Abilities:

• Creates incoming and outgoing paper flow
• Stackable
• Papers lay flat, so they do not distort
• Can add labels
  

Great for: Anyone who needs to create paper flow, a mail center, or inbox system within an existing space but wants it to look nice for a very reasonable price.  Anyone can use these, they’re very versatile!

Available at: our Amazon store

You’ll love it for:

• No longer requiring plastic tabs.
• Its larger tabs (they’re larger than plastic tabs, which is good for people with vision trouble).
• Its 10% recycled content.
• Its availability in either a single position (right) or assorted positions.
• Creating a fairly simple file structure.

Just keep in mind:

• If you ever want to change what the label says, you can’t just take the plastic tab off and reuse the folder.  You’re stuck with what you have labeled it.
• Although it is available in both single position and assorted positions, we like the customizability of standard plastic tab labels.

Available at: Find nearby dealers on Smead.com

Writing a social media post that will generate comments, likes, and replies takes practice.  It can be frustrating when you feel as if no one is reading your posts.  As you figure out what works best for your audience, one of the easiest techniques to encourage conversation is to simply ask questions.

When writing a question, keep it simple, clear, and easy to answer.  The point is to invite your audience to join the conversation, not to confuse them.  Here are five types of questions that can increase engagement:

1.  Ask yes/no or true/false questions
Readers are more likely to respond to questions that require less thought and shorter answers. Begin these questions with “Yes or No”/“True or False” so your readers can quickly understand that one word is all that is required.

2.  Ask poll questions
Facebook’s Question feature is a great way to poll your readers.  Options for answers can be easily and quickly selected.  You can either input options or your readers can add their own.

3.  Ask fill-in-the-blank questions
Fill-in-the-blank questions can produce some creative and fun answers.  Begin these questions with “Fill in the blank” so fans know what to expect.

4.  Ask for tips
Social media enthusiasts love to share their personal experiences and insights.  This form of question can nurture a sense of community among your followers through their shared experiences and advice.

5.  Ask fun questions
Asking off topic questions isn’t always a bad thing.  These questions create a human connection with your brand.  Something as simple as asking about weekend plans or favorite vacation spots can generate a lot of activity.

Once your post receives a response, acknowledge someone when they answer.  You can “like” or retweet their response or even better, comment back to deepen the conversation.  If someone asks you a question, be sure to respond.

Challenge: Get caught up trying to schedule appointments (no one else to answer phone)
Solution: Time trade
Solution: Doodle - Create polls so people can vote when planning times and schedules.

Challenge: Accepting credit card payments
Solution: Square - Accept credit cards from anywhere using your cell phone and a small plug-in device (very portable and easy), for just a small fee (2.75% of total).

Challenge: Too many tasks to keep track of
Solution: project management software (like Evernote, OneNote, Zoho Project, Basecamp, Batchbook, Sugar, Microsoft Project).  If you have a lot of tasks, projects, or “hats,” you need a way to keep track of all your to dos. Common features include task reminders, division by projects, lists and sublists, sharing, calendars, Gantt charts, project lead designation, dashboards, and wikis.  
Solution: CRM (like Zoho)

Have the right ‘tools’
Getting your room cleaned and organized will be much easier if you have the right tools on hand.  Some suggestions to come with:

• Bags for trash, recyclable items, items to be donated and items that belong somewhere other than your room
• Cloths and cleaning products for cleaning surfaces
• A vacuum or broom to clean the floor

Reward Yourself
If cleaning is not your idea of fun, try motivating yourself with a reward.  Perhaps coffee with a friend, 30 minutes of relaxing, or something that you feel is a treat.