Organize your small business work space

Are you setting up a new workspace, giving your existing workspace a makeover, or simply planning for a future business? Here are a few things you can do to create an organized space that allows you to run your business efficiently, comfortably, and in a safe environment.

Whether your business operates from a small office, a room in your home, or even a cargo van that travels from jobsite to jobsite, it is important to maintain an orderly space. Not only will it facilitate more efficient working conditions, but it can also help you cut costs by preventing unplanned purchases of misplaced tools or supplies you hadn’t realized were running low.

Neat workspaces are also safer workspaces. Whether your small business employs one person or many, safety should always be priority #1!

Create a Designated Packing and Shipping Space

If one of your business tasks involves packing and shipping products, or mailing invoices, marketing materials and other items, one of the easiest ways to combat clutter is to create a specific spot for these tasks.

Rather than scattering your space with boxes, labels, letterhead, filler, and more, create a dedicated shipping area. Here, you can keep all of your supplies and essentials neatly organized in a way that makes them easier to use. Remove card and labels sheets from their packaging and add them to stacked trays, store tissue paper, promotional stickers, cards, tags and other add-ons in labeled drawers.

This is also a good place to keep your printer!

Keep Supplies Neatly Organized

Streamline your businesses production process or service tasks by storing supplies in a way that makes them accessible and easy to identify. No more searching for materials or unexpected trips for supplies that have run out. Simply keep supplies and consumable materials neatly organized on shelves, in cases or containers, and clearly label the spot where each item type should go. That way, you can tell at a glance when it is time to reorder.

Label Shared Tools

Work toward cutting down on costs associated with the loss of tools, by implementing an ID labelling system. Choose durable ID labels to mark shared essentials. This works great for everything from the staplers and pens, to the scissors used in your shipping area, utility knives, screwdrivers, or even large items, like utility carts that are often not returned to their designated area.

Ensure that Chemicals & Cleaners are Clearly Labeled

Keep hazardous products like resins, epoxy, stain, preservatives, cleaners and other chemicals clearly marked and safely stored away in a secure location. When selecting a label for this purpose, it is best to opt for labels specially made for durability. This will to ensure that your labels can stand up to chemical spills, water, abrasion, or sunlight.

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