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

My professional profile

And my serious family

#1Work with

Great People

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

Regular meet-upsSocial as lack office

Make them interesting

Skype video catch-up

Originally 15m daily callNow they are as needed

Video importantExpressive interaction

Culture is Important to us

Recent advert for employee to build our team

#2Get out

and about

Go and meet people

Meet in cafesClient meetings

Keep a note of the good ones

Depend on Wifi / 3G

Socialise but not just with friends - Meet new people

Tweetup

#3Get the right

tools

iPhone

Any smartphone will doI prefer iPhone

Email

Use all the time

Most work comms via email

Twitter

Ask who uses?Or Facebook

Keep conversation going with clients and business friends

Great for informal business

Twitter great for capturing marketing opportunities

Reminders

Brain is like a sieveSo much to remember

Podcasts

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

Listen to podcastsVarious topics from comedy to current tech trendsWalking dog

iPad

Keynote

What I'm presenting on, great tool

Paper

Paper by FiftyThree

Use for website sketches, ideas, diagrams

Really nice!

Dropbox

Synchronises with all devices

Sharing web design and coding files

#4Keep

learning

Inspired by this company and their book

Highly recommend reading it

Once comment sticks outASAP is Poison

PodcastsVariety of subjectsFREE

BlogTechnologyBeing part of a groupFREE

Seth GodinLots of great advice for life

Audio books£7.50 per month

Thanks for listeningAny questions?

@benkinnairdratherinventive.com