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The 9 best work schedule apps for team scheduling
The right work schedule app can simplify the scheduling process, minimize conflicts, and promote seamless communication within your team. We're taking a closer look at nine of the best work schedule apps to help you make an informed decision.
Jessica Malnik6 min readThe best free online calendars in 2023
Between work and personal schedules, you need an organized system to keep track of all your work meetings, family events, and various task lists. We're exploring some of the best free online calendars in 2023.
Jessica Malnik4 min readHow to write an interview invitation email that stands out
We're sharing some interview invitation email best practices along with some templates you can use to make a great impression with candidates.
Jessica Malnik7 min readLead Generation for B2B: What Works Now in 2023
Today’s most successful B2B sales and marketing teams are using these 7 lead generation tactics to get higher-quality leads, and so can you.
Steli Efti5 min read8 Ways to Build a Strong Remote Work Culture
Although building a strong remote work culture may seem intimidating and seemingly impossible, there are some quick wins that can be implemented to encourage a thriving culture.
Freya Laskowski7 min read10 Proven & Most Effective Time Management Techniques
Time can be tricky to manage. Here are some proven time management techniques that can help you achieve more in a little time.
Pratik Shinde7 min readHow to Choose the Best Team Productivity Apps & Tools
Getting the right app for you and your team can transform your motivation and productivity.
Yauhen Zaremba5 min readHow to Schedule a Skype Meeting
Interested in scheduling Skype meetings with your staff or clients? Here's how to use Skype for your audio and video calls.
Laura Bauer4 min readScheduling conflicts choking your progress? 13 swipeable systems to help you prioritize meaningful work
Try these 13 system upgrades and stress-relieving processes to relieve time pressure and avoid scheduling conflicts once and for all.
Claire Emerson12 min readHow to Block Calendar Spam
Getting odd event invites? Learn about calendar spam and some strategies that will help you prevent and manage it.
Laura Bauer6 min readThe 10 Best Calendar Apps
There are about as many calendar apps on the market today as there are reasons to use them. Not sure what features are most important to you? We’ve rounded up a handful of the best calendar apps out there.
Laura Bauer6 min readCalendar Optimization: 28 Scheduling Hacks To Save Time and Stay Organized
No matter what ails you the most about your scattered scheduling systems and calendar woes, there are plenty of ways you can streamline your process to help you create more time. And wield more control over your daily commitments.
Claire Emerson14 min readHow To Add Google Calendar To Outlook
If you have multiple email addresses and calendars, managing it all can be a pain. We’re sharing how to add your Google Calendars to Outlook so you can streamline this process.
Jessica Malnik3 min readHow To Invite Someone To A Zoom Meeting
In this post, we’re going to walk you through all of the ways that you can invite someone to a Zoom meeting, as well as share a few time-saving tips.
Jessica Malnik3 min read5 Time Blocking Templates To Help You Get More Done
Time blocking helps you take back control of your calendar. We’re sharing some of the most popular time blocking templates, along with how you can use them.
Jessica Malnik6 min readVirtual Meeting Etiquette: The 20 Ground Rules For Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings are here to stay. Here are 20 simple rules for holding great meetings online.
Deb Mukherjee11 min readThe Ultimate Guide to Calendly
Curious about Calendly? Here's an overview of what Calendly is, its features, how to use it, pricing, and frequently asked questions.
Laura Bauer6 min readThe Ultimate Guide to When2Meet
When2Meet is a simple, free calendar tool for scheduling events and meetings. Explore the pros and cons.
Laura Bauer4 min readThe definitive guide to scheduling and running remote board meetings
At the start of the pandemic, more boards went remote. We're taking a deep dive into how to schedule and run effective remote board meetings.
Jessica Malnik5 min read26 best podcasts to listen to at work (and how to use what you learn to get ahead)
The right podcasts can help you gain confidence, develop new habits, find clarity, hone new skills, and fuel your desire for perpetual growth and learning. We've curated 26 of the best podcasts you can listen to at work (and how to use them to get ahead.)
Claire Emerson14 min read9 actionable tips for how to make staff meetings more engaging
Daydreaming or multi-tasking in meetings is a common occurrence. We’re sharing 9 actionable tips to help founders and people managers run more engaging staff meetings.
