It’s still early enough in the year to be thinking of ways you can be organized for the next 11-12 months. And one great way to do that is getting your computer files in order. As we get busy, it’s easy to just save a file, a receipt, an invoice in whatever folder pops up when you hit save. But is it really convenient when you have to dig for that file later?
Take some time to think about how you use your computer. What items do you save on it? How often do you need to refer back to it? …read more

(myorganizedbiz.com) – I mentioned before that mind mapping is a great tool for generating ideas. Once you get in the groove with a mind map, you can come up with some terrific ideas. And you may even surprise yourself with some new things you’d never thought of before.
Celine, over at Pimp Your Work, talks about MindMeister as a good tool to try. It’s online, you can share with others, and you can see changes in real time. And it offers a free trial.
I bought NovaMind a couple of years ago and have been using it. Er, I was when I …read more

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Name one thing that will give you a head start on feeling organized tomorrow. How about clearing your desk? When you clear your desk before you leave, you give yourself a brand new start for the next day.
Think about it. You walk into an office with a neat, clean desk. How do you feel – ready to tackle your day? Consider the alternative. You walk in and your desk is a maelstrom of chaos. Do you feel defeated before you even get started?
I know I do. I just cleared off part of my desk today (and managed to …read more