Organizing an Office Filing System

Believe me, I've tried many ways, some of which were part of a larger filing system in the company, some I created myself for my own use, and for those in my department. Here are some of the traditional methods:

	Alphabetical. Just put every file in alphabetical order, regardless of subject matter. Start at the front of one file drawer and just keep filing until you reach the end of the last drawer.
	Problem: It's not totally logical, so you won't automatically know where to find a specific file. Also, when you need to add a file, the particular drawer it goes into may be already full, so you have to start moving files over into other drawers to make room. This has a domino effect and can take over your life!
	Numerical. Start at the beginning of a specific numbering system (maybe just 001) and add files as needed. This system has to be supplemented by a readily accessible printed index so that you can find the location of each file.
	Problem: Same as alphabetical
	By business area, topic or department. You have, for example, a section for Sales, one for Finance, one for Production, etc. But within each section, you also have to have a system, which usually means using alphabetical or numerical system within each section. Problem: You've just added another layer to the system, which makes the same complications worse.

Barbara Hemphill, creator of The Paper Tiger, promises that this system will let you find anything in your office in five seconds flat! That's right, five seconds! That was the promise that made me look into it, even though I didn't really believe it. Here's the good news though: it's true! The system is based on your PC, but it keeps track not only of paper files, but also your CD collection, books, even "objects". My husband was looking for some old blueprints, and after rummaging about for half an hour without success he finally asked if I knew where they were. A quick look in The Paper Tiger, and I said, "They're on the floor in the office kitchen, between the fridge and the wall." Sure enough, there they were! Even if your item is filed in a less than perfect place, you'll still be able to find it right away with The Paper Tiger.

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The system is based on key words, which enable you to find things quickly, no matter where you have filed them.

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