Shredding News

Regardless of your beliefs in feng shui, one can argue that a productive business is one that isn’t cluttered. To be surrounded with piles of papers and boxes in disarray can distract you from your daily tasks, and tempt you to spend time sorting through files you don’t need, if only to relieve yourself of the distraction. Especially in an uncertain economy, it’s important to remain focused, so now is the time to get rid of the clutter and get back to work.

Why are you saving it?

Take a look around your office. Are you working towards a paperless system of communication with e-mail and digital documents? If so, it’s time to consider ridding your workspace of outdated and unnecessary paper. Depending on how long you have been in your business, you may find you have stockpiled an impressive collection of expired contracts and manuals, receipts that have long been recorded on taxes and other internal memos that no longer apply to the now. If there is no real reason for saving this work, it’s time to consider recycling or destroying the data. Don’t just bag everything and toss in the Dumpster, however. Even with expired information, there could be something there an identity thief could use. Everything you have, collect it for a professional shredding service to destroy.

If you must keep it, file it!

Don’t let papers and unused notebooks pile up and clutter your office. If you must keep certain documents for reference, invest in a tidy filing system and organize your workspace. The more you clear your work area of distractions, the better you can focus on getting the job done right. If you’re unsure of how to go about organizing your space, consult with your office manager for the best solution.