Office Organizing Ideas

• Gather up all the office supplies from around the house - stamps, pens, tape
  
• Hang a welcome sign on the door, or place a doormat at the entrance to separate the office from the residence
  
• Post your office hours and leave when it is time to go. Close the door behind you when you leave to reinforce that you are finished for the day
  

• Mount the telephone on the wall to free up desk space
  
• Consider getting a beeper to allow you to get out of the office during the day
  
• Get a headset or a speakerphone if you need to use your hands while talking
  
• Never let children answer the business phone. It is worth the extra to put in a separate line
  
• Use a phone log to record who phoned whom, what day and time, what was discussed, and what was promised
  

Desk Organizing