My Organized Biz

It’s high time to clean the office. Yes, spring cleaning time is here. Whether you clean yearly or quarterly or more often, make sure you get that clutter under control.
I recently helped a friend clean her house just before a move. It motivated me to tackle my office area. Previously, a few stacks of books and papers weren’t that bothersome. They were close at hand, which was important at the time. But now I really want to reduce the visual clutter, so I’ve moved all the books off of my desktop and back into the book shelf. Books I don’t …read more

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(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

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Whether you live in a place where it’s green all year or your crocus are just peeking up through the snow, spring cleaning is the theme for April here at MyOrganizedBiz.com.
But if you’re thinking about spring cleaning, don’t let it be just busy work. Yuk. I mean really, who loves doing housework? Instead, you can choose a spring cleaning task and make it a loving gesture that supports you and your business.
Consider for a moment how fresh and inviting your space would feel if you washed your windows. So many people tell me that they love to look …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – I’m so excited about this week’s feature – you’re in for a real treat! I interviewed Vicky White of Life Design Strategies about spring cleaning from a feng shui perspective.
Vicky works with women in creative businesses to help them boost their bottom line – and even if you’re of the male persuasion, you’ll find some great info below.
Jen: Welcome, Vicky! I’ve heard that feng shui is the study of how energy moves through a space. Is that right? What does that mean, exactly?
Vicky: I describe Feng Shui as the art of arranging your environment to enhance your life. …read more

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(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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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – If you’re like me, there’s always something that you could or should have done months ago, even years, that’s just waiting for you to have the time to do it. I’m talking about closets and drawers, neglected file cabinets, or a bulging inbox. You know what I mean?
Well, April is here and now is the time. This month at MyOrganizedBiz, you’ll be getting tips, ideas, and suggestions about how to get spring cleaning done – so your work can be more efficient and your business more successful.
Are you ready?
Tripping over your stuff may be painful, but cleaning it …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – In my part of the world, daffodils have been blooming for weeks and days are getting brighter and longer.
Unfortunately, all that sunshine means winter’s dust and cobwebs are more visible than ever. I’m getting that springtime itch to, yes, clean up.
My to-do list includes shampooing the carpets, washing windows, getting financial records under control (I’ve got a system but not using it lately), and removing wallpaper and painting.
This week’s Makeover Wednesday is about you. If you’ve been reading a little while, you know I usually give advice to others, but this week I want to know what …read more

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