My Organized Biz

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – In honor of leap day, I wanted to take a look back in time four years ago to see what some household names in organizing were doing. So, using the amazing WayBack Machine, I found archives of three old websites.
What you see will surprise and delight…
First is one of my favorite companies, Franklin Covey. I know everyone’s using GTD these days, but they’re a good, solid organization with admirable ethics.
Here’s the FranklinCovey site in winter 2004:

Compare with today:

A clearer message about what they stand for – and no more scary blue guy.
Next is one of America’s favorite …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Let’s get one thing clear – Melissa is not a slacker. Or lazy. Melissa is actually running three (yes, three) businesses out of her home office – as well as maintaining her personal financial records there.
Like many of my clients, Melissa is the first to admit the situation isn’t ideal, but she’s so busy that a complete overhaul of her space or her systems just hasn’t been an option.
The goal of the Wednesday Makeover is to give three ideas that will, if implemented, dramatically improve the functioning of your home office and the degree of enjoyment you …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Yoo hoo – dust particles are building up on your screen as you’re reading this. Can you see them? The angle of the screen and the small amount of static charge can amount to a layer thick enough to write “WASH ME!”
Here are 3 ideas that will get the job done (and one of them is free!):
Belkin monitor wipes
The tech equivalent of baby wipes, these are pre-moistened with an oil-free and scratch-free solution. Amazon notes that these aren’t recommended for screens with anti-glare coating.
Not into disposables? How about:

Softbellys Squeaky Clean toy
If you’re into cute things that …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Over at TaxGirl, you can participate in a poll about how your taxes are coming along. And if you say, “Taxes? Aren’t they due in April?” – you’ll find that you’re in good company!
Creating an organized business means that you can lovingly care for your financial health – including what’s owed to the government.
Today, I’m happy to be featuring an interview with Jessica Reagan Salzman, owner of Behind the Scenes LLC which does virtual business bookkeeping for people who are tired of being in the dark when it comes to money matters.
Jessica has also been called …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – In my previous post, I talked about the Wow Factor and how “Substantial Wow” can build a sturdy relationship with your clients.
In this article, we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty about what systems you can create in your biz to build this trust.
1. Listen to the subtle messages that clients give you. Then get more information.
People hire you or buy your products because they like what you’re doing. In most cases, they have a genuine desire to see your business succeed. When you mess up in a small way, they may drop small hints about something that didn’t …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – This article is part of a Business Channel-wide exploration of the Wow Factor in business.
At My Organized Biz, we’re taking a look at how your internal structures and policies can create the Wow Factor for your customers.
The term “Wow Factor” has been around for a while. From the research I’ve done on the topic, I’ve created a theory that there are actually two separate categories of “Wow Factor” used in business which can be used to your advantage.
The Superficial Wow
The first kind has an air of novelty and is used by marketing departments for a new product …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Here’s a run-down of some hilarious and practical ideas from b5’s Business Channel that will make running your business easier and more fun.
Celine at Pimp Your Work writes about the perennial problem of too many mugs at the office (and what to do about them).
Ren Garcia gives practical advice about creating a balance sheet for your biz – including helpful images. Best of all it’s part of a series on accounting records!
Mary Emma Allen and Yvonne Russell at Home Biz Notes have some great tips about where to meet your clients (and a related artcle about why your …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – You’ve just got to check out this interview at StartUp Spark with 10 year old Alice who has a 3-year old business selling “Frou Frou” flip-flops – and donating money to charity. Guaranteed to inspire!
Read and listen here!

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – I’m reporting on my own organization today.
Truth be told, things are borderline chaotic! And you know what? It shows.
I’ve had a number of surprise calls from past clients, new opportunities opening up, and regular work to be done for longer-term projects. I’ve been so used to having lots of time lately, that the extra work is messing up my system.
I don’t expect any sympathy, but I’ve got miscellaneous piles around me, incompelete projects open, an unpaid bill waiting to be entered into my calendar, the phone, my camera bag… Everything is everywhere.
And if you’ll indulge …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Artists have a reputation for being disorganized and messy. But I have a large number of clients and friends who create visual masterpieces and I’ll tell you, how they organize their workspace is serious business.
Painters and artists know that in order to create, they must have all of their essential tool within reach.
Just think – if you have a flash of an idea for a painting, you’ll lose the it while going through piles of rags and crud trying to find your sketch pad.
No matter what you create in your business, getting to your work easily is critical …read more

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