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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- Garden Organization Tips to Get Ready for Spring - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Maya WillisBefore the busy spring planting season gets here, it can be a good idea to get your existing gardening tools and supplies organized and ready to go. Not only will you be better prepared by getting this task done early, but you'll also have a chance to buy anything that needs replaced or ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Grocery Shopping List -- How To Get Your Family To Use One - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Colleen LangenfeldA grocery shopping list is one of the smartest and easiest tools you can use to lower your monthly grocery bill as well as significantly cut your household stresses. But let's face it. If you can't get your family to use the grocery list, you're still saddled with the work of pulling it ...
Views: 1089 - Learn to Delegate Some of Your Organizational Chores - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Maya WillisIf you never seem to be able to get your home organized no matter how hard you try, perhaps the problem is that you are trying to do everything yourself. Although it can be admirable to try to be an "organizational hero" around the house, it's far more likely that you'll end up exhausted and ...
Views: 1089 - Transfer files to new computer - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from markus geiselWhen it’s not hard to transfer files with a new computer nonetheless it can take time and depending on how your systems are setup it could take a while. If you have a network setup then you can use the Windows Easy Transfer software which is buit into XP and Vista. This will not transfer over ...
Views: 1089 - Get Organized: 7 Things You Can Get Rid Of - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Carrie GreeneOK, I'll admit it; I love getting rid of things. A couple of weeks ago I was sitting in my office and suddenly had the urge to purge. I filled four bags with papers, notes and other things that weren't serving my needs. The reason I love getting rid of things is because of the space I ...
Views: 1088 - Improve Your Home Under a Budget - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2018 from Usama MalikYour home, as does everything in life, also needs maintenance and improvements after a certain period. The changes in weather over the years can cause the paint to chip away, windowsills and doorframes get worn down and a lot many other problems. That is why I thought to list down a few ways you ...
Views: 1088 - Manage Your Notes - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Sue BeckerWhether you take notes on scraps of paper, in your planner, or in a notebook, they can pile up quickly. Notes may result from attending a meeting, taking a class, having a phone conversation or engaging in a face-to-face conversation. No matter what the source of the notes, it’s important to ...
Views: 1088 - Stocking Up: Organizing Your "Extras" - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Maya WillisIn today's challenging economy, most people are constantly looking for ways to live more economically and save money. Taking advantage of sales and using coupons can be a great way to stretch one's household budget. Instead of buying items at full price when they are needed, it's usually better ...
Views: 1088 - Why Content Curation Adds Rocket Fuel To Your SEO Efforts! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Linda MentzerContent curation seems to be all the rage nowadays. In fact, most businesses now use content creation as a standard marketing tool to increase their search and brand visibility online. Like so many folks seem to say; “every online business is now a publisher too”. Whereas most enterprises used ...
Views: 1088 - 7 Basic Steps To Organize Any Space - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Sandra CarrollFor many people getting and staying organized seems next to impossible, and sometimes completely overwhelming. A cluttered home or workspace causes unnecessary stress with wasted time looking for lost items, late fees due to misplaced and forgotten bills, and what about all those piles in the ...
Views: 1087 - Quick Tips to Help You Organize Your Vehicle - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Maya WillisThe average person spends a significant amount of time each week in their vehicle. As a result, vehicles have a tendency to become messy, disorganized and dirty. Instead of starting and ending your day with a commute in a messy vehicle, why not take the time to clean and organize your car, truck ...
Views: 1087 - *** Different Closests Require Different Organizational Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Get OrganizedClosets may be the most abused parts of any living space. They are rarely seen by guests, and therefore treated as locations that do not need to serve any sort of aesthetic function. While that can be all well and good, a problem may arise when closet space becomes so cluttered that it is no ...
Views: 1085 - A Good Filing System Software Can Help Those Who Have Trouble Organizing Things - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Janet BakerDo you have trouble getting organized and keeping things organized, especially all of the paper files for your small business? Is this problem flowing over into your everyday life because you just can't seem to get organized at all, and it is starting to affect your life and your business? Well, ...
Views: 1085 - Christmas Shopping is on its Way, Are you ready? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Jan HaynerMake your list and check it twice, three times, or maybe even four. This year we have to think about toys that have lead based paint, higher utility bills and staying within our budget. We are all much more conservative, due to the economy and utility cost skyrocketing; which is a good thing ...
Views: 1085 - Traveling With Children With Disabilities - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI worked for The Department of Services for People with Disabilities for ten years. I was a caseworker for people who were low functioning. There are many types of disabilities, mental as well as physical limitations. This can be a challenge for the parent or guardian when traveling at any time ...
Views: 1085 - Aim High and Low - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Colette RobicheauLook up, look way up! Organizing solutions can be as simple as looking up and looking under. When you think there’s no where left to go—it’s time to get creative with your storage. Look Up -Shelves are a great way to display collectables as well as store items for everyday use. Consider ...
