Bad filing habits are like mischievous creatures that wreak havoc on your file system. Leaving headaches and poor folder structures in their wake, they can prevent your business from having the beautifully organised, easy to search through file system you deserve (and need)!
Our 5 favourite (worst) filing pet peeves
Sep 28, 2018 4:04:25 PM / by Suite HQ posted in File management, Productivity
How to create a paper-lite office
Aug 30, 2018 9:00:00 AM / by Suite HQ posted in Business, Productivity
Businesses are increasingly putting focus on creating ‘greener’ office environments. These are offices that produce less waste and employ more eco-friendly practices and products in an attempt to not only contribute to a more sustainable world, but also to save money (and space).
How to create a successful file naming convention
Aug 3, 2018 7:00:00 AM / by Suite HQ posted in Data security, File management, Productivity
A slick filing system sits at the heart of any successful project or organisation. But it doesn’t happen without some careful consideration around file naming conventions.
The argument for a 4-day work week
Jul 27, 2018 9:03:00 AM / by Suite HQ posted in Cloud, Mobility, Productivity
In March this year, New Zealand trustee company, Perpetual Guardian, announced their intentions to embark on an unprecedented productivity trial. Their approach: a 4-day work week for over 200 of their staff. While the 4-day work week isn’t a new concept, employees who are offered this benefit elsewhere generally earn 75% of their salary. What made Perpetual Guardian’s trial different, is that there would be no change in remuneration or any other employment conditions.
Achieving balance with SuiteFiles CEO, Andrew Sims
Jun 22, 2018 10:02:00 AM / by Suite HQ posted in Achieving Balance series, Advice, Productivity
Andrew Sims is the CEO and captain at the helm here at SuiteFiles. Inbox zero is a far off dream and there's always a phone call to make, but Andrew juggles it all alongside a busy family life, sport (mostly for the kids), and a new puppy. We talked to him to see how he makes it work.
Achieving Balance #4 with Jeff from Future Accounting
May 23, 2018 10:00:00 AM / by Suite HQ posted in Achieving Balance series, Productivity
Jeff Burson is the Director of Future Accounting Limited, an awesome practice in sunny Wellington, NZ.
Breaking the analysis paralysis cycle in your business
Apr 25, 2018 10:56:00 AM / by Suite HQ posted in Business, Productivity
The internet has allowed us access to more information than we’ve ever had before. The trouble is, instead of feeling empowered by it, we can end up overwhelmed. Despite having all this data at our fingertips, it doesn’t make decision-making any easier. In fact, it can have us over-analysing and over-complicating the decision-making process to the point of analysis paralysis - that is, a paralysed state of inaction.
Achieving Balance with Rhonda Richardson
Mar 15, 2018 10:54:22 AM / by Suite HQ posted in Achieving Balance series, Productivity
Rhonda Richardson is the Acting General Manager of Customer Care at Chorus.
Introducing the Achieving Balance series + Jan Meyer
Feb 19, 2018 2:27:30 PM / by Suite HQ posted in Achieving Balance series, Productivity
An overworked concept?
Work-life balance is a concept that has been dragged out and discussed time and time again. It’s a perennial favourite because, as much as we’re aware that a balance of the two is healthy and productive, we’re not always good at maintaining it.
Get Things Done: 8 terrific uses for OneNote at work
Nov 28, 2017 10:50:00 AM / by Kim Anderson posted in Office 365, OneNote, Productivity
What can you do with OneNote? More than you’d think. This digital note-taking app is a highly underutilised Microsoft product that’s useful for both personal and professional tasks. From recording recipes to recording business meetings, OneNote proves that it can help you Get Things Done.