My Organized Biz

Efficiency is a must in any small business office. Limited space, time and resources demand that you operate at full capacity. And when you let things slide, it can be a nightmare to get back in order. So how do you keep on top of everything you need to do? Get in the zone by creating specific work areas in your office.
Think about the tasks you need to do regularly. What could benefit from having a designated zone? Start by making a list of all the tasks you need to do in your office. Divide them up into groups. There …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Sometimes, as small business owners and entrepreneurs, we find it too easy to work. All the time. There’s always so much to do, right? And if we don’t get it done, who else will do it?
Right now I’m struggling with balancing everything. I have a lot of projects going, a lot of balls in the air. Fortunately, a bigger project is about ready to end. I’m mostly okay with that.
What it will do is free up my time for other projects. The ones that are getting bits and pieces here and there, rather than a good, solid bit …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – It’s time again to ponder why the federal government wrote a law that several states and Native American Nations ignore.
Yes, it’s time to spring ahead.
Save yourself confusion at 2 a.m. by just turning your clock ahead when you go to bed tonight.
While you’re at it, save yourself a groggy Monday morning wake-up and go to bed early Sunday night.
See you in the morning!

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(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 get more information.
People hire you or buy your products because they like what you’re doing. In most cases, they have a genuine desire to see your business succeed. When you mess up in a small way, they may drop small hints about something that didn’t …read more

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(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – This topic is the first in a series of interviews with Brian Kelly, owner of Willamette Technical (that’s wil-AM-it, dammit), a computer services company in NW Oregon that specializes in data integrity for home, small, and medium business.
Jen: Hi, Brian! What’s a hot topic this month that helps the small or home business owner use technology for more productivity?
Brian: I want to talk about how to use two monitors instead of one – and how it can help your productivity and focus.
Jen: Cool! I’ve seen people do this – tell us about it.
Brian: Well, the way I see …read more

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As you walk and eat and travel, be where you are, otherwise you will miss most of your life.”
– Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
If you started your business to contribute something you love to the world, how ironic it is that the practical day-to-day work is sometimes so unenjoyable and unsatisfying.
I started thinking about this because I picked up a copy of “In Praise of Slowness” last week. In part, the book argues that our culture is one in which only the fast seem to survive, and the pace of life has accelerated in a way that takes the joy and …read more

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