(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – This month I issued a challenge to readers (you) to create a spring cleaning goal for the month of April. Specifically:
1. Pick one thing you want to clean up this month.
2. Post what you’re going to do – here or on your own blog.
3. Then check in at the end of April and share how you did.
Here are some of the people who took the challenge:
Alyson at Art Biz Coach had a decluttering goal…
Kristen of BizChicksRule had an affectionately-named Box of Doom
Barbara had 3 closets to do (after completing her kitchen)
April was actually going to get rid …read more

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Kelly Phillips Erb has compiled a fantastic collection of viewpoints from the b5 business gurus entitled, “Recession? What recession?”.
In it, you’ll find my article about Mark Silver’s Kitchen Table Financial Summit, some practical ideas you can use, and some other fun stuff.
Take 10 minutes and give it a whirl – it could help your business weather this storm.

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Whether your head is in the sand, you’re quaking in nervous anticipation, or scoffing at the absurdity, 70% of economists agree that the U.S. is in a recession. In other words, our gross domestic product has had two successive quarters showing a loss rather than a gain.
Myself, I alternate between putting my nose to the grindstone and breaking out in a cold sweat. As a small business owner, I wonder how I’m going to keep afloat.
The good news is that no amount of worry will to change the way things are going. So what’s a savvy, organized business …read more

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – If you’re running a business, Ren Garcia at Accounting Solver is your go-to guy when it comes to all things financial. He’s got some great suggestions this month about how to protect your vital documents.
Do you ever have those head-scratcher moments when you’re trying to remember which records you’re supposed to keep and for how long? I do! Gah! What’s a busy entrepreneur to do?
Well, check out this post of Ren’s – the first in a series – about financial recordkeeping. In Ren’s accountant style, he’ll give you details that are clear, non-nonsense, and easy to implement. Thank …read more