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Cloudy with a Chance of Files: Unlocking the Potential of Cloud-Based File Storage

Tips From T. Marie

No matter what type of home business you may be running, storing files and information are part of the package. That used to mean digging through cluttered desktops, searching for lost USB drives, and the frustrations of figuring out how to share files. These days you don’t need clunky file cabinets anymore. Don’t panic!

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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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The Admin’s Guide to Organizing Digital Files

Office Dynamics

The Admin’s Guide to Organizing Digital Files By Julie Perrine. Just like papers on your desk can pile up, the same thing can happen with digital files. If you don’t have a filing system to put things where they belong when you save them, the virtual mess can accumulate quite quickly. Setup Your Digital Filing Cabinet.

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Book Review: The Fifth Age of Work

Small Business Labs

.  The book's premise is changes and shifts in technology, social trends, economics and demographics are leading to a new age of work, which he describes as: The Fifth Age of Work is an emerging world of work broadly defined by the rise of cloud-based technology such as remote computing, file storage and retrieval (e.g.,

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

Review marketer job descriptions to better understand standard skill sets of different marketing specialties, and tailor your interview questions accordingly. Develop a file-sharing system. ‍ We recommend setting up a shared Google Drive or Dropbox folder. Be sure to ask them about past roles, projects and results.

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5 Tools to Help You Automate Your Work

Office Dynamics

For instance, you can post a photo on Instagram and in turn, it is downloaded in Dropbox. There is a host of tasks you can do with RoboTask including launching apps, checking emails, creating backups and moving files, downloading and a lot more. IFTT is one of the tools that are making automation even more interesting.

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What electronic record-keeping software best fits your needs?

BMT Office Administration

Keeping track of paperwork can be a challenge, It’s easy to misplace a file or even spill coffee on a document on your desk. If your desk is still cluttered with paper files or documents, it’s probably time to consider switching to electronic records management (ERM). Better file retention compliance. Saving time.

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