Comments for Just Too Busy

Comment on What’s Your Distraction Reaction? by Gunter

Gunter — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:00:13 +0000

Thank you for this article!
As a matter of fact (potential) distractions are everywhere around us. Because of that we have to become aware of their impact on our work – to be able to deal with them.
Some of the sources you mention in your text, like e-mail and phone, are widely considered communication channels to be available – for co-workers, customers, contractors,… That said, a lot of the sources of distraction are rooted in the idea of being always available. (Do we really need to be always available, for everyone?) Maybe the fear of missing something very, very important should not be underestimated either. (But what is important, what is it that really matters?)
Sure, everyone needs different kinds of inspiration to come up with the best results possible. And everyone needs an individual amount of breaks. But everything apart from proper inspiration and proper breaks sure could be considered a distraction.
And you are right, we should be aware of those things that tend to draw off our attention, and we should think about ways to deal with those things, just like you suggested.

Comment on Networking – how to make it work for your business by Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:33:36 +0000

I have to agree with you about what you said that part of networking is building a relationship. And not just to build up a relationship but to go deeper into it. In this way, you could promote business referrals and this would come up with new clients. Last thing that would probably happen would be expansion of your business network.

Comment on SEO for small business – a ridiculous argument! by JustTooBusy

JustTooBusy — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:36:56 +0000

Thank you Lee! Others reading this might notice the similarity between our surnames and yes we should say it’s true we are related, but I must also stress that I know your comment is sincere and based purely on merit and therefore it means so much to me and is much more than what some might see as nepotistic support for your sister.

Of course, anyone who know us knows that we are anything but nepotistic and so really, thank you very much for your comment – I am glad that you liked the post and liked it enough to leave a comment! I hope it was useful to others too!

Sis
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Comment on SEO for small business – a ridiculous argument! by Lee Stone

Lee Stone — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:24:25 +0000

Original, well written post. Like how you’ve broken it up with photos. All round very professional and useful article.

Comment on Have you got the “Chaos” time? by JustTooBusy

JustTooBusy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:12:38 +0000

Ahh thanks Helen – it’s always so nice to hear that people like what I put out. Yes I have really found the chaos time concept useful too.

Yes back to full strength now and bounding along! Hope all well with you too.

Kindest regards
Alex
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Comment on Have you got the “Chaos” time? by Helen Jones

Helen Jones — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:57:25 +0000

Alex – What a fantastic concept – I’ve scheduled mine already. My problem is unrealistic expectations about how much I can fit into a specific time slot – so this will help with that too.

Thanks for the great blog – I really enjoy all your articles – timely and excellent reminders to keep us on track.

Sorry to hear you have been unwell – hope you are back to full strength!
Best regards
Helen

Comment on Taking the “SHOULD” out of your marketing by JustTooBusy

JustTooBusy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:21:47 +0000

Great point Susie and glad you like the post. The example I gave is just illustrative to make it clear and although many people are overwhelmed by the fast pace of developing online media – it also applies to all kinds of marketing.

Thanks again for your interest!
Kindest regards
Alex

Comment on Taking the “SHOULD” out of your marketing by tips4smallbiz

tips4smallbiz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:16:34 +0000

Absolutely agree with your article. I find many small business owners simply get overwhelmed by online marketing and it’s many applications, and subsequently shy away from doing anything online. This is a great shame because it cuts out a large proportion of their target market(s). It’s for this reason I’d be wary of using your example of non web users (above). Actually I find it quite difficult to think of any product or service which would be applicable to non web users only. Plus offline marketing strategies are so expensive and difficult to measure ROI when compared to online promotion.
Let’s face it, when did you last read a piece of direct mail or buy a product which was advertised in a newspaper or magazine? I can’t remember, and in any case if something catches my interest in the printed world, I’ll go straight to the website to find out more…!!
Or is it just me?
Susie

Comment on To-do lists make you invincible! by JustTooBusy

JustTooBusy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:55:28 +0000

Thanks Anne-Marie glad you found it useful. Great news about the FEAR – let’s kick it up the butt today!! Don’t forget to tweet your blog. x

Comment on To-do lists make you invincible! by Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:52:03 +0000

Hi Alex,

Great article, my “To Do” list now has a few “fears” marked on it and I feel better alreay for having acknowleged them.

Right am off to do my blog, that will be one “fear” off the list!