| fessional organizer can help both individuals and | | | | calls that will be both made and received. Allow for |
| businesses become more productive by becoming | | | | speaker phones in conference rooms so that |
| better organized. The professional organizer will give | | | | meetings can be held effortlessly. Allow an area for |
| you tips and tricks that they have used in the past to | | | | visiting clients or employees to use where they can |
| help people regain organization. | | | | leave their briefcases as well as make important |
| The professional organizer has plenty to offer the | | | | phone calls. |
| small business. First and foremost is the basic design | | | | The communication plan should also include a |
| of the office area. The organizer will help to locate the | | | | well-designed calling plan. Small and medium sized |
| best spaces to put desks and cubicles for maximum | | | | companies may benefit by using a T1 service for long |
| efficiency. Planners are familiar with the latest in desk | | | | distance or a T1 internet connection. Be sure that the |
| designs as well as desk accessories that can help to | | | | wiring in the offices and desk areas is sufficient to run |
| create a proficient work environment. | | | | both a computer and telephone. |
| Many things that the ordinary small business owner | | | | Common areas should be designed for specific uses. |
| would not think of are often part of the list of functions | | | | For example, a copy room should have copy and fax |
| that the professional organizer performs. For example, | | | | machines as well as house the paper and other |
| the color of the walls, carpet and fixtures are all | | | | supplies needed to use them. A good work surface or |
| important considerations in planning the best office. | | | | counter in these areas helps employees stay |
| Some colors create a better work atmosphere than | | | | organized when they use these services. This helps |
| other colors do. | | | | them save time. |
| The professional organizer will also help to determine | | | | Other ways the professional organizer can help is by |
| the most efficient use of existing space. Many times | | | | giving you methods to stay organized. While it’s |
| the small business owner has not planned properly and | | | | one thing to start out organized most people and |
| has allowed disorganization to take over. The | | | | businesses don’t stay that way for too long. |
| organizer can help find the best storage solutions as | | | | What helps is when the organizer puts specific |
| well as set up organized areas to help create an | | | | methods in place to help keep things organized. This |
| organized and efficient office space. | | | | can mean the difference between an office that gets |
| A professionally organized office is particularly | | | | messy and one that stays organized. |
| important when clients are involved. When the office is | | | | The well-organized office should account for things |
| a place where you meet with clients it is important that | | | | such as recycling, paper distribution, refuse and supply |
| the space be kept extremely organized. Organized | | | | storage. Special locking cabinets should be in place to |
| closets, even at work, can help to keep the office | | | | house important supplies or equipment such as spare |
| looking good and running well. | | | | computers. Organized closets with shelving helps to |
| There are other important factors that may be | | | | maintain an uncluttered work area. |
| overlooked when designing an office space for your | | | | The professional organizer can be well-worth his or |
| small business. One such area is communications. | | | | her costs. The improved work environment makes for |
| Take into account the type of communications system | | | | an enhanced work experience – one where the |
| you need for your office. Think about the types of | | | | employees are both happy and efficient. |