Category Archives: Paper Management

Event Recap – NW Womens Show & NAPO Vendor Fair

March 8, 2010 – 11:14 pm

The weekend was a flurry of activity for Innovatively Organized!
Our booth at the NW Women’s Show was extremely busy with hundreds of visitors stopping to find out more on organizing their homes and businesses. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the show, it’s the largest expo of its kind in the country, featuring a [...]

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Organizing and Saving Important Documents

March 2, 2010 – 7:31 am

Has the pending tax season motivated you to organize all of your important documents along with the financial ones?  This is the perfect opportunity to start some new filing habits and protect or replace any missing papers, credentials and forms.  Can you easily find your passport? What about your birth certificate?  Are you sure you know [...]

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Elizabeth’s Favorite Things: Digital filing with Evernote

February 8, 2010 – 11:35 am

Have you ever needed a “virtual or digital” notebook or filing system?  Well, I know I’m constantly looking for ways to keep paper to a minimum without losing valuable information or time.  Sometimes you need more than a sticky note to remember ideas or information too.  Evernote is an online electronic storage solution that doesn’t just keep track of all the [...]

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An Eco-friendly Way to Cut Clutter

January 31, 2010 – 11:34 am

I just came across another useful tool to reduce your paper clutter and help you PRINT LESS!  You’ll also lower spending on ink toner and help save a lot of trees.  GreenPrint is a simple-to-use software that eliminates unwanted pages and reduces printing by 17 percent or more.  The application lets you preview documents and has [...]

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Elizabeth’s Favorite Things – Freedom Filer

January 27, 2010 – 9:36 am

One of my top recommended products is Freedom Filer – a self-purging system that will have you saying farewell to file clean-up day. Whether you decide to use it for organizing your personal finances or your business, this filing tool is highly functional and versatile. The system provides color-coded tabs that keep your papers sorted [...]

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Multiple Ways to File Paper

January 18, 2010 – 11:24 am

Files not piles! No matter your preference, there are a multitude of ways to file your documents that can work for you. It can be as simple as using in and out boxes or hanging bins on the wall – here are some of my favorite recommendations:

Traditional File Drawers: Great for when you want to file [...]

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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 online service [...]

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Why Organizing is Better with Binders

January 10, 2010 – 9:01 pm

It’s no wonder the 3-ring binder is a required school supply – it’s a versatile organizing tool. Invest in a sturdy binder that you can use over and over, and if you’re storing receipts or time-sensitive items, remember to clean it out at the end of the year and archive important documents.
Binders can serve a lot of different organizing [...]

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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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Extreme Office Makeover Winner – Wing-It Productions Unveils Space!

October 19, 2009 – 8:37 am

A few months ago, Wing-It Productions won the Extreme Office Makeover Contest sponsored by Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce members and Microsoft. The office makeover was valued at over $35,000 worth of services and products, and I was able to contribute my business organizing services to help streamline their space and files. The before and after pictures speak for themselves!
Before: [...]

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