Archive for December 11th, 2006

RW Makeover: Organizing work flow

December 11, 2006
By DonnaSmallin

Jennifer sent me a photo of her office space. I noticed that she had a couple of horizontal slots in the bookcase that sits on her desk. I guessed that this is where paper piles up. Clutter loves those horizontal surfaces! I suggested that she designate one slot for incoming papers that she has...
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RW Makeover: Electronic organizing solutions

December 11, 2006
By DonnaSmallin

Jennifer asked me if I had a suggestion for a good contact manager software program or electronic rolodex. I use Outlook for my contact manager and it works fine for me. If I were to purchase one, I would purchase ACT since so many people over the years have recommended it. I like the...
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RW Makeover: Balancing work and life

December 11, 2006
By DonnaSmallin

Jennifer asked for tips for maintaining determination and perseverance during a time that can be filled fatigue, frustration and a lack of confidence. She says, “The toughest time really is now and it can be difficult when there is nothing tangible to show for it (like $$$). So I guess I’m looking for tips...
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RW Makeover: A system for tracking queries

December 11, 2006
By DonnaSmallin

Jen asked for ideas for a query tracking system. “It doesn’t have to be too fancy,” she says. “Just something that helps me keep track of what I’m doing and when to follow up.” Okay. Let’s keep in mind that there’s no one right way to do this, except what is right for you....
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RW Makeover: Organizing market information

December 11, 2006
By DonnaSmallin

One of Jennifer’s makeover goals is to develop a organization system for the market information she collects. Like most writers, Jen gets volumes of market information from a variety of sources: books, magazines, websites, e-mails, and more. Her ideal system would be computer-based, with a binder-system as a backup. Right now, she says she...
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RW Makeover: Not all was lost this week…

December 11, 2006
By JenniferApplin

Now if you are like me, after fuming over the bad luck you’ve had recently you try to find the silver lining. Not having my computer for a week taught me a lot about my computer habits. I paid attention to the times I really missed my computer and why. I realized that aside...
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RW Makeover: A Good Ending to a Bad Week

December 11, 2006
By JenniferApplin

by Jennifer Applin  Well, actually in some ways it has been a bad month. We’ve had to replace our microwave, dryer, digital camera and then on Monday my computer died. Of course I had to fork out money to find out that my computer was shot and I needed to replace it. That was Monday morning and...
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