Debt Mutiny!

“Unless information is organized, processed, and available
in a format for decision making, it is a burden, not a benefit”
William Pollard

To have an office that is conducive to productivity, it’s important to create a workspace that is welcoming and orderly.

Organize your desktop.

Keep desktop as clear as possible, so you can have a nice simple workspace. Have one inbox and make sure ALL papers go into this tray. Be sure to have a trash can, recycling bin, shredder, filing cabinet, tickler file, calender, pens, stapler and paper clips easily within reach.  Make sure there is plenty of lighting.

Don’t leave papers scattered all over your desk, unless you’re actually working on them at this moment. Keep a “working on” binder for projects in process.

Organize your computer.

Clear your computer desktop. Reserve your desktop for the files you access every day. Create folders that work for you and keep your desktop clutter-free.

Make sure you back everything up! Have a system to protect yourself in case of theft or hardware failure.

Label and contain all your cords and wires.

Organize your system.

Clear out your inbox each day. Have a place for everything.Put everything back where it belongs as soon as you are done with it every time.

Organize your files.

Make it easy to store, track and retrieve all your information. Set up a clearly labeled and easily accessible file system to control the desire to dump papers on your desk. Know which financial records to keep (and how long to keep them). Purge your archives.