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Identify.
Set aside a distinct area where you will keep your document management system. Keep this area clean and clutter-free. Having all of your essential information in one place saves you from searching for documents all over the house and reduces your storage space needs. Orggit, a digital document storage solution, eliminates the need to set aside physical space in your home for document filing. Using a system such as Orggit also ensures that all of your information will be accessible in one place.
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Prioritize.
Decide what's most important. The FDIC provides suggestions for what should and should not be stored in a safe deposit box. Make sure you have everything you might need in case of an emergency easily accessible in your home document management system. This includes powers of attorney, passports, medical care directives, and funeral instructions. If you must keep these important documents stored in a safe deposit box, having an electronic copy stored in Orggit means you'll have the best of both worlds - a safe location for the physical copy, while still having access in a time of need.
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Categorize.
Create a categorization structure that makes sense to you. Suggested file headings include: financial, employment, home, tax, insurance, and personal. Orggit's Filing Cabinet provides cabinets, tabs and folders that outline a seamless organizational structure for your storage needs. Orggit also allows you to customize the Filing Cabinet to reflect every facet of your life.
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Digitize.
In addition to physical file management, it is also recommended that essential documents be digitally stored for safe-keeping. If your electronic documents are currently residing on your computer's hard drive or a flash drive, they are ready to upload into your Orggit account. With Orggit, rest assured that your most essential information is safe from fire, theft or physical damage - even if your computer or zip drive is lost or stolen.
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Annualize.
Stay organized by committing to annual reviews of the files in your document management system. Purge or relocate outdated information and update files as needed.
Taking a few minutes to think through your document management needs and adopting the tips above can ultimately save you time searching for missing information and sorting through the disorganized clutter in your home. Visit www.orggit.com to sign up today!