Views: 1082 - Organization, Done Your Way - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Jenny ShihIs there some area of your life that could stand a little more organization, structure, or system to make it flow more easily? Are you stumped or intimidated when you think about doing something about it? Over the past few months I’ve helped many clients create structures and systems for ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - Organize Your Office for Greater Productivity - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Amy BrueskeYour office space is prime real estate for storing things that will help you get your work done each day. However, it’s difficult to concentrate and stay focused on the work at hand when you’re surrounded by paper piles and scattered post-its, and you have trouble finding what you need. Here are ...
Views: 1081 - Simplicity is the New Black - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Becca ClarkI realized the world had truly turned upside down when I saw this full page ad in national magazines this month. It was very simple and spare, pale gray background, and these words were printed in the middle: ___________________________________________________________________ ...
Views: 1081 - How To Harness The Power Of Your To-Do List - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from David ParedezA To-Do list is a list of tasks to do and complete in a given time period usually by the end of the day. Such a list is only that, a list of tasks and nothing more. If you are having trouble completing your list, you may be overlooking why you don’t complete it. A common mistake ...
Views: 1080 - Organize Your Life in 30 Minutes - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreOne would think that such an enormous task like organizing a life would take days, weeks, even months. But 30 minutes! What’s the catch? So often we allow our minds to over-complicate things. It really is a very simple process to organize your days, in a few short steps. Once you’ve ...
Views: 1079(5 votes) - Clearing Space (literally) For Spring time - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Regina O'LearySpring is a time for “Spring Cleaning”, new beginnings and a fresh start. Many times a fresh start means letting go of things in your past, both emotional and physical, (or tangible), and allowing room for new things and experiences. As a Professional Organizer, I derive great satisfaction ...
Views: 1077 - Get Organized Secrets - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from Nishanth Reddy1. Tell yourself that no matter what, some level of clutter with a child is going to happen. 2. Begin with messes and clutter that you see every day. Get organize your kitchen, garage, and family room before your hallway closet. 3. Use drawer dividers for socks, underwear, lingerie, and tiny ...
Views: 1077 - Spring Cleaning and Organization Tips for the Home - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Maya WillisA clean home is usually an organized home. Springtime has finally arrived, and the time has come to start getting your home spring-ready both inside and out in preparation for the warm, sunny days ahead. The tips for spring cleaning and organization that follow will help you stay on track to ...
Views: 1077 - Focus on Organizing Your Photos - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sue BeckerHappy New Year! I hope the coming year is your best yet. If you’ve been enjoying the past month of holiday celebrations as much as I have, you probably have lots of photographs capturing the good times. The question now is what to do with all those photos. If your pictures are in digital format, ...
Views: 1076 - Adopting The Frugal Living Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Cara MirabellaHaving trouble making ends meet. Have more month left than money? Many people struggle with this issue. One of the best ways to save money and truly stretch your dollars all the way to the end of the month is to live a more frugal lifestyle. Yes, frugality is key. Being frugal with one’s ...
Views: 1074 - Getting It Together For the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Renee UrsemCan you feel it in the air? The buzz begins November 1 as the Halloween pumpkins come down and the Christmas decorations go up. The whole country shifts into high gear as everyone starts asking whether you’ve gotten your shopping done. (For the record, mine is half done.) Here are some ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - Great Tips for End of the Season Shopping - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxThere are several common consumer traps you want to avoid falling into this time of year. Do you know what they are? Stores will be working hard to get you to spend more time inside their doors. The smells the decorations they are all working toward this. Why? Because they want you to spend ...
Views: 1074 - How to Downsize, Re-size or Re-Locate with Less Stress - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffKathy, a business person working out of a home office, has been talking about relocating and downsizing for months. She was so excited about her move. She did everything right, she uncluttered, packed and cleaned each room before moving on to the next. She arranged for utilities and the mail to ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - Organizing and Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Sue BeckerI learned about Emotional Intelligence at a conference I recently attended. As part of the session, my emotional intelligence was evaluated. One of the most surprising things I discovered about myself as a result of this process is that I have low stress tolerance. This was surprising to me ...
Views: 1074 - Avoid Choosing the Wrong Roofing Contractor Dallas Fort Worth - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Gopal DeyTo many families, owning a home is a dream comes true. Choosing the wrong company to work on your home can turn into a nightmare. One contractor that you need to choose wisely on is a good roofing contractor who would take care of your roofing needs. If you live in the Dallas Fort Worth area, ...
Views: 1072 - If The Shoe Doesn’t Fit—Clearing Out Your Shoe Closet - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Renee UrsemClearing out a closet of any kind usually strikes fear (or at least distaste) in the hearts of most people, but it doesn’t have to have that effect. Overstuffed closets make us feel stressed and irritated, especially when we can’t find what we want. Whether your shoes are in boxes or all over ...
Views: 1072 - Storage Units: Organizational Help or Hindrance? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Maya WillisStorage units are becoming increasingly popular among those who simply don't have enough space to store everything. For those who live in small homes or apartments, even a small storage unit can provide much-needed storage space. However, some people discover that utilizing a storage unit also ...
