When you run a business from home, organization is a necessity. Here are a few handy little tips that will keep you more organized so you can work more efficiently.
1 – Organize your email by using folders and message rules to sort your incoming messages.
2 – Store as much information as possible on your computer, rather than on paper. Be sure to backup your system in case your computer crashes!
Get a free trial of Password Depot. Not only can you securely store all your passwords, but it acts as another “bookmarks” or “favorites” tool to store website URLs.
To save a website for future reference, send an email to yourself containing the URL and note what interested you about the site.
Use an electronic appointment book and to-do list. (Many email clients include one.)
Use bookkeeping software that generates invoices and integrates with your payment processors.
3 – Use a electronic contact management system (Even better, use find a calendar / appointment book that includes contact management.)
I’m sure you can think of more ways to get organized. Please add your suggestions as a comment…
Many moms are starting home businesses and websites and may find themselves overwhelmed with the technical aspects of operating a website and online business. Email is very important to online business success, but can present challenges for the new website owner. How does email work and what goes wrong sometimes that causes it to not be delivered?
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