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How to Manage Your Files Effectively

Jen Lawrence

Managing files can be overwhelming and let’s be honest… boring for some. Remember, an effective file management system boosts the overall efficiency of a company’s operations. With that, I’m going to share tips on how you can manage your files effectively. But as I always say… my passion is your nightmare! .

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5 things you should do now to prepare for year-end payroll reporting

BMT Office Administration

Plan for a lower mandatory e-filing threshold. We don’t yet know whether the IRS will issue final regulations dropping the mandatory e-filing threshold down to 100 or more information returns from 250 or more returns. You can be penalized for filing W-2s, 1099s, and 1095s on which you report incorrect Social Security numbers.

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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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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. IFTTT has the ability to connect to just about any application and even has a platform that allows app developers to integrate new apps with the IFTTT system, making it easier for clients to see the new app, download and use it.

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Steps for Creating a Paperless Home Office

Productivity Bits

The first part is building your paperless system , while the second is all about how you maintain your paperless office. While many home printers have a scanner function, there are scanner options available that will send your scanned documents directly to your computer for easy filing. usually will fall into the file section.

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10 tips to tidy up your inbox

Practically Perfect PA

I am guilty of being an email addict and spending unnecessary amounts of time reading, replying and filing my emails. Instead, archive emails that do not need your attention, answer emails quickly if they do not require too much thought and file emails that need more time for a reply. One area that is my absolute weak spot is email.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

Success

While you’re certainly capable of answering the telephone, filing and ordering supplies, why waste your time on drudgery that almost anyone could do? For example, anytime Apple changed its operating system or upgraded Siri, her company needed to adapt. “We Some tasks are easy to do but also easy to hand off.

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