1. Set office hours – and honor them
Business is business. If you worked for someone else you would have to be in on time and there would also be a time to go off the clock. Keeping regular hours will reduce the tendency to let more tedious details slide, it will solidify the image of the business, and help maintain work/life balance.
2. Define your space with proper light, storage and work surfaces
a. Light - Not enough can be said about having the correct light. The wrong lighting (color and intensity) will reduce productivity and can contribute to headaches and mood swings.
b. Storage – storage should be easily accessible, well defined, and located according to frequency of use.
c. Work surfaces- Have enough room to spread out documents or business related materials . Bunching up leads to loss. Thick piles are more likely not disturbed.
3. Remove distractions
Pets, children, television, hobbies and crafts are the most common distractions in a home based business. Whenever possible, limit the access to the work space so true focus can take place.
4. Have a DDG
A DDG is simply a dedicated dumping ground. This is the space that receives mail, packages, totes from meetings, and other transitional items. By having a dedicated space for transitional items, the remainder of the office can more easily be maintained.
For more information on the DDG, visit http://freshperspectiveorganizing.blogspot.com/2011/08/declare-your-ddg.html
5. Schedule for growth
Success isn’t a given. That’s evident in this economy. If the business is to thrive, activities such as professional development, marketing efforts, budgeting sessions, catching up on the accounting and customer relations absolutely have to be on the calendar.
Happy Organizing!
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