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A Call To Action: Why Now Is the Most Exciting Time I’ve Seen in 30 Years of Business as an Organizing Consultant - by Barbara Hemphill- Ultimate Checklist to Welcome Holiday Guests - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs the arrival date of holiday guests quickly approaches, there are a number of little things that can be done to ensure a very warm welcome. Surprising your guests with little goodie baskets and an inviting bedroom that makes them feel at home is key. Some of these items might even be ...
Views: 1501(2 votes) - Leaving Town for the Holidays Checklist - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWhen traveling over the holidays, there are many things that must be taken into account...home security, home office paperwork, transporting presents, packing clothes, house winterizing, boarding pets, and the list goes on. With many years of being on the go over the Christmas holidays under ...
Views: 2084(2 votes) - 12 End-Of-Year Personal Finance Must Do's - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith the end of the year looming, there are many tasks that must be completed before this impending deadline. There are even a few perks that might help to ease the transition into the new year. While I am by no means an accountant, financial planner or lawyer, I have come up with a list ...
Views: 1439(2 votes) - Stashing Necessities for Quick and Easy Access - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey Farmer"Mom, where are the scissors?" "Kids, did you wash your hands before putting up your clean clothes?" "Honey, where's the fire extinguisher?!?" The last one is my personal favorite. After a long day of cooking Thanksgiving dinner, the grease from the turkey that dripped on the bottom ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Tips In Making Trade Show Displays Last For Many Years - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Marie AyedLooking around the room at a trade show, you'll see a sea of displays and booths. The most desirable ones are easily noticeable. You'll probably notice that they appear to be new, look well put-together and have been taken careful care of. So, keeping this in mind, there are particular ...
Views: 1765 - The 3 Rules Of Organization That Are Crucial To Small Business Owners - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettAre you unorganized and overwhelmed? Is your work area a disaster zone with papers strewn across your desk, no processes in place to complete daily tasks and excessive information coming at you both online and off? The problem is that this state of physical and mental disorganization and ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - 3 Simple Solutions to Clutter Control - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettDo you have a process you follow that keeps your home office organized? Do you document your expenses monthly or throw your receipts into a shoebox? When tax time comes, will your records be in order? Do you manage your emails daily or is your inbox out of control? It is much easier to ...
Views: 1298(2 votes) - The Tough Cookie Challenge: Getting Organized For the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Renee UrsemOut of all the cluttered spaces that I’ve seen as a Professional Organizer this year, one image remains. No, it wasn’t the worst thing I’ve seen, and it wasn’t found in the home of a hoarder. It was an opened package of Oreos® perched on top of a stack of plates in a kitchen cupboard. The ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - 5 Ideas for Starting the New Year Out Feeling Refreshed - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothI had some real plans for how to spend my less busy time during the holidays. From December 19th to January 1st I only had 1 client each week. Wow. Certainly different than my usual week! Here are some of the things I accomplished and feel really good about. If any of these actions look like ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - Develop the Details to Get Organized This Year - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Janice RussellWant to get organized this year? “Getting organized” is one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions. Let’s bring your desire for organization into reality by developing a plan. Go ahead and groan, but without a destination, you don’t know how to get there. You may have heard of SMART goals: ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Ten “Knock Your Socks Off” Productivity Statistics - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Julie Gray1. “In 2005, a psychiatrist at King’s College in London administered IQ tests to three groups: the first did nothing but perform the IQ test, the second was distracted by e-mail and ringing phones, and the third was stoned on marijuana. Not surprisingly, the first group did better than the other ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Success Development - Why Financial Goal Setting Is Essential - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Tony BurnellOne of the barriers to success development is the inability to handle money. Money is a necessary commodity and if we do not learn to control it, it will control us. Even if you do not have a goal to be wealthy, you do need to learn basic financial goal setting to achieve your other goals. You ...
