There are lots of ways to improve productivity in the office. That’s whether you work as a solopreneur from home or with employees from a traditional office.
Last week in a Twitter chat, “Enabling Small Business Efficiencies: How to Improve Your Office Productivity,” members of the small business community had much to say on the subject.
The chat featured Ramon Ray, technology evangelist and publisher of SmallBizTechnology.com @RamonRay, and Anita Campbell, founder and publisher at Small Business Trends @smallbiztrends.
Also involved in the event were members of the HP for Small Business team @HP_SmallBiz, the sponsor for this event.
From better organization to employing cloud and wireless technology, there are many ways to create a more productive office environment.
Here are some of the high points starting with how small business owners are working to make their businesses more efficient.
Q1: Let’s start with YOUR tips for productivity. Tell us your top office tip that saves you time or money. #HPProductivity
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— Ramon Ray (@ramonray) July 21, 2015
A1: Take time to plan your day. Every day. First thing. #HPProductivity — Robert Brady (@robert_brady) July 21, 2015
A1: Get into the CLOUD people – I can run my whole business from my purse – LOL #hpproductivity
— SmallBizOpinions (@SmallBizOpinion) July 21, 2015
A1 I live by my DMO Schedule (Daily Method of Operation), created on @Googleapps. It keeps me from day dreaming at my desk #hpproductivity — Ti Roberts (@tiroberts) July 21, 2015
And here are some of the greatest challenges small business owners face on the productivity front.
@smallbiztrends A2: distractions. Working with others around is great, but sometimes small-talk hinders getting work done. #HPProductivity
— Filly Flair (@shopfillyflair) July 21, 2015
A2: Biggest office challenge? Too many people in too many meetings! #hpproductivity — Ubimeet (@UbiMeet) July 21, 2015
A2 I jump from one project to the next too often. I need to actually FOLLOW my to do list LOL #hpproductivity
— Cathy Larkin PR (@CathyWebSavvyPR) July 21, 2015
Small business owners also talked about some of the technology they are already using.
A3: @buffer @hootsuite for scheduling #sociamedia posts! @ramonray @HP_SmallBiz @smallbiztrends #HPProductivity — #SocialMediaQueen™ (@stephanievoong) July 21, 2015
A3. Not sure I could live without @evernote! #HPProductivity
— Lindsay Bayuk (@lindsaybayuk) July 21, 2015
A3 I like rapid communication tools: Skype, Google Talk and, yes, even Facebook. #HPProductivity. — Shawn Hessinger (@Shawn_Hessinger) July 21, 2015
They also talked about the most recent productivity improvements they’ve implemented.
@smallbiztrends A4: We recently implemented a flow-chart for customer service! #HPProductivity
— Tara Fillion (@crazeeTbird) July 21, 2015
.@FranchiseKing – #IFTTT is a great tip! Automatically allowing you to print anything you want straight to your printer. #HPProductivity — HP for SmallBiz (@HP_SmallBiz) July 21, 2015
And finally they talked about printers.
@smallbiztrends A5: We have a standard (but big) printer, would LOVE if it could print wirelessly or from the Cloud! #HPProductivity
— Tara Fillion (@crazeeTbird) July 21, 2015
A5: Scan paper documents. Store in cloud. Declutter. #hpproductivity — Robert Brady (@robert_brady) July 21, 2015
Q5- wireless feature and print from any device is awesome #HPProductivity
— SmallBizOpinions (@SmallBizOpinion) July 21, 2015
Check out the rest of the chat at #HPProductivity.
Please note that Anita and Ramon are being compensated by HP to participate on this Twitter chat and share their expertise.
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Have to agree with small talks. At the beginning, it seems that it would not take as much time but soon, you’ll find that you are taking so much time.
I agree on that point, time is priceless so you can do everything which saves it and then spend saved time on more important things.
Shawn: I enjoyed the #HPproductivity chat very much! I look forward to the next one! 🙂