Dislike ads? Remove them and support the forum:
Subscribe to Fastlane Insiders.
SPONSORED: GiganticWebsites.com: We Build Sites with THOUSANDS of Unique and Genuinely Useful Articles
30% to 50% Fastlane-exclusive discounts on WordPress-powered websites with everything included: WordPress setup, design, keyword research, article creation and article publishing. Click HERE to claim.Join over 90,000 entrepreneurs who have rejected the paradigm of mediocrity and said "NO!" to underpaid jobs, ascetic frugality, and suffocating savings rituals— learn how to build a Fastlane business that pays both freedom and lifestyle affluence.
Free registration at the forum removes this block.So, many inappropriate ideasI've had enough of watching my receptionist melting her face into her cell phone in between talking with clients and entering expenses / sales etc....
What the heck can I have her do to stay productive? Any ideas?
I've had enough of watching my receptionist melting her face into her cell phone in between talking with clients and entering expenses / sales etc....
What the heck can I have her do to stay productive? Any ideas?
Yes, that was the stuff I was thinking aboutHa ha! Well During most of my internships there were always these massive amounts of files that needed reorganizing, duplicates and copies needed to be thrown out, and there were always businesses to call and update addresses, phone numbers, and deleted if they no longer existed. Schedules to be made, updating client data base making sure everything was correct. Donation and fundraiser lists had to be called and updated. I'm not sure what kind of business you run, but I've never seen an office where secretaries weren't bombarded with work telephone calls, and paper work of every sort. Not to mention learning company procedures, policies, seminars, and cleaning. I've never worked for to many companies that let me sit around and talk on my personal cellphone. I did work as a nurse aide too where I did have maybe 20 minutes to spare and just happen to get all my work completed. I would read a book for those twenty minutes.
Your sense of humor @jon.aYes, that was the stuff I was thinking about
What else needs to be done for the business?I've had enough of watching my receptionist melting her face into her cell phone in between talking with clients and entering expenses / sales etc....
What the heck can I have her do to stay productive? Any ideas?
Good response, thank youHave her research market opportunities. You could have her survey customers for feedback or competitors for ideas. Educate her if necessary.
Turn her into a salesman with a commission incentive on either new clients, upsales, or new market opportunities. Make her know she's valuable.
Have her write hand written thank you letters to anyone and everyone you do business with
So, many inappropriate ideas
Ha ha! Well During most of my internships there were always these massive amounts of files that needed reorganizing, duplicates and copies needed to be thrown out, and there were always businesses to call and update addresses, phone numbers, and deleted if they no longer existed. Schedules to be made, updating client data base making sure everything was correct. Donation and fundraiser lists had to be called and updated. I'm not sure what kind of business you run, but I've never seen an office where secretaries weren't bombarded with work telephone calls, and paper work of every sort. Not to mention learning company procedures, policies, seminars, and cleaning. I've never worked for to many companies that let me sit around and talk on my personal cellphone. I did work as a nurse aide too where I did have maybe 20 minutes to spare and just happen to get all my work completed. I would read a book for those twenty minutes.
Well this was a government agency so hard copies are necessary legally for cases. So yes 1000's of files over generations are kept for a reason. When you're dealing with certain places like Government/Mental Health/Health Care/Non-profits there's a limited portion you can use for computers and technology, but then a certain other portion you have to have paperwork.Sounds like some massive inefficiencies. I highly recommend the book "Maverick" that talks about some unconventional (yet highly effective) ways to streamline business operations--things like don't file papers--just throw them out--saves storage space and time.
But regardless, there should be stuff to get done.
Thanks, I'll check it out
Perhaps studying some Ari Gold/Lloyd interactions will give you some thoughts.
Good idea thanks!Have her write hand written thank you letters to anyone and everyone you do business with
Join Fastlane Insiders.