is it that we love to put off responsibility until the last possible second? One YouTuber examines the reasons procrastination -...

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Tips for taking more control of your time

Time is a precious commodity in the workplace, and taking control of it can lead to a more productive business life.

More on BrightCaller, a new startup that wants to motivate you

BrightCaller has recently launched, and we had questions, so they've provided more in-depth information for potential users.

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7 things successful people do during their lunch hour

Is a successful person more likely to be found at their desk during lunch, or at a gym? The answer might surprise...

BrightCaller: New tool aims to boost productivity, but may fall short

Every morning you can receive a call from BrightCaller to remind you of your goals for the day. Is this really a...

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7 ways you can make conference calls suck less (really!)

Conference calls are notoriously sucky, but they don't have to be - here are 7 ways you can make them more awesome.

Show your availability with this USB light indicator on your desk

Nothing distracts from a great, productive flow like unnecessary interruptions. Luxafor uses a USB lit flag to display your availability to coworkers.

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AgileCase wants to help you quit wasting time on stupid Excel spreadsheets

AgileCase is now in beta to help you go paperless and spend less time in sucky Excel spreadsheets - make your team...

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Dropbox extension comes to Gmail, solves huge problem for power users

A hot new Dropbox extension comes to Gmail, offering a simple one-click way to share files with your email contacts.

How a framework can help you accomplish more of your goals

A framework is a specific device used to help improve your chances at success. If you're already skipping the gym or ignoring...

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Study: organized desks dramatically improve productivity, focus

If you're a "messy desk" person, you probably have a "system," but if you need to improve your productivity, this study proves...

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Brewster: killer app you need for your phone’s address book

Brewster is perfect for people who need to keep their contacts as current as possible without wasting a ton of time on...

Avoid the “false hustle” and ask yourself these 3 questions to work smarter

(Business) Are you spinning your wheels at work or in your career? You might be engaging in the "false hustle" without even...

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6 great ways to use online meetings (that you are probably missing out on)

(Technology) Online meetings are a part of our lives now, but there are ways you could be utilizing them that you could...

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The realistic way to balance productivity and checking your email

(Business) Many say the key to productivity is not obsessing over your email, but for some, that's just not reality. How can...

Too young to retire, too old to rehire: increasingly common challenge

(Business) Many people are feeling right now like they still have a lot of work years left in them, but feel threatened...

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20 quotes from the military to give your workday a kick in the ass

Inspirational quotes are usually squishy and feel good, but these will get your ass in gear quickly, thanks to words used in...

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3 beautiful, minimalist to do lists you can print out for free

(Business) Want to boost your productivity? Fire up your printer and pick your favorite method - you'll be on task before you...

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Easy ways to keep your desk from becoming cluttered

(Business) When your desk gets cluttered, you may brush it off since you have a "system" of messy piles, but regaining control...

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The trick to holding yourself accountable on your 2015 goals

(Editorial) Your 2015 goals feel within grasp right now, but what are you doing to make sure that's the case in July...

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The secret to an organized desk and a tidy office

(Opinion) Organized offices might make you wonder "how do they do that?" and it's the right time of year to emulate the...

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10 Ways to get ahead of work deadlines

(Business) Meeting deadlines is hard for some people, and beating them is even tougher. But with these ten tips, anyone can beat...

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How the Gratitude Journal app can improve your daily life & productivity

(Tech News) Using a Gratitude Journal can do more than help make you a more grateful person, it has many added benefits...

Using mobile devices at night more harmful than originally thought

(Tech News) There are distinct benefits to kicking your mobile device use at night, specifically regarding your productivity.

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6 ways you can get ahead at work if you’re a night owl

(Business) If you're a night owl, you probably roll your eyes at the sound of 5am yoga or reading the paper in...

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Keeping: Helpdesk functionality right from your Gmail inbox

(Tech News) Keeping offers helpdesk functionality right from your Gmail inbox allowing you to answer customer inquiries right where you receive them.

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44 apps that will make you more productive

Boosting your productivity levels It seems as though each day a new, cutting-edge app is released, making it difficult to stay on...

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Emble could be the best way to herd cats (people) for meetings, events

(Tech News) Emble has finally entered a public beta stage and is one of our favorite new tools that will make us...

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Top tips for updating your sales team’s arsenal

(Business) Your sales team could always use more tools to improve productivity and skyrocket production, so let's cut through the noise and...

Qoffee launches to un-suck your team meetings

(Tech News) Qoffee is a new tool that is designed to keep you on task, make meetings more collaborative, and be less...

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Noticing a decline in productivity? This could be why.

(Business News) More and more Americans are going into stealth mode and sneaking a peek at online videos when they are supposed...

Immediately: a sales productivity app on steroids

(Tech News) Immediately is a new app that allows you to stay in contact, follow leads, and close deals from anywhere, any...

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Do longer work weeks equal greater productivity?

