Your Small Business – Get Organized NOW
One of the most common mistakes small business owners make is not organizing themselves properly. Organization is the key to running a business smoothly whether that business is small or large. Often when you own and operate your own business having time to be 100% organized can be difficult. That said there are a few things that you can do that will make your small business function more smoothly.
Organize E-mail
E-mail is an essential function in today’s modern business world. Whether you run an online business or you only have a web presence, organizing your e-mail can be extremely helpful.
First, separate your contacts by business and personal. You can also separate your business contacts by associates and customers.
Keep your e-mail box cleaned up. Delete junk e-mail and mark it as spam immediately upon receiving it. Have a dedicated spam folder that you routinely empty. Have folders for customers, associates and other contacts.
Separate your e-mails and distribute them to their correct folder upon receiving them.
Tidy Up
Keep your office or work area clean and organized. Utilize file folders, desk organizers and any shelving you have available.
At least once each week, tidy up your work space. Keep a trashcan and a paper shredder by your desk so you can discard things you do not need to keep.
Copy Cat
Make sure you keep backup copies of all your important information on disk or at a remote location. This will enable you to save your business should your computer crash.
Additionally, make sure you have all your important contact numbers on paper. This way if you lose your phone or your computer crashes you can still make important calls.
Getting organized isn’t rocket science – and it will help you be more productive in the long run!
