Small Biz Tip: Organize Your Desk by Cheryl Sowa 7/9/2009 · Comments Tips from July 9, 2009 The Small Business tips today will be about getting rid of the clutter and cleaning your desk. Clean out your desk drawers & designate a purpose for each one. Example: supply, personal, and brand/logo drawers. Only keep supplies you use on a regular basis on your desk: several pens/pencils, stapler, post its, notepad, and calendar. Consider buying multifunctional equipment: all-in-one printer, scanner, copier & fax machine eliminate clutter & allow space. Keep quirky items to personalize your desk that don’t get in the way of necessities: pictures, posters, comics or mementos. Daily Overview: A cluttered desk shows others you are not focused about your job. Get organized and get serious.