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6 Tips for Tracking Expenses When Traveling
Traveling for work is something that many of us will do at some point. While you are traveling for work it is especially important to keep track...
Overcome Procrastination
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: Eliminating Time Wasters
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...
4 Fundamental Organizing Skills Everyone Should Know
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...
4 Fall Organizing Projects
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...
Subdivide for Better Organization
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...
Labeling Your Files: Alphabetic vs. Numeric
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...
Straight Tab Filing is King
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...
Preparing for a Meeting
Meetings that are unstructured or poorly planned usually end up being a waste of everybody’s time. Here’s how a little organization will ensure that your meetings are...
Project Management Tips
A project management plan is a must-have for anyone with project-based work to do. Following a project management plan will help you reduce stress while producing quality...