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Working in an office can be pleasant, but you need to utilize the space you have to make it more bearable. If you have a cluttered office that just doesn’t allow you to move freely around it, you’ll soon get fed up. Fed up people never produce a standard of work as high as they would if they were content! These top tips will help you to utilize your office space using a little technology and common sense.
Go Paperless
The first step is to do everything you can possibly do to go paperless. In what way can you cut down on your paper usage? You may print things you don’t necessarily need to print. You may send paper invoices when you could send them electronically. There are probably hundreds of ways you can cut down on paper. Less paper means less damage to the environment, less filing cabinets and less clutter.
Make Room on Your Computer
As many of us work on computers today, it makes sense to utilize the space we have there too. Cloud Desktop for Quickbooks will allow you to save space by storing important documents and information on the cloud. Should anything happen to your computer, you will be able to access this information on any machine, safe and sound. Your computer will run faster and more effectively thanks to the extra space!
Reflect and Enhance the Culture of Your Business
Your office space can be used to enhance and reflect the culture of your business. Take a moment to consider what your business is all about and how you can make that clear in your office. Perhaps you could use your company colors on the walls. Maybe a motivational quote could be displayed in your company font?
Get Rid of Clutter
Clutter can make the mind feel more cluttered, so it’s always best to keep the office as tidy as possible. Don’t just have a deep clean at the end of the week either; do it as you go along to keep on top of it. Sandwich crumbs never helped anybody get work done. This is one of the best ways to maximize your space!
Rearrange Your Furniture
Is there perhaps a way you could rearrange your furniture to make the space flow more freely? There are apps online that can help you to do this if you’re confused on the best lay out!
Stand Up
Stand up desks will save lots of space and will make you healthier! If you’re sitting down for a long time, this is no good for the body. Standing up will help you to burn more calories and feel more active. A really sensible way to save space!
Let in Light
Lots of natural light will help the room appear bigger and keep you more alert.
Keep it Minimal
Try to keep the design of your office as minimal as possible. Keep it in mind with everything you buy and everything you do. A plant is OK, but including 15 pictures of your kids and some sculptures you made on your night course is probably not OK.
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