Business owners began to connect productivity and office design back in the 60’s, with the invention of the cubicle. Their belief was that providing privacy helped employees...

  It’s that time of year again. The pencils are getting sharpened, the notebooks are being bought in every color imaginable, and school is beginning once again....

True confession: I procrastinated on writing this article on procrastination. The irony is funny, right? Actually, it is proof positive that we all procrastinate now and then;...

Time management tips are in high demand because so many of us do not know how to properly manage our time. If you ask a group of...

Organizing skills can prove to be incredibly effective in maintaining a stress-free and productive life. Why is it that so many of us have organizing skills that...

When summer is over and everyone’s returned from vacation, it’s time to get your office in order. Your first priority is catching up on some basic business...

You’ve found the folder you’re looking for. But it’s so full of paperwork that a new search begins for the specific document you want. Over time, files...

Take the Mystery Out of Mail Merge   Whether it’s the holiday season or you’re planning your wedding or another big event, sending out cards or invitations...

When setting up a good filing system, one of the most important decisions you make is the indexing method you will use to identify each file. What...

The Smead Straight-Line Filing method was developed to help you file and find files faster and easier. Straight-Line Filing is based on the simple fact that your...