Understanding a process is a big part in simplifying and streamling the process.  Time Ferris has an amazing blog post that gets right to the point.  Here is a quote:
The Importance of Documentation
Early on in my business, I had a team member who would not document her processes, no matter how many times I asked, [...]

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Do you have a web page you need to to check back in on?
I had something shipped via UPS and I don’t want to find the email, click on the link and then see if the package is on time or has been delivered. With web clips I can take a snap shot of [...]

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There apparently aren’t enough of me in the world! In a recent blog post, Seth Godin says that there is a shortage of “digital coaches”, people who can help individuals and small companies to use technology to make their lives better. Ever since I reinvented myself as a technology coach, I’ve had to [...]

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Much electricity is wasted in offices and homes by computer peripherals and electric devices in standby mode. Keeping the power off to these devices when they are not needed can save a ton of money. 40% of your electrical bill is due to devices in standby.
One solution is to plug your devices and [...]

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Business owners buy new software and hardware to solve efficiency problems, but very hesitant to review workflow and information management systems. The way we work is more important than the tools we work with.This point is illustrated by Bill Gates:
“The first rule of any technology in a business is that automation applied to an efficient [...]

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