Ever feel like your inbox is a total riot? There's stuff all over the place, and it only gets worse the longer you leave it?
Yep, I’ve been there. I’ve seen business owners totally lose the plot trying to keep on top of the chaos that is an overcrowded inbox.
But here’s the good news: you don’t need to put up with it.
I absolutely love a good inbox detox. It’s honestly awesome seeing it all nice and tidy!
But just like your finances, your inbox needs a wee bit of regular TLC to run smoothly. The more folk you’re dealing with, the busier it’s gonna get – that’s just the way it is I'm afraid!
Still, most people don’t bother sorting the mess until it starts making a right mess of their business (and their cash flow!). By that point, it’s already a nightmare. Cleaning up client emails is something we get asked to do all the time.
Over the years, we’ve picked up a few tricks. Here are a few simple tips that’ll make your inbox work for you:
Unsubscribe From All The Sh*te.
Sick of getting bombarded with newsletters, promos, and offers for stuff you don’t even use? Same. Just unsubscribe, mate.
Let’s be honest - you’re not even opening these emails. You tell yourself, “Oh, I’ll read that later,” and before you know it, you’ve got 20,000 unread messages. We both know you’re never getting round to them. Unsubscribe and into the bin they go!
Get A System For Sorting
Create filters, labels, or folders for your emails. It’ll make life so much easier when you need to find something. Gmail’s labelling system is super handy – the colour coding is a total lifesaver when you’re scanning through. Plus, you can filter emails by sender, so you can find stuff from a particular person without scrolling through a load of utter rubbish.
Use Templates
Sick of typing out the same responses over and over? Set up templates for those usual replies. It'll save you time, and you won’t get things wrong when you’re constantly repeating yourself. It’ll also help you keep things professional and spot-on every time. Not sure how to set them up? Here's a link with instructions.
Schedule your Emails.
This one’s a bit of a hidden gem, and weirdly, not a lot of business owners take advantage of it! Honestly, the amount of emails I get at 2am on a Tuesday or midnight on a Sunday is mental.
Most email platforms let you schedule emails, meaning you don’t have to sit there hitting ‘send’ at a specific time. It’ll save you time and stop you from firing off emails at 11pm when you should be in your bed, or enjoying a wee wine. Pair that with templates, and you’re laughing.
Sorting your inbox doesn’t need to be a massive job – a few wee changes can make a big difference. Get rid of the rubbish, set up a system, and use the tools that are there to make your life easier. Trust me, once you’ve got it all tidy, you’ll wonder why you put up with the shambles for so long.
And if you’d rather not deal with it at all? No worries – that’s what we're here for. Give us a shout, and we’ll sort it for you.
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