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Current Filter: Document>>>>>Opinion> Spring cleaning time for SMEs Editorial Type: Opinion Date: 05-2014 Views: 3576 Key Topics: Document Capture Strategies Scanning Key Companies: Fujitsu PFU Key Products: Key Industries: | |||
| Creating a streamlined and organised workplace is the key to running an efficient business. Sabine Holocher of PFU Imaging Solutions offers five pieces of expert guidance for SMEs to minimise office clutter and modernise their workplace Mountains of clutter and paperwork can be a great hindrance to the development of a small business. Failing to put in place strict systems to manage paper and clutter could have great financial implications, as illustrated by a paper published recently by Fujitsu in partnership with the AIIM (Association for Information and Image Management), entitled "Scan More, Print Less - Save Your Small Business a Small Fortune." The research found that a misplaced or misfiled document could cost a small business an average of £80. And ARMA International, a not-for-profit information professional association, estimates that on average businesses tend to misfile up to 20% of their papers. This adds up to a huge amount of money for a business to be losing unnecessarily; and it is particularly important for small businesses to pay attention to details like this in order to increase profitability. By cutting down on clutter, you can transform your office and increase your employees' productivity. While this may sound complicated, here are some simple yet effective tips to help you maintain a clear and efficient workplace.
1. Make a fresh start
2. Dedicate time to streamline
3. Digitise your documents
4. Shred and recycle
5. Colour coordinate
When reducing office clutter, you need to be discerning. Be strict about throwing away redundant paperwork and implement a process which encourages your team to do the same. By investing in vital office equipment, such as scanners and shredders, you can also provide your employees with the tools necessary to keep the office organised and clutter-free. As long as you maintain your commitment to your new systems, you will find that better management of paper really does mean better business. | ||
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