8 Technology Resolutions for 2008.
By JC Kadii, Mortgage Virtual Assistant
1. I will not spend a dime on technology unless I earn a return on my investment (ROI). Jumping on every hyped-up technology bandwagon is the surefire way to go bananas and broke. For this reason, I focus on recommending practical, common-sense technology solutions that have a measurable return on investment.
Before you spend a dime on a technology product or service, ask yourself these questions.
- How will this investment save time, increase my productivity or generate revenue?
- How long will it take for this investment to pay off?
- How likely am I to use this technology?
2. I will back up my data on a regular basis.
You have not lived until you’ve had the sinking feeling in your stomach that comes from realizing you’ve lost all of the data on your hard drive. Data you must back up includes: any software you’ve downloaded, your desktop shortcuts, your Internet favorites, your data files, your contacts, and your email messages.
3. I will increase my productivity by learning to use my software.
Software training is a one-time cost that pays for itself. Stop struggling with the same problems over and over. Instead, invest the time and money in learning how to cure your software headaches once and for all.
4. I will learn how to manage my email.
Reading and dealing with email is one of the biggest time wasters. Learn power tricks to help you automatically file your email messages, and cut the time you spend dealing with email in half.
to be continued . . .
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