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Simplify Your Filing System and Retire Your To-File Pile

All Things Admin

When was the last time you made an effort to catch up on your filing? Many times, we struggle with filing because it feels overwhelming, we’re not sure where to begin, or we don’t have an easy system in place. Filing can be inconvenient and time consuming. But there are ways to simplify your filing system. Last month?

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7 Simple Ways to Create a Change of Space

All Things Admin

I’ve been working on a new book for several months now. But as I evaluated my workspace, I realized I needed to make some physical changes to facilitate more productive workflow, focus, and energy as I write my book. Create permanent homes for the paperwork and files that are cluttering your desktop. . and start from scratch.

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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

Here’s how you can implement color coding: Physical Files : Use colored folders or labels to differentiate between different projects or document types. I love translucent colored poly pockets combined with colored file folders to create instant visual distinction of what’s waiting for me each day in my priority sorter.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

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When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I For some entrepreneurs, turning work over to someone else is no big deal. Bring it on. You have to pick your battles,” DeNike says.

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3 Strategic Things You Must Do to Effectively Organize Your Desk

All Things Admin

Setup your file sorters or trays for staging daily work/projects on one side of your desk and move them to pending or completed containers on the other side as you work on them. Take “after” pictures of your workspace, desk drawers, file drawers, and storage cabinets in your immediate work area. Clear the clutter.

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How to Use Downtime at Work Productively

Eat Your Career

Go through old computer files and archive or delete anything that’s no longer needed. It’s also a good time to review your filing structure. If the idea of networking makes you anxious, check out my Networking Naturally e-book for some tips to help boost your confidence. Reorganize/clean out your digital workspace.

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10 Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Admin Team

All Things Admin

It may include file folders, spiral notebooks, pens, and sticky notes. Consider sending them a career development book or a fiction book for their leisure. If you’re not sure which book they would enjoy, send an Amazon or Barnes and Noble gift card, and let them select a book of their choice.