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My Organized Biz

Archive for the ‘About Me’ Category

April 7th, 2008

Monday Roundup - Spring cleaning challenge!

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - You’ve been thinking about it… That little project in the corner that never quite got finished or dealt with? Yup. I have one (ahem), too.
My friends, April is here and it’s time.
I’ve never done the spring cleaning thing. It’s too Martha. Too cliche. But you know what? Something’s got to motivate me […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 14 comments

March 8th, 2008

$600 rebate daydream meme

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Everyone’s getting them: those rip-open envelopes announcing that the $600 carrot is dangling out there if you submit your 2007 tax return.
This isn’t a political blog so I won’t go into my opinion on this, um, turn of events (biting tongue). Whether you agree with this stimulus plan or not, there’s a pretty […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 11 comments

March 4th, 2008

Check this list before you leave the house/office

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Ever gotten to a meeting and realized that you left a crucial item at home? We’ve all done it. If you’re like a lot of people, you leave the house 5 minutes late at the same time juggling your planner, phone, keys, coffee, sunglasses, and purse/briefcase. In a rush.
No wonder road rage is […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 0 comments

March 3rd, 2008

Happy Birthday to Me: How to take a whole day off

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Today is March 3rd. 35 years ago today, I came screaming into the world and I’ve been living voraciously ever since (my poor mom).
This is also the day that I typically take off the day from work. A former employer used to give a paid day of vacation for birthdays and ever since, […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 4 comments

February 21st, 2008

Jen’s “State of the Office” address - 2/21/08

(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 […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 0 comments

February 14th, 2008

Valentine for a Market-Her

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - From the day I met Kathy Mallary about a year ago, she left an indelible impression on me and has come to have a positive influence on how I blog, too.
Kathy is a brilliant coach, a gracious mentor, and the owner/founder of SpiritSpring and The Inspired Market-Her. The insights she shares with her […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 2 comments

February 10th, 2008

All about meme (thanks Kelly)

I just got tagged by Kelly Phillips Erb over at her politics blogspot (and you can also find her here at b5 writing taxgirl.
I’m supposed to write 7 things you might not know about me. So here goes:
1. Guinness Book world record: I was a participant in a record-setting kazoo band performance (over 2000 people) […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 0 comments

February 8th, 2008

A Valentine for a Business with Heart

Here at b5, we sometimes do a “group think” and post on similar topics. Since the Day of Love is coming up, many of us are writing Valentines to the people who’ve most influenced our blog. Can you feel the love?
I’m planing to write several Valentines - and I want to start off with my […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 2 comments

February 1st, 2008

“Hi!” from the new Organized Biz blogger

Hi there! My name is Jennifer Hofmann and my business is the Inspired Home Office.
I work with home-based solopreneurs who feel frustrated and overwhelmed by their office and want to feel inspired and see their business thrive. I’m a teacher by training and I bring insights into the best ways to organize based on […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 10 comments

January 31st, 2008

24 Tips for Getting Organized in January, Tip #24: Find What Works for You

Tip #24: Find What Works for You
I know, this sounds like the cheesy catch-all avoidance tip. But it’s not.
The thing to keep in mind is that no matter how great a tip for getting organized is, it’s not great if it won’t work for you. I will never successfully use a Franklin […]

By Kelly -- 4 comments