My Organized Biz

(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 – and I need your help.
So I’m issuing a challenge – to you (and myself):

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 …read more

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Conventional wisdom and corporate researchers have said that Tuesday is the most productive day of the week. By Tuesday, the catch-up of Monday is complete and this allows you to really get down to business.
When Glen Stansberry at LifeDev recently wrote about how Friday is the new Saturday, it got me thinking.
There seems to be an emerging trend in home business where Saturday is eclipsing Tuesday as the most productive day.
Basically, Saturday works because:

Clients aren’t calling.
Email volume goes down dramatically.
Some businesses and most government offices are closed (so you can’t visit them).
The expectation of productivity by others is …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – If you think you should be able to get more done in a day, you’re right. But if you think that you have to work harder to accomplish more work, think again.
More often than not, inefficient work practices happen because of your physical space, not some fatal character flaw. What a relief!
Three ways to increase efficiency and speed without having to work harder
1. Consider your prime real estate
Sit at your desk in your chair. Hold your arms out at your sides and then move them to meet in front of you. Everything in this semicircular range is called …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Are you feeling a little slumpy today?
You’re not alone. It’s the spring ahead thing, I’m just sure of it. So, in honor of the time change, I’ve collected several recent blog posts about time and the small business.
All of these are written by organizing and business pros, so they’re bound to infuse you with energy and enthusiasm to jolt you out of your springtime slump.
Brandie Kajino, The Home Office Organizer, shares 4 Tips to Overcome Office Distractions.
Ariane Benefit at Neat and Simple has a great post about how to get your natural adrenaline moments to work for …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Recently, I happened on an article on Martha Stewart’s site about what kinds of things to do every day that make life easier.
So, my variation on this theme is to share a list of things that, if business owners did them every day, work and life would be less chaotic and more enjoyable.
10. Check your appointment calendar the night before.
9. Neaten your space at the end of the day.
8. Empty your email box before you leave.
7. Sort and process your mail after you retrieve it.
6. Connect with an ally and supporter who gives you ideas and really listens.
5. …read more

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I’ve been known to extol the virtues of an office with a door – especially for home businesses. It’s convenient. Messy inside? Close the door. No one will see in. Need quiet? Need to just be left alone? Close it. Problem solved.
The other benefit is that it really allows the office to represent the place where business happens. It’s turf. That’s why I’m so tickled that Anne Wayman at The Golden Pencil has finally arrived: she has a door.
Not only does she have a door, but a whole room to devote to her work. It’s a powerful choice that can …read more

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Have you got a great business idea you want to bring to life? Hint: your first step might not look like “work.”
Glen at LifeDev has a brilliant post about “growing ideas”. Check it out.
Jennifer

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Does anything peeve you more than getting calls, emails, and snail mail that you didn’t ask for? It wastes time and resources that you’ll never get back.
Good news? There are 4 easy things you can do to stem the tide drastically, complied here for your pleasure.
Fake plastic cards and insurance offers
Under the US Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), there are four credit companies (Equifax, Experian, Innovis, and TransUnion) that may include your name on lists used by creditors or insurers to make “preapproved” and “prescreened” credit or insurance offers. Nice.
Fortunately, this same act permits the consumer to opt out from this service. …read more

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Schedule tomorrow before it comes. This is one of the biggest and most important time management tips I know. I have talk to people who have implemented this one small step in their business and personal lives and it has made all the difference in the world – from the business professional to the small business owner.
Every evening before you go to bed or before you leave your office for the day, sit down and schedule out the next day. Write down goals and tasks you would like to accomplish and check over your calendar for any appointments you may …read more

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