(Business News) As the lines between personal and professional time continue to blur, it is important to know the effect longer hours...

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Magically change Excel spreadsheets to visually pleasing flowcharts

(Tech News) Navigating data in spreadsheets can be difficult. Use Slate to turn facts and figures into easy-to-navigate flowcharts.

Supercharge your inbox with Quickly, get to inbox zero asap

(Tech News) Supercharge your emails with new platform Quickly, allowing multiple actions on a single email and getting your closer to inbox...

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Top 5 creative productivity myths debunked

(Business News) The world of marketing is filled with myths about how to work most effectively and efficiently, but believing these myths...

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Momentum: Chrome app keeps you on task in a beautiful way

(Tech News) Momentum is an app for Chrome that turns your new tab into a beautiful, motivational dashboard that loads instantly and...

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How we can all get over our glorified addiction to being busy

We’re all so busy The day starts at 7:30 with coffee and a quick dog walk. A shower and oatmeal later, and...

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Taskworld: task management tool with metrics, incentives

(Tech News) Taskworld has launched to do more than just help you organize thoughts - they put you to the test and...

How to recover or uncover your lost emailed photos

(Tech News) Over the years, how many photos have you emailed or received over email, that went nowhere after peeking at them?...

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The most powerful ways to defy digital distraction and infobesity

(Business News) Distraction levels are at an all-time high as our culture becomes increasingly obsessed with multi-tasking, but it's counter-productive. Here's how...

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TimeCamp: automatic time tracking your team will actually use

(Tech News) Time tracking can be time consuming, so one tech company has stepped in to automate much of the process and...

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NowDoThis: set a timer for each task on your to do list

(Tech News) NowDoThis is a minimalist's dream for task management, offering a timer for each task separately. It's a simple tool that...

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Which is superior – organizing or decluttering?

(Editorial) Decluttering and organizing are often mistaken as synonymous, but one has more benefits than the other.

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Timebird: schedule meetings without looking at your calendar

(Tech News) Timebird is a tremendous help for people that appreciate streamlining their efforts.

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Mailbird is a beautiful speed reader tool for your emails

(Tech News) Mailbird is designed to take the time consumption out of your inbox and help you get closer to that coveted...

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Productivity is about more than apps: how to really stay focused

(Business News) While we are suckers for any app that promises to give us seconds of our day back, productivity is maintained...

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Blue Mail is a snooze button for email, creates a to-do list

(Tech News) Blue Mail is an email snooze button that works with almost any email provider, which by default creates a to...

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Google Keep updates mean hot competition with Evernote

(Tech News) Google Keep has added text recognition to photos, making the app more useful and more competitive with Evernote.

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Sitedrop: file sharing for the design-conscious

(Tech News) Sitedrop looks to be helpful for projects where you want to get feedback and collaborate without a lot of fuss.

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IFTTT now on iPad, and becomes more location aware, hooray!

(Social Media) IFTTT, one of our favorite web tools ever, has launched an iPad app, become location aware, and added collections.

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Calvin: easily collaborate to organize group meetings, lunches, and more

(Tech News) Calvin app is a collaborative way to plan meetings, lunches, and more - all without text messages, emails, or endless...

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Funny video: what email interactions would be like in real life

(Business News) Email interactions in real life would be quite an annoyance as the parody video above shows, and while it is...

Gridspace Memo: never again write up meeting notes by hand

(Tech News) The Gridspace Memo device recognizes voices and assigns notes to each, so that no more laptops or paper are required...

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7 ways to avoid wasting your time at networking events

(Business News) Networking events are a critical business tool, but you may find yourself wasting a lot of time with them, so...

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Can an organized desk kill your creativity?

(Business News) If you have an extremely organized desk, are you putting yourself at a creative disadvantage? New research seems to suggest...

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Zippy: app helps you to get better at completing tasks

(Tech News) If you love graphs and you're obsessed with productivity, Zippy is an app designed for you - it doesn't just...

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Onit.io: automatically keep customers in the loop

(Tech News) Just launched in beta, onit.io helps boost your customer service by automating communications for the modern era.

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Evernote, Post-it® Notes team up: our favorite feature ever

(Tech News) Evernote has teamed up with Post-it® Notes to add an insane amount of productivity back to anybody's day. This is...

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Peek: calendar app for people who hate calendar apps

(Tech News) Peek is a gesture-based minimalist calendar app that appeals to people who really don't like calendar apps. It is easy...

Dynado: streamline your business ecosystem with one tool

(Tech News) Dynado is now in private beta to help businesses streamline efforts and save tremendous amounts of time.

Composure helps you auto-complete email at lightning speeds

(Tech News) If Inbox Zero is one of your obsessions, Composure wants to help you spend less time getting there with their...

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Less Meeting: taking the hurt out of endless work meetings

(Tech News) Less Meeting has launched to add a dash of tech to your meeting schedule to become more productive before, during,...

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