Category Archives: Home Office Organizing

Organizing a bulletin board

June 10, 2010 - 1:13 pm

The displays got interactive at the Innovatively Organized booth at the Seattle Chamber tradeshow last month with our sample bulletin board. The “before” bulletin board (top) is cluttered with random notes strewn about in a way that poses confusion about what needs to get done and when. The “after” board (bottom) shows a solution that incorporates many of the recommendations we make to [...]

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Shred-a-thon Events in your area

May 31, 2010 - 7:45 pm

Clearing paper clutter is important, but shredding sensitive papers is also critical to ensure against identity theft. Bookmark this page from the Washington State Attorney General’s Office web site that outlines local shredding events throughout the state in 2010.  Most of the free events let you bring up to two file boxes of documents. Get shredding! [...]

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Useful organizing tips for Evernote - Part 2

May 11, 2010 - 11:55 pm

Here are more tips for Evernote - my favorite online system for filing and sharing! Take photos of the wiring setup for your computer and television/dvd/stereo center so that if you move anything, you can put things back where they go. Scan and save warranty information for major appliances and electronics. Scan and save documents as PDFs and shred the un-needed [...]

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The popular sticky note with an innovative feature

April 28, 2010 - 10:51 pm

There isn’t an office or home that doesn’t use the ubiquitous sticky note for jotting down everything from directions to phone numbers and messages. That’s why this new product from Rediform is so valuable. It creates a carbonless copy of the sticky note so you can keep it as a reminder. It’s also conveniently wallet-sized so you [...]

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Quick Organizing Tip - Repurposed Rolodex

April 20, 2010 - 9:08 am

Now that most contact information is stored electronically, you may have a Rolodex sitting on a shelf gathering dust. But don’t write it off just yet! There are many useful and innovative ways to repurpose that “old” organizer: Store recipes and pictures of dishes - use the transparent sleeves to keep it clean from spills in [...]

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A unique way to organize with binder clips

April 10, 2010 - 11:27 am

When I saw this tip, I knew I had to share it right away. Sometimes the smallest object can make a huge organizing difference. And talk about innovative!

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The “two-minute rule” to organizing

April 8, 2010 - 9:21 am

Do you know how much time it takes to go through the mail, file papers or make a grocery list? Once you begin quantifying the amount of time it takes to manage any given task, you’ll be able to use that information to prioritize your activities.  Below is a quick exercise I regularly do with my clients: - Start [...]

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Elizabeth’s Favorite Things: Dual Purpose Hanging File

April 5, 2010 - 11:20 pm

This product definitely deserves credit for an innovative little feature that turns a standard office item into a unique organizer. If you notice, there are pivoting hangers on the corners that allow you to use this as a hanging file, or when you’re on-the-go, fold them down and carry it like a regular file! Blue exterior with gray [...]

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Buying a shredder - What to look for

March 15, 2010 - 12:16 am

With so much technology, it’s ironic how much paper we still receive in the mail and have piled up on our desks. It’s important to shred anything with sensitive information like financial statements or credit card applications. A lot of clients ask me what to look for when they go out to buy a shredder. Here’s [...]

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Upcoming Event this Friday - Email Management 101

March 10, 2010 - 10:11 pm

Is your email inbox full? Are you overwhelmed by the number of messages you receive every day? Do you spend hours just trying to catch up with all that email? This is the right seminar for you! EMAIL MANAGEMENT 101 Friday, March 12th, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Bellevue Chamber 302 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA 98004 Click [...]

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