Keep everyone informed with a message board

Office message boards come in many different styles with a dry-erase surface that's easy to clean and reuse time and again. Some have a separate area with a corkboard or fabric that's ideal for posting important notices or pinning up invitations or coupons, while others have a letter board for simple messages. Magnetic message boards serve double-duty, making it possible to attach documents for others to review. They're easy to mount and work well on a wall above a desk or workstation where they're visible.

Record important dates with a calendar board

A calendar board is a good way to plan out a month or several months ahead. Record important meetings, upcoming events, or school activities with specific dates and times to keep everyone in the office or at home informed. Use special icons and accessories to highlight specific days such as holidays or non-school days. Use it at home in the living area or kitchen, or hang it with the included hardware in a conspicuous location in the workplace such as on a prominent cubicle panel or partition.

Use for multiple purposes

The good thing about message boards is that they're versatile. They make handy tools in nearly any environment, whether for personal or project planning. Track staff schedules with an in-out board that details the person's name and the days and times they're out of the office. Choose one without a design to create your own layout or to use as a suggestion board.

Don't forget the message board accessories

Accessories make organization simple. No matter what type of message or notice board you have, there are a wide array of accessories that prove useful, including:

• Dry erase markers in different colors for writing
• Erasers to clear messages and dates
• Magnets to hold documents
• Push pins for fabric and corkboard sections

Store the accessories nearby in a storage or filing cabinet for easy access when you need them.