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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How to transform a filing cabinet from shabby to chic
Whether you have an office at home or in a corporate park, this is a great and affordable way to spruce up your desk. Recently I was revitalizing a filing cabinet in my office. Check it out. This is a before picture. The hardware was cheap and I have wanted to get rid of it for a while now. So I decided to give it a face-lift with pattern Contact Paper I had in my craft supplies. This is how I did it. I first removed the hardware that I didn't like and removed the lock that I installed … [Read more...] about How to transform a filing cabinet from shabby to chic
How to Create an Inviting Break Room
If you have a home office or an office outside your home, a coffee station is a wonderful place to gather and get to know your coworkers, colleagues, and clients. It's an area that you can use to relax and have some time to decompress before starting work again. But, what would you have in this space? Have you ever asked yourself this question? Or has your Break Room become a mishmash of items that people have brought in over time. Today, I am going to talk break down the process to … [Read more...] about How to Create an Inviting Break Room
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...] about 7 Steps to Clear Your Digital Clutter
Tips To Make Your Business Goals a Success
Being a business owner is freeing but also time-consuming. We can make our schedule and work with and spend time with people we chose. However, there are some downfalls. One such downfall is being able to keep focused on seeing the bigger picture for our business and creating new goals for your business. Lucky for you, here is a list of tips to make your business goals a success. Here are some questions to ask yourself first. Where we want our business to go? Where we want to be … [Read more...] about Tips To Make Your Business Goals a Success
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
3 Tips to Help Any Small Business Start-Up Reduce Stress
Does this scenario sound familiar? A client calls and asks for some notes from the meeting emailed to him/her ASAP. You get off the phone and your hearts racing while you frantically look for a piece of notepaper. Finally, after 30 minutes of looking under piles and piles of paper, you find it. You think to yourself, "OK, breathe, I found it. Thank God!" It doesn't have to be this way. When starting a new business, you need to get your space organized to manage those tasks that come in. … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Help Any Small Business Start-Up Reduce Stress
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...] about Quick Tips For More Effective Time With Email
10 Home Office Hacks For Better Productivity In Your Small Business
Many small businesses I work with have a home office. This space is used full time and sometimes used on a part-time basis. But, however long they use this space, it is important that it is a productive and efficient space for their small business. Here are ten home office hacks for better productivity in your small business: Find homes for all your "want and need to keep" papers. This could be papers that are on your desk for research, papers in your files for long term storage, and even … [Read more...] about 10 Home Office Hacks For Better Productivity In Your Small Business
