Tip #15: Hire Part Time or Seasonal Help.
There are a number of folks that work in my office. I am the only one of them who has ever touched the toilet brush in our washroom.
Let me set the record straight: I don’t clean toilets for fun. I clean them out of […]
Tip #14: Keep Cards and Gift Certificates On Hand
It’s difficult to remember every occasion that might call for a greeting card or gift. Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, promotions, Secretary’s Day, the list is endless.
And nothing is more embarrassing - and time consuming - than trying to find a florist or baker that will deliver […]
Tip #13: Get a Separate Fax Line
This is another one of those time value of money tips.
When we first started our business, we had one phone line. We didn’t think we needed another. We were wrong.
The time that it took to schedule sending faxes and making calls, plus the agita of having […]
Have you seen these? I want one… or three.
Billed as an “economical, environmentally friendly, Staple Free Stapler,” this product is remarkably cool. Slide in up to 4 sheets of paper, press down and the Staple Free Stapler punches through to form a tiny tab that holds the sheets together.
Available at Wrapables.com for $7.95 […]
Tip #12: Keep Things Close.
Keep things that you use regularly close by, not just where the “experts” say to keep them. Who says that all pens have to be in a box in the supply room? If you use a lot of pens, keep them within arm’s reach. Post its? […]
Tip #11: Keep Key Numbers Handy.
Now, this is a matter of personal taste. I use paper for this purpose. My husband keeps everything in his Blackberry.
I love computers as much as the next person. But sometimes, I like paper more.
At the office, I keep my list of extensions taped to the […]
Tip #10: Order stamps online.
This is a quick one. Don’t stand in line at the post office. Buy stamps online at www.usps.com. It costs $1 for shipping, no matter how much you buy. Why wouldn’t you do this?
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Tip #9: Develop a Naming Convention for All Files
I don’t get why more people don’t do this. Many of my employees just save files to the computer desktop with little or no thought to how it might be found later. This is a huge time waster.
You should name all of the files […]
Sometimes, being productive at the office has absolutely nothing to do with folders or papers. Sometimes, it’s about finding that moment where everything is going the way that you want. I find that it’s the simple things that make that possible.
Here are a list of things that I keep at the office that […]
Tip #8: Invest in Printed Return Envelopes
One of the most frustrating things about running a business is not being able to control your finances - when you get paid. And that’s a really important part of business.
My advice? Make it easy for your customers and clients to pay you! When you […]
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