by Elaine | Blog, Paper & Paper Files
It’s not only smart, but essential to have a routine for processing mail and other paper promptly before it gets out of control. Try the following suggestions and checklist and see how easy it can be. Install a mail station near the door where mail enters your house....
by Elaine | Blog, Paper & Paper Files
“Processing” paper means deciding what to do with it. If you don’t make a decision as about what to do with piece of paper, clutter is the result. Therefore, it’s important to have an easy process for making decisions. Use one of my favorite checklists below to help...
by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
One of the main disadvantages of working at home is the constant distractions. They are all around us. Here’s a list of a few common distractions to watch out for and what you can do to deal with them. Environment When you’re working try to ignore whatever’s...
by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
When working alone, and with no one keeping an eye on us, it’s sometimes difficult to stay on task. As much as we try, sometimes our attention wanders. Then there are the distractions all around us. Here’s a few of the most common distractions to watch out for and...
by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
With no boss or set schedule, it’s very easy for work-from-home professionals to just never get around to tasks they don’t want to do—or are afraid they won’t do right. Everyone procrastinates to some degree, but when you own your own business, a procrastination habit...
