PAPER, PAPER, PAPER…we may dream of the paperless office but most of us are still forced to deal with it one way or another. It’s like an infiltrating army of ants. It comes via mailbox, meetings, and marketing. In fact I think it may even come in through the air vents a night. There are… Continue reading
Our society teaches us very well how to consume but not necessarily how to discard. Throwing stuff out can be often stressful and overwhelming. Here are some tips on how to get rid of stuff when organizing. As a professional organizer I assure my clients that they are the decision makers of what stays and… Continue reading
Organizing tax documents can save time and energy at very stressful time of year. Organizing these papers seem really important and on our minds… from Jan 1 until April 15th that is. The other 8-1/2 months of the year, we tend to let it slide. Let’s look at a few ways to make storage and… Continue reading
There is one specific area where my skills as an office designer and professional organizer intersect perfectly. This brings us to…Organizing Tip #3 for 2013: Create Zones and Homes within home and business offices. As a designer, my focus is to create office space that FUNCTIONS as well as it looks. As a professional organizer… Continue reading
Anyone in business knows how quickly that ever important business card collection can soon get out of control. The manner is which you organize them is totally dependant on the type of system your are at ease utilizing. The main thing is to create SOME SYSTEM when organizing business cards before things get out of… Continue reading
Shredding documents is an important way to stop fraud and identity theft in it’s tracks. It is very important for business people and home owners to get into the habit of shredding often and shredding regularly. The fact is that even in this era of the Internet with extensive cybercrime, most identity theft still… Continue reading
At one time or another, everyone must somehow gain control of incoming mail. Mail…it can easily become a “monster” of sorts because it comes almost every day and mostly with things that we did not even request! Left ignored it grows and grows until it’s totally out of control and it seems to gobble up every inch… Continue reading
Nothing creates clutter in the office environment as quickly as paper. It’s a never ending battle but there are some myths regarding paper storage and organizing that need to be debunked. 1. KEEP PAPERS OUT OF SIGHT As a professional organizer, it is a sentiment that I repeat constantly with clients, “Everyone’s organizational system will… Continue reading
As a professional organizer, I get asked many questions on how to set up the perfect filing system. In actuality there really is no ONE system that works for everyone. Sometimes trial and error prove to be a huge part in coming up with the appropriate system. I have however discovered some things that definitely… Continue reading