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Office Organizing Tips

by Tazim Damji

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  1. Clean out each desk drawer, to free up even more valuable storage space.
  2. Clear off the top of your desk, then wipe off the surface.
  3. Keep only essential items on your desk.
  4. If you work with more than one person create an in box for each person.
  5. Have a master to-do list for each day at your desk.
  6. Pre-Sort the mail (e.g., To-File, To-Read, To-Write, To-Call)
  7. Use a variety of containers to organize office supplies, paper clips and pens.
  8. Use a variety of desktop organizers or trays to organize papers that come across your desk.
  9. Use storage boxes to store dated files.
  10. Purchase Magazine boxes to store booklets, magazines, catalogs you want to keep.
  11. Create a file for magazine articles or scan them into your computer.
  12. Filing system should be simple, easy and manageable.
  13. Color-coding your files makes it faster to find information.
  14. Do not over stuff folders. It may be time to toss some of the information in the folder .
  15. Never overload filing drawer. It will make it difficult to retrieve information in the drawers.
  16. Return calls in batches. Leave specific messages and the time you called if the person you’re trying to reach isn’t available.
  17. Empty workspace of everything but the project you’re working on to cut down on distractions.
  18. When using more than one checking account, color coded checks are an easy way to identify each account.
  19. At the end of each project or event, organize paperwork and file or store it.
  20. Straighten desk at the end of the day and especially at the end of the week so that you can start each morning with a clear desk.
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