4 tips for working remotely

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How Rather Inventive work without a central office plus some tips on getting the right team and tools.

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4 tips forWorkingRemotely

Share how we work without an officeNot a lecture so jump in with questions Talking about smart phones (hold up iPhone) Who's got one of these?Measure iPhone / android split

Who's who - name and something you love

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My professional profile

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And my serious family

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#1Work with

Great People

People you like, find interestingdo what they say they'll do

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Regular meet-upsSocial as lack office

Make them interesting

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Skype video catch-up

Originally 15m daily callNow they are as needed

Video importantExpressive interaction

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Culture is Important to us

Recent advert for employee to build our team

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#2Get out

and about

Go and meet people

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Meet in cafesClient meetings

Keep a note of the good ones

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Depend on Wifi / 3G

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Socialise but not just with friends - Meet new people

Tweetup

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#3Get the right

tools

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iPhone

Any smartphone will doI prefer iPhone

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Email

Use all the time

Most work comms via email

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Twitter

Ask who uses?Or Facebook

Keep conversation going with clients and business friends

Great for informal business

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Twitter great for capturing marketing opportunities

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Reminders

Brain is like a sieveSo much to remember

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Podcasts

Like reading books and blogs but don't have much time

Listen to podcastsVarious topics from comedy to current tech trendsWalking dog

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iPad

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Keynote

What I'm presenting on, great tool

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Paper

Paper by FiftyThree

Use for website sketches, ideas, diagrams

Really nice!

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Dropbox

Synchronises with all devices

Sharing web design and coding files

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#4Keep

learning

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Inspired by this company and their book

Highly recommend reading it

Once comment sticks outASAP is Poison

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PodcastsVariety of subjectsFREE

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BlogTechnologyBeing part of a groupFREE

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Seth GodinLots of great advice for life

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Audio books£7.50 per month

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Thanks for listeningAny questions?

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@benkinnairdratherinventive.com