How to organise yourself for maximum productivity

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Most of us want to learn how to be more productive. Who doesn’t want to get more work done in less time? But aside from reading countless articles about productivity and hearing about super-heroes that wake at 4am and get everything done before breakfast, most of us don’t really take the time to consider what it takes to organise ourselves for maximum productivity.

Like most important things, the secrets to being more productive are simple – once you know them. That doesn’t mean they’re easy though! Any time we ask ourselves to change our default approaches it’s always going to be difficult. But it’s also one of the most important life skills to learn.

I’ve been studying the theory and practice of productivity for the past few years – and of course, experimenting on myself. If you want to be truly productive, here’s how to get yourself organised…

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Business blogging

How to Succeed in Business Blogging: 8 Important Tips

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Business blogging, when done right, is an art. However, it can feel as though you’ll never be able to get your popular enough to be read by your audience. Try these tips and tools out, and you’ll have readers flocking to you.

1. Keep focused on your theme

Most successful blogs these days are focused on a specific theme. Before you create your blog, you need to think about what the theme of your blog will be. The more specific you can be, the better. You’ll bring in readers who a have a more specific interest in what you’re selling, and you’re more likely to retain them, too. Keep yourself focused on your theme, and don’t let yourself stray too far.

2. Use editing tools

A good blog is one that is well edited. There’s lots of tools online that can help you get the job done, and done well. When there’s so many available, there’s no reason to try and go it alone.

When you’re editing your own writing – Easy Word Count  and  Australian Help  are good tools to keep in your arsenal. They keep your writing free of spelling and grammar mistakes, and can help you keep to an appropriate length.

If you’re looking for more expert help, a qualified editor may be what you need. There’s plenty of places online where you can find one. All you’ll have to do is put out an advert, then pick the best person for the job from the applicants you get. Good websites to look for editors on include Upwork.com, UK Writings and Scripted.

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A complete Depreciation Checklist for Commercial Property Owners

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With the end of financial year upon us, commercial property owners are encouraged to arrange a tax depreciation schedule and claim what could be thousands of dollars in depreciation deductions.

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) legislation allows the owner of any income producing property to claim depreciation in two ways, as capital works deductions or depreciation for plant and equipment assets.

Capital works deductions

Capital works deductions apply to the structural elements of a building such as:

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These deductions are based on the historical costs of the building and with the exception of traveller accommodation can only be claimed on commercial buildings in which construction commenced after the 20th of July 1982. Capital works deductions for traveller accommodation can be claimed on buildings in which construction commenced after the 21st of August 1979.

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Owning a Business is About Changing Lives

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Learn how your company can help raising awareness of social care causes. Be the one to make the change!

Behind the curtains of the nonprofits and political organisations who happen to take the leading position in charity events, there are these smaller companies which have managed to put cause supporting in better use.

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When I first heard of businesses crowd-funding causes, I had to say I was a bit skeptical. Little did I know at that time, what incredible power charity holds. I came to realise charity can help a company turn its clientele into a true community. When joint into a cause – a goal for the better of us all, our social nature shifts us into an unbeatable power – a power which can change lives. And what could be better than trying to build such a strong, caring community with the people who trust you?
There is something magical about charity you don’t see just at Christmas.

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