TIPS &
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Tips
for Mail Management
Every
day at our office and home, we're bombarded with
tons of mail. It's so overwhelming that we just
ignore the piles for days. How do we solve this
problem?
"Mail Mania"Everything needs a "home"
including your incoming mail. As soon as it
arrives, sort all pieces of mail into categories:
To Toss, To Pay, To Call, To
Reply, To Read Later. If
applicable, create "mailboxes" and
separate mail for other individuals in your home
or office. To contain all of this mail and
"To Do's," use stacked trays, hanging
folders in a drawer or a portable Oxford®
DecoFlex® Desktop File.
Process all mail immediately, sit/stand next to
the trash can and toss outside envelope and
unwanted advertising. Flatten invoices and
letters, then paperclip the return envelope to
left side so they won't be lost. On
invoices, use highlighter to mark due date,
amount due, and any other important
information. Write the date to pay --
7 days before due date -- circle and highlight,
then add these invoices to
your Quicken/Quickbooks software or
handwritten Monthly Budget. Keep invoices
in chronological order by due
date in your To Pay folder or
tray. Mark dates on your calendar as
"reminder" to pay bills.
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Tips
for Time Management
I waste lots of time every
day shuffling paper and looking for files. How
can I be more productive?
"Time Waster"
All those things you use most often,
including files, should live within arm's reach.
Consider this space your very own "Million
Dollar Real Estate." Pick up each item and
ask yourself if it should stay there. Remember:
"If you can't find something in 30 seconds,
it's in the wrong place."
This time-tested technique is applicable
everywhere in your office and home. Try it and
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Tips
for Travel
My husband and I are
planning a vacation in Europe next summer.
What should I plan to take? I always pack clothes
and shoes I never wear.
"The Travelers"
A few questions to
ask yourself and our Basic Packing Tips
are ...
- Where are
you going? Research weather
conditions at destination with your
travel agent or on the Internet.
- When will
you be there (season)?
Summertime =
cool, comfortable clothing,
shoes, etc. ... plus one jacket for
casual & one for dressy occasions.
- What will
you do while there? Review travel
brochures & have a
"plan" (places to go, things to
do) before your trip.
- Why suffer
with excess
luggage? "KISS - Keep It
Simple, Sweetheart" ... make
decisions now so you'll have FUN during
your trip. Start a LIST now, save time
later!!
- How to avoid
packing too much ...
color-coordinate your attire ... 3-4
tops, 3 slacks, 3 skirts, 2-3 pairs of
shoes, 2 jackets & 1 dressy
outfit. Plan to "mix &
match" and handwash items. Most
hotels provide an iron and/or laundry
services.
- Important
-- don't forget money
conversion info, travelers
checks, credit card co. and
emergency numbers + addresses,
electrical converters, camera & film,
mini-size cold-water laundry soap,
plus pre-packed cosmetic
bag & shaving kit (travel-size
products).
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