Posted by Nick Miller on September 28, 2009 at 4:22am
2009 Invoice Spreadsheet.xlsxHow many times in your life have you said "one of these days"? One of these days I am going to save some money. One of these days I am going to lose weight, travel Europe, start a blog. The reality is is that it will never happen.....UNLESS you actually do it.My "one of these days" was getting organized. I kept saying it as if by doing so, magically one morning I would wake up and be organized. That was not the case. I finally decided that it was time to quite wishing and start doing.I have always been the type that would write notes or numbers on any piece of paper available, i.e. envelopes, sticky pads, notebooks, and then, when I need the information, discover that I had no idea where I put it. That is not a good way to do business.As an REO agent, we spend a lot of our own money managing properties. With trash outs, re-keys, lawn maint., utility bills, I am currently up to $5000 out of pocket. We do get reimbursed, but that can take anywhere from 30 to 60 days before we get that money back. In the beginning, I really had no system in place to keep up with what I had billed out and coming in. Because of this, I know that over the course of a few years I have lost several thousand dollars that I was not reimbursed for. And why? Because of my lack of organization.So I finally developed an Excel Spreadsheet that helps me keep track of my expenses. I am 29 years old but sometimes I feel like I am 59 when it comes to computers. An Excel Spreadsheet may be a little elementary for some, but I was so proud of myself when I finally put this together. I have attached it to the top of this blog for anyone who would like to view/use it. Of course it is my actual working version and not a template so you would have to erase the information and enter your own.I am also interested to hear how others are organizing their business. If you have a spreadsheet that you think I could use I would love to see it, or if you know of a web-site that you would recommend. I have looked for web-sites but there seems to be so much out there that I get information overload and give up."Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." James 1:22
I really think I can help you! I have built a system that is a work in progress. I will give a you rundown anytime and show you how to get organized. www.eBrokerHouse.com
My most precious tool is my BlackBerry...have 5 different email accounts (different business + 1 personal), Navigator, Address Book, Calendar, FaceBook (working on Tweeter), SmaterAgent Program, Lockbox Key, camera, back scratcher, coaster...I am just lost without it. I sync it up w/ MS Office 2007 @ my desk top @ work.
Yes, this little device keeps me very connected and organized. I have presented offers while standing in line buying groceries. Powerful.
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My most precious tool is my BlackBerry...have 5 different email accounts (different business + 1 personal), Navigator, Address Book, Calendar, FaceBook (working on Tweeter), SmaterAgent Program, Lockbox Key, camera, back scratcher, coaster...I am just lost without it. I sync it up w/ MS Office 2007 @ my desk top @ work.
Yes, this little device keeps me very connected and organized. I have presented offers while standing in line buying groceries. Powerful.
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