Do you have issues remembering every step to your business process? Get frustrated when you forgot a step? Do you feel like you can't delegate a project because you are afraid that the other person will miss a crucial step? Well, you are not alone. All small business owners have these worries. For a small business to succeed, the company needs to have structure. Step by step instructions documented will help not only the person who is doing the task but also allow another to do the duties if … [Read more...] about How to create checklist or procedure lists to improve productivity in your business
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The Pros for Using Templates and Checklists
A lot of self-employed small business owners are sole proprietors that work by themselves or with clients and don't feel the need to make a checklist or template of what they on a regular basis since they are the only one doing the tasks. Though, if they get sick or busy, the tasks are not completed. Then, they feel overwhelmed and anxious, frustrated that they can't finish their projects. I am here to convince you that making templates and checklists are critical to your small … [Read more...] about The Pros for Using Templates and Checklists
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. There are many different types of business files that need to be kept at different lengths of time. Over the years small business owners have asked me these questions. To be honest, the IRS doesn't have a clear, across the board answer to this question so here is what I suggest. If you wish to … [Read more...] about How Long Should I Keep Business Records
8 Tips on Preparing your Office for an Emergency
With national disasters and the recent Coronavirus outbreak, small businesses need to be prepared for anything. How ready is your office? Here are 8 tips on Preparing your Office for a hurricane or emergency. Small Business Preparedness Tips Do a full back-up of all your computer files when you first hear of the hurricane or emergency. This will minimize the amount of missing information. Having at least two places where your stored files will help you. It can be an … [Read more...] about 8 Tips on Preparing your Office for an Emergency
7 Best Containers For Your Home Office
Keeping your home office organized is very important. Even if you have another office and split your time with your home office, both workspaces need to be as organized as possible. This way, if you are working in one office and need to work at your home office, you will be able to transition to the other space easily and be more productive. To do that, you need to have the best containers for your home office to hold the necessary papers and supplies. Here are examples of the seven best … [Read more...] about 7 Best Containers For Your Home Office
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. Why do you need to clear your desk space? Well, there are the obvious reasons, like it distracts you from the work at hand and it doesn't allow you space to work. There are also other reasons like helping you be more creative and being able to find things more … [Read more...] about 30 Desk Items To Throw Away For A Tidy Space
Declutter The Office In 15 Days
How does your office look right now? Take a second and look around. Is it the most inspiring environment to work? Lots of people find that they can't tolerate a disorganized office (or home office for that matter). It is distracting and will derail you from getting things done. It visually isn't applying to other clients or colleagues over and can appear that you are unprofessional. Doesn't sound efficient, right? Well, today I am going to share with you a challenge to declutter the office in … [Read more...] about Declutter The Office In 15 Days
5 Amazing Holiday Gifts for Employees
Wondering what to give your employees and coworkers that go above and beyond what they expect? Here are 5-holiday gifts for employees that I love. Order them now and you will have them in time for the holidays. Personalized Notepads: Customized notepads are great to give to employees when you don't know what else to give. Here is an example from Amazon I found. Fresh Fruit all year: You can get 3 months to a year shipped to your employees. Other things like ham can also be given. … [Read more...] about 5 Amazing Holiday Gifts for Employees
Seven Backup Systems To Have In Place Before A Natural Disaster
As I mentioned in an earlier post, September is National Preparedness Month. This month is a perfect time to remind you to review your office procedures and backup plans for emergencies. By doing this tasks, it tells employees what to do in case of an emergency like a hurricane or other natural disasters. It also shows your customers that you are thinking about their well-being. The clients who have concerns and issues and reach out to you for help or guidance will be your advocate when others … [Read more...] about Seven Backup Systems To Have In Place Before A Natural Disaster
