Kiffin Business Tips Blog by Fiona Hall Systems Coach

Procastination – what shall I put off today?

Do you have a TO Do List the keeps growing? Have you stopped counting the number of emails in your inbox? Have you noticed that you keep putting off the same tasks? Do you just need more discpline or do your need to delegate to someone else? If you work for yourself then the buck [...]

Planning for staff on leave over the Christmas Holiday

While a staff member is on holiday, who will do all their jobs? Having a clear definition of who does what in your business will make staff absences easier to plan for and manage. It will also mean new staff become productive a lot quicker. Drawing up your businesses organisational chart will give you the [...]

“How systems help your business grow” interview with Anne-Grete

I interview Anne-Grete from Your Space. We discuss how systems have helped her business grow and how she uses systems to help her clients to declutter. Click on the image below to watch the interview

Utlise your outlook Calendar to manage your To Do’s

“Failing to plan is planning to fail” ( attributed to Benjamin Franklin) Our brains can only hold a 2 – 3 tasks in our prefrontal cortex ( our working memory) at one time. When we load ourselves up with things to do we create stress which has a negative affect on our memory. Then we [...]

Top 4 goals for exhibiting at an expo

I attended the Mybiz expo at the ASB showgrounds in Auckland today. I was helping a Lindsey from www.outbox.co.nz on her stand. I got talking to lots of people as they came by and a lot of these where fellow exhibitors. I was interested to note that some of the exhibitors where complaining about lack [...]

Does your business contribute to your happiness?

I have been reflecting on the topic “Does my business contribute to my happiness?” When you started out in business did it fill you with happiness – does it still? CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Audio: Does my business contribute to my happiness_fiona-kiffin_08_Oct_2012_14_33_48  

How to like another business facebook page from your facebook page

“How to like another business facebook page from your facebook page”‘ I have been teaching a few of my clients do this recently so I though what a great topic for others to learn. Why do you need to like another business page from your business page? If you have a Facebook business page and [...]

The cost of OVERWORKING : Infographic

The Cost of OVERWORKING infographic. Reproduced courtesy of the team at www.complianceandsafety.com    

Audio: The Joy of Microsoft Word Templates and how they can become your best friend in business

Ever struggled trying to rearrange text in microsoft word document? Have a deadline thrust upon you and need to get something to a client quickly and want it to look professional? Then you need to learn about the benefits of templates in your business. Click the link below to listen in for tips to save [...]

Audio: 5 Time Saving Tips for Business Owners

CLICK HERE to hear Top 5 tips for Overworked Business Owners