Does the perfect filing system exist somewhere? What makes up a filing system? There aren’t any hard and fast rules when it comes to filing, but there are some great filing items that you can use to customize a system that works for you.
First, you must get my favorite thing in the world – a label maker. No filing system is complete without a label maker! Putting labels on file folders allows you to quickly locate whatever you are looking for. Label makers give your file folders a neat, uniform appearance. If you need to change a file folder’s name, simply peel off the label and apply a new one.
I also suggest purchasing some sturdy Hanging File Folders to separate your filing cabinet into different categories. These folders are so colorful and durable. The extra splash of color makes even the mundane process of filing paperwork fun.
Hanging File Folders
Sturdy folders to sit inside of the hanging file are also essential to any filing system. I love the Stripe Pattern File Folders that coordinate with the hanging files.
Stripe Pattern File Folders
I store everything in the Lateral File Cabinet. It looks nice in my office space, and doesn’t stand out like those tall metal filing cabinets of yesterday. It holds more files than I would ever hope to have, which gives me plenty of room to grow.
