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Answer Upon - Facing The Truth About Paper: What You Probably Suspected, But Hate To Admit!
A middle-class family in suburban Atlanta recently woke to discover thieves had ransacked their home and taken nearly everything.Who were the culprits?Two men that were employed with a cleaning company who had been in the house less than a week prior. It was later determined that these men, who worked for a prestigious and reputable cleaning company had colorful criminal backgrounds of robbery and theft. The two men were on assignment at the home and while one of them did the cleaning, the other cased the house – taking not
More importantly, The Paper Tiger system is not just a filing software program – it is a filing methodology which can turn any non-functioning filing system into an effective “finding system!”
Here are three of the most important Paper Tiger principles:
Today’s mail is tomorrow’s pile™.
Creating awareness for your healthcare facility, especially with little or no budget, can be a daunting task. New competitors, a lack of prior marketing, a poor reputation in the past and lack of funds are all reasons why your facility may be experiencing a decline in patients or a lack of growth.While a difficult task for any business, creating awareness for a healthcare facility can be especially daunting because there is so much competition out there. Here are a few inexpensive ways to let people know you're out there and what
According to research sited by Abigail Sellen and Richard Harper in The Myth of the Paperless Office (MIT Press 2002), by the year 2005 there will be 50% more paper in offices than there was in 1995. In addition, the average person spends over 150 hours a year looking for misplaced information. It’s clear that the concept of the paperless office is a myth, not to be realized in our lifetime. But let’s face it! Check out the homes and offices all over America and it is imminently clear that using traditional filing methods, the problem of managing paper will never be solved. There simply aren’t enough human resources to make file labels and put files in alphabetical order!
An international office products company did a study which rated filing as the most hated job in the office. (I hope they didn’t pay much for that survey!) But the problem is much bigger than that! Here’s the real question: “How do you find the information in the filing system about the company car?” Is it “car,” “auto,” “vehicle,” or “Ford?” And then when you want the insurance policy for that car, is it “car insurance,” “insurance – car,” or “State Farm?” The only person who knows is the person who filed it – and he was laid off months ago (or maybe it was your spouse who just can’t understand why you can’t find anything in the files yourself!)
The solution is simple: a numerical filing system. When many people think of a numerical filing system, they think of a hierarchal system, such as the Dewey Decimal system. A hierarchal system presents its own set of problems. If a book is about anthropology and sociology, where does it go in the hierarchy? Taming the Paper Tiger solves this challenge, and lots of other filing challenges as well, by using a random numerical system.
More importantly, The Paper Tiger system is not just a filing software program – it is a filing methodology which can turn any non-functioning filing system into an effective “finding system!”
Here are three of the most important Paper Tiger principles:
Today’s mail is tomorrow’s pile™.
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The first article in this series discussed the ways you build trust with your client base. In this article we will focus on the mistakes that can kill your business - and how to avoid them.Mistake #1: Buying the Wrong ThingsYou've decided to go into business. You're excited. For many new business owners, going into business means buying a fancy desk and other office equipment. This can get expensive very quickly.The hard truth: If you don't have customers, you don't have a business. You have a hobby. Don't spend mone
An international office products company did a study which rated filing as the most hated job in the office. (I hope they didn’t pay much for that survey!) But the problem is much bigger than that! Here’s the real question: “How do you find the information in the filing system about the company car?” Is it “car,” “auto,” “vehicle,” or “Ford?” And then when you want the insurance policy for that car, is it “car insurance,” “insurance – car,” or “State Farm?” The only person who knows is the person who filed it – and he was laid off months ago (or maybe it was your spouse who just can’t understand why you can’t find anything in the files yourself!)
The solution is simple: a numerical filing system. When many people think of a numerical filing system, they think of a hierarchal system, such as the Dewey Decimal system. A hierarchal system presents its own set of problems. If a book is about anthropology and sociology, where does it go in the hierarchy? Taming the Paper Tiger solves this challenge, and lots of other filing challenges as well, by using a random numerical system.
More importantly, The Paper Tiger system is not just a filing software program – it is a filing methodology which can turn any non-functioning filing system into an effective “finding system!”
Here are three of the most important Paper Tiger principles:
Today’s mail is tomorrow’s pile™.
