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Whats your my documents schema?

Hi All.

I had a computer crash the other day, and whilst I am waiting for my data to be returned, I thought it would be a great opportunity for some spring cleaning of my files. I know that there are a lot of you that are far more organised than me so I thought I would share my ideas about the optimal folders schema that will work for me. If any of you can suggest improvements, I would love to hear your suggestions.

Heres the schema(ps I give this as complete creative commons so do with it what you will!)
I have attached the folders as an image.
If there are any great changes I will add them in and zip it up. to share.

grantkemp's picture

Thank en!

Thanks for the great response. With every response, I am fine tuning my copy so its easier to manage.

I have attached a list of the folders in zip format, so you can just extract and use if you like.

En, can you give us some basic ideas of what folder headings you have in your projects folders? I think I could apply a similar schema to my clients listings.

I have also added in your projects ideas into my business and personal area.

Ps I am struggling to keep the file size for jpg below the forum limit so I uploaded it as pdf. ( make sure you guys use foxit reader to view as its faster than acrobat

 
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