I have an asset in my business, one I have been building for years, and I do not use it. I am in two minds as to whether I should or not and whether I need the hassle of the little bit of extra work involved to utilise the asset or not. It is my… Continue reading It took me years to build this valuable asset in my business and I don’t even use it
Tag: email
Reconsidering email access
I have written in the past about the ever-present problem I have with my email inbox. I have had a problem with the sheer volume of emails I receive on a daily basis and my determination to maintain a policy of trying to clear my inbox every day. It has become such a problem that… Continue reading Reconsidering email access
Why I stopped checking my emails at breakfast
Every morning, as part of my routine whilst eating my breakfast, I check various websites on my iPad. Sites like Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, the Irish Times, TikTok, Amazon, Instagram etc. I need to check comments on my own channels or pages and remove any that are offensive. And I check the growth in subscriber numbers… Continue reading Why I stopped checking my emails at breakfast
Why I do not take calls and insist on emails
The critically important thing is the space between the issue or proposal and the response. The issue might be something that crops up in a conveyance, it might be a proposal to settle a dispute, it might be a complaint or question. It is immaterial. The important step is to ensure you have space between… Continue reading Why I do not take calls and insist on emails
Replying to every email in my inbox-a rethink is necessary
I have always taken pride in replying to all emails sent to me. Even if the reply was to advise that I was unable to help. I saw it as a basic professional courtesy. But I am beginning to rethink the situation. What if you have advised a person repeatedly what the process is, at… Continue reading Replying to every email in my inbox-a rethink is necessary
The email problem continues and worsens
I’m still struggling with the demands of my email inbox. I have written about this problem at least twice previously. But the problem does not go away; if anything, it gets worse. I know I am my own worst enemy by responding so quickly to emails. This creates an expectation on the part of the… Continue reading The email problem continues and worsens
The scourge of email-a review is necessary
I have written in the past about the scourge of email as it plays a central role in the running of my business. On the one hand I encourage persons to contact me by email as it is asynchronous communication. That is, unlike the phone it does not require both of us to be present… Continue reading The scourge of email-a review is necessary
Email is poetry
When I first read the words “code is poetry” in the back end of the WordPress publishing platform I did not understand what it meant, or what it meant to convey. I think I do now, however. I am no coder, although I have a basic understanding of programming code such as html and I… Continue reading Email is poetry