Filing papers away is only useful if you can quickly retrieve it when you need it again. A great way to store important documents is to simply move hanging file folders from your cabinet to a “banker’s box” and add a label to the outside.
If you’re like me, collecting business cards and contact information is a big part of running your business. Building professional relationships is critical, and knowing how and where you made the connection is an important part of networking.
Because I am often away from the office and some of our team members work from virtual offices, having an easy way to share files is critical. That’s why we use Dropbox – a web-based application that lets multiple people collaborate on documents and quickly share changes. It also means you don’t have to worry about losing a file if you misplace papers or forget your briefcase.
Oftentimes I hear from our clients that there are so many things to do and so little time to do them. One of the things I find very helpful is to use a timer to set a specific amount of time to complete a task. It can be very effective in teaching you how to be more productive.
