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Before and After of the Week: Solo-Preneur’s Home Office

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May 21, 2012
Service: Business Organizing
Challenge:
This client is a solo-preneur with a home office.  He wanted a clutter-free work environment that eased stress and cultivated productivity.
Solution:
We worked on organizing his paper files by sorting and creating labels, reorganizing and moving all of the office supplies, and defining process flows for incoming paper, contact management, receipt/expense processing, and invoicing.
Result:
After a lot of hard work and determination, this client now has an office environment with clear surfaces that are conducive to productivity, as well as processes in place to handle the work that comes in!View more Before and After photos on our Facebook Fan Page!

Before and After of the Week: De-Cluttered Drawers

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May 14, 2012
Service: Small Business Home Office Organizing
Challenge:
This client is a real estate agent who works part of the time from her home office and part of the time from her work office.  Her home office had been set up with a desk, file drawer, and supply drawers, but all her files and supplies had just been placed inside.
Solution: 
We sorted all of her supplies and set up her file drawers in categories so she could find what she needed, when she needed.

Result: 
The result is a desk where this small business professional can work comfortably and find her supplies to be productive. 
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Before and After of the Week: Making an “Inviting” Workspace

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May 7, 2012
Service: Home Office Organizing

Challenge:
Our client did not feel like she had enough space at her desk, so she dreaded working from her home office.  The space was not conducive for working and she needed something tailored to her style and personality.

Solution:

With a splash of color on the walls and new shelving units to put clutter out of sight, we were able transform her desk into a tidy surface.

Result:

With a much more inviting space, our client now loves working from her home office!

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Organizing a Busy Family Using the Cloud: Case Study

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April 15, 2012
As professional organizers in Seattle, we recently worked with a family of five: three kids, one busy entrepreneur dad, and a working mom constantly on-the-go.  The family had smart phones but didn’t have their schedules synced or easily accessible, making it difficult to stay organized.
 

Solution:
We suggested the Seattle family use a cloud computing service and set up a shared calendar so they could collaborate, easily keeping informed about events or appointments for other family members. This gave them the ability to stay on the same page and know how to best coordinate their time commitments and obligations.

Result:
The busy entrepreneur dad now knows when each of the children’s activities are happening, the on-the-go working mom knows when her husband is running errands or picking up the kids as she returns home each night from work, and everyone knows the Seattle family’s weekend plans. The busy family now has a cloud-based tool to keep them connected and aware of their various commitments, time constraints, and upcoming events!

Think your family could benefit from professional organizers or productivity consultants?  Learn more about our services and ask how our team could help!

Before and After of the Week: Staying Connected On-the-Go

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April 9, 2012
Service: Business Organizing

Challenge:
A busy sales executive wanted to have access to his email and calendar on-the-go, but his cell phone didn’t sync perfectly with Outlook.  He scribbled appointments on scratch paper while he was out and added them to his Outlook calendar when he got back to the office – sometimes to find that he’d double-booked himself.  Sometimes he was late for meetings because he forgot about appointments when he hadn’t been near his computer for several hours.

Solution:
We set up a Microsoft Exchange Server so that all of his email and calendar items are always in sync, on every device!

Result:
Now his phone, iPad, work desktop, and personal laptop are all in sync at all times.  By having the ability to add calendar items while on-the-go, this executive feels more in control of his schedule and is able to take advantage of breaks by checking and responding to emails in between meetings.

Case Study: Virtual Business and Mobile Workforce

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April 2, 2012
Challenge:
A small business owner with a growing business wanted to implement systems that would allow his newly hired employee to work virtually and be part of the mobile workforce that is so popular today.

Solution:
Since the employee would be working virtually, he would need a way to access his business documents and electronic files.  The Innovatively Organized team set up Dropbox to keep his files synced and accessible from multiple devices, while also allowing for collaboration and sharing.  Our team of productivity consultants also implemented a virtual phone system, which gave the new employee the flexibility to work remotely while still being connected and within contact.

Result:
Our client’s new employee can now work virtually, successfully be part of the new mobile workforce, and remain connected to the business.  The cost of the implemented systems was minimal but added to the company’s productivity immensely.  The new employee can access electronic documents right away, as well as be contacted via the business phone line.

If you would like to have a Productivity Consultant from Innovatively Organized help your small business gain efficiency, please contact us and we’re happy to help!

Before and After of the Week: Paper Management Success

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March 26, 2012
Service:  Business Organizing

Challenge:
Too much paper!  We started with an inherited office that contained a number of old files, which left little space for the introduction of new items.  By continuing to add to the amount of paper in the office, instead of removing old files from the space, the result was numerous piles of paper throughout the small office space, covering just about every available surface.

Solution:
We sorted through the paper, archived old files, cleared the vertical and horizontal surfaces, and created a new filing system.

