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Are you making this common multitasking mistake?
It’s always a pleasure when one of our Professional Organizers Blog Carnival Star Bloggers pays us a special visit, and today is no exception. Lisa Crilley Mallis from System Savvy Consulting is here...
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The Power of Social Media, in the UAE
I’m excited to introduce this week’s guest, Shelina Jokhiya, the first professional organizer in the United Arab Emirates. I’ve asked her to describe the challenges of promoting a service which is...
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Downsizing lessons from two women who have “Been there, done that”
Typically our guest bloggers here on Your Organizing Business fall into one of two categories: (1) professional organizers / productivity consultants who are willing to share their knowledge and...
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Business Travel: 4 Ideas to Overcome the Overwhelm
It’s so easy to get caught up in the excitement of getting away to visit a new city, hearing fabulous speakers, and networking with colleagues, that you may lose sight of what will happen when you...
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Do you have a virtual will?
Meeting my client and Facebook friend Hazel Thornton was a huge part of my NAPO Conference experience. She really went out of her way to include me in her plans and make sure I met everyone I hoped to....
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Using Big Data for better marketing
You’ve probably encountered the phrase “Big Data” in your online travels, but unless you’re connected to the IT sector, you may not have a clear sense of what it is or what it has to do with your...
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Turn your blog into an e-book: The Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Turning Your...
Whether you consider blogging a pleasure or a necessary evil, you may sometimes wonder how you can get more mileage from your efforts. There are many ways you can repurpose your blog content, including...
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Don’t neglect digital decluttering
1-800-GOT-JUNK? has played a big role in the organizing industry for as long as I can remember. Established in Canada (woo hoo!) in 1989, they now have franchises throughout the United States and...
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Best practices for effective CRM
One of Jodi Granok’s recommendations in I am a Professional Organizer – Now What? is the implementation of a customer relationship management system, or CRM. A CRM can be a very powerful tool, but like...
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Increase your influence with scannable web copy
During my blogging session at NAPO 2014, someone asked about the ideal length of a blog post. Audience member Karen Brighton of Simplifyze, being an experienced editor, was kind enough to supplement my...
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Ten Tips for Stress-Free Business Travel
If you’re planning to go out of town for one of the many conferences taking place this fall, this would be a great time to go back and read Sue West’s tips for making the transition back to your...
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Tool Storage Systems for Organizationally Disadvantaged Contractors
Our guest this week is Michael Chotiner from Home Depot. He’s got a great idea for a market you may not have considered, along with some great tips and photos to help you choose the best organizing...
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How much is enough?
As a professional organizer, while guiding your clients through the decision-making process, you may be asked, “How much is enough?” After giving this question a great deal of thought, Liana George of...
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Top 5 Apps for Business Coaches and Consultants
Deb Lee knows more about the latest technologies and tools than anyone else I know, so I was thrilled when she offered to stop by and tell us about some of the best apps for business. I’m going to be...
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5 perks of running your business with only a few key people
Most of us start out as not just the business owner, but the entire staff. If something needs to be done, we do it! Even when things reach the point where you can’t expand your business unless you...
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Be wary of mixing pleasure with business
Most of my clients use PayPal or email transfer to pay their invoices, but some prefer to pay by check. Sometimes I receive one from a client’s personal account, or even a joint account with their...
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Organizing Your Startup Business
In my post, Are you in it for the long haul?, I offered five strategies to position your business for long-term success. For more on this subject, I’m pleased to welcome Savannah Hemmings, who shares...
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Top mobile apps for boosting your productivity
Are you always on the go? Between client sessions, networking events, and trade shows, not to mention personal errands, you probably find yourself relying more and more on your smartphone or tablet to...
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Your business is susceptible to chargebacks: Are you prepared?
Having the ability to accept credit cards can increase your income opportunities by selling products online or serving clients who simply prefer that method of payment. In an ideal world, you’ll never...
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