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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- Get Organized: The High Cost of Being Disorganized - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Carmen CokerThere is an old proverb called “For Want of a Nail” that goes like this: For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the battle was lost. For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. And all for ...
Views: 1665 - How CRM Solutions is Impacting Enterprises - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2017 from Ajay GoyalCRM stands for Customer Relationship Management. In its simplistic form, a CRM system assists companies to sustain their industry associations and the helping informational systems associated. CRM allows you to develop create customer touch points automatically. It is a toolset that depends on ...
Views: 1664 - Organized Living Perfectionism - A New Disorder of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyOrganized living perfectionism is starting to become epidemic. There are stores that sell nothing but organizing products so you can have a lot of containers to sort and store your stuff in. There are books on how to declutter and achieve clutter control so you can have a better life and ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - Take Back Your Space- Letting Go Of Your 'Stuff' - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Kimberly EaglesIf any of you have ever watched an organizing show or read a book on organization, the purge is one of the most heart wrenching things to do. Why is this? Why is a broken old vacuum cleaner so impossible to part with? Well, here is the main reason: We are emotionally attached to our things. How ...
Views: 1664 - 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: 1663 - ***Surprise a Budding Home Chef with some Kitchen Organizers - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Get OrganizedHome organizers can be found in almost any department store or home improvement center in the land. Organizers are often designed for specific rooms and areas of the home. There are bathroom organizers, laundry room organizers, closet organizers, garage organizers and attic organizers. But the ...
Views: 1662 - Planning Your Office Space - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Beth FlaridaGetting organized can be one of the most profitable and simplest things you can do in your business ... IF YOU KNOW HOW My articles tackle real problems and real questions from my clients and newsletter subscribers. In this article, I'll address Dan's question on how to begin to organize his ...
Views: 1662 - Organizing: Tasks v. Projects - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Janice RussellDo you feel like you never get to the end of your to-do list? Are there some to-do items that seem to move from list to list? Do you track things to be done on one list, multiple pieces of paper, an electronic device, or in your head? One crucial factor in getting organizing is using time ...
Views: 1660 - Archive Your Past Tax Documents - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Janice RussellWhew! The tax deadline is behind us! Now, it's time to figure out what to do with that pile of papers covering the desk or dining room table. Not sure where to start? There is an easy way to archive taxes to ensure that you are within IRS rules. Plus, you don't really have to think about it ...
Views: 1659 - Creating a Party Design Board - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Shelby PhillipsTo help visualize how all the elements for a party will come together, create a “Party Design Board.” Much like an interior designer’s sample board, you’ll need a 2 x 3 foot corkboard, two pieces of ribbon the length of the board diagonally, and push pins. The first layer on the Party Design ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - 12 Ways to Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyLife can be complicated — it always seems like there is a trade-off. If you’re keeping up with work, then your home’s a mess. If you’re socializing with friends, you have no time for yourself. Where do you start when you want to simplify your life? SIMPLIFY YOUR RELATIONSHIPS Strained ...
Views: 1658 - Moms and Daughters: Having Realistic Expectations - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Debbie BowieIn my twelve years as a professional organizer I’ve run into many women who are still trying to keep house just like “Mom” did. So, what’s wrong with that? After all, Mom was the role model. There would be nothing wrong with that if Mom’s life was comparable to the lives of women ...
Views: 1657 - Start Your Own Booming Logo Design Business Online - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Alferd MichealHave you ever noticed that there is a logo printed on every business card and website? A logo is a clear mark which helps customers in associating it with a particular logo. The business or company logo becomes a part of their corporate culture. It is very interesting if you can become a part of ...
Views: 1655 - 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: 1654(1 vote) - Bill to Pay, File & Banish, Oh My - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowEver feel like you are drowning in a sea of statements, overwhelmed by receipts and inundated with things to put in order, items to categorize and piles here, there and everywhere that just don’t seem to go away? Say no more and please enjoy the ride as we meander around your office, counter ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - How To Organize Your Garage Once And For All - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Marilyn Bohn7 time-proven organizing tips for your garage. Do you want your garage to be user friendly? Then you’re in luck with these 7 tested tips that help you in getting rid of clutter in a snap. The curtain is yellow on the door window that goes out to our garage. It is the color of the outside ...
Views: 1653 - Common Mistakes in Home Filing and How to Correct Them - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxYou put in the time and gotten started on a home filing system. But you still don’t feel like you can relax. You don’t think you’re any more organized then you were before you had a system. You may have fallen into some common home filing system pitfalls. Making these mistakes can make getting ...
