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\"Custom<\/a>

A custom file folder with tab (SKU: 08-22).<\/p><\/div>\n

It\u2019s easy to overlook something as simple as a file folder. Even custom file folders<\/a> are meant to be tucked away in a filing cabinet, only to be brought out when needed. Even if a file folder spends the majority of its life in a drawer, you should still get the most out of it when you do bring it out. However, you can\u2019t do so unless you know how to pick the right folder for the right occasion.<\/p>\n

Best File Folder for a Work Portfolio<\/h3>\n

You always want to make a good first impression when presenting your work portfolio to a potential client or employer. A legal size portfolio envelope<\/a> is your best folder option for keeping your documents secure and making a big splash. The fold-down pocket makes it possible to hand out copies of your work without worrying about the recipient losing any of the files in transit.<\/p>\n

Best File Folder for Record Keeping<\/h3>\n

A cabinet full of records can quickly become cluttered, which is why tabbed folders<\/a> are the best file folders for record keeping. These folders have a half inch label that sticks out on the top so that you can find what you\u2019re looking for without having to open the folder.\u00a0 Mixing between right tabs, left tabs and center tabs will make it easier for you to quickly spot the folder you are looking for.<\/p>\n

\"Business<\/a>

An example of a file folder with right tab (SKU: 09-24-003).<\/p><\/div>\n

Best File Folder for Promoting Your Business<\/h3>\n

The best file folders are more than just a place to keep your files\u2014they\u2019re a tool for promoting your business. Design file folders<\/a> using images, text and colors on both the inside and the outside to better promote your business. <\/strong> A reinforced tab folder with pockets<\/a> can be customized so that you have a place for your business cards, promotional fliers and CDs. Clients will not only be impressed by your organizational prowess, they will have a better understanding of your company\u2019s unique identity.<\/p>\n

\"Expandable<\/a>

An expansion file folder (SKU: 35-13).<\/p><\/div>\n

Best File Folder for Growing Businesses<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re a small business owner who likes to think big, you\u2019ll need a file folder that matches your needs. An expanding file folder<\/a> has a built in gusset so that it can expand as more files are added. With a full 1 1\/2″ worth of space to work with, an expansion folder will grow alongside your business from small startup to established enterprise.<\/p>\n

These are just a few examples of when to effectively use the right type of specialty file folder<\/a>. Familiarizing yourself with the different varieties of file folders available to you will help you to always pick the best file folders for every occasion.<\/p>\n

This post is a part of our Presentation Folders 101<\/a> product guide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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