Quick Fire Working from Home tip: Keeping a clear desk

If you are honest, how effective is working from a cluttered desk? I have seen desks that were piled high with everything imaginable and clients that were trying to work on top of all the mess. This is not a recipe for success.

The recipe you should follow is:

1. Remove any and all items that do not belong on your desk.
2. The desk is no longer a dumping ground.
3. Establish a paperwork management system.
4. Create a storage system.
5. File regularly.
6. Action each piece of paperwork immediately.
7. Have the recycle bin and shredder close at hand.
8. Keep personal touches to a minimum.
9. Focus on one task at a time and have only that paperwork on your desk.
10. Use one diary.
11. Tidy and clear your desk at the end of the day.

Regards
Rachael Ross
Purely Peppermint
The home and office organising expert,
helping individuals and businesses establish a successful home office.