How Rather Inventive work without a central office plus some tips on getting the right team and tools.

2. 4 tips for
Working
Remotely
Share how we work without an office
Not 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

3. My professional profile

4. And my serious family

5. #1
Work with
Great People
People you like, find interesting
do what they say they'll do

6. Regular meet-ups
Social as lack office
Make them interesting

7. Skype video catch-up
Originally 15m daily call
Now they are as needed
Video important
Expressive interaction

8. Culture is Important to us
Recent advert for employee to build our team

9. #2
Get out
and about
Go and meet people

10. Meet in cafes
Client meetings
Keep a note of the good ones

11. Depend on Wifi / 3G

12. Socialise but not just with friends - Meet new people
Tweetup

13. #3
Get the right
tools

14. iPhone
Any smartphone will do
I prefer iPhone

15. Email
Use all the time
Most work comms via email

16. Twitter
Ask who uses?
Or Facebook
Keep conversation going with clients and business friends
Great for informal business

17. Twitter great for capturing marketing opportunities

18. Reminders
Brain is like a sieve
So much to remember

19. Podcasts
Like reading books and blogs but don't have much time
Listen to podcasts
Various topics from comedy to current tech trends
Walking dog

20. iPad

21. Keynote
What I'm presenting on, great tool

22. Paper
Paper by FiftyThree
Use for website sketches, ideas, diagrams
Really nice!

23. Dropbox
Synchronises with all devices
Sharing web design and coding files

24. #4
Keep
learning

25. Inspired by this company and their book
Highly recommend reading it
Once comment sticks out
ASAP is Poison

26. Podcasts
Variety of subjects
FREE

27. Blog
Technology
Being part of a group
FREE

28. Seth Godin
Lots of great advice for life

29. Audio books
£7.50 per month

30. Thanks for listening
Any questions?

31. @benkinnaird
ratherinventive.com