Category Archives: Organizing Process

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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An Eco-friendly Way to Cut Clutter

January 31, 2010 - 11:34 am

I just came across another useful tool to reduce your paper clutter and help you PRINT LESS!  You’ll also lower spending on ink toner and help save a lot of trees.  GreenPrint is a simple-to-use software that eliminates unwanted pages and reduces printing by 17 percent or more.  The application lets you preview documents and has [...]

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Elizabeth’s Favorite Things - Freedom Filer

January 27, 2010 - 9:36 am

One of my top recommended products is Freedom Filer - a self-purging system that will have you saying farewell to file clean-up day. Whether you decide to use it for organizing your personal finances or your business, this filing tool is highly functional and versatile. The system provides color-coded tabs that keep your papers sorted [...]

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Multiple Ways to File Paper

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 file [...]

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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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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 [email protected] directly.

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4 Purging Tips You Can Use

November 1, 2009 - 8:47 pm

There’s a saying, “The more things you own, the more they own you.”  This is so true!  Don’t be a prisoner to things.  Learn to let go and achieve more freedom and space.  Here are a few things to remember:

If you’re not using it, you don’t know what to do with it, or if you [...]

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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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