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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- Guy Galboiz - The Different Strategies for Social Media Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Pritom DasNo online marketing campaign can be successful if it doesn’t comprise of social media marketing strategies. While it is free to implement social media, it does need time and effort for monitoring and deployment. A business either needs time or staff to help in monitoring the messages, engagement ...
Views: 1765(1 vote) - *** Clean Up That Messy Yard with These Outdoor Organizers - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Get OrganizedGetting the inside of your home organized is one thing, but making the great outdoors a tidy place is an entirely different situation. Yards get messy, and they can get that way fast. A storm can bring down branches, damage patio furniture and send garbage containers all over the place. ...
Views: 5621(1 vote) - *** Get the Whole Family Involved in Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Get OrganizedSometimes the only way to get distracting members of the family out of the way while you try to spring clean is to involve them in the process. Not many people enjoy dealing with spring cleaning, but that does not mean that anybody should have to do it alone. Having the whole family involved ...
Views: 2880(1 vote) - ***5 Steps to Organize Your Home for the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Robin KThe holiday season is swiftly approaching, bringing with it great fun and family events. As you are preparing for this great season, it is important to plan accordingly. The friends and family you invite into your home bring plenty of warmth and cheer, but can also create quite a mess. For this ...
Views: 2045(1 vote) - ***A Chef's Dream: Kitchen Organizers for all your Cooking Needs - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Get OrganizedKeeping the kitchen well organized is every chef’s dream. Not only does a clean and organized kitchen have a better appearance, it is also more efficient to work with. With an organized kitchen, there is no fumbling around during cooking, searching for that one tool that is always evasive. ...
Views: 3016(1 vote) - ***Bathroom Organizers: A Great Way to Maximize Space in Your Water Closet - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Get OrganizedAdmit it – your bathroom is the most neglected space in your house when it comes to organization. You always tell yourself that you’ll make time to organize your shower and underneath your sink, but it simply never happens. Often, bathrooms are some of the most used spaces in the home – with ...
Views: 3077(1 vote) - ***Closet Organizers that Can Tame your Messy Wardrobe - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Get OrganizedIn the 1999 film “Fight Club,” the apartment of Edward Norton’s character mysteriously explodes, leaving him without a house. Not at all reflective of how close he himself came to death, Norton says, “I had it all. I had a stereo that was very decent, a wardrobe that was getting very ...
Views: 2845(1 vote) - ***Closet Organizers: A Quick Way to Cut Down on Clothing Clutter - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Get OrganizedClutter has a way of sneaking up on you. It all can start pretty innocently. Let’s say it is something as simple as buying a new pair of shoes. You finally find the right pair and when you get home you go to put them in your closet and realize that all your shoe storage space is accounted for. ...
Views: 4880(1 vote) - ***Kitchen Cleaning Solutions for Busy Parents - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Get OrganizedNowhere is it more important for parents to provide a safe, clean environment than in the kitchen. Since it’s the heart of the home, you want it to be serene and comfortable, as well as sanitary since that’s where most meals are prepared and eaten. If you’re a busy parent, you may worry that ...
Views: 2204(2 votes) - ***Kitchen Organization Tips - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Robin KAn organized kitchen can reduce the stress of preparing an excellent meal. Whether you cook for a family of five or for yourself, there are benefits to establishing an efficient system for making your kitchen run smoothly. First, empty all of the cupboards, the pantries and even the ...
Views: 2389(1 vote) - ***The Secret to Keeping a Clean Bathroom - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Get OrganizedHow clean is your bathroom? If you’re like most of us, though you try your best to keep your bathroom clean, it inevitably becomes a cluttered mess in no time. If this sounds familiar, then try these bathroom organization tips to help keep toiletries out of the way, yet right within reach. ...
Views: 3598(2 votes) - ***What Does “Getting Organized” Really Mean? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2014 from Brenda PrinzavalliHow many times have you thought or said, “I need to be more organized?” It usually comes after a moment of frustration or stress and a desire to create a different situation than the one you are currently experiencing. So where do you start? OR do you start? There’s good news and not so ...
Views: 1900(2 votes) - ***Whip Your Wardrobe into Shape with These Great Closet Organizers! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Get OrganizedIf you are really sick and tired of gawking every time that you take a peek inside of your closet, it may be time for some closet organizers to come to the rescue for you. Fortunately, there are tons of great closet organizers that you can find these days, especially if you seek to look for them ...
Views: 2917(1 vote) - ***Your Clothes are Neat and Organized, Why Isn't Your Laundry Room? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Get OrganizedDoes your bedroom closet put the rest of your house to shame? Are your clothes and shoes meticulously organized? Is every nook and cranny optimized for maximum space and efficiency? If the answer is yes, then congratulations. You’ve learned the art of organization. Now it’s time to apply those ...
Views: 2720(3 votes) - 10 Fresh Ideas To Get Rid Of Clutter In Drawers and Closets - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Marilyn BohnIt can be so frustrating to want to be organized and try many different things to get organized but nothing seems to work. We are not all the same, we learn differently and we like different things. What will work for one person may not work for another. As a professional organizer I receive ...
