Author: thetimebutler
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The Best Way To Track Client Contact Information
Effective Client Relationship Management is one of the main things that will drive business success. There are several great CRM software packages from which to choose. There is also the option of foregoing a CRM in favor of your own system. In either case, I recommend starting with consistency, thorough documentation, and routine check ins […]
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How To Track Delays In A Project
In July, 2022, we wrote a post about tracking project tasks, here. The July post focused on tracking multiple and complex tasks within a project. This month’s blog builds on that by addressing how to track project delays. Project delays are an inevitable part of work life. Unexpected delays are one of the most common […]
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How To Organize Files for Pending Paperwork
One of my most important file folders is called ‘Waiting On.’ This file folder contains items that I cannot act upon until I get a response from someone else. For many of us, these ‘Waiting On’ items are at high risk of being forgotten or unintentionally delayed, sometimes with disastrous consequences. How do we ensure […]
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How To Create The Best Setup For A Shared Office
Creating a shared office space can be tricky, especially when office mates have different organizing styles. Below are three tried and true guidelines to increase success when working in shared workspaces. Simplify the Layout Multi-Function: If space is at a premium, opt for multi-use furniture like a long worktable that can accommodate several people. Multi-function […]
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The Best Way to Archive Files
As we’ve discussed in past blog posts, paper and electronic file systems can be divided into three parts: Active, Reference, and Archive. Active files require action. Reference files are files that have no immediate action associated with them, but that you may need in the near future. In contrast, Archive files are files you may […]
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How To Know What Papers To Keep
Most people have more paper than we know what to do with. How do we determine what we need to keep versus what can be pitched? If you haven’t already read my blog posts about File Systems and Paper Storage, I recommend reading those first. Click Here To Download The Document Retention Chart The chart […]
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How to Track Multiple Tasks in a Large Project
Project Management is not for the faint of heart. Even expert project managers can get bogged down in the minutia of task management. Below are three strategies to increase the odds that multiple tasks in a large project can be tracked effectively. 1. Create a Comprehensive To-Do list. Whether you use project management software, a […]
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How To Prioritize When You Have So Many Tasks
Everyone alive today has more to do than time to do it in. So how to ensure that what needs to be done is, in fact, completed? And how to prioritize tasks to increase the odds that you’re working on what matters most? I recommend using a Productivity System to determine which tasks take priority. […]
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4 Tools That Help Free Up Time for Entrepreneurs
Most people alive today have more things to do than time to complete them. This month’s guest blogger, Ashley Taylor, discusses how a few widely available tools can help entrepreneurs be more productive. Entrepreneurs are busy! There is always so much to do, including networking events, investor pitches, team meetings and actual work. If you’re […]
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The Best Way to Manage Your To-Do List
Most people alive today have way more to do than time available to do it. This is one of the reasons a well-managed To Do list is so important. Effective To Do list management enables us to: Below are 14 quick and easy tips to help you create and manage your To Do list. If […]
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