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Workflow optimization

How Small Steps Made a Big Impact

Posted by AIIP 
· Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 09:00 AM 

Small, thoughtful changes to everyday processes often yield more significant results for a solopreneur than big, dramatic overhauls. After eight years of managing multiple clients and calendars, Janel Kinlaw refined her workflow by transitioning from analog to digital tools, such as moving meeting notes into OneNote for quicker referencing and replacing printed planners with Google Tasks for better flexibility,. Beyond software, she found that shifting from a strictly home office environment to a co-working space surprisingly boosted her productivity through increased social interaction. By pausing to reflect on long-standing routines, solopreneurs can identify “little efficiencies” that allow them to work smarter, not harder

Categories : Business 101, Digital Transformation and Tools, Information Skills, Tools of the Trade, Workflow optimization
Tags : digital transformation, productivity, project management, running an info business, work smarter, workflow optimization

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