Here are some key points to keep in mind:

1. Simplify and streamline by automating everything.
2. Doing things manually or inefficiently is a symptom of having no technology reserve.
3. There are systems and services to automate virtually everything.
   • Mail merge programs.
   • Quicken for accounting.
   • On-line banking for bill paying.
   • Birthday reminder service.
   • The web.
   • Email.
4. Auto responder for emailed info.
5. Automated work-reporting systems.
6. Once you start with these systems you’ll need to continue to invest in them. It’s usually worth it — just make it an investment and budget for it.
7. Remember, you do need the extra time that simplification offers.