Samir Sampat

Some people aren’t sure about the value of keyboard shortcuts, but they can actually add up to a lot of saved time and increased productivity. With a platform like Notion that’s designed to help improve project management, it makes even more sense to embrace all the shortcuts that you can. There are so many commands and features, which is part of why people love Notion. However, it’s also a great cause to choose and memorize the best and most useful shortcuts for all of your project management needs.

Figma is a popular design tool that is gaining traction amongst the leaders like Adobe, offering collaborative sharing, flexible pricing, and a variety of cross-platform solutions that change the game for all kinds of UX/UI designers. Plus, this platform is available on the web and Windows or macOS desktop operating systems, and rumors are circulating about possible mobile solutions and development in the future. Of course, most designers aren’t working from mobile devices in this regard, which is why the web and desktop apps work.

Productivity is all about embracing the tools and resources that you’re given. Fortunately, Front is a tool that’s also designed with productivity and efficiency in mind. There are several different options for setting up shortcuts with this tool and it’s important to learn about them before you get started. Some people don’t see the point in saving a few seconds here and there, but over the course of a week, a month, or a year, those seconds can add up to valuable hours and even days that are now open for other tasks because they’re not wasted on tedious details.

Outlook has shortcuts for Windows, Mac, iOS, and the web version of Outlook. You can find a full list of keyboard shortcuts for Outlook in the support section on the Microsoft website. From frequently used options to the various shortcuts for navigation, composing mail, and even formatting text, there’s plenty to love. As a bonus, Microsoft even makes it easy to search their support doc. Simply press “Ctrl + F” on the website and then type in the shortcut you’re looking for.

Google Calendar is a popular tool for keeping track of appointments, events, and other business schedules. It’s handy enough as is, but then when you add in the possibility of keyboard shortcuts, it gets even simpler. You won’t have to click around for hours, deal with endless drop-down menus, or anything else. You can enable keyboard shortcuts for quick, easy navigation on your computer, mobile device, and anywhere else you access Google Calendar.

Excel is a software tool that’s been around almost as long as computers—it debuted in 1987 and was among the first spreadsheet programs of its kind and it has become a standard for several companies around the globe. Spreadsheets make tracking easy, whether it’s finances, inventory, or even a list of marketing campaigns that are currently running. And, like all Microsoft products, Excel comes with a host of shortcuts to make the software even easier to use.

If you’re a Google Docs user, you might already have some of your favorite shortcuts that help you get things done. Some people, however, are still new to the platform or perhaps just don’t realize all the great shortcuts that are available. You’ll find many that are similar to the ones offered in other software and word processors, but they’re all quite useful and can shave a lot of time off the creation of documents when you put them to use.

Chrome is one of the most popular browsers today and the powering force of millions of Chromebook devices that are designed for casual Internet browsing. As Chromebooks become the answer to remote learning for several schools, the browser becomes an even more integral part of daily life. As with all the tools that you use, the best thing you can do is learn all about the shortcuts that will save you time and hassle.

In business, you aren’t going to get along with everyone. You’re also not going to take every job or client offered because there will surely be the occasional bad fit from time to time. It’s going to be important for you to learn all of the professional manners, including how to politely and eloquently decline a new client if you don’t feel like they’re the right fit for you or vice versa. Fortunately, there are some tried-and-true tips out there that can help you move through problematic clients or clients who just don’t mesh with your vision and organization.

Owning a business is a lot of work, for which you deserve to be rightly compensated. How, though, do you go about giving yourself a paycheck as the CEO and founder of the company? There are several different ways to go about setting up a business and making sure that you get paid personally, but some are more effective and simpler than others. In this guide, we’ll take a look at three of the most common ways entrepreneurs make sure they get paid.