Category Archives: Time Management

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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New Seminar – Maximize your Growing Business in 2010!

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 [...]

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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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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 Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

$20 [...]

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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 and [...]

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The one-size-fits-all Organizing Gift Certificate

December 15, 2009 – 3:15 pm

For friends, family or even coworkers, the Innovatively Organized Gift Certificate is an ideal gift for anyone who needs some special organizing attention.  It’s also a great way to show support for those New Year’s resolutions for being more productive and less stressed in 2010!
Order an organizing Gift Certificate now!
Or email us at info@innovativelyorganized.com directly.

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Time-saving Gifts for Busy Professionals

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 [...]

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Get Motivated and Get Organized

October 14, 2009 – 12:57 pm

Oftentimes, getting motivated to organize your home or office is a bigger challenge than the actual physical task of organizing.  It can take time!  Here are a few tips to get you started:

Ditch the “all or nothing” mindset. Staring at a cluttered garage makes many think of hours of work ahead because they think cleaning up the whole thing [...]

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Streamlining 101 – Affordable workshops all about organizing

October 10, 2009 – 9:00 am

Streamlining 101: Paper, Time, & Money Management
Is “Get Organized” one of your goals? If so, this is the workshop series for you.
Join us after work to gain skills on improving your productivity and learn tips on mastering your money management.
Session 1: Organizing Your Paper 101
Session 2: Tackling Your Finances 101
Session 3: Managing Your Time [...]

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