Tuesdays with Tom: Clear the Table… and the Records Room
Year-end cleanup, without the chaos

“We’re trying to clean up before the new year.”
“We’ve got to make space—physically and mentally.”
“Let’s just survive until Thanksgiving, then deal with it later.”
And listen, Tom gets it. You’re juggling end-of-year reports, holiday closings, budget wrap-ups, and 600 other things. So when he walks into an office this time of year and sees boxes labeled “Archive?” next to someone’s desk, he knows exactly what’s happening:
Everyone’s doing the best they can to make it through the season… but the paper is still piling up.
Holiday Clutter Isn’t Just in the Breakroom
While everyone’s trying to clear off the conference table for a potluck or cram leftover cookies into a storage drawer, your records room is still quietly overflowing. Retention timelines haven’t been reviewed. Shredding hasn’t been scheduled. And that closet labeled “We’ll Deal With It in January” is hanging on by a hinge.
Tom’s message is simple: you don’t have to wait until next year to take action.
Make Room Before the New Year
Whether it’s:
- Dropping off a secure shredding bin before your holiday break
- Picking up boxes for scanning so your staff doesn’t have to come back to chaos
- Helping outline a simple records retention plan for Q1
Tom is here to make your end-of-year cleanup less stressful—and way more effective. It’s not about overhauling everything in a week. It’s about giving you peace of mind, clarity, and a little more breathing room.
Get Ahead of the January Rush (and the Leftover Fudge)
Tom’s calendar is filling up fast before the holidays—but he’s still making time for walk-throughs, quick consults, and last-minute year-end projects.
Email him at tom@advantageds3.com
if you’d like to squeeze in a visit, clear out some clutter, or finally answer the question, “Can we shred this yet?”
Because while everyone else is figuring out how to fit one more dish on the buffet table, Tom’s helping you make space where it really counts.


