by Elaine | Blog, Paper & Paper Files
The Solopreneur Specialist Newsletter If you had to guess, what would you say is the percentage of paper files (versus digital files) you currently use in your business? 80% paper? 50% paper? 10% paper? As the world becomes increasingly digital and as technology...
by Elaine | Email, Paper & Paper Files
The Solopreneur Specialist Monthly Newsletter Did you know that January is “National Clean-Up Your Computer Month?” What a great reminder to examine and improve the way we use one of the most important tools in our small businesses—our computers! Many of us were never...
by Elaine | Blog, Paper & Paper Files
One thing about solopreneurs—while the challenges they face may be similar, each person has his or her own way of dealing with them. Every business has its own personal style, and so does every business owner. Take paperwork. Despite everyone’s intentions to move...
by Elaine | Blog, Overwhelm, Paper & Paper Files
The ONE AND ONLY way to clean off your desk and keep it that way! Most of us have papers on our desks reminding us of all those little things we need to take care of. That form that needs to be filled out and sent back. The note about the call you need to make...
by Elaine | Paper & Paper Files
There’s no one best filing system. The best system for you will depend on what kinds of documents you file and how you will think to search for them. Design your own system as you discover what works best for you. And what works best may be a combination of systems....
by Elaine | Paper & Paper Files
File and Find Documents Fast The only reason to file papers is to give them a place to be until you need them again. A good filing system should take you very little time to file or find documents. Don’t spend time creating an elaborate system, and don’t automatically...
