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.TRANSCRIPT
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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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Use all the time
Most work comms via email
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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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