2.Start each file heading with a noun. E.g., not "house insurance" but "insurance - house."
3.Think about where you would look to find a certain piece of paper. That should be its file heading.
4.Keep an alphabetized list of all your file folders. Attach it to your filing cabinet for easy reference.
5.Buy a step file organizer for your desk top. In it, place files labeled "to do," "to file," "to read," etc. Other options include: "e-mail to send," "to enter (computer)," and reference files for associates, employees, spouse.
6.Keep any current project or work in progress in your standing vertical file. Out of sight many times means out of mind.
7.Treat your computer files (especially e-mails) like paper files. Delete if possible or separate into "folders."
8.Remember this rule: The important part is not how you file but being able to find what you want when you want it.
