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...]
10 Home Office Hacks For Better Productivity In Your Small Business
Many small businesses I work with have a home office. This space is used full time and sometimes used on a part-time basis. But, however long they use this space, it is important that it is a productive and efficient space for their small business. Here are ten home office hacks for better productivity in your small business: Find homes for all your "want and need to keep" papers. This could be papers that are on your desk for research, papers in your files for long term storage, and … [Read more...]
How To Create A Frequently Used Supply List
Every small business has supplies that they need over and over again. Printer cartridges, printer paper, copier paper, pens, staples, etc... are always used. To help make your office more efficient, why not create a frequently used supply list. Here is how to make one for your small business. First, you need to decide what supplies you frequently use. Do this by take a stack of Post-its and sticking them to each supply you use and replace often. Then go around and make a list of all the … [Read more...]
An Organized Office Example
Today, I am going to discuss an organized office example to help you get inspired to organize your space. I am going to go through my office to show how easy it is to create a very functional space in a less than 10 x 10 space. My office space is a part of my family room. I created a wall by using an armoire to divide my desk area from the rest of the room. The armoire stores my keyboard and other blankets for the family room area. I also have a small fridge so we don’t' have to go upstairs … [Read more...]
How to Organize Office Supplies with Minimum Expense
Working in offices for many years, I have become an expert at organizing office supplies. There are various ways to sort these items. Here are two ways to get your office supplies organized: Option #1: Organizing office supplies by "like" items. Examples of items to use with this sorting method: Shared paper stock Shared labels stock Shared hanging folders Shared manila folders Shared label maker Option #2: Organizing office supplies by tasks. Examples of items to use with … [Read more...]
