A key step in just about every organizing project is determining what is going to go where. For that reason, I invited my readers to contribute their blog posts about Space Planning to this month’s Professional Organizers Blog Carnival. Our sponsor for this edition is an expert in this area! Tracey Shadley of Organize A – Z spent 18 years at California…
With it becoming increasingly difficult to reach your target market on Facebook organically, more and more clients have been asking me for advice about Facebook advertising. Since my experience in this area is very limited, I’m pleased to share this guest post from Taktical Digital. An effective marketing campaign doesn’t just need to reach a large number of potential customers; it…
Since I got my first digital camera in 2004, I’ve taken thousands of photos using several different cameras and smart phones. Although I’ve been good about transferring them to my computer, I haven’t been consistent in they way I organize them. This became even more of an issue when my interest in photography as an art form was rekindled a…
What comes to mind when you think about your brand? Your logo? Your tagline? Those are part of it, but they’re certainly not the whole picture. The way that others perceive your brand is influenced by everything you do, especially when you own a one-person business. If you’re just getting started in your organizing business, you may not have given a lot…
Since it’s that time of year when summer holidays are winding down and students of all ages are getting ready to go back to school, this edition of the Professional Organizers Blog Carnival is about Getting Organized for Back to School. Our sponsor for this month is Leslie Josel of Order Out of Chaos, who is a Professional Organizers Blog Carnival Star Blogger…
New entrepreneurs often spend a considerable amount of time focusing on product development or definition of their services. They may refine their business plan numerous times, identify funding sources and more to prepare for the launch. One aspect that is often overlooked, however, relates to the general organization of operations on a daily basis. Many of today’s new business endeavors…
As a professional organizer, you’re used to helping clients get rid of clutter, come up with a streamlined storage solution and keep their homes and offices in optimal shape. However, there may be one area that’s been overlooked — computers. These devices can easily become overwhelmed with information, files and photos. Here’s some advice to give to clients to keep…
Whether people are “too busy” or have “too much stuff,” professional organizers and productivity consultants understand that many of life’s aggravations could be lessened by saying No. Saying Yes too often – to themselves while shopping, to those who offer them things they really don’t need, or to others when they overcommit their time – can lead to clutter, overspending, stress,…
