Soar to Success August 2015

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SOAR TO SUCCESS | AUGUST 2015 | Core Business Strategies
Regardless of where you work, to do
it successfully, you want to keep a few
things in mind.
1You need to have the right mindset.
When you sit down at your desk,
there is something that happens
in our brain that signals that it’s time to
work.
Our posture changes. Our intention
for the day shifts. When we work in a
different environment, that isn’t always
the case. So, if you’re going to work
from a remote location, make sure you
set your mind to ensure that you will be
productive while you are there.
2You need to make sure you set up
camp the right way. True, you may
be working in a temporary location
but you should always work to make
that space “yours” while you have it. Be
sure to have the equipment you need to
function appropriately. That may mean
having your laptop or tablet but don’t
forget other accessories like a power
cord or even earbuds. If you don’t give
consideration to the environment you’ll
be working in then you will not likely be
as productive as you could be.
3Inadditiontothephysical spaceand
physical tools, ensure that you use
the right digital or virtual tools to
be effective and efficient. I recommend
that you use a secure online password
manager for instance so you know that
you can access all of the sites you need
while you’re out and about.
Cloud storage for files is also a great
idea because it ensures that you don’t
have to be hooked up to your home or
office machine to get to those critical
files.
4Be sure you have the support you
need to work virtually. For some of
you, that means actually having a
virtual assistant which you know from
my past Indy BizTV Shows® episodes
is a must for any growing business. For
others, it might mean having a backup
just in case something goes amiss. No
matter what, you need to know how
you’re going to get things done no
matter where you are and a support
network as a safety net is a good plan
to have.
So there you have it: my four keys to
how you can work from anywhere.
For more on how to work
virtually or work with others
who are virtual be sure to
SOAR TO SUCCESS | AUGUST 2015 | Core Business Strategies