Ian's Messy Desk
MARCH 1, 2012
When the HVAC system was installed, someone thought we might want the user manual for the system: a 400 page PDF document. Instead of filing the PDF on the network, the document was printed and placed in a filing cabinet , where it will sit until doomsday. I can print any web page to pdf and store it on the drive. It adds up.
Ian's Messy Desk
JANUARY 15, 2014
When the HVAC system was installed, someone thought we might want the user manual for the system: a 400 page PDF document. Instead of filing the PDF on the network, the document was printed and placed in a filing cabinet , where it will sit until doomsday or at least until someone cleans out those files. It adds up.
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Small Business CEO
DECEMBER 15, 2009
Do your auditors want to see the details of how transactions were processed, including approval signatures? Few have a reliable, quick way of accessing the history of transactions, approval processes and communication between departments that span the various systems. Internal processes. Standardization of process.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 24, 2014
This regular routine of taking stock in the middle of the week has actually made that review process more effective and efficient, just as journaling every night before bed has done. From there you will be better equipped to take on a full-fledged Weekly Review, which is critical to your success over the long term.
BMT Office Administration
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Does the business provide all necessary tools or equipment or does the worker provide their own tools? If you are paying someone through your normal employee payroll process with income tax withholdings, you typically need to send them a W-2. You will notice that the IRS publication PDF of the form has several copies.
Small Business CEO
OCTOBER 25, 2011
Are processes documented? If the top ten clients all have special processing that only one or two staff know how to accomplish, retaining those clients is suddenly a serious risk. Based on how you operate, do all users have the equipment you need, or will a large purchase be required? Technology. Laptops or PCs?
Small Business CEO
JULY 6, 2011
Make sure your outsourcer understands the strategy, and there is a process to approve projects. How does equipment get purchased? Instead, have a project prioritization process that includes business leaders and an outsourcer representative, along with your CIO if you have one. Your needs will change over time.
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