It seemed like it would never come, but it finally really feels like spring.  Maybe, instead of looking at the weather, I should have known it was spring since we seem to be cleaning almost everything in our house.  My oldest son just graduated from high school last week and the big party is this weekend. I’m looking forward to it, but I can’t wait until it’s over so we can all relax around the house (at least until next year when my other son graduates.)  One thing about spring cleaning is that it’s always so much easier to find things when everything is neat and organized.

I noticed the same thing at the office recently.  I had put off getting a new desk after we moved to try and save some money.  The desk that I had been using was actually a table style desk that was lacking in file space or organization.  Near the end of last year, Hon came out with a new line of desks called Attune.  With an extra incentive from Hon, I decided to make the investment.  When the new desk came in, I was faced with the task of attacking months, even years worth of clutter that had overtaken my office.  I can’t believe how much easier it is to find things.  The result, a brand new office where I know where everything is!  Well, most of the time! 

Another revelation during my cleaning; it was incredible how much stuff I had that I didn’t need anymore.  Yes, garbage.  Here are a few tips on how you can reorganize and revamp your office this spring.

• The number one rule is to clear out the clutter and get rid of things that you are never going to use again.  For extra security in getting rid of important documents, purchase a good shredder.

• Purchasing a label maker too will result in quicker and more effective locating of items in your office.

• Get the best office chair that you can afford.  You will be spending a lot of time in this chair, so if it is comfortable, you will be able to concentrate and look forward to working in your office.

• Last but not least.  If there are items that you usually run out of, you should start keeping extras of those on hand so that your office can run effectively.

We are all trying to save money these days, but remember office supplies and equipment are tools of efficiency.  If they help get a job done quicker, they save you money.












Open House

Now that I have my desk, I thought it would be a good idea to have a party and invite all of you for an Open House on June 11^th.  It will be between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at our showroom at 1280 E. Big Beaver in Troy.  

We will have lunch, games, prizes and plenty of free samples from our many vendors and manufacturers of office products.  I especially want to mention Hewlett Packard, Hon Office Furniture and United Stationers for being our major sponsors of this event.

If you are a golf enthusiast, you should really love it.  Not only will we have a putt-putt course connecting our vendors, we will have professional golf instructor, Greg Wysocki on-hand to help you work out the kinks in your game.  Greg once owned a golf school and is now selling real estate.

If you would like Greg to analyze your golf swing, we are booking him in 15 minute increments between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Let us know if your game needs a little help.  Just call us today and schedule your free 15 minutes.  If you need some help buying or selling some real estate (http://www.thefairwayrealtyteam.com,) I’m sure he can help you with that as well.  

We’d love to see all of you so put the date in your calendar today!