Jessica Malnik7 min readThe Ultimate Guide to ScheduleOnce
Learn about one of the more popular time management services available: ScheduleOnce (a product of OnceHub). We’ll explore the service’s product offerings, give a basic how-to, and look at pricing.
Laura Bauer6 min readHow to create a great team meeting agenda (with templates)
We’re sharing how to structure a team meeting along with a handful of team meeting agenda templates you can use.
Jessica Malnik7 min readAcuity Scheduling: The Ultimate Guide
Acuity is a tool that allows you to schedule appointments and meetings. We’ll go over the basics, advanced features, and integration options.
Laura Bauer6 min readContext Switching: 10 shortcuts for gaining back focus in record time
Let’s take a look at how you can make the most of switching contexts throughout your day, as well as how to engage in deep work and trigger your focused flow states as quickly as possible.
Claire Emerson12 min readHow to get speaking engagements
As someone who has both organized and worked directly with speakers as well as spoken at a few conferences, I’m going to spill my secrets for how to get speaking engagements.
Jessica Malnik6 min readHow to introduce two people over email (including email templates)
We’re taking a much closer look at how to introduce two people over email as well as sharing a handful of email templates.
Jessica Malnik5 min readHow to land great podcast guests (with email templates)
We’re sharing tips to help you find great podcast guests, best practices for pitching them, as well as several podcast guest email templates.
Jessica Malnik7 min readYahoo Calendar: The Ultimate Guide
Learn how to take full advantage of your Yahoo calendar, including how to sync with your mobile device, send meeting invites, and manage to-do lists.
Laura Bauer9 min readDoodle: The Ultimate Guide
Learn more about Doodle, the scheduling tool that aims to make organizing meetings easier. Find out how Doodle uses polls to organize and schedule meetings.
Laura Bauer5 min readHow To Send a Google Calendar Invite in Gmail
There are multiple ways to create and send calendar invites. We’re sharing how to send calendar invites both manually as well as how you automate this process.
Jessica Malnik4 min readHow to hold effective 1-on-1 meetings (with email and agenda templates)
We’re sharing how to structure effective 1-on-1 meetings even if you are strapped for time, including a bunch of email and agenda templates you can use.
Jessica Malnik8 min readGoogle Calendar vs. Apple Calendar: Which One To Use
We’re taking a closer look at the two digital calendar market leaders to find out whether Google Calendar or Apple Calendar works better.
Jessica Malnik6 min readHow to send a kind reminder email
Writing a reminder email shouldn’t feel awkward or uncomfortable. We’re sharing some tips for writing professional and kind reminder emails faster.
Jessica Malnik6 min readBest Productivity Chrome Extensions: 48 tools to help you focus, free up your time, and follow-through
The ability to add functionality and customize your Chrome browser experience is incredibly helpful for fulfilling everyday tasks and using your online tools more efficiently.
Claire Emerson17 min read8 Effective Meeting Invite Templates You Can Use
From sales demos to 1:1s and client catch-up calls, we’re sharing how to write effective meeting invite emails, along with a bunch of templates you can use.
Jessica Malnik6 min readUpgrade Your Work From Home Setup: 28 remote pros share their best tips and recommendations
Creating a dedicated space (with the freedom to roam) and designing a setup conducive to your best work can boost your performance and encourage behaviors that lead to more focus and follow-through.
Claire Emerson12 min readHow to Automate Your Sales Meeting Scheduling
Discover why you need to automate your meeting booking process, issues you can face, how to avoid them, and a workflow you can use to schedule meetings on autopilot.
Cristian Ungureanu8 min readCalendly vs. Acuity Scheduling: Feature and Pricing Comparison
Calendly and Acuity Scheduling were two of the pioneers of scheduling software. We’re taking a closer look at their key features and pricing.
Jessica Malnik5 min readHow to write a great follow up email after a meeting (with templates)
A well-written follow-up email helps you keep the conversation going long after the meeting has ended. Here are a bunch of follow-up email templates you can use.
Jessica Malnik6 min readHow to Ask for a Meeting Politely: 15 Email Templates
Say what the meeting is for, offer two or three times or your scheduling link, and make it easy to say no. Here are templates for clients, colleagues, and cold outreach.
