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My Organized Biz

March 26th, 2008

Makeover Wednesday: Casey’s dueling offices

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Casey’s son is away at college - and his sort-of former bedroom is one of her two offices. Her other office (not pictured) is in her basement art studio where she spends more of her time.
Because of the dual location set-up, Casey’s having trouble with not finding or having things where they’re […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 3 comments

March 24th, 2008

Elegant simplicity in a sped-up world

At the risk of sounding like a curmudgeon, sometimes I miss the good old days. A simpler, kinder time when life wasn’t dictated by the sounds of gadgets or lit by the glow of a monitor screen.
Ahh… but life keeps moving and speed isn’t always a bad thing. So, the b5 business channel bloggers put […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 6 comments

March 21st, 2008

Friday Feature: Help! Can I get my taxes done on time?

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - I’m happy to be featuring a second interview with Jessica Reagan Salzman who’s a top notch bookkeeper - and also a really nice person.
With time quickly elapsing toward April 15th, Jess and I talked about small businesses and what to do if you haven’t started yet.
Jen: Welcome, Jess! Everyone’s wondering - […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 0 comments

March 20th, 2008

Are you safe when wireless?

(www.myorgnaizedbiz.com) - A coffeehouse may be a good place to meet a client, but it’s not the safest place to use your laptop. Free wireless networks can leave your computer, data, and passwords vulnerable to hacking - and the consequences to your business can be huge. Consider that this risk could shut your doors for […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 4 comments

March 19th, 2008

Obama, MoveOn, and the Organized Biz

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - This morning, a good friend forwarded me a message from MoveOn.org about Barack Obama’s speech that everyone’s talking about.

MoveOn is a great example of an organized biz. In a short amount of time, they mobilized hundreds of thousands of people to spread the word in less than 24 hours - and probably received […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 0 comments

March 17th, 2008

Monday Roundup: Tax tips for small business

Some great things are happening in the blog world - just in time to help you with your own tax preparation.
Kicking off the roundup is Shannon Cherry’s post about the five steps to surviving the tax season. Some great advice - plus a mini-interview with my favorite bookkeeper, Jessica Salzman.
Next, the TaxGirl gives suggestions for […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 2 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

February 25th, 2008

2007 Taxes: Organized - an intervew with Jessica Reagan Salzman

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - Over at TaxGirl, you can participate in a poll about how your taxes are coming along. And if you say, “Taxes? Aren’t they due in April?” - you’ll find that you’re in good company!
Creating an organized business means that you can lovingly care for your financial health - including what’s owed to the […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 0 comments

February 24th, 2008

4 structures that create WOW in your business

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - In my previous post, I talked about the Wow Factor and how “Substantial Wow” can build a sturdy relationship with your clients.
In this article, we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty about what systems you can create in your biz to build this trust.
1. Listen to the subtle messages that clients give you. Then […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 2 comments

February 23rd, 2008

Wow: Organizing your relationship with customers

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - This article is part of a Business Channel-wide exploration of the Wow Factor in business.
At My Organized Biz, we’re taking a look at how your internal structures and policies can create the Wow Factor for your customers.
The term “Wow Factor” has been around for a while. From the research I’ve done on […]

By Jennifer Hofmann -- 5 comments