Automating forwarding and replies ensures timely communication with the sender of the email, in addition to easing the burden on the individual. Being smart about applying these rules can save any company or individual a lot of time and effort

Depending on the email, you may want to move or copy it to a folder, mark it as read, or delete it altogether. Setting up these rules and creating any necessary folders may take a little time up front, but it will save you significantly over time.