I’ve worked with lots of small business owners over the years and I see recurring themes each time. Now, I’ve come up with rules for organizing a small office. 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.
The ten rules will give you a good place to start when organizing your home or small 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: angie@mattsonbusiness.com or (704) 553-8082
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