Studies have shown that the average person receives about 40 e-mails a day. I know mine are at least twice that amount.
When you are running your home-based business time management is important. Often you are the CEO and clerk. You do it all.
One of the most important tools and time waster in your business is e-mail.
We all need it we all use it. The trick is to keep e-mail from over running your time.
What to do?
I have set up different e-mail accounts for different needs. I have one that is only for non-business related items. This e-mail address is the one that I give friends and family members to use. I know what they send me is not going to be time sensitive. I f something important happens or needs immediate attention they will call on the phone.
I also have an e-mail account for work related items. This one I use for an overall catchall for my business. I will also set up special e-mail account for specific projects that I’m working on. That way I know what they are responding to and for. What reason. I have an account that I use when I respond to special offers or e-newsletters. This way I keep e-mail separated and more...