Your Home Can Be An Oasis Of Calm In A Chaotic World

July 21, 2011

Do you know that your home can be an oasis of calm in a chaotic world?
I can help you transform your home into  an oasis of calm that will be compatible with your life style.
Together we will:

Organize paperwork, mail, and communications systems
Look at the different [...]

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Color Coded Binders Decrease Clutter (and are FUN to use!)

July 5, 2011

Tired of looking at  piles of loose papers?
Color coded binders are the solution for  people who prefer binders to file folders.
People who use color coded binders:

Decrease clutter

Save time & money

Are more motivated to use them and keep them updated

Color coded binders are ideal for home offices to be compatible with  other colors in the [...]

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Summertime When the Living is Easy… (or should be!)

May 26, 2011

Here are some of my favorite Summer organizing tips that will help you get off to a good start whether you are going to a sports activity, the beach, taking a day trip, or enjoying what many will be doing this summer – taking a “staycation.”

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Applause for Organization Plus

May 18, 2011

“I cannot thank you enough for all the support, tips and encouragement you have given me during my quest to de-clutter and organize my home and business. I never feel embarrassed no matter how big the pile of “stuff” is!!! I would recommend your service to every family, business owner, CEO……anyone!!! I could not be [...]

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5 Steps To An Effective Spring Office Cleaning

May 3, 2011

The spring season makes us all think of fresh starts and new opportunities. With warmer weather and greener trees, our energy is renewed and we suddenly feel prepared to tackle and conquer just about anything. Well, almost anything, as long as it isn’t dealing with the stacks of paper sitting on our desks or the [...]

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Green Programs Save “Green”

April 12, 2011

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American businesses are measuring the savings from their green workplace practices more than ever, according to a new survey released today by Buck Consultants, A Xerox Company (NYSE: XRX).
“Nearly six in 10 respondents indicate the recession had no impact on their green workplace initiatives while 19 percent actually expanded green programs during the [...]

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Products and Links from My April Newsletter

March 30, 2011

Here are the two products, with links, I mentioned in my April newsletter.
If you don’t get my monthly newsletter you can subscribe at my website http://www.organizationplus.com

Nike Diamond Elite Bag

Golf Equipment Organizer

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I DO NOT Miss All of Those Papers!!!

March 17, 2011

Many years ago I helped Cathy Draper organize her math studio. At that time she had a wall lined with vertical file cabinets. They contained files and many of the props she used working as a math consultant. Over the years, whenever I saw her she would say “I can still hear you saying each 4 drawer vertical file (or two drawer lateral) holds 18,000 pieces of paper.”

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What Would You Do with $10,000

March 9, 2011

The average person spends 60 minutes per day just looking for things. If your time is worth a $50 an hour, and let’s say you waste 20 hours a month looking for stuff, that’s a whopping $10,000 a year.
Imagine what great vacations you could take with $10,000?
What would you do with an extra 20 hours [...]

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National Association of Professional Organizer’s Poll Released

February 28, 2011

This past June almost 1400 people answered this question: “How long would it take you to get your house ready for dinner guests?” The answers were surprising!

65% said “4 hours or less”
11% said “I’ll never invite anyone inside!”
10% said “8 hours”
7% said “24 hours”
6% said “40 hours or more!”

When asked: “What would you say is [...]

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Organizing Northeast ARC

February 26, 2011

NAPO-NE chose Northeast ARC (www.ne-arc.org) for its 3 day 2011 GO Month Event. NEARC is a non-profit organization which helps people with developmental disabilities lead full, productive lives.
27 volunteers braved all types of weather, including a blizzard to purge more than a decade’s worth of client files. Nearly 100,000 pieces of paper were sorted and [...]

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Added Value and Benefits of Working with Professional Organizer

February 9, 2011

While most of the people I work with hire me for a Three Hour Transformation, I also help people manage their work environment, space, and furniture. These are all “systems” that must be appropriately integrated in order to acheive an optimal workplace.
Recently I helped a client move to a new office. There were a few [...]

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Organization Plus Helps Client with Space Management

January 27, 2011

One of my clients told me their washer and dryer needed to be replaced and that the only access to that area was through their walk-in closet. In order to get a new washer and dryer into the space, they would need to have some carpentry done and the doorway widened.  I said,  “As [...]

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Organization Plus Results: Chiropractor’s Office Needs Organizing Re-alignment and Adjustments

January 27, 2011

A chiropractor called me because her private office was in dire need of an organizing realignment and adjustment. About 15 years ago I had organized the same space for her, but over the years, as her practice grew, so did the piles of information and the pieces of high-tech equipment. It wasn’t until she started [...]

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Organize Your Way to Profitability (audio link)

January 25, 2011

Tuesday, August 10 —8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
As a business owner, are you spending more time fighting fires or sparking new ideas? Drowning in paperwork or making your business watertight? Getting lost in details or finding better ways to run your business? In this workshop you will learn organizing tips that will help you focus [...]

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Getting Down to Business

January 18, 2011

This month marks the launch of my new newsletter for business owners, managers, and executives. It focuses less on general organization and more on business organization and growth strategies.
You can subscribe at this link.
Here is the downloadable PDF mentioned in the January newsletter:
“Nine Steps to Growing Your Business More Effectively in 2011”

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Need That PUSH to Get Organized (GO) in 2011?

December 30, 2010

Here are some interesting facts that I often share with new clients during our initial meeting. When you know WHY you want to be organized the next step – HOW – is easier to acheive.
Make 2011 the year you get and stay organized. I promise you, it will change your life for the better!
At Home
The [...]

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What is Your U.S.P. for 2011?

December 30, 2010

What is your USP for 2011?
Organization can be your USP (Unique Selling Proposition).
Many CEO’s, executives, business owners, and managers have one trait in common, they are all highly organized. Some have executive function problems that affect their ability to plan, organize, strategize, and pay attention to and remember details. The good news is that they [...]

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5 Year End Planning Tips to Save $$$$$

December 22, 2010

In 2010 we have experienced unprecedented challenges in the history of the US economy. Although many of these changes have been beyond our control, there are actions that you can take to improve your bottom-line.
1) Submit expenditures related to your Flexible Spending Accounts.
2) Submit your Reimbursable Business and Travel expenses.
3) Check with your accountant and/or [...]

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Jump Start Your Way To Being Organized and More Effective

November 29, 2010

JUMP START Your Productivity!
Be…
Effective!
Organized!
In Control!
Proactive!
& pack your suitcase for a 2 week vacation!!!
According to the Wall Street Journal, the average executive loses 6 weeks a year, retrieving misplaced items.
A 60 minute “Jump Start” will save 300 hours. That’s an impressive ROI.
That’s 12.5 DAYS GAINED
Contact me today to set up your 60 minute “Jump Start” in [...]

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