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Last week I took a week off and visited family and friends in Sydney. We had a brilliant time and thanks to technology most people didn’t know we were away. I also cut my physical work time down to less than 1/2 hr per day so I actually had a break!

So how did it all happen?

• I pre-loaded my blog posts to keep on posting while I was not here
• I wrote my newsletter early and again set it to deliver while I was away
• I approved blog comments using my smart-phone on the many train and bus-trips around Sydney
• I advance scheduled work with my writers – all waiting to be reviewed on my return
• My main office phone was diverted to my mobile so my PA could also take a break and I returned calls once a day

It made me realise how virtual offices (and holidays) are definitely possible with the right technology.

It also made me realise that smart-phones have their limits for responding to emails and I need another small laptop just to keep on top of my 120 or so emails a day!

So if you see me tapping away on my new laptop at a coffee shop or beach near you – I am probably testing out my virtual office!

Until next time

Ingrid Cliff

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