Optimizing Business Organization with Proper Filing

Julie Starr • June 29, 2021



Storing your documents correctly is important if you are to have an organized and efficient office space. This is why it is imperative to choose filing cabinets with care. What is right for someone else’s business may not be right for your company. You need to carefully consider what type of files you are going to be storing and how much space you have available, and this should lead you to the right type of cabinet for your needs. Here are some tips to help you get started:

Plan ahead 

Don’t just consider your needs now, but think about the future. After all, your filing needs may be more substantial in a year’s time, making it important to select a filing cabinet that offers room for expansion.

Type of cabinet 

One of the main decisions you need to make is whether to opt for a lateral file cabinet or a vertical file cabinet. The former is the wider of the two. Lateral filing cabinets are built for high-volume capacity. They have anything from two to five drawers, which can hold legal or letter-size documents. They can be placed in areas that vertical filing cabinets cannot, as they require less space for drawer expansion. If you have a narrow office or a hallway area, a lateral cabinet would be ideal. 

On the other hand, you may want to go with a vertical filing cabinet, which is the most popular option. They don’t use a lot of wall space, as they are taller than they are wide. They also hold legal and letter-size documents and have anything from two to five drawers. Such filing cabinets demand an office with a lot of walking space, however, their compactness makes them ideal for long-term storage.

Mobility

Are you intending to use a set of files a lot? Do they need to be moved around the office space ? If so, you may want to consider a mobile filing cart. They tend to be no wider than 15 inches, and no higher than 30 inches. They are handy and can be tucked under a desk or table when no one is using them.

Safeguarding your documents

When storing confidential files , it is important to take their protection into consideration. Search for filing cabinets that have a central locking feature, which means the same mechanism is used to secure all of the drawers so that one key is used for all. You may also want to think about a fireproof cabinet.

Safety features

Opting for a poor-quality cabinet can actually end up dangerous. Look for something that has an anti-tip feature, as this will stop more than one drawer in the filing cabinet from opening at the same time.

Material

Last but not least, the material that has been used to construct the filing cabinet is vital, as it has a direct link with quality, durability, and construction. Wood is good for small work offices and home offices when there is not a lot of use. However, steel is the preferred choice in bigger offices, as it can withstand a lot of use and is extremely durable.

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