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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

In my opinion, technology should definitely be part of the solution, but it can’t be the entire solution. Here’s how you can implement color coding: Physical Files : Use colored folders or labels to differentiate between different projects or document types. And it helps build confidence and trust with everyone you work with.

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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity

BMT Office Administration

Time tracking and file tracking. Another way to monitor remote employees is to use time tracking or file tracking software. That eliminates a lot of the guesswork involved with monitoring remote workers, which is a definite plus. File tracking uses and benefits. File tracking has other benefits as well.

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Uber and Lyft Lawsuits & the On-Demand Economy

Small Business Labs

The separate suits - one filed by Uber drivers and other by Lyft drivers - allege they are misclassified as independent contractors.   It's not clear the business models of many of the on-demand economy companies work if they have to use employees instead of independent contractors as their service suppliers.

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Serviced Apartments – pros and cons

Practically Perfect PA

In addition I met with a number of serviced apartment suppliers and from the outset it was clear that the apartments were considerably cheaper than the best corporate rate I was offered at a hotel. Looking back on this it was easy to see that their were definite benefits to using serviced accommodation but also a few shortcomings.

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How can assistants stay on top of the scene?

Practically Perfect PA

I have definitely felt the pressure over the years to find my managers the perfect place, especially as I like to think, although I may be living in denial, that I’m quite … eerrrrmmmm… current?! I spent a lot of time researching great venues, restaurants, hotels and suppliers and I really enjoyed it.

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How To Make This Recession Work For Your Small Home Business.

The Small Business Blog

If the supplier knows you are ready to buy for the right price they will cut you a deal. Promise to buy from one supplier for better payment terms, like 60 or 90 days. Getting a better price is especially easy to do right now, since suppliers are tripping over themselves to get business. Get better payment terms by negotiation.

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Top 5 Tips for Finding Great Employees (cheaply!)

The Small Business Blog

» « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Checklists. If you have additional tips, please share them in the comments section. « Turbocharge Your Sales Are You A Competent Communicator? You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

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