Views: 1652 - Organize Your Life Online With This Free Tool - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from TJ PhilpottIn order to organize your life in the hectic internet environment you'll want something lightweight, effective and convenient! Now if you're an online affiliate trying to earn a buck this need becomes even a bigger concern due to the frequency of change affiliates must contend with to be ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - Frame Your Important Reminders - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Tracey FarmerYears ago I found and printed out the poem entitled, "I Wish." Since then, I have kept it with the important papers in my office that I review every Monday. Every time I read it, I get choked up all over again. Having a daughter in college, I know what it feels like to think that you ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Getting Perfectly Organized - Laurel Plum Online - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Laurel PlumI do not believe it is possible to be perfectly organized. Our lives are in constant modes of change. Some changes come fast. Some changes creep in slowly over time. What works today may not work tomorrow. What works for one person, may not work for another. Birth is the beginning. Death is the ...
Views: 1650 - Better Your Time Management with Time Blocking - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Barby IngleWhen you are in chronic pain or chronically ill, you can manage better if you are organized and goal oriented. I like to practice something I learned called Time Blocking. We typically practice this in project management without knowing that there is a name for it. We have to get things done ...
Views: 1648(2 votes) - Fall Clutter Control in Your Closet - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnAn aunt visited us a few years ago just after we had our living room carpet replaced with blue carpeting. As we visited she said she didn’t like the color blue. I was amazed that anyone could not like the color blue. After all the sky is blue and the ocean is blue. Now I have no room to talk ...
Views: 1648(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: 1642 - Ideal Isn't Ideal - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Marnie GreenPersonally and professionally many of us have been content with the status quo. And it's worked for us. I know you are saying, "Hey wait! I'm innovative!" and you probably are in many ways. Still, we are now presented with opportunities to reinvent our world like never before. Let's take a look ...
Views: 1642(5 votes) - How to create a standalone GUI application on Windows? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2019 from Amit AgrawalWhat is a GUI application? A GUI (Graphic User Interface) application helps users in interacting with different electronic devices through graphical and visual icons. GUI applications can also be used in handheld mobile devices like MP3 players, gaming devices, smartphones portable media ...
Views: 1637 - My Life is Like a Country Song - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Gail GrayThere is no doubt I am a Country Music Fanatic. I love the concept of a country life, plain and simple. Now, in saying My Life is Like a Country Song (to give credit where credit is due, this is a play on Chris Cagel's My Life's Been a Country Song), I don't mean the country song about how the ...
Views: 1636 - Decluttering Blueprint: Step 2 - Planning - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Pam WoodsNow that you have curtailed new clutter from entering your home as outlined in the "Decluttering Blueprint: Step 1", you need to tackle what you already own. To begin, make an assessment of your current situation and then create a decluttering plan using the steps below. 1. Take an inventory ...
Views: 1635 - DeCluttering Blueprint: Step 6 – Easy, Green, DIY Ways to Organize & Update Your Bath - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Pam WoodsIf your bathroom is cluttered with several family members cosmetics, half filled bottles, and grooming tools—it’s time to clear it out, clean it up and convert it to a space that is fresh, green and rejuvenating! First, empty the room and edit all of your belongings. That means you’ll need to ...
Views: 1633 - Top 5 Reasons Being Organized Saves Money! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2008 from Shannon McGinnis1. You don’t have duplicates of the same item. Do you have more than 2 or 3 pairs of scissors in your home or office? How many pairs of black pants do you own? Do you really need that many? Whether its clothes, coats, books, crafts, or sports equipment, evaluate what you need versus what ...
Views: 1630 - What’s the Big Idea? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonTips for Organizing Your Thoughts and Communicating Your Concepts How many times have you come up with a great idea only to receive a lukewarm response – or worse, no reaction at all? We all want to communicate our ideas in a way that generates positive feedback, encourages others to join ...
Views: 1630 - What is Network Security and 5 reasons why it is important? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2018 from Sunny MauryaComputer Network helps users to share data resources so it is becoming more and more important to secure your data in every aspect of online data and information. In this case, we use network security to protect our data from misuse or being hacked. We can use multiple layers of the network to ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - The Three Principles For Getting Organized - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from Lorna RileyAccording to organizational experts, we’re not only born with an innate need to organize, but the desire to organize as well. If we need it and want it, then why are so many offices a mess? Surprisingly, order does not mean a neat row of sharpened pencils and tidy stacks of paper. If you can ...