Jessica Malnik9 min readApple Calendar: The Ultimate Guide
Here’s how to set up and customize your Apple calendar. Tips for creating events with Apple calendar — plus troubleshooting. Learn how to use your iCal with this Apple calendar help guide.
Laura Bauer7 min readHow To Merge Two or More Google Calendars
We’re walking through two different approaches (both manual and automated) for how to merge Google calendars to your primary calendar without having to sacrifice privacy.
Jessica Malnik3 min readZoom Etiquette: Rules for better Zoom meetings
Looking to make your Zoom calls more productive? We’re sharing a handful of Zoom etiquette rules that will make your calls run smoothly.
Jessica Malnik4 min readHow To Schedule Podcast Guests With Advanced Automations
In this article, we’re going to walk you through the process to automate your podcast booking, from how to configure your SavvyCal account to crafting an outreach email for guests.
Craig Hewitt7 min readHow To Plan Your Day To Maximize Your Time (And Minimize Distractions)
By adopting habits, routines, and rituals that maximize your time, minimize distractions, and make follow-through your focus — navigating your tasks and projects becomes a breeze.
Claire Emerson12 min read21 Meeting Etiquette Rules & Tips
In this post, we’re sharing 21 meeting etiquette do’s and don’ts to help you prepare, focus, and get the most out of each one.
Jessica Malnik9 min readHow To Send a Google Calendar Invite
In this post, we’re sharing two of the most common ways you can send Google Calendar invites as well as one shortcut to help you save time.
Jessica Malnik3 min readOutlook Calendar: The Ultimate Guide
Get more out of Microsoft’s Outlook calendar with this helpful guide.
Laura Bauer6 min readAsynchronous Communication: How to Rescue Your Time and Avoid the Chaos of “Always On”
Managing your attention, maintaining focus, making tangible progress — despite the pull of urgency and daily diversions — are crucial for avoiding the chaos that an “always-on” mentality can create.
Claire Emerson12 min read92 Email Hacks: A Cheat Sheet for Achieving Inbox Zero
In today’s epic roundup, we hope to nudge you toward creating healthier email habits that can free up your time, help you focus, and manage chaos in your everyday life.
Claire Emerson12 min readHow To Schedule A Webex Meeting
With more than 60 million users, we’re sharing some tips to help you save time setting up and scheduling Webex meetings.
Jessica Malnik3 min readHow To Share Your Google Calendar
Sharing your Google calendar helps with time management, communication, and accountability. And the process couldn’t be simple. Here’s how.
Jessica Malnik3 min readHow To Share Your Outlook Calendar
Sharing your Outlook calendar can improve communication and boost productivity. We’re walking through everything you need to know about your Outlook calendar permissions.
Jessica Malnik5 min readCreate The Perfect Daily Plan: 10 Ideas That Really Work
Crafting a (doable) daily plan for yourself is a foundational step for overcoming procrastination and executing more.
Claire Emerson9 min read9 Google Calendar Hacks
Streamline your planning and scheduling with these tips: Google Calendar hacks 2021.
Laura Bauer6 min readHow To Schedule A Google Meet
Google Meet is one of the market leaders for video conferencing. We’re sharing tips for how to save time scheduling Google Meet calls.
Jessica Malnik3 min readHow To Schedule A Zoom Meeting
In this guide, we’re sharing how to schedule a Zoom meeting as well as some ways you can automate the process.
Jessica Malnik4 min readDefensive Calendaring: A Method For Controlling Your Time
Your calendar shouldn't give you the Sunday Scaries. Taking some evasive actions and being deliberate about defending your time can start to put the control back in your hands.
SavvyCal Team8 min read20 Best Google Calendar Extensions for Chrome
To help you get more productive work done in less time, we're spotlighting some of the most interesting extensions that expand the functionality of Google Calendar.
SavvyCal Team11 min readOne-on-one Meetings: Tips for Having More Effective 1:1s
Here’s everything you need to know to turn ineffective check-ins into productive one-on-one meetings.
Laura Bauer8 min readKickoff Meetings: A Complete Guide to Starting Projects Right
In this guide, we’re sharing how to design a streamlined kickoff meeting process to get your projects started on the right foot.
Jessica Malnik10 min readTime Blocking: How To Do More Work In Less Time
This article introduces the main time blocking concepts and shows you how SavvyCal can streamline a time blocking work practice.
SavvyCal Team7 min read