Comments on How to Reduce Paperwork

My organization and time-saver tip consists of Post-it notes. I write down important/urgent items on 3x3 sticky notes, address each one when I have time, complete it and throw it away - or "file" it by typing in the info on the appropriate data file.

Create a database file (i.e., Filemaker). Cut and paste the e-mail joke into a record in the database. Each record can show date, subject and joke/thought fields.

Set aside a specific amount of time each day to deal with the paperwork, planning or phone calls you need to take care of every day. This way, if you do have to put something aside, you know you can come back to it and take care of it in a timely fashion.

Create a database file (i.e., Filemaker). Cut and paste the e-mail letter into a record in the database. Each record can show date, to, from and letter fields.

At day's end, go through your paperwork and make a check-off list. Leave it on your desk. The next morning when you walk in, you know exactly where to start - and you'll waste no time getting organized!

An hour before the end of the day, go through your box, pull out the "Must Do Now" work and complete.

My organization and time-saver tip consists of Post-it notes. I write down important/urgent items on 3x3 sticky notes, address each one when I have time, complete it and throw it away - or "file" it by typing in the info on the appropriate data file.