Going on vacation is so relaxing and fun, right? However, when you are a small business owner, you have to not only pack and go, you also have to do tasks that will keep your business going before you leave. I read an article that said small business owners should take a minimum of 4 weeks per year, a week at a time (once a quarter). But, how will you pull that off, you may be wondering. It's essential to have processes in place to allow you to leave, and your business will not stop … [Read more...] about 4 Things To Do Before Going on Vacation
Small Business Organizing Tips Archive Page
Welcome to our Small Business Organizing Tips archive page to help you and your business streamline processes. Read the archive posts for tips to use in your business.
The Best New Blogger Time Saving Tips
Starting a blog can be overwhelming. Not only do you have to think of topics to write about, but you also have to learn a little bit about the terminology of what goes into a blog. This week we are going to share the best new blogger time saving tips you need to know. Follow along and take action on your blog. Break down tasks into various steps. These steps will give you direction and focus and will help you move into a better flow with your blog. These main areas are blog post inspiration … [Read more...] about The Best New Blogger Time Saving Tips
3 Ways to Organize Your Small Business Files
Your office files can get very disorganized if you don't have a good management system established. By not having it organized, it will result in undue stress for you and your employees. Taking the time to organize these systems will make your business run more smoothly and reduce stress for you and your employees/clients. Below are three powerful ways to organize your home and office files. Sorting your small business files by color coding. Use different colors to represent different … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Organize Your Small Business Files
How to Organize Your Seasonal Summer Business Before Busy Season
Some years ago, I worked with a food truck business owner who would have super busy summers, and we found that it was tough for them to stay organized when they were going from event to event all in one weekend. So, to help them, there were several processes we implemented. Below I am sharing how to stay organized with a seasonal summer business. 5 Tips To Organize Your Seasonal Summer Business Create a list of events needed for the entire season. This time of year is the best time to … [Read more...] about How to Organize Your Seasonal Summer Business Before Busy Season
30 Desk Items To Throw Away For A Tidy Space
Whether you have a home office or a traditional office, you probably have items lying around your desk that don't necessarily need to be there. As you get busier and busier, you may have issues keeping your desk clear from clutter. This post will help you get your desk cleared out quickly and easily. Read on to find out the 20 desk items to throw away for a tidier space. Why do you need to clear your desk space? Well, there are the obvious reasons, like it distracts you from the work … [Read more...] about 30 Desk Items To Throw Away For A Tidy Space
How Long Should I Keep Business Records
How long do you keep your business files? Do you keep them forever, or do you get rid of them after a certain length of time? Keeping files for a business is different from keeping your personal files. Many different types of business files need to be kept at different lengths of time. Over the years, small business owners have asked me these questions. The IRS doesn't have a clear, across-the-board answer to this question, so here is what I suggest. If you wish to visit the IRS.gov website, … [Read more...] about How Long Should I Keep Business Records
Six Tips to Make Your Office More Organized
While working at your desk, you stand up and go to file a paper across the room then go to the desk and type up a report and print the document. Then, get up again and go to the printer to grab the paperwork. This cycle happens several times throughout the day. So, to make your life easier, I set up six tips to make your office more organized. Please note: I have included Amazon (affiliate) links, and if you click through and purchase something on the Amazon store, I will receive a small … [Read more...] about Six Tips to Make Your Office More Organized
How I Made My Organized Office Then and Now
This post was originally written in 2015, and it showed how I organized my home office in a 10 ft x 10 ft space in my family room. I partitioned my Family Room to make room for my office since the kids only used the space on the weekends. It was a perfect space for my office since it was a long and narrow room, I was able to take half of it easily. This post will also include the changes I made since then, so you can see that it is perfectly fine to adjust your home office as your business … [Read more...] about How I Made My Organized Office Then and Now
How to Write An Effective Email
On occasion, I receive unclear emails about what the sender is trying to say to me. Sometimes the subject line is vague; other times, it is unclear the content of the email. As a result, this creates confusion and frustration on both sides of the conversation. Sad news for the sender of the email, isn't it? =( I know I do not like when I am misunderstood or don't receive a response. To help you be more understood through email, I am sharing effective email communication tips and … [Read more...] about How to Write An Effective Email
