Studio owners face the challenge of balancing time with their students with an overwhelming amount of administrative tasks. Staying on top of student records, filing, and general office duties is difficult and these tasks are often the first things pushed to the bottom of to-do lists.

However, it is important to realize that putting off these tasks can not only cause you stress, but can actually affect your bottom line. Inefficient filing and lost records can lead to lost revenue. Missed appointments due to ineffective calendaring can lead to an unprofessional image.

Here are a dozen ideas to get you started on your organizational overhaul. Remember, the key to getting organized – and staying organized – is finding a system that works best for you.

1. Schedule time to organize. Just as you would schedule time in your calendar for important meetings, be sure to set time aside for organizational tasks. Pick some time each day or, at the very least, each week to tackle filing, mail, and to-do lists.
2. Find a filing system that works for you and stick to it. With so many creative storage options available, you have your choice of filing cabinets, accordion files, and filing boxes. Filing Tip: When filing, break larger categories into smaller ones, i.e. Insurance… Liability, Health, Home, Car.
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