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Sep 10
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Forbes number one book for burnout

We Got Called Out By Forbes (In the Best Way Possible)

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Okay, we have to brag for a second. Our founder John Briggs wrote a book called Take Breaks, Work Better. You’ve probably heard us talk about it once or twice (or a hundred times, we’re not subtle). Well, Forbes just published an article rounding up books for high performers who are running themselves into the ground, and guess who made the list? We did. First. As in,…
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Mar 03
Love1

Forget 8 Hours. Here’s How to Actually Get More Done

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The eight-hour workday isn’t based on science. It’s a tradition, a relic from the factory era, and it’s slowly killing productivity. Think about it: it was invented for factories, where workers were paid to stand in one place and perform repetitive tasks for a set number of hours. The idea was simple, more hours at the machine meant more output. But our brains aren’t machines.…
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Mar 06
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new accountant survival guide, managing stress

New Accountant Survival Guide: 9 Steps for Managing Stress During Tax Season

By Accountant Career, Productivity No Comments
For new accountants, tax season can feel like a high-stakes marathon filled with long hours, tight deadlines, and endless paperwork. The pressure is real, and if you're not careful, managing stress can become just as challenging as managing tax returns. Many enter this season hoping to prove their capabilities, but without the right strategies, burnout can creep in fast. The reality is, traditional accounting demands…
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Nov 25
Love14
Team Capacity

Team Capacity: The Key to Your Business Success

By Blog, Business, Productivity No Comments
As a small business owner, time is your most valuable resource—and constraint. Between juggling customer demands, managing day-to-day operations, and making strategic decisions, time slips away faster than you can manage it—for both you and your team! This makes knowing your team capacity super critical to growing your business the way you want. If your employees are stretched too thin, burned out, or simply overwhelmed,…
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Oct 14
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Grade Clients

Clients: Grading for Sanity and Growth

By Blog, Business, Productivity, Value No Comments
Clients aren’t all created equal. Some are fantastic to work with, while others can make you want to pull your hair out. The real challenge is figuring out which clients are worth your time and which ones are just dragging your business down. Enter client grading—a game-changing strategy to help you kick those time-suckers to the curb and focus on the clients that genuinely fuel…
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Sep 30
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Improve Business Processes in 3 Steps

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The best businesses, no matter the industry, all have one secret weapon—a model. And no, not the runway kind. This model includes finely tuned business processes that keep their operations running smoothly and always ready for growth. These businesses don’t just stumble into success; they continuously refine their processes, adjusting to changes in the market, customer demands, and internal challenges. Think about it—Apple, Amazon, and…
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