Michigan Computer Supplies Shares Tips on Electronic Filing.

Do you have all of your documents listed individually on your computer? 
Does it take you extra time to scroll through “My Documents” to find anything?

Have you ever named a file something completely random, or put it in a weird place never to be found, until months after you needed it? 

If you answered yes, you may be looking for a better system to save time and eliminate extra stress!

The good news is that Electronic File Management is easier than traditional paper filing. 

• The documents on your computer should be filed in a system similar to your paper files. 

See our tips on Paper File Management for a refresher.

• Name files consistently.

For example, if you have similar files for each customer, vendor, employee, etc, it‘s smart to set up their file from the beginning… Yes, even before you have documents to file!
     
     Widgets XYZ invo |  Widgets XYZ paymts  |  Widgets XYZ docs
     Smiths Plumbing invo | Smith’s Plumbing paymts | Smith’s Plumbing docs

• Similar to paper files, try to regularly purge documents and files that are outdated or obsolete. 

• Try to avoid the urge to print.  You don’t need more paper!

• Remember the importance of backing up your electronic files regularly. 

Save files to an external hard drive, a disk, jump drive, or an on-line backup service.  Please give us a call if you need some guidance with this.  We have many options to keep your important files safe and secure.

• Keep your web browser more organized by regularly clearing out your “Bookmark” tool or “Favorites” tab.  You may have added a website to your favorites bar to make finding it easier, but it makes sense to purge it when it is no longer relevant.  

• Make time to keep up your filing system.  You may want to set aside ten minutes a day to file, or an hour once a week. 

• If you have a shared file system, make sure everyone understands the new system. 

Keep up the great work!   

Your efforts now will pay dividends in the future! 

At Michigan Computer Supplies we care about our customers and want to offer you excellent service.  We can assist you with finding ways to back up your electronic files, as well as, great prices on ink and toner cartridges.  Did you also know that we also provide computer repair and printer repair?  In addition, we are Authorized Zebra and Motorola Dealer for bar code labels and data collection supplies.   Contact us today! 

734-213-5400    contact@michigancomputersupplies.com

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