| Keeping on task and getting organized starts with | | | | immediately first. |
| a basic plan that can be implemented into | | | | Follow-up on tasks as needed on the day you |
| everyone's daily life. Just by following these simple | | | | specified. |
| steps you can be on your way to a more | | | | Get ahead of tasks when time permits and |
| productive and friendly work environment. Below | | | | reward yourself for your diligence. |
| are some quick tips to get you started on the | | | | Reduce Paper |
| right track towards self improvement and a | | | | Keep a trash container handy. Throw away |
| better work style. | | | | envelopes and junk mail immediately. Limit |
| Organize Your Office | | | | unnecessary subscriptions. Remove your name |
| Keep all frequently used items within arms reach. | | | | from mailing lists* Use e-mail and online resources |
| Make your workspace work for you. You | | | | as much as possible. Print only when needed. |
| shouldn't have to work for space. Create a | | | | Incorporate the three "R" rule: Reduce, Recycle, |
| simple, yet friendly, filing system (tickler) that you | | | | Reuse when possible. |
| will use everyday. File continuously. Don't stockpile | | | | Get Support |
| stack of paper. always put things back where you | | | | Don't be afraid to ask for assistance. We all can |
| intend on storing them for easy retrieval in the | | | | use some help at times. Incorporate family and |
| future. | | | | friends into your daily tasks. Utilize experienced |
| Plan Your Day Everyday | | | | outside support services such as Virtual |
| Plan your tomorrow today and always stick to | | | | Assistants. If you need help with business tasks, |
| the plan. Keep a calendar or daily planner so you | | | | events, mailers or seasonal tasks, Virtual |
| can pre-plan meetings, tasks and appointments. | | | | Assistants can lend a helping hand. |
| Use your calendar or daily planner to check off | | | | *Assistance For You Quick Tip* |
| each task as they accomplished. Schedule blocks | | | | Did you know you that you can get your personal |
| of time for specific tasks. Plan a "clean-up" day at | | | | contact information removed from marketing lists |
| least once a month. | | | | through the Direct Marketing Association and by |
| Don't Procrastinate | | | | contacting each credit-reporting bureau in writing. |
| Always address any task that can be done | | | | |