Christmas is over and 2009 is just about here. If you are a small business owner, chances are your New Year’s resolution is to organize and make yourself more efficient. If this is the case, here are a few tips:
1. create a temporary file system that is alway out and in use. File those receipts and that incoming mail as soon as you hit your desk.
2. make a date with your filing system every single week and never be late! I like to do my paperwork Sunday mornings.
3. stay healthy. It is easier to be organized when you are not distracted by aches and pains.
4. part of staying healthy is to be ergonomically organized. Sit on a yoga ball, get a proper keyboard, stand when talking on your wireless headset, etc.
5. Do not eat at your desk. Nothing clutters up a desk faster than food containers and crumbs.
I hope these tips help. They certainly help me to keeo my “get organized and efficient” resolution that I made a couple of years ago.
