Workflow Wise Tips- February
February's Workflow Tips
February's Workflow Wise Tips: Workflows, websites and mindset, all in one place:
2/1Workflow Wise Tip #32 - Google docs has voice transcription - Tools>voice typing.2/2Workflow Wise Tip #33 - Second perk of turning a pdf into a linkable google doc is that the document is easier to change when you need to.2/3Workflow Wise Tip #34 - ALWAYS get a deposit before you start work. Don’t make a big deal about it, it’s just your standard operating procedure AS STATED IN YOUR CONTRACT.2/4Workflow Wise Tip #35 - Credit card authorization forms are your friend. They're also good customer service. They don’t have to worry about paying you, ‘cause you already have their card.2/5Workflow Wise Tip #36 - Rule #1 of self care is to acknowledge what you’re already doing in terms of self care. Exercise, diet, eating lunch away from your desk, etc.2/6Workflow Wise Tips #37 - Rule #2 of self care is to acknowledge how much you do at work every day, so you deserve some self-care.2/7Workflow Wise Tip #38 - Rule #3 of self care is to be honest about how much you CAN do every day.2/8Workflow Wise Tip #39 - #thingsforgottenoncontracts - YOUR phone number.2/9Workflow Wise Tip #40 - Delegation tip - make a video of you doing the thing you want to delegate, step by step. #askmehow2/10Workflow Wise Tip #41 - You can always adjust your rate to cover the credit card processing costs.2/11Workflow Wise Tip #42 - Credit card processing fees can be tax deductible. Check with your state.2/12Workflow Wise Tip #43 - #delegating. Start small. There’s a whole list of stuff you want to get off your plate, but start with the least complicated. Less stress for you and for them. #askmehow2/13Workflow Wise Tip #44 - #delegating - each task needs a where, when and how. Where is it done and how do they access it, when is the deadline for getting it done, and how, specifically, you need it done. Break it down.2/14Workflow Wise Tip #45 - Try to get one meal away from your desk. Or at the very least with the laptop closed.2/15Workflow Wise Tip #46 - Meeting someone? Put their phone number in your calendar, too, along with the meeting location.2/16Workflow Wise Tip #47 - If you update your prices, take 10 minutes to check that they’re updated EVERYWHERE - contracts, website, automatic emails, etc. Thanks @prolificbanana for the reminder!2/17Workflow Wise Tip #48 - Speaking of office hours, if you have them you should put those on your website, too.2/18Workflow Wise Tip #49 -Heads up and a hand up from Google - links in google docs automatically open up into a new tab. Cool, huh?2/19Work Wise Tip #50. I love the Pomodoro productivity technique. Set an alarm for 25 minutes and focus on finishing ONE task. Try it.2/20Work wise Tip #51 - Being overwhelmed with work IS a blessing, true, but like the blessing of having kids or dogs, you still need to carefully manage it so it stays a blessing, ya know?2/21Workflow Wise Tip #52 - Keep your website links and blog names simple and descriptive. www.yoursite/services vs. www.yoursite.com/helpishere #goodseo2/22Workflow Wise Tip #53- Make the phone number on your website call-able, not copy and paste-able. I forgot to say that last month!2/23Workflow Wise Tip #54- Plan for at least one day away from your computer. It’s good for you.2/24Workflow Wise Tip # 55 - If you need to resize a picture, duplicate it and resize the copy.2/25Workflow Wise Tip #56 - If you’re using a scheduling app (Calendly, Accuity etc.) put a 15-30 minute buffer between your available times.2/26Workflow Wise Tip #57 - Post all your new content in ALL the places - linkedin, instagram, facebook, twitter. You know you’re not doing it.2/27Workflow Wise Tip #58 - #nonbatcher hack - keep a list of the times to post on social media near and dear to you.2/28Workflow Wise Tip #59 - On Instagram, Profile >3 bars on top right >Insights>Audience >Followers to see when YOU get the most views on your feed. Post accordingly.2/29Wise Tip #60 - #nonbatcherhack - There's no point in giving yourself a hard time, just accept how long it takes you to do it one at a time. Plan accordingly. If you need help making any of these work in your business, The Tune Up service will work for you. Check it out here, and contact me to schedule a consultation.I'll talk to you soon,Elizabeth