Tip of the Day #3 - Go Through Your Mail Daily
Go through your mail daily. Paper clutter is one of the biggest complaints from business owners. The mail seems to pile up very quickly and next thing you know, it has completely taken over one of your work surfaces.
When you go through your mail, you should ask yourself three questions about it:
- Do I file this?
- Do I throw this away or shred it?
- Do I need to act on this?
By setting up a simple system for your mail and taking care of your mail daily, your mail will never take over again. You will not lose important documents or pay bills late. You will also keep your work surface clearer, which usually equals a clearer mind and a better ability to focus on your work.
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5 opinions for Tip of the Day #3 - Go Through Your Mail Daily
Sean
Dec 6, 2007 at 4:34 pm
Julie:
Congratulations on the launch of MyOrganizedBiz.com, and welcome to the b5 Media Business channel!
I have owned my marketing firm (IdeaFarm) for over a decade, and I am looking forward to visiting your blog regularly in hopes of seeing what organized business looks like.
Don’t forget your promise to help me with WheredIPutThoseFreakingKeys.Com.
All the best,
Sean Kelly
FranchisePick.com
Ren Garcia
Dec 6, 2007 at 8:57 pm
Your posts are so practical and logical that i kept saying to myself as i chased through your posts’ links: why didn’t i think of that!
Julie
Dec 6, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Sean:Thanks! Oh, and I keep all my promises. ;) That domain name is just a classic!
Ren: That’s so good to hear! Practical is what I’m shooting for. :) Thanks for stopping by.
kevin
Dec 10, 2007 at 2:40 pm
I am totally horrible about it, I need to have a better focus when it comes to e-mails.
Julie
Dec 10, 2007 at 9:25 pm
Hey Kevin. They do pile up easily don’t they? :)
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