The Tabletop MarketThe tabletop market is made up of three major branches: china, silver and crystal. “China” refers to the dishes that most families use about twice a year, or if you’re from a family like mine, almost never. My family saved those plates for if the Pope ever decided to drop in for a bite. Unfortunately, he never did. “Silver” means the flatware that, if you had the real sterling pieces, you had to polish if you got a bad report card. This is quite a punishment indeed, because it takes hours and lots of elbow
The solution is simple: a numerical filing system. When many people think of a numerical filing system, they think of a hierarchal system, such as the Dewey Decimal system. A hierarchal system presents its own set of problems. If a book is about anthropology and sociology, where does it go in the hierarchy? Taming the Paper Tiger solves this challenge, and lots of other filing challenges as well, by using a random numerical system.
More importantly, The Paper Tiger system is not just a filing software program – it is a filing methodology which can turn any non-functioning filing system into an effective “finding system!”
Here are three of the most important Paper Tiger principles:
Today’s mail is tomorrow’s pile™.
A lot of event planners struggle to get up-to-the-minute stats about who's coming, how many people are coming, and how many spots are left. This is because they're hand-counting forms, tallying up call-in registrations, and manually updating Excel spreadsheets to find the right numbers.This is so unnecessary.Using an online registration system for the event can remove all such tedious paperwork from your job by providing complete, up-to-the-minute reports for all your events and meetings?With the right online regist
The solution is simple: a numerical filing system. When many people think of a numerical filing system, they think of a hierarchal system, such as the Dewey Decimal system. A hierarchal system presents its own set of problems. If a book is about anthropology and sociology, where does it go in the hierarchy? Taming the Paper Tiger solves this challenge, and lots of other filing challenges as well, by using a random numerical system.
More importantly, The Paper Tiger system is not just a filing software program – it is a filing methodology which can turn any non-functioning filing system into an effective “finding system!”
Here are three of the most important Paper Tiger principles:
Today’s mail is tomorrow’s pile™.
Making a profit is the primary goal in any business enterprise. The same holds true for Internet businesses for sale. Profit is the excess of income over expense. Profit is an objective indicator of productivity, and a solid basis for growth, expansion and survival. Profit enables a businessman to realize his other objectives too.Not all enterprises are interested in making profits. For example, hospitals, schools, charitable institutions and government agencies are not basically concerned with the acquisition of profits. The non-
More importantly, The Paper Tiger system is not just a filing software program – it is a filing methodology which can turn any non-functioning filing system into an effective “finding system!”
Here are three of the most important Paper Tiger principles:
Today’s mail is tomorrow’s pile™.
If you ordered Taming the Paper Tiger, installed it on your computer (or maybe it’s still on your shelf?), you’re missing the chance of a lifetime. Research shows that 80% of what we keep we never use, so ignore the old piles, the filing systems that don’t work – and start over! With The Paper Tiger, you can use the File Clean-Out Report to keep the new filing system ship-shape.
Clutter is postponed decisions®. Do you ever sit down and your desk, or look at the kitchen counter, and say, “OK, today’s the day – I’m going to clean up this mess!” You pick up the first piece of paper, and wonder “Should I keep this?” “How long should I keep this?” “What should I call this?” “How can I find it when I need it?” – Or the really big one, “How will I even remember I have it?”
Think FAT: File, Act or Toss The good news is you have only three options – File, Act, or Toss. For practical reasons, let’s reverse the order. 1. Toss: Ask yourself, “What’s the worst possible thing that would happen if I didn’t have this?” Can you live with your answer, toss or recycle it! 2. Act: Is the ball in your court to do something? Pay a bill, plan a meeting, research a problem, solve a problem. In Paper Tiger, this is an Action File – and you’ll find 60 Action tabs in your Paper Tiger kit. (Use the “Category” field to identify your Top 10 actions.) 3. File: You don’t know if you’ll ever need this again, but you simply don’t have the nerve to throw it away. Not a problem. Your Paper Tiger kit comes with 320 Reference File tabs. Group items of interest in their largest category first, and use keywords to remind you what’s there. When the file gets too bulky, start another one.
If you’re concerned that a numerical system in general or The Paper Tiger system in particular, won’t work in your home or office, let’s talk! Give us a call at 800-427-
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