How to Create and Maintain an Effective Filing System

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If the paperwork is piling up, an efficient office filing system can help you straighten out your space. The first step is to divide all the paperwork you have alphabetically, by subject, or by year and put them into folders. We’ve got everything you need to know to establish an effective filing system in your home office or public workplace with expert advice from professional organizer Ashley Moon.