Views: 1263(2 votes) - Time is running short for Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 getting expired - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from ramky johnyThe rules get changed , reforms gets updated or expired whole Tax structure changes this effect Taxes new York city has to deal with. By having Jackson and Hewitt professional tax filing services you get prepared in advance for such situations and avoid any potential loss that may occur. The ...
Views: 877 - 4 Clear and Refreshing Ideas For Stress Free Mornings - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Marilyn BohnDo you dread mornings and feel like you always have to walk on eggshells because you are stressed to the max before you ever leave home in the mornings? Do you feel like a failure as a mother because your kids leave home without a good breakfast or lunch and everyone is fighting? Here are 4 ...
Views: 2718 - Distinguishing Characteristics and Benefits of organization development - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Sonu ParasharAny organizational development (OD) process starts with the apperception and identification of issues that can handle. Organizational development refers to the methods created by trainers, mentors and professionals to solve the pressing issues of organizations. People are most essential resource ...
Views: 3319(2 votes) - Things, Things and More Things - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Janice RussellNo one can miss the fact that the holiday season is upon us. We all know that this time of year is filled with shopping, parties, decorating, stress for some, and peace for others. Lurking in the back of many people’s minds are thoughts related to Things. All of us interact with ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - How to Choose a Affordable Call Center Services which Fits Your Business Needs - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Ram ShyamIn today's world any of the business success demands that it should stay in contact with customers and clients through telephone communications. Now many of affordable call center services and its related services are available which can help your company to stay connected with the customers ...
Views: 1153 - Just One Thing This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Renee UrsemThe push to get started on holiday shopping and planning starts earlier every year. Right after Halloween, images of parka-clad shoppers and ornaments decorated with sale items dance across our screens, urging us to shop early. A woman in my husband’s office asked if he was ready for the ...
Views: 1133 - How To Improve Your Memory And Feel More Organized - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Carmen CokerAn old Chinese proverb declares that “the palest ink is better than the best memory.” And there’s a good reason for it! Relying on your memory can be tricky business. When you think about the fact that: You get exposed to more information in one day than a well-educated individual living ...
Views: 981 - Without This Your Organizing System Can’t Last - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Julie GrayI’ve seen it time and time again. My client is no longer letting items fall through the cracks. They have created time in their calendar for focused work without interruptions. Their productivity has skyrocketed. They’ve built a beautiful system for knowing what it is they need to do and when ...
Views: 1097 - What is Organizational Culture Anyway? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonHave you ever been in the woods, walking on a trail? If so you know that while you see the trees in front of you it is hard to describe the whole forest. At that moment, the forest for you is the trees – because you just see the trees around you. Patterns, dimension and perspective are hard to ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Are You Wasting Your Space On Things That Are Not Profitable For You? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Carrie GreeneI went for a walk the other day and saw a squirrel gathering acorns for the upcoming winter. I was thinking about how much easier his life would be if only he could go to Target for all of his acorn needs. I pictured the sale Target would have in order to attract the squirrels and imagined ...
Views: 1286 - Balance Function with Intention to Clear the Clutter, Reduce Stress and Save Time - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Marquita HeraldDefinition of clutter: Anything you own, possess, or do that does not ENHANCE your life on a regular basis. Most of us have a little clutter here or there, and well yes, some of us have more than a little. The most obvious toll lack of organization takes is the added stress on one’s life. ...
Views: 1532 - Maximizing Your Time - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Renee UrsemI keep thinking that one day there will be more time in the day to get things done. My daughter started first grade this fall. For years I heard about all the time I would have once she was in school for a full day. Some suggested that I might even get bored. Yeah…hasn’t happened. Sure, I do ...
Views: 1268 - Live A Clutter Free Life By Going Easier On Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Marilyn BohnWhen you are busy getting tasks done but you don’t get it all done are you hard on yourself, thinking you are a failure? Stop being so hard on yourself and start using a planner to help you accomplish more that you want to do guilt free. I lift weights at the gym 5 days a week. My gym ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Get Organized: The Biggest Organizing Mistake of All - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Carmen CokerYou’re sure to find a perfectly organized home when you open up any magazine. And those pictures make you think: Man, I wish my house looked like that! Of course, the ideal home doesn’t have to be in a book, in a magazine, or on TV. You may need to look no further than your next door neighbor ...
