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Goal Setting: How to Achieve them
We can all agree that goal setting is good. But if goals are so good, why aren’t we doing it more often? The truth is, while most of us have been trained to set goals—most of us have not been trained to achieve goals. PlanPlus Online CEO Keith Norris has spent years examining the most effective goal setting methods and, as a result, has developed Progressive Goal Planning. Progressive Goal Planning offers innovative insights on goal [...]
4 Easy Steps to Managing Your Time Using OATS
Do you have trouble getting to sleep at night because all of the things you need to do tomorrow that are buzzing around your head? If that sounds like you; you need to get your OATS at night--before you go to bed. The OATS principle is a fundamental approach to time management that’s both simple and elegant. It doesn’t require you to complete huge forms, it just needs ten minutes of thinking time. "O" is [...]
An early peek at a present
Just in time for Planning your 2017. On December 28th we are planning some major changes to PlanPlus Online home page. A whole new look and new improved planning functionality for PlanPlus Online. Watch this brief video to get a peek at some of the changes coming to PlanPlus Online. What is Changing: Major Home Page redesign Easier to use Much, much faster Task Lists: For grouping tasks into lists. It’s sort of [...]
How real estate pros make this the best time of the year
Typically, real estate professionals think that the Holidays are a time to just “forget about making money because no-one is buying/selling.” While there may be some statistical truth to this as far as closings go, it doesn’t have to be true for the momentum of your business. Here are a few ideas for you to make the most of this time of year: Use the “down time” to work ON your business systems. Work on [...]
Dare to take your own year’s-end inventory
Before you start choosing goals for the new year, it’s important to step back and take a look at the year that's finishing—take a personal inventory, add it all up, and see how you did. After all, businesses take inventories regularly to recalibrate, confirm, and set themselves up for a successful future—so should people. What were your successes, and where did you come up short? What has worked, what didn’t? Which were good decisions, which were [...]
New Year’s resolutions—another chance to do it right!
The idea of making New Year's resolutions is, in fact, not very new! Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts. The Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus—for whom the month of January is named. In Medieval times, knights took a vow at the end of the Christmas season each year to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry. [...]
New iPhone and Android apps available for PlanPlus Mobile
PlanPlus Mobile includes the full suite of features available with PlanPlus Online including productivity tools such as building a mission statement, weekly compass, goal-setting, weekly and daily planning. The ABC-123 prioritization for your tasks helps to align your day’s activities with your most critical deadlines. Our contact management solution is a perfect way to jot down notes and create tasks or appointments related to all of the important people in your life. iPhone Download Android [...]
Your spreadsheet is spread too thin—and what to do about it
For many small businesses adding another expense can be a burden—especially when it seems like a well-organized spreadsheet can do the trick. But there are a few tell-tale signs that can help you determine why a CRM is the next best step for your small business. Customers are assets to be cared for and nurtured Maintaining strong relationships is crucial for a growing business—losing even one customer can have a big impact on your bottom [...]
Just Released: New PlanPlus Mobile iPhone app version 2.0.1 now available!
Organize yourself and your business with PlanPlus Mobile iPhone app! Use our unique planning methodology to boost your daily productivity. Whether you're a student, parent, spouse, manager, or CEO, PlanPlus Mobile is your Productivity Prescription! With tasks, calendar, notes, and contacts you can easily manage on the go. Download now PlanPlus Mobile includes the full suite of features available with PlanPlus Online including productivity tools such as building a mission statement, weekly compass, goal-setting, weekly [...]