Digital and physical filing systems can be difficult for new business owners. That's why I created this FREE ebook for you to make your filing systems stick even when your business starts growing. Follow along and see what is in this easy to use ebook! Why I created this ebook? This book was specifically designed to give new small business owners/entrepreneurs/solopreneurs tips on organizing their digital and physical filing systems. I picked this topic because it is one of the most … [Read more...] about The Best Practices for Digital and Physical Filing Systems
Small Business Paper Management Tips Archive Page
Welcome to our Small Business Paper Management Tips Archive Page to help you and your business streamline processes. Read the archive posts for tips to use in your business.
How to Shred Important Small Business and Personal Papers
I was checking out my storage area and realized that I haven't revisited my old papers in a while so recently I went through the old bins and started shredding lots and lots of papers. The thing about paper is that it doesn't take a lot of room and I can easily place it somewhere and let it collect dust. But, this is not necessary. The IRS doesn't need us to keep every single piece of paper that ever crossed our desk. As a small business owner, we need to be more conservative with … [Read more...] about How to Shred Important Small Business and Personal Papers
Easy Tips to Capture Old Business Pictures using PhotoScan by Google Photos
If your service-based business has been around for a while, you probably have several before and after photos that may not have an accompanying digital file. To get these photos on a digital device, you will have to scan them. But spending time scanning photos takes too long. As a small business owner, we don't have the luxury to take the time to do this task. Today I am sharing a way to scan your before and after photos using a quick app on your iPhone or Android device. The free app is … [Read more...] about Easy Tips to Capture Old Business Pictures using PhotoScan by Google Photos
Easy Tips To Be Better Prepared for EOY Tax Return
Each year, we need to go through the business papers and create some order so we can give it to our accountant, right? We may have to go through piles and piles of neglected papers and receipts to find those tax-deductible golden copies that will help us. We all gather these receipts each year, but we don't have to spend a lot of time doing this task. Here are my favorite tips to help be better prepared for the end of year business tax return. Paper management tips to ease your end of year … [Read more...] about Easy Tips To Be Better Prepared for EOY Tax Return
Ways to Dispose of Physical and Digital Files
There are physical and digital files in your small business that needs to be retained for a certain length of time. Some need to be kept forever, others only for a short period. Today, we are talking about how to dispose of physical and digital files for your small business that you do not need any longer. You may be wondering why do I need to dispose of them properly. Well, there are several benefits of doing this the right way. Below are just a few. Benefits of getting rid of these … [Read more...] about Ways to Dispose of Physical and Digital Files
How To Organize Employee Records in Your Small Business
How do you keep your employee's paperwork? Do you have one folder for each employee? Or, are they all in one folder? Do you know where all your employee paperwork is? Do you have subcontractors? Where are all the sensitive W-9 and W-2 paperwork? Are they in a secure place? Every small business needs to keep employee records. I have found that several small businesses do not know where all their paperwork is. And, if this information falls into the wrong hands, you could be creating undue … [Read more...] about How To Organize Employee Records in Your Small Business
7 Areas to Organize in Your Office Files
Many owners view filing systems as a necessary evil since by taking the time to set it up and maintain it doesn't help make money for their business. So, they quickly file papers in groups that may or may not be appropriate just to get it out of the way and give them more time to do things that help them make money. But, then they get frustrated when they can't find what they were looking for in the future. The reality is all businesses need to keep retrievable files and need to have systems in … [Read more...] about 7 Areas to Organize in Your Office Files
Benefits and Tips to Revisit Paper Files Yearly
If you need a piece of paper from 10 years ago, how easy would it be to get it? Not many small business owners who have worked for years could say they would be able to find their paper files from 10 years ago. And, that is OK. We all don't keep every single piece of paper, though I found while working with several small businesses that not finding that piece of paper gives them undue stress for days if not weeks trying to find it. So, instead of stressing about lost papers, let's create a … [Read more...] about Benefits and Tips to Revisit Paper Files Yearly
6 Steps to Find Missing Papers in Your Small Office
Ever look for missing papers that need your immediate attention. Going through pile after pile of paper, you think to yourself, "What did I do with that … file?" Lucky for you, below are six steps to find missing papers documents in your small business. How to find your missing office papers Think back, when was the last time you saw the file? Any ideas? Check where you usually file the document. Check the folders near where you filed the paper. Check in front, then behind and … [Read more...] about 6 Steps to Find Missing Papers in Your Small Office
