Would you consider yourself, or your home office, organized? Can you find most anything in five minutes? Do you miss appointments or deadlines regularly?
Did you know disorganization could be COSTING YOU MONEY? Ack!
Whether you're just starting out in business, or you've been at it a while, organization is crucial, especially when you are conducting your business out of your home. If you're struggling in the area of home office organization, it may be hitting you in the pocketbook. Now that I've got your attention, let's explore two ways it could be impacting you right now.
1. Reputation
Ok, so I happen to be a proponent of "organization looks different for everyone". However, I have one disclaimer: if you see clients in your home office on a regular basis, you better make sure your office is neat and tidy (most customers will see this as "organized").
Ms. Customer walking into a whirlwind of paperwork and chaos in your place of business does not exactly exude confidence. It's kind of like dating—if your date is unkempt and their apartment smells like old gym socks, you're going to think twice, right? Ms. Customer feels that way too. So, if Ms. Customer walks into your place of business and is offended by it's rat hole-like environment, they may walk out and never come back. Bye-bye Customer, bye-bye relationship, bye-bye profit.
The other way disorganization damages your reputation is in the time management area.
Author: Brandie Kajino
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