10 Creative Storage Tips to Improve Your Startup's Efficiency

Emma Sturgis

May 13, 2015

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Organization makes a big impact in the functionality and efficiency of an office or work space. Over time, papers and files start to pile up, causing an overwhelming mess for both the employer and employees. Fortunately, there are many ways to reorganize and increase the efficiency of a work place. A large majority of these methods are cost effective and efficient at the same time.

Trashing Unimportant Files or Papers

Getting rid of unimportant documents greatly increases productivity by saving extra room for truly important files or papers. Doing this periodically would be highly beneficial.

Using Tabs for Organization

Using tabs or labels will further help in finding a particular file or document. No one likes to shuffle through files to find what they needs, especially in a small business, where employees usually have no time to waste.

Create a To-Do List

At times, there can be so many tasks that one forgets one or even a few of them. A to-do list will avoid this problem entirely. It will also make the tasks seem more doable.

Organized Shelves

Much like paper tabs, shelves can be categorized into broader categories, further increasing organization and productivity.

Designated Flash Drives

Sometimes there is too much information to be stored on paper. Flash drives can store a lot more information and take up significantly less space.

File Shredder

Computers have a tendency to store information that isn't needed whatsoever. Programs, such as CCleaner, delete this unnecessary information, allowing the computer to run faster.

Good Anti-Virus Measures

A computer is very important in the work space or office, so keeping viruses at bay with an anti-virus is very important. Don't be fooled by expensive anti-virus software, because free ones can be just as effective.

Browser Bookmarks

Typing a website URL or keywords can be time consuming. However, websites can be bookmarked to where they're only a click away. This, like organization tabs, will help you find what you need in no time at all.

Computer Upgrades

Computers can be upgraded to where they run faster, so more work can be done in a timely manner.

Use Apps

There are hundreds of apps that can be useful in the work environment. For instance, there's an app that reminds a person of important tasks.

Just using these 10 tips will dramatically boost productivity in the work place. Some of them should be done periodically, such as computer upgrades, anti-virus scans, trashing unimportant files and the like. Doing these things will also create a more comfortable work environment for your employees and yourself.

Informational Credit to Quantum Storage