The Efficient Office

Are you ever short on time and would rather leave a message on an answering machine instead of having conversation? Instead of leaving it to chance . . .

We know what items are necessary in our office; desk, file cabinet, computer and telephone.

BUT..efficiency depends you have your office set up. Here are some questions to consider when setting up your office for maximum results:

It’s easy to stop getting “junk mail.” Here are the resources you need to get off mailing lists.

The good news is that spending five minutes at the beginning of each day answering these questions will combat the overwhelmed feeling. It’s that simple. If you can commit to that, I guarantee that you will go even further this year than you’d hoped!

Any time of year is perfect for thinking about how to work more effectively, but as the New Year rolls around and today’s goals are at the forefront of your mind, it makes sense to pause and evaluate how you spend your time, if your time is being used most effectively, and to make changes where it is not so that you can achieve these new goals more rapidly.

Tight on storage space? Hanging shoe organizers are great for storing office supplies.

Never run out of supplies again. Keep ‘Item Specific’ index cards stored with the item.

Rewrite your ToDo’s, putting them into four categories that are area/location/activity specific, so that you can maximize your time as you move through your day.

Know who to call if you’re running late for an appointment.

Tip to simplify your calendar keeping when using Outlook 2007.