Category Archives: Electronic Information Management

Event Recap – Email Management 101 Seminar

January 21, 2010 – 3:23 pm

Last week, I held an email management seminar at an event hosted by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. It was very well attended and really showed how people are interested in more processes and tools to help them with electronic organization, especially email! To see all of Innovatively Organized’s upcoming events this month, check out our website.

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Reduce paper clutter with Earth Class Mail

January 14, 2010 – 6:57 am

Sometimes checking your mailbox every day is not an option – maybe you’re on the road, on vacation or just plain busy with work and family. Sorting through postal mail can be a huge burden on your productivity, not to mention that the physical mail we receive is mostly unwanted, unsolicited and unwieldy. Earth Class Mail is an [...]

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New Seminar: Email Management 101 – Get control of your inbox!

January 4, 2010 – 10:12 am

Did you resolve to be more organized and productive this year?  Join me at this well-timed seminar to learn how to overcome email overload and detox your inbox!  Click here to learn more and register today! EMAIL MANAGEMENT 101 Thursday, January 14th – 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. (includes lunch) Rainier Square Conference Center 1333 5th [...]

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How your iPhone can support your 2010 resolutions

December 28, 2009 – 8:27 am

Since we live our days on the go and use our mobile device for tracking everything from our shopping list to meetings to addresses, it’s a no-brainer to have some handy applications loaded onto your iPod touch or iPhone to help you monitor your new year’s resolutions! Here are five that can keep you motivated [...]

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The perks of paper planners

December 27, 2009 – 1:59 pm

When it comes to paper, you usually hear about how to get rid of the clutter it creates, but there’s still one major paper product that can keep you organized. If you’re partial to paper planners and its perks – no need to log in or wait for the computer, no batteries or wires, and [...]

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End of the year organizing tip: Protect your electronic files

December 19, 2009 – 5:13 pm

December is obviously a good time to think about being more organized in the coming year, and this includes making sure your irreplaceable electronic files such as digital photos, legal documents, and business reports are secure, easily accessible, and BACKED UP! One of my favorite tools is Carbonite – an online application that works seamlessly with your computer’s [...]

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Cleaning up cord clutter

November 12, 2009 – 2:30 pm

As our attachment and reliance on electronic gadgets grows, so do the cords that come with them! How do you keep them all organized? Use cable ties, such as the ones pictured above, and assign colors to different types of cables. Another neat organizer for your headphone cords is this very simple cable wrap. Label, label, label! [...]

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Multi-tasking with your camera phone

October 12, 2009 – 9:34 am

I’ve discovered another cool mobile application called Quipit that will allow you to take pictures of paper documents or notes on a whiteboard and turn them into digital files (pdfs). Since it seems like we’re never without our camera phones, this is a quick and compact way to store and share files while on the go! Email or [...]

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Simple online bibliography tool for students

September 28, 2009 – 1:05 am

There is an abundance of technology gadgets, software, computers and websites for students today, but how do you know which ones are actually useful and effective?  I’ve recently discovered one that I wish I had when I was in high school and college. It’s called EasyBib and it’s an online application which allows you to create bibliographies by simply [...]

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Successful small business conference

September 21, 2009 – 1:40 pm

Last week, I attended the Smart & Simple Strategies for Small Business conference hosted by the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce at the Microsoft campus, and it was a great success!  There were many industry experts who presented on a variety of topics affecting small businesses, including: IT solutions, finance, economic stimulus packages, data security, and social media [...]

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