He writes thank you postcards with the same message over and over She creates a quick task list for her new assistant for the upcoming special event (except she forgets to note that the one corporate VP who always attends expects a vegan meal and a name tag that says Rick rather than Richard) He […]
Organization
Tip #12 – Winners!
We’re picking winners! A few weeks ago we ran a survey asking ya’ll about your burning organizational challenges. Bunches of you responded. The winners (three of them…) get to choose one of three books: “SHED Your Stuff, Change Your Life” by Julie Morgenstern “Take Back Your Life – Using Outlook 2007” by Sally McGhee “Linchpin” […]
Tip #11 – Video Nation
Have you watched my quick organizing videos yet? NO?!?! Get to it…
Tip #8: Four Laws of Simplicity
With a nod to one of my favorite blogs of all time and to the author, Leo Babauta, let’s talk about the art of simplicity! Leo defines the Four Laws of Simplicity as: 1. Collect – bring it all together (as best as you can) 2. Choose – what is essential? 3. Eliminate – all […]
Tip # 7: STUFF it, SHED it, GTD!
That title sounds a little like a string of cursing, doesn’t it? 😉 It’s not – it’s just shows how many different ways there are to look at the idea of “getting organized.” Amy Jones, author of the fun little book, Twice as Much in Half the Time, has a fun acronym for stuff: Superfluous […]
Tip #5 – Manage E-mail from Multiple Locations
Smartphones of today (like the Blackberry, iPhone, or Droid), make for useful little devices – especially when it comes to checking email when you’re away from the office. Problem is, many small businesses are using a “POP3” email service, which is more single location/consumer-oriented. Entrepreneur.com explains why POP3 might not be your best choice: “Short […]