How to Set SMART Goals

Build specific, measurable, achievable & relevant goals

  • State what will be accomplished at the end – increased profits/sales, increase in employee/customer satisfaction – Specific!
  • Quantify the improvement you desire – increase by 20%, increase by 1,000 etc. – Measureable!
  • Look back at trends or define the goal in steps to ensure the goal is Attainable/Relevant!

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Regrets Young Earners Should Avoid

This Personal Finance tip is sponsored by CariDollarsAndSense, a JobsTT partner.

When we look back to our twenties, or compare notes with others about their twenties, of course certain regrets pop up. Some of them are just things you wished you could have done if you had the opportunity and others are just mistakes you should have avoided.

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How to Improve Your Time Management

Be focused on outcomes not tasks

  • Start with the end in mind – what do you want to achieve at the end.
  • Focus on objectives (e.g. marketing plan sent to Managing Director), not on activities (e.g. discuss marketing strategies).
  • Ensure that each activity to be taken is a required step to achieve your outcome…”Will this action get me closer to my outcome?”

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