Small Business

Four Tips to Get Organized

 

We live in a fast-paced world where even a slight detour or bump in the road can leave you feeling left behind. Unfortunately, some individuals create unnecessary hurdles by being disorganized. When you commit to becoming organized, you’ll notice a reduction in stress and an increase in the available time. With that in mind, we’ve put together this quick tutorial on four tips to get organized.

1. Declutter your computer

Is your computer desktop littered with so many shortcuts and icons you can’t even see the wallpaper? If that’s the case, it’s probably time to declutter it. Consider combining similar items in folders. For instance, if you have on your desktop 10 pictures from last month’s holiday party, create a folder named “Holiday Party” and file them away. In addition, you can rid yourself of unnecessary programs that take up desktop space and hog memory.  Just make sure you don’t uninstall a vital app or program.

2. Use pen and paper

It seems like everyone has a smartphone, so adding appointments or creating to-do lists is easy.  However, you should consider writing down important details.  According to research, writing down information increases memory retention and recall. Also, even if you have a sharp memory, you shouldn’t leave things to chance. Winging it with your memory may seem like a good idea at the time, but a few hours later, you might regret that decision.

3. Offer clients an easy scheduling option

You don’t want to lose track of your appointments with clients. That’s a recipe for business disaster.  Sticky notes and a calendar will not mitigate the risk. Only a complete scheduling software solution can. The trick is to select an online scheduling software program that enables customer appointment self-scheduling 24/7/365.  Did you know that 70% of today’s consumers demand that capability?

EZnet Scheduler® can enable you to meet that scheduling demand. Along with scheduling appointments, EZnet Scheduler will update you immediately when a client decides to reschedule or cancel an appointment. Canceled appointments will automatically appear on your calendar.  Automatic appointment reminders and confirmations come standard with EZnet Scheduler. Moreover, you can even schedule recurring and overlapping appointments.  And the best part?  It’s top-rated by Software Advice.

EZnet Scheduler screen shots
EZnet Scheduler is accessible on all devices, Windows/Android or Apple.

4. Clean your office

A cluttered and disorganized office not only looks terrible but is also a catalyst for stress and poor time management. Start by removing any unnecessary items from your desk. If you don’t need it daily, find a new home for that item. Properly file papers and don’t be afraid to grab cleaner and paper towels. Once you’ve finished polishing your desk, get to work on the surrounding area. Again, if you find any items you don’t need every day, put them in a box or take them home with you. Finally, don’t forget to vacuum the floor. You’ll notice a big difference between working in a cluttered office versus a clean and organized one.

Follow these tips and make this year the year of an organized you. It may just help make this year the best one yet!