Tag: office management

  • Scott Humston-Two Minute Tips-Episode 42-Update That Pic!

    Have you ever seen a photo of a speaker in a conference booklet or program, then observed the same speaker at the conference in person…and the resemblance is, well, not even close? And you realize that this person hasn’t updated their promotional photos since 2012? Or worse, since 1912! Well, professional speakers/performers are sometimes the worse about keeping their promotional pictures up-to-date. Don’t be that person. If you are full-time, part-time or just some-time—in the era of digital photography, having an up to date photo is easier than ever. My tip: have new photos taken at least every two years. And, if you always use the same photographer…try a different one next time; Try one that is a bit younger…or older than you. You might be really pleased with the result!

    Here’s To Your Success!

    Scott Humston

     

     

    Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe and review on iTunes. Also, you are looking for ways to get more bookings, you should most definitely check out The Quick Course On Booking Yourself. You can get the first lesson, free, here.
    Two Minute Tips are recorded by me, Scott Humston, and are copyright ©2018 by NDE, Inc. For more information on what I do, check out scotthumston.com and follow me on Twitter or Instagram @scotthumston and my hashtag is #sharewonder

     

  • Scott Humston-Two Minute Tips-Episode 41-Billing Tip

     

    A Billing Tip

    As a speaker, performer, presenter and you may be responsible for your billing management. It is indeed important to get paid…and on time! But you may need to improve your technique in this arena. As creative types, many of us struggle with the business side of the show. But, those two words, “show business” the bigger one is business! So, to quote the King, Elvis, sometimes you gotta TCB. (take care of business). Many online tools can help you manage your accounts receivables; That is income that is or will be owed to you for your services. Unless you have a bookkeeper, I’ll suggest staying away from Quickbooks. As your more likely to do more harm than good. Freshbooks is an online billing platform that I recommend. Although I use Quickbooks in one my businesses, in another, a smaller company I use Freshbooks—it is just invoicing. It is professional and straightforward.

    Here’s To Your Success!

    Scott Humston

     

     

     

    Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe and review on iTunes. Also, you are looking for ways to get more bookings, you should most definitely check out The Quick Course On Booking Yourself. You can get the first lesson, free, here.

     

    Two Minute Tips are recorded by me, Scott Humston, and are copyright ©2018 by NDE, Inc. For more information on what I do, check out scotthumston.com and follow me on Twitter or Instagram @scotthumston and my hashtag is #sharewonder

     

  • Scott Humston-2 Minute Tips-A Duet On The Road-Episode 32

    2 Minute Tips Episode 32

     

    Thanks for listening! This is a follow up from the last episode…it’s a great app and tip for being more efficient and effective while on the road.

    If you travel and carry a laptop with you, this is a great tip about using the flatscreen in the hotel to work smarter.  If you carry an iPad with you, too, you can use an app called, Duet—which converts it into a second monitor.

    Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe and review on iTunes. Also, you are looking for ways to get more bookings, you should most definitely check out The Quick Course On Booking Yourself. You can get the first lesson, free, here.
    Here’s to your success!
    Scott Humston

     

    Two Minute Tips are recorded by me, Scott Humston, and are copyright ©2018 by NDE, Inc. For more information on what I do, check out scotthumston.com and follow me on Twitter or Instagram @scotthumston and my hashtag is #sharewonder

  • Scott Humston-2 Minute Tips-Monitoring The Situation-Episode 31

    2 Minute Tips with Scott Humston

     

    In today’s 2 Minute Tip, I’ll share with you one of my favorite productivity tips, while working in the office; Add a second or even third monitor to your computer workspace. If you happen to use two monitors now—add a third.  I’ve been using three monitors for a number of years…and it is a fantastic way to get more done efficiently and effectively. You can add a monitor for not a whole lot of cash, and the return on investment is excellent.

    Check your current computer to see how and how many monitors you can use. Also, if you’d like to use an iPad as an external monitor, you can do that, too. Click here to learn about Duet.

    Here’s To Your Success!

    Scott Humston

     

     

    Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe and review on iTunes. Also, you are looking for ways to get more bookings, you should most definitely check out The Quick Course On Booking Yourself. You can get the first lesson, free, here.
    Two Minute Tips are recorded by me, Scott Humston, and are copyright ©2018 by NDE, Inc. For more information on what I do, check out scotthumston.com and follow me on Twitter or Instagram @scotthumston and my hashtag is #sharewonder

  • Scott Humston-2 Minute Tips-Scanning For Happiness-Episode 30

    Scott Humston 2 Minute Tips
    2 Minute Tips – Scanning for Happiness

     

    If you are like most speakers, performers or presenters you are also part entrepreneur and business manager. Learning to be effective on the business side of the show is vital to your long-term success. So in today’s 2 Minute Tip, I want to share with you one of my favorite and most useful pieces of office-management hardware.

    It’s the ScanSnap scanner by Fujitsu. (This is NOT a paid endorsement.)  I’ve used this scanner for about five years. It has helped me become more efficient in paperwork.  It works seamlessly with Evernote, which is a huge plus.  The advantage over other scanners is that you can insert (up to fifty pages) in the paper shoot, push a button and it will scan, even both sides in a, well, snap! It’s fast, efficient, and works.

    Here’s To Your Success!

    Scott Humston

     

     

    Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe and review on iTunes. Also, you are looking for ways to get more bookings, you should most definitely check out The Quick Course On Booking Yourself. You can get the first lesson, free, here.
    Two Minute Tips are recorded by me, Scott Humston, and are copyright ©2018 by NDE, Inc. For more information on what I do, check out scotthumston.com and follow me on Twitter or Instagram @scotthumston and my hashtag is #sharewonder
  • Scott Humston-2 Minute Tips-Episode 13-Postal Service Gold!

    Scott Humston-2 Minute Tips-Episode 13-Postal Service Gold!

     

    Many of us complain about the United States Postal Service—but this week I’d like to share an INCREDIBLE tip if you are a speaker, performer or “solopreneur”—or even run a small business.  The United States postal service has a program called, Informed Delivery.  You’ll want to take two minutes this week to discover this gold resource for working more efficiently.

    If you are an overseas listener, I’d love to know if your postal service has something, similar.  Let me know in the comments below.

    Here’s To Your Success!

    Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe and review on iTunes. Also, you are looking for ways to get more bookings, you should most definitely check out The Quick Course On Booking Yourself. You can get the first lesson, free, here.
    Two Minute Tips are recorded by me, Scott Humston, and are copyright ©2018 by NDE, Inc. For more information on what I do, check out scotthumston.com and follow me on Twitter or Instagram @scotthumston and my hashtag is #sharewonder