Result:
Our client can now work in a streamlined filing system and an un-cluttered office space.  Both the walls and desktop spaces were cleared and now provide a sense of order in the office.  Files are now easily located and retrieved in mere seconds, and each piece of paper has a specific place to be returned when not in use.

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Before and After of the Week

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March 19, 2012
Service: Business Organizing; Paper Management

Challenge:
Our client has been defining a new Human Resources function at her work and lacked extra time in her day to create a paper, task, and information flow. She was feeling overwhelmed with the accumulation of paper around her office.

Solution:
We worked with her to implement a paper inflow process, create paper files, and improve paper filing. First, we sorted all of the various papers in her office and created broad categories. We then used these categories to create a new filing system, and rearranged her file drawers to be more accessible. Next we reviewed all of the open projects and tasks, and created a file system prioritizing all of her open projects. We also discussed time management techniques and added blocks of time to her calendar to spend on routine tasks, making it easier to manage her day.

Result:
Our client now has a clear idea of how to sort information as it comes into her office and a designated area to delegate tasks to her part-time assistant. She can find the paper she needs quickly, and has a system in place to keep track of her various projects, as well as processing of everyday tasks. Most importantly, her desk is clear so that she can use the surface to work on projects throughout the day!

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Before and After of the Week: Going Paperless

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March 12, 2012
Service: Residential Organizing

Challenge:
Too much paper!  The client runs her business out of her home, but the office was not working successfully.  She had file cabinets in the office, but they were not working efficiently for her.  She needed a system that would help her run her business more efficiently. 

Solution:
We sorted through the paper, archived old files, cleared the horizontal surfaces, and created a new filing system.  We utilized her existing file cabinets and also brought in a new bookshelf to store supplies and paperwork for her business.

Result:
The client now has an easy-to-use filing system, efficient storage, and an un-cluttered office space.  All files are labeled appropriately and we created a system that allows the client to easily and quickly access her business information.  She now has a flow for incoming paperwork and mail that allow her to feel a sense of peace in her office.

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Case Study: Paper Management and File Naming Conventions

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March 5, 2012
Service: Business Organizing; Paper Management (File Naming Convention)
 
Challenge: This business, consisting of small teams of people, did not have an existing structure for paper or electronic files.  Team members did not know where to put files, making it difficult for other people to retrieve files they needed.  The team was also having trouble sharing digital files and knowing when to archive old files.  All of this resulted in missing files, duplicate files, and version confusion.
 
Solution:  We worked with the client to establish a standard naming convention for both paper and electronic files.  We also created process flows to help guide the flow of paperwork from creation to archival and/or destruction. 
 
Result:  Team members are now able to find files quickly and easily, allowing them to respond to their clients more efficiently.  By implementing a standard naming convention, they are able to share electronic documents without the fear of version confusion.  Now that the company’s paper and electronic files are under control, the team has more time to focus on customer service and new sales opportunities.
 
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When organizing your office, imagine a semi‐circle around you when you sit at your desk. Place the supplies you use most often inside this space so they will always be within reach when needed.
Create a system for processing business cards you receive. Try delegating the data entry portion of the task to an assistant or intern.
Elizabeth swiftly and efficiently demonstrated easy methods to organizing my online clutter.  My creative and innovative management style no longer clashes with daily details and extensive reporting requirements.  What a relief!  With a new, common sense system in place, our non-profit initiative become more productive and so have I!Brian Jaeger
Set rules in your email to automatically filter messages, saving you time and keeping your inbox organized.
When downloading an image or file, make sure to save it in a specific folder rather than to your desktop.
Share part of your inbox with your assistant so you can efficiently delegate email responses to your assistant.
It’s distracting hearing your phone buzz. Block off time to truly focus; shut the door, silence your phone, close your email.
When someone gives you a business card, make notes on the back to jog your memory later. Notes might include when you met, what you discussed, potential relationship, etc.
Never plan every minute of your day – add buffer time to your day for the unexpected tasks that pop up.
Use unexpected free time wisely – while waiting in line or sitting in traffic, have a list of things you can do then.

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Very illuminating going over my weekly review checklist and realizing that the parts of the work I dread doing are the things I don’t have systems and structure for… I can see already that this is going to be a big help, and wish I’d gotten started sooner! I’m feeling optimistic, and looking forward to solving the problem(s) and getting my time more focused on the patient work I love to do!Dr. Deborah E., ND
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I can’t tell you how accomplished I feel today. Even when someone came to me with an “emergency” project, I noted that on my calendar. I know that I can use that information to help people better schedule time with me to get these projects done.Erin George, Real Change News
Elizabeth swiftly and efficiently demonstrated easy methods to organizing my online clutter.  My creative and innovative management style no longer clashes with daily details and extensive reporting requirements.  What a relief!  With a new, common sense system in place, our non-profit initiative become more productive and so have I!Brian Jaeger
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