Challenge: Get caught up trying to schedule appointments (no one else to answer phone)
Solution: Time trade
Solution: Doodle - Create polls so people can vote when planning times and schedules.

Challenge: Accepting credit card payments
Solution: Square - Accept credit cards from anywhere using your cell phone and a small plug-in device (very portable and easy), for just a small fee (2.75% of total).

Challenge: Too many tasks to keep track of
Solution: project management software (like Evernote, OneNote, Zoho Project, Basecamp, Batchbook, Sugar, Microsoft Project).  If you have a lot of tasks, projects, or “hats,” you need a way to keep track of all your to dos. Common features include task reminders, division by projects, lists and sublists, sharing, calendars, Gantt charts, project lead designation, dashboards, and wikis.  
Solution: CRM (like Zoho)

Abilities:
•  Set up a schedule online with available appointment slots
•  Systems tailored to industry (sales, marketing, customer service, retail, and education)

Cost: starting at $49/year

Michele Corey is a coach with Advanced Approach that “helps people take responsibility for achieving their full potential.”  She works with professional women to build their courage, so that they can confidently learn to so “no” when necessary, and have more of what they want in their personal and professional lives.  

Contact Advanced Approach to see how they can help you or your team!  

If this scenario sounds familiar, you might be holding onto some paper for too long.  It’s great to keep records and maintain a good filing system for your important documents, but you actually only need to keep certain types of documents for a specific amount of time, and then you can let them go.  Understanding the necessary timeline for keeping documents (and destroying documents) is pivotal to maintaining good paper management.
 
Get organized now with Paper Retention Recommendations!

1)  Post a task (deliveries, office work, shopping, chores, handyman work, etc.)
2)  ‘Rabbits’ make offers and the lowest bidder will be assigned the task
3)  You pay when the task is done

Why it’s unique:
Each of the ‘Rabbits’ go “through a multiple step application process which includes an essay, video interviews and a background check before being selected to run Tasks.” Here are a few things that set it apart:

• Saves You Time - At Innovatively Organized, we love to help people save time, and delegating tasks is one of the easiest ways to do that.
• Easy to Use – The website is very user friendly, allowing you to post your task quickly. They also have an app.
• Fast Turnaround – Need to get a project done same-day? We enjoy that TaskRabbit allows you to set a deadline for your project, which keeps you organized of course!
• Competitive Prices – We like that you don’t have to worry about over-spending since bidding is involved, you are more likely to receive a competitive price.

Stay tuned for a detailed look at our experience testing TaskRabbit.

What are your thoughts?

What are your thoughts?  Will you be sending anything in to Apple?

Get organized now with our Essential Apps Checklist!

Here are all of our essential apps, so you can get them today:
Evernote, Microsoft OneNote, 2Do, TeuxDeux, Toodledo, Time Timer, Week Calendar, LinkedIn, Twitter, Skype, Documents To Go, Dropbox, Amazon, Dragon Dictation, Epicurious, FedEx Mobile, Instapaper, Mint, Seattle Traffic View, Splash ID, WorldCard Mobile

Try going through your home and finding items that no longer have a use for you.  Ask your kids to pick old toys, clothes, or books that they would like to donate to other kids.  Even browse through your pantry for canned food that you can part with.  Donate Seattle is a fantastic resource that helps donors find nonprofit organizations that they are able to help support.  We also have a list of donation sites in the Greater Seattle Area that would love your help this holiday season.  Less clutter in your home and more help for those who need it…it’s a win-win!

What is your favorite donation site?