1. Please make sure your company issued cell phone HAS a text plan – if not, you are costing the company 20 cents per text. Not a lot for an individual message, but they add up fast. If, like many, you are taxed for your company cell phone as a fringe benefit, it can add up for you as well.

2. Likewise, whether there is a text plan on the phone or not, make sure that your company policy allows text usage.

3. If you are hourly, text messaging for business purposes (just like being otherwise reachable) outside of work hours constitutes overtime.

4. Also consider whether the texting is the best possible business practice – if you do find yourself having extended text message discussions with a customer or client, it might be better for everyone if you send an email or pick up the phone.