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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

Success

If you’re wondering whether you’re ready to outsource, the following tips and examples should be helpful: Deciding what to outsource. While you’re certainly capable of answering the telephone, filing and ordering supplies, why waste your time on drudgery that almost anyone could do? Some tasks are easy to do but also easy to hand off.

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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

Here’s how you can implement color coding: Physical Files : Use colored folders or labels to differentiate between different projects or document types. I love translucent colored poly pockets combined with colored file folders to create instant visual distinction of what’s waiting for me each day in my priority sorter.

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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity

BMT Office Administration

An example would be call centers, where employee phone calls and voicemails were recorded and closely monitored to ensure their quality and efficiency. For example, suppose they found an exemplary customer support call where the employee was courteous and knowledgeable. Time tracking and file tracking.

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OneNote Must-Knows: Color Coding and Custom Tags

All Things Admin

Vendors/Suppliers – Orange. With OneNote, I can color code my digital notebooks on these topics to match the file colors on my desk. In this example, I created a custom tag for one of my executives so I could quickly search by that tag to find all of the items I wanted to discuss with him. Training – Yellow.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork.

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3 tips for a stress-free connected workplace

Ian's Messy Desk

File away completed projects, and do an assessment of what you really need to keep. Smooth collaboration between employees, partners, suppliers, and customers is a sure-fire way to boost efficiency while also reducing stress. Here are three ways to do this every day of the week: Keep your workspace clean and organized.

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8 Productivity Apps Every Business Owner Needs

Productivityist

For example, you cannot hope to be the best florist in your area without meeting with your team, suppliers, delivery drivers, and clients. For example, you can set deadlines, schedule specific times and dates and organize tasks into projects. Additionally, Monday also supports file sharing between various parties.

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