Views: 974 - Get Organized: 5 Simple Ways to Declutter Your Home Now - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Carmen CokerWhen it comes to tidying up your home, organizing and decluttering aimlessly isn’t enough. It’s essential to organize with one goal in mind, and that is to create a sanctuary where you and your family can easily live, work, and play for years to come. Here are the top five residential ...
Views: 1084 - 6 Basic and Flexible Ideas To Save Time And Whip Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Marilyn BohnHave you heard the expression “A stitch in time saves time?” If you have ever gotten a rip in your dress or pants or some other article of clothing and haven’t fixed it right away it usually continues to grow. But if it would have been fixed right away it wouldn’t have taken so much time to ...
Views: 1378 - How Much Time Do You Spend Looking For Lost Possessions? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesWhy Is It Important To Keep Good Order? What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you wake up in the morning? Coffee? Maybe yes, but also I am sure that you start to remember little by little all the things that you have to do today – child care, work, housekeeping chores, ...
Views: 9351(1 vote) - How to Find the Best Service Providers - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Jitendra KumarWhen you are searching for the best service providers, there are a few things you need to know to stay ahead of your service provider. If you need to find out information on your competitors to offer better products and services or find out about client and industry trends, the best company can ...
Views: 807 - Do you hate the mail? Try this. - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Julie GrayOne very big key focus in my work with clients is understanding what triggers overwhelm and developing a system to get them – and keep them – out of it. Dealing with the mail is very often one of these triggers. And it makes sense doesn’t it? There are all decisions to make when dealing ...
Views: 833 - Clearing the Paper (and Digital) Clutter - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Renee UrsemI lost 10 pounds in less than one week, and I feel great! No, I didn’t try the latest diet or exercise program. I simply cleared out my file cabinet. Everyone collects information. Some file it. Some pile it. Most are drowning in it. Going paperless hasn’t helped much. It just moved the piles ...
Views: 1160 - Maintaining Your Systems to Stay Productive - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from joshua zerkelGetting organized and boosting productivity isn’t a one-time activity. Certainly, you can focus some concerted time and effort on specific projects (a spring cleaning of your desk, for instance), but to really stay on top, you’ll need to devote a few minutes on a regular basis to maintaining any ...
Views: 865 - A Garage System Buying Guide - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Nelly DeanEvery home owner likes to have his/her property in order. However, one area that is tough is the garage. It's unlike any other room in the house, yet serves the important purpose of protecting your automobile and other items. It is also the place where you may spend considerable time tinkering ...
Views: 805 - Multitasking: Stop it! Unitask instead. - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Camille PrestonThese days, people often wear their “ability” to multitask as a badge of honor. We’ve all been there: sitting at our desk, computer humming, files open, checking e-mails, talking on the phone, and listening to a colleague all at the same time. Impressive, yes? No. It’s neither impressive nor ...
Views: 1344 - Self-Storage Premises – Ease of Space for All Your Needs - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from self storageBusinesses have always been in need of rental storage space and do use it affluently even today. However the trend of using rental storage space is now growing very fast in entire USA. Record reveals that out of total 58,000 self storage facilities globally, 46,000 are based in USA only. Mostly ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - Are You Overwhelmed By Donation Requests? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Julie GrayWhile speaking to my friend and colleague Christine Lucas of the Salvation Army last month, it dawned on me that I needed to write this article. Often I find in my client’s homes stacks of solicitations and donation requests. These free address labels, greeting cards, and pleas for cash ...
Views: 1496 - 4 Strategies for Beating Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from joshua zerkelUse these tips to stay motivated and cross those to-dos off your list! There are always going to be some tasks that we just don’t want to do, don’t like to do, or don’t feel like we need to do at a given time. However, that doesn’t mean they’re not important. Here are four strategies for ...
