Small and large business owners alike know how important it is for the health of their business to stay organized and efficient not only in their behind-the-scenes operations but in the organization of their physical space as well. As winter bears down around us, it’s more important than ever to have the right organizational strategy on your side to bring your business into the new year smoothly and to get yourself set up for success in the future.

Clutter and disorganization can hurt the health of your business, and keeping things streamlined should always be your top priority, no matter the size of your business or what industry you’re in. If you think your business could use a bit of decluttering or could just benefit from reorganization, there are a lot of options you can take to make your space work and look its best. Besides, there’s no better way to keep business thriving during slower winter months than by overhauling your organizational tactics and increasing productivity.

Let’s be honest, in addition to making your space better for you and your employees, having a reorganized space will make you more motivated and will enhance your psyche, and make you feel better as a business owner. So, what are some tips for decluttering your office or business? Read our complete guide to learn how having portable storage options can make your business the best it can be.

How to Declutter Your Business

The first step in all decluttering process is to get rid of anything your business doesn’t need or use, or just what doesn’t benefit it anymore. Though this is pretty universal for any decluttering process, it’s even more important for small business owners who might experience space issues as they grow. It’s also important for large business owners, as your business can easily get overcrowded by extra or unused items piling up. As you go through your decluttering process, you might even be surprised by the number of things you might have accumulated over the years or months!

So where do you start when it comes to decluttering and getting rid of unnecessary items?

How to Start Decluttering

It can be tough to know where to start in your decluttering and organizational process, but taking gradual steps and having a strategy will make it significantly easier to effectively declutter.

1. Start your process off by getting rid of noticeably out-of-place items that cause considerable clutter. We’re talking take-out napkins (clear out your business’ entire break room, really!), stacks of unnecessary paper – the works! Toss them, shred them, or otherwise eliminate them. This is especially important for offices, as you can have so many paper products or items in the break room build-up that you might not even be aware of.
2. Organize the remaining items in your office or business and evaluate whether or not they truly serve your operation well, and figure out if you could find things that might improve your efficiency instead. This can go beyond just physical items as well – evaluate mindsets or strategies during this transitional time to determine what’s serving your business and what might be making or costing you money. Take stock of your business and how efficiently it’s currently running.

Digitize Physical Items

1. If you haven’t already, eliminate the papers and general physical mess in your business by digitizing documents, files, and records – essentially everything you can! From client records to internal communications, to physical client information and bills, put everything in a digital and automated form. make sure everything is digitized and in automated form. It’ll help to declutter your space and will keep your office and business much more organized.
2. If you don’t have systems set up for managing bills, payroll, sending invoices, or the like, set up or invest in a digital system that will manage all of that for you efficiently.

Adopt New Habits

1. If there’s been something you’ve been meaning to buy or put into place in your business’ operations, now’s a great time to do so. Switching banks, account managers, or adopting new operations overall will let you revamp your operation.

Now is a great time of year to declutter your office and take the opportunity to reorganize your operation while you’re at it. Doing so and freeing up your office or business’ space through the use of storage containers can be a great way to do this. Relocate unneeded items and organize your business by moving orders or inventory into your containers, while letting employees work comfortably and be more productive in the process.

Looking for portable storage solutions to help declutter your business? See what A1 Mobile Storage Leasing can do for your office or retail operation today.