Views: 2217(2 votes) - 10 Simple Ways You Can Spring Clean Your Whole House - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxThe puddles on the sidewalks are growing and snow is slowly disappearing, the calendar confirms our suspicions that spring is just around the corner. Spring cleaning is a seasonal custom that brings us more than a clean home, it helps us embrace the new season, brings in the fresh air, and helps ...
Views: 2139(1 vote) - 3 Practical Tips For Getting Rid Of Clutter - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Marilyn BohnAre you tired of spinning your wheels when it comes to getting rid of clutter and it seems to take more time all the time. Try these 3 simple tips to lighten your load. I remember when I worked in an office someone had the brainstorm that we as workers would every 15 minutes write down what ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - 4 Apps to Keep You Organized — Under Any Circumstances - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2021 from Angela AshWhether you’re a fledgling entrepreneur, an SEO pro or a specialized content marketing strategist, there is probably one thing that you can easily agree MUST happen for you to become successful. That’s right, you have to be organized! However, if you sometimes feel as if you’re too busy to even ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - 4 Life-Enriching Ways To Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnAwhile ago I saw a sign with these words: Simplify, Simplify, Simplify. Someone had crossed off the first two words. I had to chuckle. Just simplify. In my role as a professional organizer I have been working with a woman who has had no less than 6 deaths of close family members (including a ...
Views: 2164(1 vote) - 5 Holiday Tips To Get Organized & Energized this Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Beth Tabak"Organizing is taking control and making choices that highly improve the end result." Beth Tabak Get organized and energized this holiday season as you move from making your list to creating a holiday you remember for years to come. Below are five holiday tips to help you organize fast, manage ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - 5 Organizing Ideas to Control Clutter - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2009 from Marilyn BohnWouldn’t it be great to have a clutter control wand that was magic and you could wave it over your closet, drawers, shelf’s, filing cabinet, book cases and other places that were cluttered and it would whisk away the clutter so you didn’t have to deal with it? The problem with that is what you ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - 5 Reasons to Hire ASP NET Developer For Affordable Web Development - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2020 from Ramon DubeyASP.Net is a very prominent programming language in the tech world. It is used in all kinds of web development processes from websites to mobile applications, The ease of coding, performance and versatile application of ASP.NET make it such a popular language. If you are planning to get a ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - 5 ways to raise sales when working as a freelancer - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Hlib NikkThere are a lot of articles and recommendations on how to attract new clients and raise sales. Most of those articles explain how to optimize your business and website and how to make your offer look more attractive and appealing. In this article I will share a few personal examples from working ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - 6 Simple Secrets On How To Declutter Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnWhen women find out that I am a professional organizer inevitably they ask if my home is organized. When I simply say yes then they ask me if all of my cupboards are organized. When I say yes they ask if my closets are organized. Again I say yes. My home doesn’t look like a page out of a ...
Views: 2506(1 vote) - 7 Simple Steps to Tame the Job Hunting Jungle - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sue BeckerDuring these times of economic volatility, it's a good idea to be prepared in case your employment situation changes. Whether you're currently employed and looking for a new opportunity or unemployed and searching for work, you'll want to get the most out of your job-hunting time and effort. To ...
Views: 1867(1 vote) - 8 Easy Tips On How To Declutter Your Home For Summer Fun - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Marilyn BohnChill out this summer and get organized with these 8 easy tips. With a little planning ahead it is a snap to organize your home for summer fun. In the days before freeways when I was a child my mother would load up the car with two kids and everything we would need for the summer and travel ...
Views: 1911(1 vote) - A Call To Action: Why Now Is the Most Exciting Time I’ve Seen in 30 Years of Business as an Organizing Consultant - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Productive Environment Institute with Barbara Hemphill & Andrea AndersonThe fact is that, for the past 30 years, most businesses have not valued the services I had to offer. My biggest competitors were “apathy” and “resignation.” Some organizations felt that disorganization wasn’t really a bottom line issue -- and certainly not a “must have.” Others made attempts ...
Views: 3063(1 vote) - A Garage Organization Primer - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Ryan SheaFor most of us, the garage has become a sort of dumping ground for our most infrequently used items, tools, construction leftovers, toys, garbage, and the list goes on and on. A vast majority of garages are in some form of disarray, and with all that mess it's sometimes hard to remember that in ...
Views: 1839(1 vote) - Are You Effectively Managing All Of Your Personal Account Information? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Bob RobinsonAre you one of those people who know precisely how many accounts you have with different companies and institutions? Do you have all of the details for each account duly noted and recorded in some organized fashion? If you are and if you do, you are likely in the minority. For purposes of ...
Views: 2445(2 votes) - Assign Tasks tracking and Job Scheduling management Software - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2017 from Adroit Valuation Aashna Aneja AnejaFiled force tracker has been an easy to used web based not installation any systems or any devices, A simple to used with mobile application android phone or iphone all devices support app or free of cost quick download field force tracker social website or play store and app store. Our software ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - Basic Steps For Getting Organized - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Barry IzsakMany people think that a good organizing plan needs to be a complex one. This could not be further from the truth. On the contrary, good organizing is a simple system that works for you —the less complex the better. It is about choosing the best way to organize the "stuff" in our lives, so we ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - BEWARE - Selling and Downsizing Tips For Personal Property - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallEveryone has heard the term "Buyer Beware." In my business of helping people downsize their homes and possessions, it should be "Seller Beware." From family to professionals, there are individuals of all shapes and sizes who prosper from taking advantage of older adults faced with the need to ...
