My Organized Biz

Tip of the week from Vicky White at Lifedesignstrategies.com:
Have inspiring images on your walls.
A vision board is ideal, with images and words reflecting what you’d like to bring into your work. The pictures on your walls need to inspire you. Check out the ones you have now – what do they represent?
One of my clients, a coach, had an image of the evil step-mother from Snow White on her wall. At some point she had taken a liking to this and now it was in the relationship area of her office. Not exactly what she’d …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – A few weeks ago, I challenged readers to pick a spring cleaning goal for this month that would create a positive feeling in their home office.
Several readers agreed to the challenge and are blogging about it – including ArtBizCoach Alyson Stanfield and Kristen King of BizChicksRule.
It’s not to late to get going – even if they ARE predicting snow in your area. “Spring cleaning” is a state of mind – and your office will thank you for it.
Check out the thread here – and consider picking something to work on this month. I promise, you’ll be in …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – In the article about following up with contacts, Tammy made an interesting comment I’d like to respond to:
The [question] that comes to mind here is how to persist. I can’t seem to hold the course more than 3 months….that seems to be my cycle. How do we organize ourselves and keep on trooping through our own cycles of up and down?
In my response to Tammy, I praised the fact that she knows what her cycle of productivity is. She is aware that after 3 months, she runs out of steam. This is great. And if you don’t …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – I was thinking about the relief most people are feeling today and wondering if you had any thoughts about what the next fiscal year will be like for you.
Do you have any “I’m never going to do that again” resolutions? Are you feeling content because you’ve already got your rebate check – and you’re planning a repeat for next year?
As a business owner, what did you learn from this last tax cycle?

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – The b5 Business Channel is hosting an April Scramble where all the bloggers switch blogs and topics for a day. Today’s Makeover Wednesday is written by by guest blogger Yvonne Russell from www.homebiznotes.com.
Jennifer Hofmann is the queen of organization here at My Organized Biz, so the pressure was on when she asked me to help with one of her own organization issues.
Jennifer sent me a photo of her receipts piling up and said -
I can’t get myself motivated to enter my receipts. The picture features my system of sorting them, but it’s not working because they’re now piling …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Today I’m hosting Alyson B. Stanfield, author of I’d Rather Be in the Studio! The Artist’s No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion. Alyson is here as part of her blog tour to promote the book and is also giving away a free copy!
Jen: Welcome, Alyson!
Alyson: Jennifer, thanks so much for inviting me to your blog! I just love what you do.
Jen: As we’ve been preparing to feature you on my blog, I’ve been consistently impressed with your follow-up – with even the smallest details. And I bring this up because, in the book, you talk about the importance of following …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Feeling inspried to let go of some of your belongings? This week’s roundup will give you ideas and motivation!
Ariane Benefit has a great collection of thoughts and ideas about how to let go of clutter.
Lori Marrero from The Clutter Diet shares how to get the courage to throw away old manuals (and how to get backup if you ever need them).
Cynthia Ivie at Effortlessly Organized shares how getting rid of your clutter can help others by paying it forward.
Jennifer Chait at Declutter It

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Original images by talented artists are featured here every Sunday to encourage rest, contemplation, and delight.

“Yellow Queen” is provided by Len Grossman and used with permission. See more from Len here.
Have a restful Sunday.

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Whether you live in a place where it’s green all year or your crocus are just peeking up through the snow, spring cleaning is the theme for April here at MyOrganizedBiz.com.
But if you’re thinking about spring cleaning, don’t let it be just busy work. Yuk. I mean really, who loves doing housework? Instead, you can choose a spring cleaning task and make it a loving gesture that supports you and your business.
Consider for a moment how fresh and inviting your space would feel if you washed your windows. So many people tell me that they love to look …read more

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If you’re thinking about cleaning your workspace, you might wonder what to clean with. Here are some suggestions:
Seventh Generation has a great line of Free and Clear household cleaning products including dish soap, glass cleaner, and all-purpose cleaner that are free of dyes and fragrances. They’re biodegradable, free of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and are not tested on animals.
Vanessa’s Gift has a line of cleaning products that are scented with essential oils (derived from plants, not chemicals) that are non-toxic and biodegradable. They list all the ingredients on the packaging so you know what you’re buying.
The ol’ standbys – Of …read more

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