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Having a proper records retention schedule can keep office and storage space organized and free from clutter. But how often should you clear the decks? Weekly? Monthly? Quarterly? No need — once a year is plenty. Fortunately, you’re given the perfect annual opportunity to purge business/household paperwork and start fresh with a new filing system…

Insurance is a crucial part of modern life. Your stuff, your well-being, and your loved ones all need protecting against the unexpected. The good news is that (aside from claims), most policies don’t generate a huge amount of paperwork — but you still need a solid system for keeping it all organized. A General Rule…

Even though the paperless office is still a long way off, setting up a system for organizing electronic files is extremely important. When you lack an efficient method for non-paper items, it all becomes become virtual clutter — however, organizing electronic files isn’t as complicated as it seems. Mirror Your Paper Files When organizing paper…

Talk to any Professional Organizer, and s/he will tell you that the best time management techniques make room for “want to” items as well as “have to” tasks. The problem is that many of us are in a state of extreme overwhelm, just trying to stay on top of everyday responsibilities — we don’t have…

We live in a world of data overload. At work, at home, while Airstreaming across the country — we’re bombarded every day by TMI (otherwise known as “too much information”). Even full-timers like me have a hard time escaping it, no matter how fast we run! And without a system for staying on top of…

Knowing how long to save personnel files can seem a bit intimidating at first — the potential consequences for making a mistake are much more serious than if you accidentally throw out an electric bill or credit card statement too soon! But as long as you understand your legal responsibilities (and have a consistent, organized…

Organizing paper files is a task that will inspire even the most anal-retentive individual to procrastinate. (I know this from personal experience!) I call it “paperphobia” — the fear of having to deal with filing the stacks on your desk/countertop. While this can be a debilitating disease if not addressed in a timely manner —…

Spring cleaning isn’t just for home — and it isn’t just for spring, either! Your home and office filing systems need the occasional organizational deep-clean, just like your kitchen cabinets and closets. Clear Out The Clutter Your filing system is a lot like your junk drawer. Every time you find a reference item that you…

How’s your filing system? Frustrating? Is it too hard to remember where things go? Do you have trouble locating a specific document again once you’ve stashed it away? You may even have three or four files that contain the same information but are labeled differently. What a mess — time to get organized! Fixing The…

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a mom trying to keep track of your kid’s classmates, soccer schedule, and P.T.A. activities — or if you’re struggling to stay on top of your company’s products, vendors, customers, and staff at work. You need a desktop organization system for it all! What Is A Fingertip File? While you…