I have upgraded my blog and moved it to http://www.threehourtransformation.com.
Watch for all future updates and new information there.
~ Nancy
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Nancy Black, Organization Plus
http://www.organizationplus.com
Monday, June 21, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
A Veteran's Experience at NAPO Conference
A Veteran's Experience at NAPO Conference
Nancy Black, Organization Plus
(Excerpts from NAPO/NE Newsletter article with minor edits.)
This year I attended my 19th NAPO Conference.
While riding in the van from the airport to the hotel, I met a mother and daughter who have an organizing business in Bogotá. In one session, I sat next to an organizer from Hong Kong. In an elevator, I met the president of the Australian Association of Professional Organizers. Other attendees were from Canada, Japan, Bermuda, and The Netherlands. Obviously, people all over the world have organizing challenges!
The theme of this year's conference was "Innovate, Connect and Inspire."
Tim Sanders, former Chief Solutions Officer for Yahoo, shared his vision for innovation as it relates to our personal responsibility for social consciousness and business growth.
Gina Schreck, the Geek Chick, addressed connections vis-à-vis the value of technology and communications in the business environment.
Monica Wofford spoke about how "Contagious Confidence" can inspire you to be the absolute best you can be.
I also attended other sessions that have enhanced my professional growth.
The highlight for me was being recognized as a 20 Year Golden Circle member.
Nancy Black, Organization Plus
(Excerpts from NAPO/NE Newsletter article with minor edits.)
This year I attended my 19th NAPO Conference.
While riding in the van from the airport to the hotel, I met a mother and daughter who have an organizing business in Bogotá. In one session, I sat next to an organizer from Hong Kong. In an elevator, I met the president of the Australian Association of Professional Organizers. Other attendees were from Canada, Japan, Bermuda, and The Netherlands. Obviously, people all over the world have organizing challenges!
The theme of this year's conference was "Innovate, Connect and Inspire."
Tim Sanders, former Chief Solutions Officer for Yahoo, shared his vision for innovation as it relates to our personal responsibility for social consciousness and business growth.
Gina Schreck, the Geek Chick, addressed connections vis-à-vis the value of technology and communications in the business environment.
Monica Wofford spoke about how "Contagious Confidence" can inspire you to be the absolute best you can be.
I also attended other sessions that have enhanced my professional growth.
The highlight for me was being recognized as a 20 Year Golden Circle member.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
ORGANIZE YOUR WAY TO PROFITABILITY
PLAN AHEAD:
ORGANIZE YOUR WAY TO PROFITABILITY
Tuesday, August 10 —8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. FREE
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 on your top priorities. We will discuss how you can organize your way to profitability.
Speaker: Nancy Black, Founder, Organization Plus
Co-sponsored by the Small Business Development Center
www.theenterprisectr.org
ORGANIZE YOUR WAY TO PROFITABILITY
Tuesday, August 10 —8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. FREE
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 on your top priorities. We will discuss how you can organize your way to profitability.
Speaker: Nancy Black, Founder, Organization Plus
Co-sponsored by the Small Business Development Center
www.theenterprisectr.org
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Blogging for Business
I heard Christa Terry speak on Blogging for Business at the North Shore Business Forum.
She was an excellent speaker, who presented the information in a very user-friendly way.
Christa is the author of "iDo:Planning Your Wedding with Nothing But Net".
If you would like to have a blog, but don't think you have the time to do it, contact Organization Plus so we can help you fit into your schedule.
She was an excellent speaker, who presented the information in a very user-friendly way.
Christa is the author of "iDo:Planning Your Wedding with Nothing But Net".
If you would like to have a blog, but don't think you have the time to do it, contact Organization Plus so we can help you fit into your schedule.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Reduce Stress: Plan Ahead for 4th of July
Celebrate Independence Day - July 4th: Declare Your Independence
While most of us are celebrating this day with barbecues, parades, fireworks, etc., our armed forces are fighting to preserve our freedom.
Take a moment of silence to acknowledge their sacrifices to preserve our freedom. Whenever you see someone in uniform say "thank you."
Every year I attend the rehearsal of the Boston Pops Esplanade Concert. It is wonderful to see thousands of people celebrating the 4th.
Highlights of the evening are a sing along of "This Land Is Your Land;" the unfurling of our flag, with the music of "Stars and Stripes Forever;" and the exhilarating sounds of the "1812 Overture," with the cannons going off.
For more information visit http://www.july4th.org
~ Nancy
While most of us are celebrating this day with barbecues, parades, fireworks, etc., our armed forces are fighting to preserve our freedom.
Take a moment of silence to acknowledge their sacrifices to preserve our freedom. Whenever you see someone in uniform say "thank you."
