How to organize computer peripheral cords for laptop?

I'm going to be receiving a new laptop soon and want to organize the cords around my desk to make access to certain peripherals/input devices easier. Common devices that are involved are my external hard drive, power cord, printer, power speakers, etc. Is there a system that you laptop users have to make things easier when you connect your laptop to such devices when you are at your workstation/desk or is there a product that will corral all of your wires together for better organization and easier access?