Try storage bins instead of filing
cabinets
You
might consider using storage bins instead of file cabinets if your
small business generates a lot of paperwork . There are several
advantages. Plastic bins are smaller, lighter, and more
portable than filing cabinets. They also cost much less if you shop
intelligently.
The advantages of using storage bins
First,
a disadvantage. Storage bins do not provide the same level of
organization that file cabinets offer. Therefore, if you are not
well-organized in your home office, you might be better off without
the bins.
Having said
that, plastic storage bins do offer several distinct advantages over filing
cabinets:
Size
Plastic bins
are smaller than a file cabinet, which means they
are lighter when full. This makes a storage bin more portable, which might be
important to you in your small business.
Price
If you
shop around, you will pay less for several storage bins than you will
for just one typical filing cabinet. This savings
can be applied to office supplies or other expenses.
Security
Another easily overlooked advantage of choosing storage bins is that they have airtight seals. While not likely, water
damage from a fire being put out or a broken window during a storm can
devastate your small business. A standard filing cabinet won’t
protect your important paperwork, but a plastic-lidded storage bin just might.
Versatility
A great thing about
bins is that they can be easily converted for other uses.
Store office supplies. Keep a change of clothes handy.
Food storage for those long days when you don’t want to stop working
to get a bite to eat. With cabinets, your options are much
more limited.
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