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My Organized Biz

Archive for the ‘Communication’ Category

February 24th, 2008

4 structures that create WOW in your business

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - In my previous post, I talked about the Wow Factor and how “Substantial Wow” can build a sturdy relationship with your clients.
In this article, we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty about what systems you can create in your biz to build this trust.
1. Listen to the subtle messages that clients give you. Then […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 2 comments

February 23rd, 2008

Wow: Organizing your relationship with customers

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - This article is part of a Business Channel-wide exploration of the Wow Factor in business.
At My Organized Biz, we’re taking a look at how your internal structures and policies can create the Wow Factor for your customers.
The term “Wow Factor” has been around for a while. From the research I’ve done on […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 5 comments

January 31st, 2008

24 Tips for Getting Organized in January, Tip #23: Learn How to Use Your Phone

Tip #23: Learn How to Use Your Phone

People waste tons of time on the phone at the office. With a few tips, you can shave time off of your phone time and be more organized.
I don’t mean the basics - I mean the “extras.” Most phone plans - cell or landline - […]

By Kelly -- 0 comments

January 30th, 2008

24 Tips to Get Organized in January: Tip #22, Have a Web Presence

Tip #22: Have a Web Presence
We all know that having a web presence can be good for promotion. But it can also be good for organization.
What?
Communications can be time consuming. Newsletters, press releases and the like are important but they can also eat up your time and money - and sometimes the […]

By Kelly -- 1 comment

January 22nd, 2008

24 Tips to Get Organized in January, Tip #14: Keep Cards and Gifts On Hand

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 […]

By Kelly -- 2 comments

January 21st, 2008

24 Tips to Get Organized in January, Tip #13: Get a Separate Fax Line

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 […]

By Kelly -- 3 comments

January 16th, 2008

24 Tips to Get Organized in January: Tip #11, Keep Key Numbers Handy

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 […]

By Kelly -- 0 comments

January 14th, 2008

24 Tips to Get Organized in January: Tip #9, Develop a Naming Convention for All Files

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 […]

By Kelly -- 0 comments

January 10th, 2008

24 Tips to Get Organized in January, Tip #6: Get a Post Office Box

Tip #6: Get a Post Office Box.
Junk mail can overwhelm your business life. Even “second tier” junk mail is annoying at times - you know, the junk mail that you sort of, kind of asked for (mail order catalogs that you might actually use, newsletters, etc.). That’s why I recommend to all […]

By Kelly -- 4 comments

January 8th, 2008

Could Your Office Use a Blog?

Do you have a blog? No time for a blog? Think maybe it won’t help you?
Liz and Laura at Business and Blogging have a challenge for you: identify a small business that you think could not possibly benefit from blogging. They will then try to find a successful blogging approach that would […]

By Kelly -- 1 comment