Work Smarter, my top ten tips

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1. Avoid repetition: Anything that is repeated on a computer can be automated. But this statement goes further look at your travel and your business processes. Often if it is repeated it can be doubled up. It is all about organisation.

2. Don't over elaborate: Often you can be convinced that over complicated systems and equipment are best. Decide what you require and make sure you get that.

3. Cost vs Quality: If you need quality then make sure it is worth it. If it costs an arm and a leg make sure it is quality.

4. Help me: Don't be afraid to ask for help and advice, and remember to listen and write it down.

5. There is always a deal to be done: Always ask for more if you need more and to pay less if you want to pay less.

6. Overall cost: When you buy something it is not just the up-front cost you have to pay. What are the running costs, will it meet your needs in the future, what is the replacement costs, what are the support and training costs.

7. Organisation: The quicker you finish things, the quicker you can invoice, and the quicker you can move on to the next job.

8. Break up your day: If you do the same task for hours on end you will get tired and bored, look at all your tasks and break up your day to fit them in.

9. Be reflective: Look back on each day and think 'How Could I have Worked Smarter!.

10. Communicate: Communication will bring you education, knowledge, contracts, contacts and feedback.

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Brent Ferris

All good points.

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Rob Chace

my philosophy has always been how the Japs make cars - look at what works and copy it, if you can improve on it, even better.

I have tree time now "invented" something new, only to find it on google ten minutes later. All three are very expensive pieces of equipment, very GOOD verstile pieces of equipment.
(damn you !!!!)

stick with what works, anything that feels hard or restrictive about it - think/see if it can be improved. Dont RE-invent the wheel. :P

Paul Toivonen

Here are a couple of mine;
Keep movements to a minimum. Why? Each movement burns energy and wears you down. If you can get the same job done with less movement you will go further.
Using machines will always save you time.
They will also cost you money.
The quicker I do a job, the sooner I get paid.