If you are like so many people these days, you may work at the office, at home, and on the road. And, keeping all the projects and tasks going while being mobile can be challenging. You need to be pretty organized to keep everything where they need to be when you need to use it. The list below is questions to ask yourself to help your mobile office get more organized and efficient. 7 Questions to ask when creating a mobile office for your small business QUESTION 1: What is and is not working? … [Read more...]
Small Business Computer Organization Tips Archive Page
Welcome to our Small Business Computer Organization tips archive page to help you and your business streamline processes. Read the archive posts for tips to use in your business.
Tips on Clearing Digital Clutter for Small Business Owners
If you are not aware, I write an organizing blog to help people get and stay organized in their home. I created a version of this post on my organizing blog and wanted to share it here as well since we, as small business owners, also need to organize our business files on our computers. I revised this post to include tips on clearing digital clutter for small business owners. If you wish to revisit the post for home organizing, please click here. When updating software or hardware, I like … [Read more...]
The Right Type of Technology to use for Your Small Business
Sitting down in front of the TV, going to do some research for a client's meeting tomorrow, do you go for the iPad or your laptop? I, personally use my laptop to create posts, research ideas, and deal with clients. Here is my view of laptop vs. iPad. As I am a bookkeeper and admin specialist, privacy and security is a big issue for me because I deal with sensitive data. Don't forget to keep technology updated on your computer and tablets. In recent years, with regular use of smartphones, iPad, … [Read more...]
7 Steps to Clear Your Digital Clutter
Do you have digital clutter? You know, those files on your computer, your tablet, your phone, and even your DVR, you keep saving and never look at because you do not have the time or energy to deal with them. With the way technology and information are readily available, it’s not surprising you lose or forget information you already have. Here are seven(7) steps to keep your digital clutter at bay: 1. Before uploading photos on your computer, be sure to eliminate any photos that you don’t … [Read more...]
Quick Tips For More Effective Time With Email
The other day I was speaking with my client and we got on a topic about how to make emails retrieval and organizing easier to manage. While using the search bar is helpful, having an effective system will get rid of your unwanted emails quickly and allow you to see what needs to be focused on. But, you may ask, "why do I need to determine a system?" Having an effective system for your email will help in several different ways. Benefits of having an effective system for emails: It will help you … [Read more...]
An Easy Way To Get Technology Support Through Twitter
A little while back, I had issues with my newer computer because of a Windows update. Yes, Microsoft Windows 10. While looking for help on this issue, I came across something that I think we all could use. Microsoft has a support team on hand for help with your technology issues. Yes! I sent them a tweet with my issue and they tweeted me a URL from their site on what to do to try to rectify the issue within a few minutes. I didn't have to search their site and … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Digital Files Like a Rockstar
Are you planning on doing spring cleaning soon? Spring cleaning digital files for your small business, that is. It's easy for us to neglect this area in our personal life, who cares if my password hasn't been changed in years and my contact list is so outdated it has my previous career's coworkers in it. But, in your business, it does matter. It helps with productivity, finding things easier, referencing things easier. The bottom line is that it saves you money and time. Here are … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Cloud Storage
On Wikipedia, it says Cloud Storage is "a model of data storage where the digital data is stored in logical pools, the physical storage spans multiple servers (and often locations), and the physical environment is typically owned and managed by a hosting company." Sounds like a lot of technical jargon, right? But, as a small business owner, you may or may not know that those different emails get stored somewhere before you download them into your Outlook. Here are cloud storage you may not … [Read more...]
Ways To Minimize Social Media Site Email Notification
If you are like me, you have lots of email notifications from social media sites for your small business. And, I know I have wanted to minimize the email notifications on my devices. So, today I will give you the links that will help you do just that. The benefits of doing this as a small business owner to minimize the amount of emails you received for this unnecessary communication. All the beeping and flashing of email messages on your devices will disappear. Doesn't that sound lovely? I … [Read more...]
