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Tech | Managing email
Are you spending too much time reading and responding to emails? By following some simple tips and ideas for
using
email more efficiently, you should be able to save a significant amount of time.
In this section we look at ways to streamline your emails and discuss topics such as email etiquette and
confidentiality, tips for reducing spam, managing email when
you’re out of the office and more.
Email overload: What to do with too many emails
22 Dec 11Heather CoxFrom e-bills to loyalty program messages, notes from friends and business requests, email overload can be difficult to wade through email and attend to the important stuff, but your computer can do the hard work for you. Read more
Comments: 0Managing webmail
19 Aug 11David MooreWhen I recently switched to a Google Apps Gmail account, a few frustrations occurred. Here are the solutions I discovered for managing webmail – they might help you too. Read more
Comments: 6Writing emails that get opened
09 Apr 11Robert GerrishEmail inbox full to bursting? Thought so. Sadly your potential clients and customers are in a similar situation. So how do you get your email to stand out? In this short video, Paul Jones has the answer. Read more
Comments: 0Business email etiquette
25 Sep 10Maria PantaloneEmail has revolutionised business. It’s fast, inexpensive and easy to use – but it’s easy to slip into bad habits. What is good business email etiquette? Read more
Comments: 17Noel Ranger is out of the office
22 Dec 09Noel RangerTis the season of the email auto responder. Here’s what’s going in my festive message this year, you are most welcome to model yours on my inspiring words. Your clients will love you for it. Read more
Comments: 17Choosing an email protocol
03 Dec 09Amanda GonzalezPOP, IMAP and Exchange… what do they really mean? This article demystifies email protocols and helps you determine whether you’re using the email protocol that’s best for you. Read more
Comments: 8Managing phone calls when working part time
21 Jul 09Linda AndersonDo you want to create a perception of being available full time whilst working part time? Here are a few tips on managing phone calls and emails that have served me well along the way. Read more
Comments: 11Email etiquette: What's your response policy?
14 Jul 09Wendy BuckinghamI’m a compulsive responder and acknowledger when it comes to emails. I send thank you notes, got it notes, get back to you soon notes, and so on. Unfortunately people don’t always have the same email etiquette as me. Read more
Comments: 15I still have an email addiction. Do you?
01 Jun 09Peter CrockerIn my last article on confessions from an email addict, I spilt the beans on my compulsive email behaviours. Despite some frank self talk and bold promises, I’m sorry to report that my email addiction continues. Read more
Comments: 22Confessions from an email addict
10 May 09Peter CrockerWhen I woke up the other morning at 3am to go to the bathroom, I thought it would be a routine pit stop. How wrong I was. Seeing the office door ajar, I quietly crept in and did the unthinkable. Am I an email addict? Read more
Comments: 77Email management: The seven deadly sins
06 Apr 09Andrew MaySpeed of communication is king and sitting firmly in the court of this new kingdom is email – the information revolution that has made it simpler and faster for businesses to communicate…most of the time. Read more
Comments: 6Email overload: When email becomes the enemy
14 Aug 08Karen MorathFor years as a solo business owner and a communication consultant no less, I was a big, big advocate of email. A raving fan. I had no issues with email overload at all. Read more
Comments: 15Business emails: Five simple rules
07 Jul 08Trish WestonThe proliferation of mobile phones and ever-changing rules and etiquette around their use got me thinking about another modern day bugbear of mine – the incorrect use of business emails. Read more
Comments: 14Email etiquette when confidentiality is important
08 Aug 06Donna HansonA survey on the Flying Solo website found that over 54% of respondents believe it is appropriate email etiquette to discuss sensitive business topics via email. I think this is a huge risk for soloists and our customers. Read more
Comments: 5Email tips: How to use rules, folders and signatures
04 Apr 06Donna HansonIn the same way we regularly clean up our office, so, too we should tidy up our inbox. These email tips include ideas on how to use rules, folders, signatures and more to streamline your email. Read more
Comments: 6Internet marketing: Using email autoresponders
26 Feb 06Yaro StarakCreating an effective business website was discussed earlier in this series. Now that you understand the need to build customer relationships, let’s look at the most powerful Internet marketing tool available to achieve this, the email autoresponder. Read more
Comments: 2Managing email when you're out of the office
13 Dec 05Donna HansonBy managing email better when you're out of the office, you can avoid an overcrowded inbox on your return. These seven simple tips will help. Read more
Comments: 3Five tips for reducing SPAM
29 Nov 05Donna HansonSPAM is slang for unsolicited emails of a commercial nature. Like all soloists, you most likely find SPAM a huge time waster and major irritant. There is a way of reducing SPAM! Read more
Comments: 4Business communication: less is more
20 Nov 05Megan ToughIt may seem counter intuitive, but tearing yourself away from business communication tools like internet and email can actually make you more productive. Read more
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