Entrepreneurship is hard—but maybe it doesn't have to be. The Factor-Y Ltd has introduced Company-Building-as-a-Service (CBaaS), a bold new model that redefines how startups get built. Instead of struggling with hiring, fundraising, and infrastructure, founders using CBaaS can focus entirely on developing their innovation. Everything else—from finance to operations—is handled centrally. Unlike accelerators and incubators, CBaaS offers full-lifecycle support across industries and regions, and it’s already been piloted in 22 countries with over 200 universities and 10 government agencies. The model reduces the risk of failure while accelerating time-to-market—a game changer for global entrepreneurship. Founder Philipp Assmus puts it plainly: “CBaaS removes the unnecessary obstacles so innovators can focus on what they do best—solving real problems.”
Why You’re Not Getting Things Done—And How to Fix It
Why You’re Not Getting Things Done—And How to Fix It
Ever End a Workday Wondering What You Actually Got Done? You’re not alone—and here’s how to fix it.
Have you ever driven home from work feeling drained but unsure what you actually accomplished? Or reached Friday with a to-do list that looks eerily similar to Monday’s? Maybe you’ve set a meaningful goal but struggled to make real progress.
We’ve all been there. At some point, everyone wishes they could be more focused, more organized, and more productive. Because let’s face it—we all have work we want to complete and goals we want to reach.
So how do we move from busy to effective? Here are 7 tried-and-true productivity tips that can help—at work, at home, or anywhere in life.
1. Set Your Priorities Before You Start Working
Start your day with intention. Make a to-do list, then divide it into:
Must-do today
Should-do soon
Can-wait items
This helps you focus not just on doing, but on doing the right things. Even 15 minutes of planning in the morning can save 1–2 hours throughout the day.
2. Eliminate Tasks That Don’t Matter
If a task doesn’t fall into any of your top three categories, it’s likely not worth your time. Get rid of it. Focus your limited time and energy on what actually moves the needle.
Organizing your paperclips? Probably not worth it. Finishing a proposal early or prepping for a key meeting? Absolutely.
3. Schedule Your Work
Productivity rarely happens by accident. Plan your day—morning, afternoon, and beyond. Even if you don’t follow it perfectly, having a schedule helps direct your focus and energy where it matters most.
4. Cut Out Distractions
Distractions kill momentum. Silence notifications. Put your phone in another room. Close unused tabs. Creating a distraction-free zone boosts your chances of staying in the zone and getting things done.
5. Go to Bed Earlier, Wake Up Earlier
Want more time in your day? Create it. Waking up even an hour earlier adds 5 extra hours a week. But don’t just cut into your sleep—protect it. Rest is fuel. Without it, your productivity suffers.
6. Do One Thing at a Time
Multitasking feels productive—but science shows it isn’t. It actually lowers performance and increases errors. Want to be effective? Be present. Focus deeply on one task before moving to the next.
7. Build Margin into Your Schedule
Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a productivity tool. Without margin, stress builds and energy drains. Make room in your calendar for downtime. You’ll be sharper, happier, and more effective when it’s time to work.
Clint Day is a former serial entrepreneur (insurance agencies) who turned to teaching others how to start their own business after earning a MBA and five certificates in entrepreneurship. He started the entrepreneurship program at State College of Florida, help found the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, wrote the Entrepreneurship Quick Study Guide found in most college bookstore, edits the Current in Entrepreneurship blog on the setyourownsalary.com business startup website, and is currently serving as advisor to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University veterans entrepreneurship and Notre Dame Hawaii UPBI programs.
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Why You’re Not Getting Things Done—And How to Fix It
Ever End a Workday Wondering What You Actually Got Done? You’re not alone—and here’s how to fix it. Have you ever driven home from work feeling drained but unsure what you actually accomplished? Or reached Friday with a to-do list that looks eerily similar to Monday’s? Maybe you’ve set a meaningful goal but struggled to make real progress. We’ve all been there. At some point, everyone wishes they could be more focused, more organized, and more productive. Because let’s face it—we all have work we want to complete and goals we want to reach. So how do we move from busy to effective? Here are 7 tried-and-true productivity tips that can help—at work, at home, or anywhere in life.
From a B- to a Booming Brand: How One Teen's “Unrealistic” Idea Became a $5M Business
In a Missouri classroom just a couple of years ago, 18-year-old Drew Davis turned in a school business assignment — a hot sauce brand idea called Crippling Hot Sauce. He was confident. Passionate. Ready for an A. He got a B-. His teacher told him the concept was “good,” but “unrealistic.” Fast-forward to today, and that “unrealistic” idea is on track to earn $5 million in revenue this year. This is more than a story about hot sauce. It’s a masterclass in resilience, humor, and mission-driven entrepreneurship — from someone most of the world would have underestimated. 🍽️ Hot Sauce, Humor, and Heart Drew lives with cerebral palsy and once weighed 300 pounds. At 14, doctors warned he’d be bedridden by 18 if he didn’t change course. So he did. He started moving, eating better — and using hot sauce to help turn things around. He lost 150 pounds in a year. That personal transformation sparked a passion. When a school project called for a business idea, he thought, “Why not combine my love for hot sauce with my self-deprecating humor?” And so Crippling Hot Sauce was born.