Every year I attend the rehearsal of the Boston Pops Esplanade Concert. It is wonderful to see thousands of people celebrating the 4th.
Highlights of the evening are a sing along of "This Land Is Your Land;" the unfurling of our flag, with the music of "Stars and Stripes Forever;" and the exhilarating sounds of the "1812 Overture," with the cannons going off.
For more information visit http://www.july4th.org
~ Nancy
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Real Results: Declare Your Independance
Declare Your Independence in time for this 4th of July
Clients who have declared their independence have told me...
"Being organized is so liberating."
"Working with us to identify where our time goes has been invaluable in scheduling work and personal activities that relate to our values."
"I am feeling very empowered, as if organization might be something I will be able to maintain in my life. You have helped me to feel lighter."
~ Nancy
As a professional organizer on the North Shore, I help people change their lives, reduce stress, and enjoy work! (yes, you can actually enjoy working!). Visit my website at http://www.organizationplus.com.
See how I transform people's lives in as little as THREE HOURS.
Clients who have declared their independence have told me...
"Being organized is so liberating."
"Working with us to identify where our time goes has been invaluable in scheduling work and personal activities that relate to our values."
"I am feeling very empowered, as if organization might be something I will be able to maintain in my life. You have helped me to feel lighter."
~ Nancy
As a professional organizer on the North Shore, I help people change their lives, reduce stress, and enjoy work! (yes, you can actually enjoy working!). Visit my website at http://www.organizationplus.com.
See how I transform people's lives in as little as THREE HOURS.
Recommended "Get Organized" Product - June 2010
Elfa® Freestanding™ Drawer System
While re- organizing a client’s desk and office supply drawers, I realized that items were getting stuck in the shallow drawers, and lost in the deep ones.
My solution was to create an Elfa® Freestanding ™Drawer System.
We selected a platinum frame, butcher block top, and silver mesh draws, so they would blend in with the decor of his office.
When I put things in them, I used drawer organizers so that small items have a specific home, and will stay neat.
He now has an attractive set of drawers, clearly labeled, Office Supplies, Peter, Mailing Supplies, and Paper, where he can find whatever he needs within seconds.
The products I suggested are an example of my knowledge of the best organizing products available to get the job done.
These are available at The Container Store via my Recommended Products page.
~ Nancy
As a professional organizer on the North Shore, I help people change their lives, reduce stress, and enjoy work! (yes, you can actually enjoy working!). Visit my website at http://www.organizationplus.com.
See how I transform people's lives in as little as THREE HOURS.
While re- organizing a client’s desk and office supply drawers, I realized that items were getting stuck in the shallow drawers, and lost in the deep ones.
My solution was to create an Elfa® Freestanding ™Drawer System.
We selected a platinum frame, butcher block top, and silver mesh draws, so they would blend in with the decor of his office.
When I put things in them, I used drawer organizers so that small items have a specific home, and will stay neat.
He now has an attractive set of drawers, clearly labeled, Office Supplies, Peter, Mailing Supplies, and Paper, where he can find whatever he needs within seconds.
The products I suggested are an example of my knowledge of the best organizing products available to get the job done.
These are available at The Container Store via my Recommended Products page.
~ Nancy
As a professional organizer on the North Shore, I help people change their lives, reduce stress, and enjoy work! (yes, you can actually enjoy working!). Visit my website at http://www.organizationplus.com.
See how I transform people's lives in as little as THREE HOURS.
What Would You Do With an Extra 10 Hours Per Week?
Do you dream of having another 10 hours a week?
One of my clients thought it could never happen.
Voila…I taught him how to break his projects down to manageable time segments and he now leaves the office at 5:00pm each day instead of 7:00pm.
Yes, he has another 10 hours a week.
That's more than 500 hours per year!
Just think you could get in a round of golf after work, get home for dinner on time, or make it to your kid’s little league game.
~ Nancy
As a professional organizer on the North Shore, I help people change their lives, reduce stress, and enjoy work! (yes, you can actually enjoy working!). Visit my website at http://www.organizationplus.com.
See how I transform people's lives in as little as THREE HOURS.
One of my clients thought it could never happen.
Voila…I taught him how to break his projects down to manageable time segments and he now leaves the office at 5:00pm each day instead of 7:00pm.
Yes, he has another 10 hours a week.
That's more than 500 hours per year!
Just think you could get in a round of golf after work, get home for dinner on time, or make it to your kid’s little league game.
~ Nancy
As a professional organizer on the North Shore, I help people change their lives, reduce stress, and enjoy work! (yes, you can actually enjoy working!). Visit my website at http://www.organizationplus.com.
See how I transform people's lives in as little as THREE HOURS.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Clutter = Chaos and Stress
Are you overwhelmed by the clutter in your home office?