Views: 1994(1 vote) - Book Organizing - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Colette RobicheauTo a lot people, books are like treasures. Old books hold a sense of nostalgia and quaintness for so many. But, the reality is, the knowledge they contain is the treasure. Due to technology, the information held in books becomes out of date more quickly than ever. When working with our ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Choosing A Paper Or Electronic Planner/Calendar - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Beryl WestbyAs our lives become more complex so do our planner needs. Adopting one system and keeping your information centralized in one location is the key to staying organized. Some benefits of a paper planning system are: o It is always on. When you want to make a note, you can do so without ...
Views: 3507(1 vote) - Clear Mind, Clear Mission - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Maria Khalife“To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” ~ Buddha You are working on a project with a strict deadline, but you just can’t seem to focus. Maybe thoughts about your next big idea, the weekend ahead, or even longstanding ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Clearing Clutter in the Kitchen Once and for All - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Marilyn BohnAs a professional organizer I work with women and seniors clearing clutter in their kitchens. This is a problem room for many people. Clearing clutter can be done pretty easy if it is done a little at a time and isn’t allowed to get out of control. One great idea that works well in clearing ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - Clutter Control and Yard Sale Benefits 2010 - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Jackie PaulsonDay 2: Clutter and Yard Sale Benefits Options to Clear Clutter: • Throw the clutter away • Recycle it • Donate it • Sell it How to decide what to do with your clutter: Get boxes or garbage bags Place each item into container for: 1. Garbage 2. Recycle 3. Donate 4. ...
Views: 4892(3 votes) - 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: 1512(1 vote) - Creating an Environment for Educational Success - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Colette RobicheauAs students prepare to return to school, there are several things that parents can do to help their children succeed in the classroom and in life. When discussing studying success, learning styles and learning differences need to be taken into consideration. Sixty-Five percent of people are ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Decide to Be Organized: An Empowering Process for Change - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Lisa Montanaro“There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision.” ~ Psychologist William James In my years of experience working with clients to improve their organizing systems, I have noticed a trend. Disorganized people and organizations often have difficulty ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - DECIDE™ to Be Organized: An Empowering Process of Change - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Lisa Montanaro“There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision.” ~ Psychologist William James In my years of experience working with clients to improve their organizing systems, I have noticed a trend. Disorganized people and organizations often have difficulty ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - Decluttering a Loved One's Possessions - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Beth DargisFirst of all, no one, not decluttering gurus, best friends or anyone else can tell you what to get rid of and what is important to keep. Only you know the stories behind your possessions and how they affect you. There is no "should." You don’t have to get rid of anything. But, if you feel ...
Views: 2002(1 vote) - DeCluttering Blueprint: Step 5 - Organizing Your Bedrooms - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Pam WoodsIf you’ve been following the "DeCluttering Blueprint" series, you’ve noticed the process for eliminating clutter is the same regardless of the room or space you’re working on. In short, you always begin by defining the purpose of your room and then follow-up by identifying the major categories ...
Views: 1919(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: 1579(1 vote) - Drowning in Paper Clutter? Grab a RAFT & Sail to an Organized Shore! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Lisa MontanaroPaper. It should be a benign part of our lives. It means no harm, really. But somehow, when it piles up and has a paper party with its friends, it becomes dreaded clutter! What to do? Grab a RAFT and sail to an organized shore! (Okay, technically, it should be RAFTS, plural, but that just ...
Views: 3741(1 vote) - Enjoy Your Free Time More, Organize Your Scrapbook Supplies - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Heidi DeCouxYour day is packed with the things we are required to do, don’t you want to get the most out of the little time you do get to spend on your hobby? Scrapbooking can be a really great hobby. With so many supplies required you can be very easily overwhelmed by the task of keeping it all straight. ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Enough Stuff Already! How to Help Your Elderly Parents (And Yourself) Pare Down - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallIn twenty years of helping people settle their estates, one glaring fact always stands out: we have way too much stuff! Just start poking around your closets, under the beds, up in the attics or your garage, and you'll agree. Our overstuffed and cluttered homes, and garages that can't hold our ...
Views: 3709(1 vote) - 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: 1536(1 vote) - Garage Storage and Today’s Economy - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Ryan SheaWhat do garage storage and the current state of today’s economy have in common? They both appear to be completely different topics and for the most part they are. However the state of today’s economy has had a huge influence on homeowners as well as on the businesses that provide products and ...
Views: 2127(1 vote) - Get Organized - Clutter & Disorganization Costs for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleClutter costs you. Disorganization takes a hefty toll. Look around you. Are you in a place that feels serene and calm? Is the room relatively clean and tidy? How organized are you? Are things set up efficiently? Can you find things easily when you need them? Does your creativity flow ...
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