Here are some of the best articles we found for our Link Roundup For May​, 2019:

22 Guaranteed Ways to Wake Up Early and Energized

If you’re not a natural morning person, the first hours of the day can be rough. You’re probably grumpy and tired, and don’t feel ready to deal with life. But if you want to make the most out of your entire day, it’s important that you use your mornings wisely. If you can wake up early, feeling energized and raring to go, you’ll set yourself up for a productive and successful day.

The first step to making your time dynamic and effective is to lay the groundwork with a routine that helps you create a rewarding and constructive morning. It all starts the moment you open your eyes. Use these 22 tips to ensure you wake up early, feeling energized and empowered. Read more here.

How to Effectively Work and Succeed in the Gig Economy

According to the dictionary, it is a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs. 

Because of technology, many people who have been laid off, quit their jobs, or have retired have been able to take on short-term projects for different clients. It is also a market for people who tend to get bored in the same role or want to have flexibility in their work. It is also a way for people to discover what they really like to do. 

For a small business, hiring gig workers saves on office space, pay, and benefits. Read more here.

The Most Common Challenges Your Startup Will Face

Startups inevitably face several challenges when getting their businesses off the ground. The top challenge is lack of capital and difficulty raising capital. Next, lack of proper accounting. Keeping up with cash and cash flow is everything. A lot of businesses fail because they run out of money at a critical time. You need to project outcomes and carefully know your numbers.

Third, stay focused. Don’t look at too many shiny objects and fall in love with everything. You will come across a lot of potential opportunities while starting your business that will tempt you to divert attention away from your business plan. Focus on sticking to a plan that is as simple and straightforward as possible. Read more here.

The Best Time Tracking Apps for Android in 2019

Finding the best time tracking app for Android can be a challenge. There are many choices out in the market to choose from so how do you know which one is best for your business? 

When evaluating different mobile time clock apps, pricing is a major factor but you also need to look at the features the app supports and what other users say about the app (app reviews). For example, you may not need 100 options to track your employees’ hours but instead decide to go with a simpler, more affordable solution. You might also find that your employees own a smartphone (iPhone or Android) but they’re not tech-savvy, so the time it takes to get them on board and familiarized with the system might be a factor in deciding which app to use. Read more here.

How to Set Yourself Apart From the Competition

Why fit in when you were born to stand out? To set yourself apart from the competition, you’ve got to approach things a little differently in business.

Being a standout in your professional life really doesn’t require any special talents or skills, just requires hard work, a sense of direction and a dedication to self improvement. Want to set yourself apart from the crowd? Here are six tips for how to set yourself apart from the competition. Read more here.

If you missed last month’s roundup, we had some great articles featured:

[Small Business Link Roundup for April]

Author: Raya Khashab

Raya is the CEO and co-founder of ezClocker. She is passionate about customers and building products that change the way people run their business. She is also a big supporter of the startup community and helping people achieve their dreams.

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