One of my clients, who is the CEO of a real estate development company, had her home office enlarged. Her first appointment was 10 years ago and she calls me whenever she needs an “organizing fix “. ( I have also worked with her staff in her corporate office.)
On April 26th I received the following email from her:
“Are you available Monday May 24th to organize the office. They have tentatively given me the week of the 17 for the installation and they say they will need the entire week. If that should move up at all and I am trying hard to get it moved up, I’ll let you know.”
Miracle of miracles, it was done by May 24th, (although we worked around the installer and the electrician for a few hours). Because I knew how her office had been set up, I was able to organize the new space in only one day.
~ Nancy
As a professional organizer on the North Shore, I help people change their lives, reduce stress, and enjoy work! (yes, you can actually enjoy working!). Visit my website at http://www.organizationplus.com.
See how I transform people's lives in as little as THREE HOURS.
One of my clients, who is the CEO of a real estate development company, had her home office enlarged. Her first appointment was 10 years ago and she calls me whenever she needs an “organizing fix “. ( I have also worked with her staff in her corporate office.)
On April 26th I received the following email from her:
“Are you available Monday May 24th to organize the office. They have tentatively given me the week of the 17 for the installation and they say they will need the entire week. If that should move up at all and I am trying hard to get it moved up, I’ll let you know.”
Miracle of miracles, it was done by May 24th, (although we worked around the installer and the electrician for a few hours). Because I knew how her office had been set up, I was able to organize the new space in only one day.
~ Nancy
As a professional organizer on the North Shore, I help people change their lives, reduce stress, and enjoy work! (yes, you can actually enjoy working!). Visit my website at http://www.organizationplus.com.
See how I transform people's lives in as little as THREE HOURS.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Tired of tripping of your old electronics?
Saturday, May 22nd old electronics collection, Beverly, MA.
8:00am to noon, Beverly High School
See April 18th blog post for details.
8:00am to noon, Beverly High School
See April 18th blog post for details.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Have you had a Iron Mountain pick up lately?
Recently I worked with someone, in a management position, to help him decrease the paper clutter, in his office.
As I looked around, I asked him questions about the different piles that I saw. He said that the reason there were so many piles was that they were long overdue for an Iron Mountain pick up.
However; the storage room that they needed to go in, for preparation to be sent out, was so full that you couldn't get another box in it.
I challenged him to set a deadline for an Iron Mountain pick up.
The good news is that, within a few weeks, he had sent 150 boxes.
Other departments were envious that his files were no longer taking up valuable space in his office, or in the storage room. Consequently, they are preparing their files for an IM pick up.
The long term benefit is that each department now has retention guidelines for how long files should be kept on site and when they should be sent to IM.
Do you know that clutter in your office causes clutter in your mind?
Contact us to help you clear your clutter.
~ Nancy
As a professional organizer on the North Shore, I help people change their lives, reduce stress, and enjoy work! (yes, you can actually enjoy working!). Visit my website at http://www.organizationplus.com.
See how I transform people's lives in as little as THREE HOURS.
As I looked around, I asked him questions about the different piles that I saw. He said that the reason there were so many piles was that they were long overdue for an Iron Mountain pick up.
However; the storage room that they needed to go in, for preparation to be sent out, was so full that you couldn't get another box in it.
I challenged him to set a deadline for an Iron Mountain pick up.
The good news is that, within a few weeks, he had sent 150 boxes.
Other departments were envious that his files were no longer taking up valuable space in his office, or in the storage room. Consequently, they are preparing their files for an IM pick up.
The long term benefit is that each department now has retention guidelines for how long files should be kept on site and when they should be sent to IM.
Do you know that clutter in your office causes clutter in your mind?
Contact us to help you clear your clutter.
~ Nancy
As a professional organizer on the North Shore, I help people change their lives, reduce stress, and enjoy work! (yes, you can actually enjoy working!). Visit my website at http://www.organizationplus.com.
See how I transform people's lives in as little as THREE HOURS.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Being a Mom is the Greatest Job in the World
Being a Mom is the Greatest Job in the World
Where else can you get a bonus paid in hugs and kisses? Of course, the salary isn't the greatest, but you're always assured of steady work.
Being a mom calls for the most diverse qualifications. Teacher (for homework); chauffeur ( for carpool); maid (for picking up messes); minister (to give those much-needed sermons); doctor ( for skinned knees); therapist (to dispense unsolicited advice); parole officer (for being grounded).
What other job description can offer so many challenging opportunities? And the greatest perk of all is job security - you don't have to worry about downsizing layoffs! A good mom is hard to find
Connie Meyer (from I Love You Mom)
This poem is for all the moms, whose full time job is being mom, and all the women who have two jobs; one in their home and one working in a business.
