Do you know how much time it takes to go through the mail, file papers or make a grocery list? Once you begin quantifying the amount of time it takes to manage any given task, you’ll be able to use that information to prioritize your activities. Below is a quick exercise I regularly do with my clients: – Start [...]
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March 31, 2010 – 10:53 pm
A couple of months ago, I blogged about Evernote, and now I have some even more useful tips on taking advantage of this digital filing system: Save your printer’s ink cartridge numbers, so you always know which one to pick up or stock up on when you find a great sale. Keep track of your loved one(s) clothing [...]
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March 15, 2010 – 12:16 am
With so much technology, it’s ironic how much paper we still receive in the mail and have piled up on our desks. It’s important to shred anything with sensitive information like financial statements or credit card applications. A lot of clients ask me what to look for when they go out to buy a shredder. Here’s [...]
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Tagged clutter, Electronic Organizing, general organizing, Innovatively Organized, organizing, paper, Paper Management, shred, shredder
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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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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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