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When
operating a business, it is important to be organized. The day
to day operations will run smoother if your "i's"
are dotted and your "t's" are crossed. Here are a
few tips to keep you organized when running a medical transcription
business. 1. What day is it? Keeping a daily schedule of events
will help you to manage your time.
Since you are running an at home business, you are the secretary
also. A desk calendar will give you the ability to look at the
whole month at a glance when scheduling work over the phone.
Your quick scribbles can then be transferred to a monthly planner
that can be taken with you wherever you go. This avoids the
problem of missed deadlines and too many projects scheduled
at one time.
2. Invest in a filing cabinet. No office should be without one.
Invoices and contracts should be filed appropriately so they
are easily called upon if needed. Keep folders for each client.
Any correspondence should be filed in these folders, too. Utilizing
a filing system avoids a big pile of papers on the corner of
your desk. Filing should be done on a weekly basis.
3. Invest in bookkeeping software. Programs like Quicken or
MS Money should be purchased for your business. Good recordkeeping
is vital to a strong business. Keep track of money coming in
from clients and money going out for expenses like equipment
and office supplies. An accurate accounting of your finances
will make filing the yearly tax forms a breeze.
4. Install a separate telephone line. The important thing about
establishing a business in your home is to keep it separate
from all other household business affairs. The last thing you
want is your young child answering a call from a client. A separate
telephone line allows all calls related to the business to be
routed to a separate answering machine so missed calls can be
identified and promptly returned. |
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