Small businesses face may challenges, but some of the most simple to conquer are in-house. A business which runs smoothly is a business which doesn’t have a cluttered workspace, a business which has IT systems that aren’t overloaded with data they don’t need anymore, and a business which only stores the paperwork that is really required by law, and nothing else.
We hear so much about going paperless, and the huge benefits that idea can bring, but what about streamlining the entire building, to give you a clutter-free space in which to go about your daily business?
It’s a common school of thought that we work better when we aren’t surrounded by mess, and whether you believe in Feng Shui or not, there is certainly something realistic in there somewhere. Don’t have piles of unopened post, don’t have piles of paper in general, and always back up your data and delete whatever you don’t need.
A streamlined small business is one which works much more effectively as a result of less clutter and mess!
Of course, there might be a situation in which you want to remove some equipment or furniture from the building, but you don’t want to get rid of it completely. What do you do? You look at storage options, that are.
Storage 101
Storage is an ideal choice for a small business, because it is cost effective, and allows for retrieval at a later date. There is the choice between climate controlled indoor storage, which is perfect for any fragile items, such as furniture or perhaps paperwork that is stored in large boxes, or there is the option for outdoor storage, which is a little like a large garage. Both are very secure options for businesses to use, and they are available within a large price range, so there will no doubt be something for everyone.
Storage has become a huge deal in the USA, and there are countless facilities for both home users and business users. No matter where you are located there is sure to be a choice of storage units available in your local area. It’s simply a case of looking into your options.
The Art of Delegation
Once you manage to streamline your working environment, you can then begin to look at streamlining your working practices. Is there anything that could be changed? Is there anything currently paper-based which could be made computerised? Are there any tasks which you could train up another member of staff to handle, to take away the responsibility from senior staff? Delegation is a fantastic way to handle day to day affairs, whilst giving employees more responsibility and scope to develop too.
Taking a long, hard look at how your business functions and the environment in which you work is the perfect way to not only declutter, but also an opportunity to allow your business to function in a much more effective way too.