Eisenhower Matrix
The Eisenhower Matrix: sort by importance and urgency
  • Productivity

In our fast-moving society, people often tend to tackle several projects and tasks at the same time, whether in their professional or private lives. However, to be able to complete all tasks properly and achieve goals that you’ve set for yourself, it is necessary to set priorities. The Eisenhower Matrix is a tool that can be used to prioritize tasks quickly and easily. Here we explain what makes...

The Eisenhower Matrix: sort by importance and urgency
PDCA cycle
The PDCA cycle: more success with the Deming cycle
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Continuous improvement and continuous learning: with PDCA, you ensure sustainable changes in both work and private life. The model, also known as the Deming cycle, helps to improve all possible situations – through an iterative, cyclical, and controlled process. How do you apply PDCA correctly?

The PDCA cycle: more success with the Deming cycle
Getting Things Done (GTD)
Getting Things Done: a productivity system for all areas of life
  • Productivity

Getting Things Done (GTD) is a productivity and time management system that was developed in 2001 by David Allen and now has a large community of followers. What’s so special about the GTD method? You can apply it to all areas of life to prevent important to-dos from falling through the cracks. That being said, this time management method isn’t right for everyone.

Getting Things Done: a productivity system for all areas of life
Find taxpayer ID number
What is my TIN? Finding out your own tax number
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When that time of year comes around when you have to file your tax returns, you’ll be faced with the question: What is my TIN? Where can I find my TIN? Which one is the right one? What about finding out my social security number? Do you need a TIN, an ITIN or an EIN? It can sometimes be difficult to keep track of things. But don't worry, there are simple ways to find the right tax number.

What is my TIN? Finding out your own tax number
Supply and demand
Supply and demand – how they control the market
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Supply and demand determine pricing in a free market. Demand has an influence on supply and vice versa. With no demand, any supply is redundant, and with no supply, demand is ineffective. When they are in equilibrium, prices remain stable and goods are affordable. But how exactly does the law of supply and demand work?

Supply and demand – how they control the market
ABC analysis
ABC analysis: a method for business planning
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ABC analysis identifies which goods or customers generate the most revenue. It assigns individual items to specific categories based on how much they contribute to the total value. This makes it easy to determine which items are very important and should be prioritized (category A) and which only contribute a small amount to the total value (category C).

ABC analysis: a method for business planning
Time management techniques
The best time management techniques, summarized
  • Productivity

Does your to-do list keep getting longer? Do you feel like time is constantly slipping away from you? If you want to be more productive and efficient, time management techniques can help. You can employ proven strategies to prioritize, plan, and efficiently execute tasks and achieve goals faster. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the best time management methods to boost efficiency and get...

The best time management techniques, summarized
Retention periods for business records
Statutory retention periods for business records
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Which business documents are subject to retention? Who is obligated to store them? 2 years, 6 years, 10 years: How long is long enough? The requirements for retaining commercial documents and their relevance to tax law can be confusing. We will guide you through the process and show you what needs to be kept by whom and for how long, as well as how to properly store business documents.

Statutory retention periods for business records
Saying no at work
Saying no at work: Strategies for career advancement and defending your choices
  • Productivity

Saying no at work is a balancing act. On the one hand, it is important to show team spirit and sometimes to take on additional tasks even in stressful situations. On the other hand, people need to stay within their own limits so they can remain productive and motivated over the long term. With the right approach, you can do both.

Saying no at work: Strategies for career advancement and defending your choices
Records management
Records management: what does it entail?
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Many U.S. companies must comply with records management or face hefty penalties. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed in 2002 to crack down on corporate fraud and to regulate accounting in companies. Read on for more information about the requirements and what the act aims to achieve.

Records management: what does it entail?