This is not nearly the quality of an Anderton tip which is why it got bumped to the 27th of August.  I am certainly not an expert and don't pretend to be, but I found this helpful and it may work for you.
 
**Send everything to buses.** For example, here are the buses in the project currently on my screen:
 
Master
Lead Vocals
Harmonies
Bass <<Even though there is only one bass
Drums
Guitars
Keyboards <<Sometimes one and sometimes several.  If I have a pad, I put it here.
Strings << Sometimes this is orchestra or other sweetening
Sound Effects
Vocal Reverb
Drum Reverb
Instrument Reverb
 
Except for the master and the reverbs, there are track folders corresponding the the buses and in the same order.
 
I do the various fades and changes within the individual tracks.  If I need to raise or lower the overall level, I just adjust one node for each bus.  I can also put an effect on a bus instead of on every track.
 
In the case of the bass, I could have slight fader movements to bring out a line, but even if I don't, it is easier to have everything in buses so I'm not jumping around when adjusting levels.
 
By the way, sometimes Metronome shows up as a bus and sometimes it doesn't.  I don't care, but I am curious why.
 
Regarding the order:  It doesn't matter but I usually put the bass folder right above the drums with the kick in the top of the drum folder.  That way they are right next to each other since the first thing I do in a mix is work on the kick and bass together.
 
 

Like the idea of kick and bass next to each other. Sometimes the easiest ideas are the best. Cheers!

  I was embarrassed to write this considering the quality of Craig's work, so I'm glad it was helpful!

I'm going to have to give this a try, I think it would really work on some of the arrangements I do. Thanks!!

...and BTW, one of the reasons I posted that thread was to encourage others to post tips, as you have done...not intimidate anyone!!

Atta Boy Konrad!  It's nice to hear about others doing things that are similar to my own work flows and project arrangements.  I sometimes think that I do things in in my own "different ways" and it's reassuring to hear about others working in a similar fashion.  I'm feelin' good about this tip!......think I'll get in the studio and mix something!  Keep 'em coming! Sonar Tip for August 38th?

Konrad,
 
Do you have the template of this setup?
 
Also, I'd like to see an area where people upload project templates and such so that people can try different ways of to record/configure a session. Same with FX chains.

Nothing like sharing what you found works for you, you may just end someone's personal nightmare.

Thanks for the encouragement.  I have not created a template but I could look into that.
 
***Only barely related thought:***
One sort of mini-template I do have (extremely specific) is a set of controllers and text comments I paste in for RealGuitar (which I use on almost everything).  That way I can easily set up chords v solo, chord positions, etc. without trying to remember which controller is which, what controller values do what, etc.

Since I bought (but haven't used it yet) Harrison Mixbus, your idea might be the easiest way for me to export a project, from Sonar to Mixbus. Thanks Konrad!

Michael