| There are different levels of quality in folders and filing | | | | comes brand new out of the box moving from side to |
| systems out there. It's important to know what you are | | | | side so that it won't stay on the bracket and can |
| purchasing before you buy something that you'll regret. | | | | occasionally cause insanity in office personnel. |
| Pendaflex Lifetime Guarantee Folders are | | | | 3. Difficult to read labels -- The colored hanging folders |
| hands-down the best of the bunch. They have | | | | come with fun matching colored label holders. The only |
| reinforced edges, coated hangers and a guarantee to | | | | problem is that it's sometimes difficult to read through |
| last a lifetime (about the amount of time you'll need | | | | the colored plastic and I have witnessed people |
| them!). | | | | abandon their filing cabinet for this very specific reason. |
| Then there's the issue of where the folders will be | | | | Changing to a clear label (preferably larger -- that you |
| stored. I highly recommend a good quality, | | | | would purchase separately) is the way to go. |
| full-extension) filing cabinet. Full extension simply means | | | | 4. Bottom falling out of a filing cabinet -- Yes, |
| that you can pull the drawer out the whole way and all | | | | occasionally the bottom of a cheaply made cabinet will |
| the folders will be visible without having to reach in and | | | | fall out and make it difficult to open the drawers. This is |
| pull them forward. Don't let price be a factor here. | | | | also a problem if you have any folders that have |
| There are a lot of used office furniture stores willing to | | | | dumped paperwork down there. You can lose |
| sell you a used HON filing cabinet for a great deal. DO | | | | important information and cause yourself a lot of |
| NOT be tempted to spend $25 at Walmart. You will | | | | frustration. |
| more than likely abandon that filing cabinet very quickly | | | | 5. Filing cabinets tipping over -- If you open all of the |
| -- get something that will last for a lifetime. | | | | drawers at one time in a cheap cabinet, you may find |
| Keep in mind that office supply stores also typically sell | | | | yourself being crushed by a filing cabinet. When you |
| laminate or wood filing cabinets that look nice in a | | | | purchase a good quality cabinet, there is a weight that |
| home atmosphere -- just verify that you are getting a | | | | is fastened to the bottom to avoid this problem. |
| full extension cabinet and make sure that it seems | | | | There are a lot of people out there who believe that |
| solid (not flimsy). | | | | they are disorganized simply because they can't get it |
| There are many reasons that you might decide to go | | | | together. Sometimes, it's just a matter of change in |
| cheaper, but in the long run, you'll pay for it. Here's what | | | | equipment. You do not need to be a slave to poor |
| I've discovered: | | | | quality and find yourself piling to get by. It's time to |
| 1. Torn folders -- The hangers on hanging files will tear | | | | make a change for the better. |
| through if overloaded or simply from too much use. | | | | There's a great home filing system that focuses on |
| This happens all the time (spilling the contents of the | | | | quality and hundreds of people have already |
| folder in the bottom of your filing cabinet). | | | | discovered what a difference it has made to keep |
| 2. Hangers that won't keep their place -- Sometimes it | | | | their home files in order. |