An office space can be the center of work, or it can be the place you tend to things like bills and other important papers. Organizing Your Office will keep you on top of all the things you need to keep your home running smoothly. Whether you have a work at home job, or simply like having a designated place in your home to complete paperwork and keep track of family needs, your office space needs to stay organized.
Organizing Your Office
Invest In A Filing System: Above all this is going to help you stay on top of things. A simple filing cabinet, or a system of filing away receipts and paperwork that works for you is the direction to go. Keeping track of putting your bills, receipts, invoices and important papers away in an orderly fashion is going to keep your office orderly, and your business organized.
Purge Clutter: Has your office become the catch all for everything from last years school supply list to this years broken coffee pot? If so, it is time to start purging the clutter around you. Sort items out by what room they should be in. Throw away broken items, items no longer needed and file away what remains.
Create An Inbox: If you struggle to keep up with bills, paperwork or items that need attention, create a simple inbox. A basket, box or folder for things to be placed into. Make it a priority to go through this box at least once a week to pay bills, purge as needed and handle business.
Invest In Shelving: Books, family binders and office supplies can all be stored n simple shelving in your home office. A few simple shelves can make a world of difference in how your office looks, and how easy it is for you to stay organized.
Set up your home office in a fashion that works best for you. Organizing your office should be a simple and easy task to accomplish this week. Not only will it help you to stay on task while working, but it can mean the difference between bills paid on time and paying a late fee.
{52 Weeks to a More Organized Home/Life}
If you have any of the hoarding tendencies we describe in this post, you may want to work on getting organized for the New Year. Getting organized and staying organized always seem to be on my list of New Year’s Resolutions. Would you like to join me in getting organized for 2015? Each week we will tackle one area of the home to help you get organized, reclaim your sanity, and save money since disorganization can lead to spending more or missing out on discounts.
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