Views: 1626 - Things you should know about Magento 2.3 Release - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2019 from Tarun NagarFinally at the end of the year, the wait for Magento 2.3 ends too. Yes Magento lovers! We are talking about the brand new version of Magento- Magento 2.3 being made public recently and with that come a whole new bucket-load of new features and lot of promise. The latest addition in the ...
Views: 1625 - Filing System: Find Any Paper in Under 15 Seconds or Less - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Marilyn BohnWe all have a lot of paper coming into our homes constantly; either from the mail, work paper, children’s paper and other sources. In order to conquer the paper problem that many of us experience in our homes and to reduce clutter we need to have a working filing system where we can find ...
Views: 1624(1 vote) - Mind-clutter... Imagine that.... - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerA passing comment by my friend, Stephen, made me stop and think… It was a brilliant insight. "What’s here that doesn’t need to be here? What’s not here, that needs to be here?" We were talking about how we would train wait-staff about clutter on a restaurant table, but imagine the ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - How to Organize Your Life - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheIf you really want to organize your life, then think about implementing a to-do list. At times during these days, our lives are so busy and we are constantly distracted by many issues that arise and of which we cannot afford to ignore. These issues need us to tackle them so that they don't end ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - How To Reduce Paper Clutter & Keep Records Of Important Papers - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Marilyn BohnYou have heard the saying, "Two things in life are certain: paying taxes and dying". Neither is pleasant to think about but if we don't want to leave our heirs with a lot of paper clutter and extra expense and headaches there are certain things we need to get in order. One of the best and ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Brenden McDaniel's Organizing Tips For The Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Brenden McDaniel CPO-CD® cSMMBrenden McDaniel's Holiday Organizing Tips: Keep Things Simple. This may be hard for some but the simpler the display tasks are the simpler they are to set up, display, take down, and put away. When unpacking display items, clothing, linins, ornaments, and any other items have a bag ...
Views: 1619 - Create Your Own Kitchen Makeover - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Mary DykstraI have worked with a number of people over the years who have called saying they feel overwhelmed when they walk into their kitchens and are inundated by counter clutter, cupboard chaos, and fridge fright. Ever feel like your home life is out of control and you are overwhelmed by the state of ...
Views: 1618 - The Lost Art of Listening and Follow Up - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Jim McNeesHow many people do you encounter, while having a conversation, that are just thinking about what they want to say next? We are all guilty of this scenario and it takes discipline to be a good listener. I remember when I first got into sales and calling on business customers and it was all I ...
Views: 1618 - Five Ways to Have Fun with Finances this Fall - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Andrea NovakowskiGetting there isn’t half the fun – it’s all the fun. ~ Robert Townsend Labor Day has passed and it’s time to GET SERIOUS! Only 4 months left to hit your numbers for the year. But first, I digress: the thought of working in a focused, driven way when the temperature is in the 90’s, ...
Views: 1616 - Making Microsoft Outlook Rules Work For You - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Sherry BorsheimMicrosoft Outlook can be a tremendously helpful productivity tool when you are prioritizing your time spent on email. But if you don’t know about Outlook’s many functions you may not be using it to its greatest potential. This article is part of a series of articles that will guide you as begin ...
Views: 1616 - 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: 1616(1 vote) - 6 Carefully Tested Ways To Get Rid Of Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIn the late 1890's the American economy had been hit hard which caused widespread unemployment. This financial crises motivated men to try their luck in the gold fields. Men from all walks of life headed to the Yukon in Alaska. Many were professionals such as teachers and doctors who gave up ...
Views: 1614 - 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: 1613(2 votes) - Letting Go of What You Don't Need - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Donna LindleyLearning to let go of things is not an easy task for most people. It does, however, get easier with practice. Here are the most common reasons our clients give for not wanting to part with an item and some strategies to overcome these obstacles: I might need it later -- A major obstacle for ...
Views: 1613(3 votes) - Organizing Your Child's Study Corner - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Maya WillisIf you have a budding Albert Einstein or Madame Currie living under your roof, providing him or her with adequate study space is an absolute necessity. Even if your home is a bit short on space, a personalized study area is very important for a child. Whether you set aside a corner of your ...
Views: 1612 - *** Cleaning and Organizing a Garage - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Get OrganizedCleaning a garage is one of the more arduous tasks that home owners need to tackle. Therefore, it should be treated with the proper level of preparation. Most likely, this task will take an entire day, if not a weekend at least. Unfortunately, garages have a tendency to become the messiest parts ...
Views: 1611 - 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: 1610(1 vote) - 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 ...
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