Views: 1072 - Daylight Savings Time begins On 3/8/09 - Tips For Taking Advantage of your extra daylight time - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Regina O'Leary"Spring forward" is the catchphrase for the beginning of Daylight Savings Time, which takes place at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009. How will you spend your extra daylight time? Here are some ideas and tips: Begin clearing space in your yard or garden. Choose an area that needs attention ...
Views: 1071 - Operational System Success - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Hugh StewartI have a story about how an efficient operational system can make a difference in your business. It has to do with the best trip I took. My family took a 29-day trip to New Zealand. I left the business without a communication plan. No calls, no emails, no checking in. Sounds crazy? Before we ...
Views: 1070 - Why startups prefer customer support outsourcing? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2019 from Amit AgrawalCustomer service may not be given top priority, but it is essential for attracting the attention of present customers as well as to attract new customers. With good quality customer service, the benefits increase. Outsourced customer service helps a startup business in more ways than ...
Views: 1070 - Do Your To Do List - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Elaine QuinnHave you ever said, “I just can’t seem to get my to-do list done!” Do you think if you just got organized enough you could get everything done? Don’t count on it. The average person has so many things on their list that if they did nothing else but work on those things – didn't go to work, ...
Views: 1069 - Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Cathy BatesThe days are getting warmer and longer. Spring is here! As the light shines in the windows we begin to see all of the dirt and clutter that has built up over the winter. It’s that time of year again - Spring Cleaning Time! But where to begin! According to cleaning professionals, eliminating ...
Views: 1069 - The Guest Nest - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIf you are lucky enough to have an extra room in your home that is supposed to be for family and friends when they come to visit, more often than not it tends to become a fine home for items that just don’t seem to have a place to go or the guest room seems to turn into a convenient place to ...
Views: 1069(2 votes) - Bringing Some Order and Organization to Your Car - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Maya WillisIf you're like many people, you probably have a lot of "junk" in your trunk - and possibly even in your back seat, console and glove box! Although it's definitely a good idea to be prepared for emergencies, carrying a variety of different supplies around in your vehicle can be an organizational ...
Views: 1068 - Partnering Can Help You Overcome Your Organizing Challenges - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Sue BeckerIt’s finally happened – the last traces of holiday candy, cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, kettle corn and other assorted holiday treats that have filled my home for the last month and a half have been consumed. At last I can continue my quest to eat more healthfully. Sure, I could have ...
Views: 1067 - Successful Business Continuity Management Explained in the Commission's Strategy - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2011 from V. BhuvanSuccessful Business Continuity Management Explained--- During the last 2 years, the economy and companies in a crisis environment. Many observers have even predicted that our society is at the stage where the collapse of the capitalist system. This article will provide a solution to global ...
Views: 1067 - Get Organized and Save at Least an Hour Each Day - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Maya WillisIf your home or personal life is chaotic and disorganized, chances are you are wasting at least an hour of valuable time each and every day. You might not actually realize how much time you spend looking for things or trying to deal with the detrimental effects of clutter and disorganization. ...
Views: 1064 - How much it cost to develop money lending app only for android - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2019 from Tarun NagarMobile application technology has really changed the entire business approach to grow quite significantly. It has become one of the most important aspects of the technology world and has given businesses a lot to think about to dominate in their respective services. The application ...
Views: 1064 - How Social Media can boost your Mobile App Engagement? - by Submitted on May 22, 2018 from Rahul MathurMobile app development has increased tremendously over the years. No business is immune to demand for mobile apps as most of the companies are getting on the bandwagon to have a mobile app to reach out to more customers. You will hardly find any business that hasn’t look for the ...
Views: 1064 - How to File the Best Way - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Sherry BorsheimForgotten the last time your kitchen table was used to hold dinner? Stacks of paper can start adding up quickly. You mean to get them filed, but you don’t want to forget about them. So here you are not knowing where anything is despite the giant mess! Having one place to keep important ...
Views: 1064 - Organizing Strategies For The Self-Employed - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Vicki NorrisSelf-employed professionals usually run their businesses and their homes out of the same office space. This convergence of the personal and professional life in one space can cause disorder for even the most conscientious. Restoring Order® recommends the following strategies for the ...
Views: 1064 - 6 Simple Steps to Reduce Clutter in the Refrigerator and Freezer - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Marilyn BohnIf my friends could see me now! I had a friend who used to tell me how cluttered my fridge looked on the inside. Have you ever saved food and then it molded so you had to toss it out? Me too. It’s hard to throw it out even if we probably won’t use that last ¼ of a cup but we don’t want to be ...
Views: 1063 - Home Office Organizing Simplified - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Emily HerrickWouldn’t it be wonderful if we felt good instead of overwhelmed when we walk into our home office? While for a lot of people this may not be the case, it’s not an impossible dream. The great news is that the boring office of the old days is truly a thing of the past, and nowadays we have the ...
Views: 1062 - How to Start Organizing Microsoft Outlook With an Empty Inbox - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimMicrosoft Outlook is a great tool to use for organizing your email and time. Outlook has many functions that will give you great advantages in staying organized. This article is part of a series of articles that will help you as begin organizing your Microsoft Outlook. Maybe you’ve been ...
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