Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose – author of the business and time management books TimePeace: Making peace with time – The Book of Answers: 105 Career Critical Situations – and I am a business and efficiency coach that specializes in time management, project management, and work-life balance strategies. This question came from a busy professional. How do you quit...

This question came from a busy professional working from home. Looking to speak with a career counselor about how to communicate with your boss when you are content with your career or not looking for advancement at this particular time. This is a tricky one because you don’t want to give the impression that you never want to improve yourself,...

This question came from a busy professional working from home. I need a Time Management Tip for people who Work-From-Home What are some of your secrets to successful time management when working from home? I know the usual suspects: Create a dedicated workspace, get dressed for work, etc., but what are your most interesting and creative ways to manage your...

This question came from a busy entrepreneur. · What do small business owners need to keep in mind while drafting a marketing plan? · What basics do they need to know about marketing plans? · Why are marketing plans important? One of the first things you need to keep in mind is “What are you trying to accomplish with a...

A busy professional asks a question regarding working relationships. I’m looking for meaningful, effective ways that employees in nearly any scenario can make themselves stand out in a good way. It goes without saying that above all, you must continue to produce high-quality work, make the most of your time at the office. We don’t want any of the below...

A busy professional asks a question regarding negotiating for a better salary. I need some tactics to negotiating for a better salary. Whether you are negotiating in a hiring interview OR negotiating for a raise, there are several things you can do to put yourself in the winning position. Here are a few: 1. Make sure you are worth the...

A busy professional asks a question regarding client relationships. My client doesn’t want to pay for going over budget stating that I was unclear… was I? Prior to beginning a specific design project, I submitted a proposal to my client for her review and approval. It clearly specified the projected budget and terms. “Three concepts of the logo will be...

A busy professional asks a question regarding his co-working relationships. Should I give an acquaintance a recommendation? Someone I met twice has asked me for a written recommendation for a new job. I don’t know this person. He seems to have good reasons why he doesn’t have any close contacts to ask (either due to firms/departments have merged/acquired/vanished/outsourced or difficult...

A busy professional asks a question regarding his co-working relationships. How do you handle when a manager is bullying an employee? I have a friend who is being bullied by their manager. The manager has stripped them of all responsibility and excludes them from meetings. The manager has also called them names during conference calls where everybody can hear and...

A busy professional asks a question regarding his co-working relationships. How to give your friends and co-workers advice without making them mad. When is it ok to give advice? Can it ever be unsolicited? What should you do if a co-worker thinks you’re in their business too much? The risk of giving advice to friends and co-workers is that they...