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How to Manage Your Files Effectively

Jen Lawrence

A good rule of thumb is if you would put the physical information together with a paper clip or staple, then they belong in a folder together. Bonus Tip: Clean out your desktop and download a folder at least once a month to keep on top of your file management. And don’t be afraid to go a few folders deep.

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Best Business Technology for Small Businesses & Their Owners (28 ideas from them to you!)

Stephanie LH Calahan

Oh, did I mention that your meeting confirmation hits your google, outlook or web calendar as well as generates a confirmation email. Shred All Your Papers At Once, Credit Cards And Even Staples, Instead Of Spending Hours Feeding In Each Item. That's why I've been "tungling" ever since the BETA version.

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Productive Networking: 22 Ideas to Organize Business Cards for Effective Followup

Stephanie LH Calahan

When it's accepted, I go to their profile and download their vCard into Outlook, adding any other contact info by reading their business card (the vCard never has a phone number, for example.) Staple the cards into a little notebook, one card per page. If they say "Yes", I note it on their card. The business cards?