Simple Secrets to Work Smarter and Save Money by Getting Organized
Issue date: 3/29/09 Section: FYI
(ARA) - In today's economy, when one overlooked deadline can cost you business or your job, and one late bill can lower your credit score, it's important to have the edge that organization gives you in both your personal and professional lives.
Working moms especially need superior organization and scheduling skills, as 60 percent say they have more household responsibilities on their plate this year than they did in 2008, according to a survey of 500 working mothers by Braun Research on behalf of Office Depot. Eighty-seven percent say they want to be more organized this year, and 65 percent believe that being well organized will help their families save money.
"Being organized and working smarter starts with creating new habits and systems," says Monica Ricci, Office Depot's organizing expert. "By making small changes and choosing the right products for their needs, busy professionals and moms can dramatically improve their productivity as well as save money in 2009."
Ricci offers some simple advice to help you get organized:
Work Smarter
* Learn to delegate. Just because something needs to be done, don't think you are the only one who can do it. Focus on your core strengths and delegate other tasks to trusted colleagues and outside vendors who can do the job quicker and better than you.
* Lighten your load when traveling. When you fly, save time and checked bag fees by carrying everything aboard in your carry-on bag. Opt for a light, travel-friendly laptop like the Acer Aspire Netbook. Taking everything you need on board allows you to work on the plane and hit the ground running, without having to wait at a baggage claim carousel.
* Set up for business at home. If you are thinking about starting a business out of your home, create a separate workspace by purchasing essential supplies such as a separate business phone, all-in-one printer, computer you can take on the go, data protection service like the HP Upline Data Storage Service and a shredder like the Fellowes Jam Proof Shredder to dispose of confidential customer information.
Working moms especially need superior organization and scheduling skills, as 60 percent say they have more household responsibilities on their plate this year than they did in 2008, according to a survey of 500 working mothers by Braun Research on behalf of Office Depot. Eighty-seven percent say they want to be more organized this year, and 65 percent believe that being well organized will help their families save money.
"Being organized and working smarter starts with creating new habits and systems," says Monica Ricci, Office Depot's organizing expert. "By making small changes and choosing the right products for their needs, busy professionals and moms can dramatically improve their productivity as well as save money in 2009."
Ricci offers some simple advice to help you get organized:
Work Smarter
* Learn to delegate. Just because something needs to be done, don't think you are the only one who can do it. Focus on your core strengths and delegate other tasks to trusted colleagues and outside vendors who can do the job quicker and better than you.
* Lighten your load when traveling. When you fly, save time and checked bag fees by carrying everything aboard in your carry-on bag. Opt for a light, travel-friendly laptop like the Acer Aspire Netbook. Taking everything you need on board allows you to work on the plane and hit the ground running, without having to wait at a baggage claim carousel.
* Set up for business at home. If you are thinking about starting a business out of your home, create a separate workspace by purchasing essential supplies such as a separate business phone, all-in-one printer, computer you can take on the go, data protection service like the HP Upline Data Storage Service and a shredder like the Fellowes Jam Proof Shredder to dispose of confidential customer information.
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