Take Control of Your Paperless Office - Joe Kissell

Discover the ultimate guide to decluttering your office space with "Take Control of Your Paperless Office" by Joe Kissell. This comprehensive manual provides invaluable insights and strategies for transforming your workspace from a paper-laden environment to a digital haven. Whether you're a professional mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, this manual equips you with the knowledge and tools necessary to streamline your document management process.

Joe Kissell shares expert advice on developing a personalized clean-up strategy and selecting the essential tools, including document scanners and OCR software, for digitizing your documents. Learn how to efficiently convert paper documents into digital files and optimize your office workflow to minimize time spent on manual tasks.

Additionally, this manual delves into various paper-reducing tasks and skills, such as scanning documents on the go, creating digital signatures, and setting up computer-based faxing. Joe also offers practical tips for embracing paperless billing, reducing unwanted mail, and effectively organizing your digital document collections.

Key questions addressed in this manual include the importance of searchable PDFs, backup strategies for digital documents, features to consider in OCR software, and recommendations for document scanners. You'll also gain insights into utilizing automation tools like AppleScript, determining document storage locations, and sharing documents with others.

• What is a "searchable PDF" and why is it key to a paperless office?
• How should I back up my important digital documents?
• What differentiates "document scanners" from other types of scanners?
• What's available in the way of mobile document scanners?
• What, if anything, does TWAIN stand for, and should my scanner support it?
• What will OCR software do for me, and what special features should I look for?
• What scanners and OCR products does Joe recommend?
• How can I use AppleScript to automate my workflow for scanning documents?
• What paper documents should I keep in physical form?
• How can I use a digital pen or Acrobat Pro to add a signature to a PDF?
• What naming and categorization schemes should I use for my documents?
• Where should I store my digital documents?
• What should I keep in mind if I want to share my documents with others?
• How can I access my digital documents remotely?
• How can an iPad, iPhone, or other device help me reduce the use of paper?
• Is it better to use a fax modem or a fax-to-email gateway?

Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to revolutionize your office space with "Take Control of Your Paperless Office." Whether you're a professional mechanic seeking to optimize your workspace or a DIY enthusiast looking to declutter, this manual is your essential companion in the journey towards a paperless office.

Author: Joe Kissell

Publisher: Take Control Books

Illustration: N

Language: ENG

Title: Take Control of Your Paperless Office

Pages: 00000 (Unencrypted)

On Sale: 2010-11-16

SKU-13/ISBN: 9781615420940

Category: Computers : Desktop Applications - General

Category: Business & Economics : General