Views: 1098 - Organizational Development for Attaining Organizational Goals - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Sonu ParasharAn organization is a perfect blend of several components that act together as a cohesive unit. The individual developments of these components contribute to the organizational development. These development activities are long-term activities which are geared towards problem –solving, increasing ...
Views: 1664 - B2B Business: Source To Grow A Company Through Trade Leads - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Jitendra KumarBusiness to Business Marketplace is an online place where sellers and buyers come to communicate, work in communities and do business transactions. The velocity with which B2B Business in India has grown rapidly over the past years is amazing. If you want reliable information of trade leads, ...
Views: 1522 - 3 Strategies to Eliminate Daily Distractions and Boost Your Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from joshua zerkelEmail, phone calls, texts, tweets! Reduce the constant notifications and regain your focus. Here’s an experiment: think about how many different ways you might be distracted from the tasks you need to get done over the course of a given day. An email notification pops up in the corner of your ...
Views: 877 - 7 Fresh Tips For Deciding What To Keep And What To Toss - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Marilyn BohnIt can be hard to let go of things and get rid of clutter. Clutter becomes overwhelming when we hold on to things we don’t need or use. Here are 7simple tips to help you decide effortlessly what to let go and what to keep when organizing your home. Getting rid of clutter seems to be a hot ...
Views: 1868 - How To Organize Your Home In 4 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Marilyn BohnDoes the thought of de-cluttering your home, closet, a drawer or any space in your home make you uncomfortable? Perhaps you feel tired, sad or ashamed so you feel which stands in your way of de-cluttering your home. If you said yes to any of these questions perhaps you are hanging on to beliefs ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Organizational Leadership Training for Your Organization - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Sonu ParasharCampus or school education isn’t sufficient to equip one with these very vital leadership skills. This is because what individual encounters at on the job is generally quite different from what he has studied in college. It’s for this fact that organizational leadership training is a must for ...
Views: 989 - Digitized Files: How Much Hard Drive Do They Take? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from joshua zerkelPDFs, Docs, and image files all take space, but how much? So you’ve gone paperless and are now storing all your documents on your hard drive. Great! By doing so, you’ve likely freed up tons of space in your office by eliminating the need for paper storage. Just because the papers don’t take ...
Views: 794 - Digitized Files: How Much Hard Drive Do They Take? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from joshua zerkelPDFs, Docs, and image files all take space, but how much? So you’ve gone paperless and are now storing all your documents on your hard drive. Great! By doing so, you’ve likely freed up tons of space in your office by eliminating the need for paper storage. Just because the papers don’t take ...
Views: 796 - Decisions: 10 Things You Should Ask Before Tossing - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Lorrie FlemAll day long moms have many decisions to make, what to cook for dinner, whether to do two spelling lessons or not, if we should go to the library today or tomorrow, etc. We have all kinds of decisions to make and one of the biggest and longest lasting as far as long-term impact, is whether or ...
Views: 866 - Quick and Easy Summer Organizing Projects - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Renee UrsemSummer is here! Time to relax, sleep in, and …get organized? While most aren’t looking for a big summer project (see www.get-it-together-llc.com/monthly-article/archive/general-getting-things-done.html and ...
Views: 1118 - What is The Cloud? Pros and cons of using Cloud Apps and other web-based services - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from joshua zerkelYou’ve been hearing about it for a while now: The Cloud. Probably you’ve heard about it enough by now that you might be afraid to ask this simple question: uh… what is The Cloud? The Cloud is essentially the Internet. When people talk about storing data on The Cloud, think of it as files ...
Views: 792 - Get Organized: The Moments That Make You Disorganized - Common Clutter Traps To Avoid - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Carmen CokerIf you are trying to get organized, close your eyes for just a minute and imagine the moments that make you disorganized. Think through the last day, week, month, or even year(s) of your life … and you’ll see them there, as obvious as the big pile of clutter on your desk. While it’s true that ...
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