Bulging at the Seams
Business growth is great, but is your office getting tight?
Are the filing drawers overflowing, the papers piled high, the reference material stacking up, and the supplies tucked into corners? If yes, then it’s time to gear your office for the future.
Start with what ever you use the least; the 6 months or less stuff. Put it into labeled storage containers that can be stored in a closet or storage room. Also, remove any items that don’t belong in your office. Ahhhh, do you feel some relief already?
Next, gather up all the office supplies. You might see a home for them already, or you can decide on that later.
Divide the filling drawers into logical categories. This will depend on your business needs, but start with static files vs action files. Then create new files according to the paper piles on your desk.
Reference materials can be located together in a bookcase, as well as, any binders you have. Some doors on the bookcase will keep the not-so-neat materials from cluttering your space.
Keep the items you use the most, close at hand. What’s in those desk drawers? Empty them out and use them for pens, notepads, scissors, tape, the stapler, the hole punch, etc.
Lastly, clear off your desk surface utilizing the new spaces you’ve created. A few pictures and ornaments are ok, but don’t let them take up valuable workspace. Create an action area for handling business as it arrives at your door.
With an efficient office, you’ll be on your way to keeping up with your growing business.
Are the filing drawers overflowing, the papers piled high, the reference material stacking up, and the supplies tucked into corners? If yes, then it’s time to gear your office for the future.
Start with what ever you use the least; the 6 months or less stuff. Put it into labeled storage containers that can be stored in a closet or storage room. Also, remove any items that don’t belong in your office. Ahhhh, do you feel some relief already?
Next, gather up all the office supplies. You might see a home for them already, or you can decide on that later.
Divide the filling drawers into logical categories. This will depend on your business needs, but start with static files vs action files. Then create new files according to the paper piles on your desk.
Reference materials can be located together in a bookcase, as well as, any binders you have. Some doors on the bookcase will keep the not-so-neat materials from cluttering your space.
Keep the items you use the most, close at hand. What’s in those desk drawers? Empty them out and use them for pens, notepads, scissors, tape, the stapler, the hole punch, etc.
Lastly, clear off your desk surface utilizing the new spaces you’ve created. A few pictures and ornaments are ok, but don’t let them take up valuable workspace. Create an action area for handling business as it arrives at your door.
With an efficient office, you’ll be on your way to keeping up with your growing business.