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 [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Business Organizing, Finance and money, Home Office Organizing, Paper Management, storage
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Tagged documents, Elizabeth Bowman, files, filing, general organizing, Innovatively Organized, office, organizing, paper, Paper Management, Professional Organizer
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February 25, 2010 – 7:40 am
It’s not always necessary to buy a lot of new products to get organized. I tell my clients that a lot of organizing solutions are already in their home or office. It’s just about looking at them from a different perspective. For example, glass jars aren’t just for jam or snacks. Use them to group and [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Favorite Products, Home Office Organizing, Interesting Sites, Kitchen Organizing, Organizing Small Spaces, storage
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Tagged categorize, clutter, Elizabeth Bowman, everyday items, group, home organizing, Innovatively Organized, office, organize, Real Simple, recycling, Reuse
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February 12, 2010 – 12:08 am
According to the National Retail Federation, the average person will spend over $100 on Valentine’s Day gifts this year. Instead of exchanging items that come in a box, here are some ideas for presents that don’t take up a lot of space or create clutter (some are even eco-friendly!):
Instead of the cute teddy bear, get a [...]
February 4, 2010 – 6:20 pm
Growing your business in today’s economy is hard work.
Join Innovatively Organized, the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) and Merrill Lynch for a special business seminar.
“Maximize your Growing Business”
Wednesday, February 10th
9:30am – Noon
Mercer Island Community Center
Sign up now for only $20!
To find strong leads for your business, every sales channel needs to be explored, and the PSBJ will show you [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Business Organizing, Finance and money, Home Office Organizing, Organizing Process, Time Management, Upcoming Events
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Tagged Elizabeth Bowman, following up with networking contacts, growing your business seminar, Innovatively Organized, office, organize, organizing, organizing business cards, Organizing Process, print, professional organizing, Puget Sound Business Journal, sales, seminar
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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 [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Business Organizing, Favorite Products, Home Office Organizing, Organizing Process, Organizing Small Spaces, Paper Management
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Tagged accordion files, binders, Elizabeth Bowman, file drawers, file organizing, general organizing, Innovatively Organized, magazine file bins, Organizing Process, Paper Management, paper organizing, paper trays, sorting, vertical paper sorters, wall sorters
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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 [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Business Organizing, Favorite Products, Home Office Organizing, Kitchen Organizing, Organizing Process, Paper Management, Time Management, Uncategorized
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Tagged binders, clutter, Elizabeth Bowman, general organizing, Innovatively Organized, office, organizing, paper, Paper Management, storage
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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 Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
$20 [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Business Organizing, Electronic Information Management, Organizing Process, Time Management, Upcoming Events
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Tagged Electronic Organizing, Elizabeth Bowman, email, Innovatively Organized, organizing, Organizing Process, organizing tools, productivity, professional organizing
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December 30, 2009 – 7:30 am
Just in case you missed some of my favorite posts from 2009, I’ve gathered a few here that you should definitely read or review one more time!
Making lists is always at the top! Make sure to put your “to-do” list to work!
Approach the new year with a clean slate – and that means freshening up and de-cluttering your make-up.
There’s [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Favorite Products, Fun Stories, Interesting Sites
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Tagged clutter, Electronic Organizing, general organizing, Innovatively Organized, Kitchen Organizing, office, Organizing Process, organizing tools, to-do list
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December 7, 2009 – 8:00 am
I was recently quoted by Yahoo! in an article about how to help busy professionals save time and what kinds of gifts they may want for the holidays. Click here to read the full article, “6 Time-Saver Gifts for Busy Professionals”.
With time being such a precious commodity, my clients are always asking me how they can improve [...]
By Elizabeth Bowman
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Also posted in Favorite Products, Holiday Preparation, Kitchen Organizing, Media, Time Management
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Tagged Elizabeth Bowman, Innovatively Organized, productivity, Professional Organizer, save time, time, time-saver, Time-Saver Gifts for Busy Professionals, time-saving, timer, Yahoo! Article
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December 2, 2009 – 11:47 pm
When it comes to holiday shopping, as a professional organizer, my biggest tip is to buy consumable gifts. I’m not just talking about things that are edible, although chocolate and home-baked goods are definitely on the list! I’m referring to things that don’t take up any permanent space or add clutter to a room. Here’s a [...]
