Office Organization
The Tool Every Home Office Needs
“What is the single most important tool every home office needs?” A journalist recently posed this question to organizing and productivity experts. This was my response: The single most important tool every home office needs is a battery backup. APC is a popular brand, but they’re not the only ones: If there is any kind…
Read MoreHow Do I Get People to Use My Appointment Scheduler?
A client asked me last week: “How do I get people to use my phone appointment scheduler?” She’d begun to use a scheduling platform (think Calendly or ScheduleOnce). She was worried that people would be turned off by being told to use an automated digital calendar system to schedule a phone or Zoom meeting instead…
Read MoreHow to Set Up a Filing System – Naming Conventions
I’ve been a proud part of the “Meet the Pros” team in a seasonal series of organization magazines from Better Homes & Gardens. The process usually starts with a phone interview and ends with several follow-up questions. During our most recent project, I received these follow up questions asking for details about how to set…
Read MoreThe Secret to Productive Meetings
A company called Yoyo Meetings interviewed me about the secret to productive meetings. Here is a summary of our interview: What are some tips on how attendees can prepare for a meeting to ensure a productive meeting? The first tip is to check on the meeting agenda. If there is no agenda, there’s already a…
Read More5 Components of a Productive and Professional Out of Office Message
Taking time away from work to allow your body, mind and soul to recharge is an extremely important component of time management and productivity. By taking time away from work, I’m not just talking about physically; I’m also talking about mentally. This means not thinking about work and most definitely not checking emails during your…
Read MoreTelecommuting Office Setup – How to Begin the Transition
The Coronavirus (aka COVID-19) has pretty much turned the world as we know it upside down. If you weren’t already told by your employer to stay at home, you may have just been issued a recommendation by your governor to shelter in place. If you’re now going to work from home, here are some first…
Read MoreDoes Your Business Liability Insurance Policy Cover You the Way You Think It Does?
I recently became involved in two different projects in my business that caused me to review what type of business insurance coverage I had. One project was for a client that had minimum insurance requirements for any vendor who worked with their company, and the other project involved virtual and onsite work with foreign entities.…
Read MoreOffice Organization Ideas – Office Intervention
When the CBS station in San Antonio first contacted me about office organization ideas, little did I know that this was going to turn into an office intervention for KENS 5 Great Day SA lifestyle reporter Savannah Louie. Here’s the background: Even though the crew of Great Day SA decided to have fun with this…
Read MoreReview of Varidesk Height Adjustable Standing Desk
Three months ago, I shared advice about how to choose a height adjustable standing desk. I compiled all of that information because not only was I being frequently asked about which standing desk is best, but I’d also decided to make the leap and purchase one. I spent a couple of hours researching reviews and…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Height Adjustable Standing Desk
The purchase of a height adjustable standing desk seems to be a popular topic. I’ve been asked by both journalists and clients which ones I recommend. In celebration of Flexible Work Arrangement Week (May 7 – 11), I thought I’d share my tips on how to choose the right height adjustable standing desk. (Get it,…
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