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How To Maximize Space In A Home Office
Despite size and budget constraints, having a dedicated office space is critical to creating a work environment that enhances productivity and enables focus on what matters most. In a time of ever more expensive real estate, it can be difficult to find an effective workspace that is large enough to…
How To Know If Your Business Is Efficient
Past posts have talked about ways to save time and resources. Today’s post discusses how to evaluate how efficient your business is and make changes where needed. Efficiency refers to the output that a company generates in relation to energy and effort invested. Optimal efficiency, when in play, is the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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