I’ve worked with lots of small business owners over the years, so I wrote up this list of 10 ways to get organized to help you. Make them work for you!
- There is no ‘one way’ to organize an office – the system that works for me might not work for you!
- Being organized doesn’t equate to “anal retentive.” Organization is simply a series of actions that have created a positive habit (like filing or sending thank you notes after meeting a potential client)
- We all have too much clutter. Reduce the superfluous and unnecessary clutter and you’ll instantly feel more organized.
- Getting organized leads to a feeling of being control.
- The simple rule of organizing is: put “like” with “like”
- The difficult rule of organizing is: gifts are not obligations. Just because someone gives you something does not mean you need to keep it
- When creating a filing system, alphabetical isn’t always the “right” way – maybe groups work better: personal and business or banking and clients
- Clutter drains energy and is a distraction. If you don’t think so, perhaps you’ve been surrounded by it for way too long
- People hold on to papers and information (including email) a long time because of one reason: FEAR (“I might need it later”) A good system helps you manage or eliminate that fear
- My favorite organizing tools are the trash can and the shredder. I use them both liberally. They are actually the most useful tools to compliment this list of ways to get organized.
These 10 ways to get organized will give you the roadmap for for bringing calm and order to your office.
If you get stuck, you have until November 30th to sign up for a 30 in 30 brainstorming and problem solving session with me. Or go for the whole she-bang and schedule a Complete Small Office Makeover (this can even be done virtually)!
Contact me: [email protected] or (704) 553-8082