Ahh… but life keeps moving and speed isn’t always a bad thing. So, the b5 business channel bloggers put their heads together and wrote about how to live simply and work in a technological age.

The concepts are diverse, but there’s a common theme: simplicity. Is slow the new fast? Read on to find out.

Simplicity can be a powerful thing. Eric Eggertson points to a very basic, very engaging series of how-to videos.

At Home Biz Notes, Yvonne Russell shares a low tech tip to create better connections with clients.

Miki over at Leadership Turn believes that the most simple and elegant everyday solution to the speed trap is communications that are clear, concise and, especially, sticky.

In these times investing seems complicated and risky. But if you use dollar cost averaging, Miranda Marquit at Yielding Wealth shows how you can simplify the investment process AND make money.

Jean Murray over at Small Business Boomers says that the KISS Principle (Keep it short and simple) is best for small businesses.

Celine Roque at Pimp Your Work warns us against over-information, with tips on how to cut back so you can focus on what’s essential.

Tom at The 501(c) Files advises stepping away from your keyboard and using old-fashioned communications to reach your key constituencies in a more personal way.

Bob Turek from ProjectManagement411 shares the simplest sales approach to expand a project.

Darlene at Interview Chatter discusses Shameless Marketing: understanding that you are the product and your ability to sell yourself differentiates you from the competition.

Anne at the Golden Pencil, a blog for writers, shares how simple life choices can decrease stress.

Liz at Business and Blogging talks about marketing strategies that build connections between people and clear, specific ebook templates on how to write a short book out of blog entries.

I wrote a post here at My Organized Biz about how to take a whole day off (in honor of my birthday).

In the skeptics corner:

Susan from Brandcurve questions whether a simple commercial concept for Louis Vuitton will work.

“Sometimes a business idea is so simple, elegant and obvious that it’s thought to be a stupid idea.” Says Sean Kelly at FranchisePick.Com, “Other times it truly is a really stupid idea.”

And, lastly, in the Worst Case Scenario Department:

Ren Garcia at Accounting Solver takes a unique look at accounting for the future with the Doomsday Vault.

Rico Mossesgeld at ContractWorker talks about how revealing the simple details of our lives can bring us big trouble.

Contribute your thoughts to the conversation! Share with us how you incorporate simplicity into your own life and business – or how you wish you did.

Post from: My Organized Biz

Reason 1: It’s expensive. You might be tempted to get organized by taking a trip to your local Big Office Box. All those cool plastic thingers look like they might help, right? But if you fill your cart and plunk down cash (or worse, plastic) for things you don’t need, it’s money down the drain. It adds up.

Reason 2: It’s frustrating.  Some folks like to watch those amazing makeover shows. They flip through glossy magazines and closet organizing catalogs and wish their office looked like that. But there’s a big disconnect between what’s on the page or TV and what your office actually looks like. Frustration happens because you don’t know where to start or what it will cost (back to reason 1).

Reason 3: It’s time-consuming. I know a lot of folks who clean off their desks just to find the same pile has accumulated again a week later. Do this repeatedly for too long and you start feeling like Sisyphus on a good day. And sadly, none of that time spent doing the same cleanup is billable.

For a lot of people, “getting organized” means parting with cash, time, and sanity. No wonder so many don’t bother!

The truth is, organizing can be a really valuable tool for your business when it’s approached with realism and intention. Instead of going for a grandiose organizing plan, you can save yourself time, money, and frustration by taking it one issue at a time.

Instead of the Grandiose Plan, ask yourself 2 questions:

• Q1: What’s your most pressing organizing snag today, right now?
• Q2: What’s one tiny but significant step you can take today on this issue that will help you and your business?

Post from: My Organized Biz