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File Management

Set Up An “Action Paper” File

Tip #28: Set up an “Action Paper” file
(Part of the 31 Days of Home Office Organizing Tips)

Ever wonder what to do with the credit card statement that needs to be entered in your accounting software, the newsletter yet to be read, the conference registration needing to be mailed out or your travel itinerary? Put them [...]

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Thinking Green

Home Office Design

Tip #28: Think Green
(Part of the 31 Days of Home Office Organizing Tips)

Do you recycle? If so, I’ll bet you recycle paper the most in your office. But, did you know that many ink or labeler cartridges are also recyclable? You can even recycle electronics! Thinking “greener” in your office can also help you save [...]

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Use a Shredder: Protect Yourself

Home Office Organization

Tip #27: Use a shredder
(Part of the 31 Days of Home Office Organizing Tips)

Do you have a shredder? If you have sensitive materials such as financial paperwork, customer information, etc. you should have a good quality shredder. Pick one that matches your budget and your needs. A good article on this subject: How To Choose [...]

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Tracking Projects: Keep a Running List

Home Office Organization

Tip #25: Track projects with a running list
(Part of the 31 Days of Home Office Organizing Tips)

Tracking projects is a little easier when you have a plan. Here’s two quick tips to get you started:
1. Keep a running list of projects with due dates.
2. Check-in each week or every 3 days to make sure you [...]

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Backup What You Want To Keep

Home Office Organization

Tip #24: Backups save your files from disaster
(Part of the 31 Days of Home Office Organizing Tips)

Do you back up your computer documents? If not, why? Recently I heard the best explanation for backing up your stuff: “Don’t backup things you don’t mind losing.” I’m guessing (if you’re anything like me) that you have a [...]

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Wall Pockets: Maximize Desktop Space

Home Office Organization

Tip #18: Use wall pockets to maximize usable desktop space
(Part of the 31 Days of Home Office Organizing Tips)

I used to work in a corporate environment. If you have ever worked in Cubicle Nation, you know what wall pockets are. There are many different kinds. Wall pockets look like this:
They come in many different styles, [...]

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End Each Day With a Clean Desk

Home Office Organization

Tip #17: End each day with a clean desk
(Part of the 31 Days of Home Office Organizing Tips)

I’m not sure if I subscribe to the whole idea of “a clean desk is the sign of an organized mind” or not, but I do know that it sure is a welcome sight at the beginning of [...]

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What Happens In Your Home Office?

Home Office Organization

Tip #16: Multi-task with a purpose
(Part of the 31 Days of Home Office Organizing Tips)

If you’re like most, you do a bit of multi-tasking in your home office. If you have children, I’ll bet the are in there sometimes too. Also, if you’re like most, you do many different things in your home office. Sound [...]

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“Thinking Chair”: A Place To Unplug

Home Office Organization

Tip #15: Match Computer & Paper Files
(Part of the 31 Days of Home Office Organizing Tips)

I have a chair in my office that I love to sit in. Take a look:

This chair is in the corner opposite from my desk (not outside in front of my hydrangeas, ha ha ha….). I like to go and [...]

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Inspiration: Remind Yourself of Your Wins

Home Office Organization

Tip #11: Remind yourself of your wins!
(Part of the 31 Days of Home Office Organizing Tips)

One of the first things you see when walking into any school are the awards and accolades in a special case up front. Any doctor’s office has their certificates and awards displayed on the wall. Why not do the same [...]

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