This poem was taken from a book that my oldest daughter gave me years ago.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Do you know what's in your file draws?
This week I worked with the president of a company who called me because his desktop had an avalanche of paper piles.
Before we could start to go through the piles, to turn them into files, we needed to determine whether or not there was space in his file drawers for them.
As we opened each drawers, I saw: Dog treats
A sweatshirt
An assortment of cords and battery chargers.
Poduct manual
Snack food.
Just to name a few.
Do you know what is in your file drawers?
Together , we re-organized the files and created a color-coded system so that he could find things more easily. Note I said "we created". He needed to decide what he wanted he wanted the major and sub categories to be.
He was amazed at what we accomplish in only a few hours. He can't wait for me to come back next week to continue reorganizing his office.
Do you know what is in your file drawers?
~ Nancy
As a professional organizer on the North Shore, I help people change their lives, reduce stress, and enjoy work! (yes, you can actually enjoy working!). Visit my website at http://www.organizationplus.com.
See how I transform people's lives in as little as THREE HOURS.
Before we could start to go through the piles, to turn them into files, we needed to determine whether or not there was space in his file drawers for them.
As we opened each drawers, I saw: Dog treats
A sweatshirt
An assortment of cords and battery chargers.
Poduct manual
Snack food.
Just to name a few.
Do you know what is in your file drawers?
Together , we re-organized the files and created a color-coded system so that he could find things more easily. Note I said "we created". He needed to decide what he wanted he wanted the major and sub categories to be.
He was amazed at what we accomplish in only a few hours. He can't wait for me to come back next week to continue reorganizing his office.
Do you know what is in your file drawers?
~ Nancy
As a professional organizer on the North Shore, I help people change their lives, reduce stress, and enjoy work! (yes, you can actually enjoy working!). Visit my website at http://www.organizationplus.com.
See how I transform people's lives in as little as THREE HOURS.
JUMP START Your Productivity
Many people tell me they want to get organized, but they don't have time.
The solution our Jump Start Program.
With our Jump Start offering , we only need one hour ( 60 minutes) of your time.
In that one hour, we will define an action plan to get you on the road again -
For more information, e-mail : nancy@organizationplus.com or contact Nancy at 978-922-6136.
The solution our Jump Start Program.
With our Jump Start offering , we only need one hour ( 60 minutes) of your time.
In that one hour, we will define an action plan to get you on the road again -
de-cluttered, organized, prioritized.
For more information, e-mail : nancy@organizationplus.com or contact Nancy at 978-922-6136.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Client Sees Benefits of Being More Organized
Yesterday I worked with a client , who told me that since we have been meeting, he has seen the following benefits :
1) He is better at prioritizing and focusing on the most important tasks to do.
2) He is breaking projects down into manageable tasks, and making appointments on his PDA, to work on them in specific time slots.
3) Now that he schedules his tasks , he can see where his time is going, so he plans it more efficiently.
4) He has learned to assess which tasks take his skills and which ones can be delegated.
5) His office and storage room are no longer cluttered because he has sent over 100 boxes of files that need to be archived, to Iron Mountain storage.
5) He is most excited about the fact that he now leaves work closer to 5:00 than 7:00.
Click on: www.organizationplus.com to see how you can benefit from being more organized.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Cell Phone Do Not Call Number
Remember: Cell phone numbers go public this month.
You will be charged for these calls.
To prevent this call the following number from your cell phone.
888-382-1222
It is the National DO NOT list.
It will only take you a minute and will save you time and money.
Learn other ways that you can save time and money.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Getting Rid of Electronics
Electronics Collection Day
Beverly(MA) High School
8 AM to noon ---- May 22
Now is the time for Beverly residents to collect all of their electronics they are no longer using, that are tangled in a big plastic bin, taking up valuable desk drawer space, or worse yet, stored in valuable file drawer space.
Residents will not be charged for computers, keyboards, printers, fax machines, video cassette recorders, compact disc players, radios, microwaves, vacuums and telephones.
There will be a $10 fee for plastic frame televisions, $14 for console or woodframe TVs.
There will be a $3 fee for computer monitors, and a $5 fee for air conditioners,
refrigerators, dehumidifiers and freezers.
While you're sorting through these things, be sure to label the ones that are still useful to you.
Need help getting through this contact: http://www.organizationplus.com/.
Beverly(MA) High School
8 AM to noon ---- May 22
Now is the time for Beverly residents to collect all of their electronics they are no longer using, that are tangled in a big plastic bin, taking up valuable desk drawer space, or worse yet, stored in valuable file drawer space.
Residents will not be charged for computers, keyboards, printers, fax machines, video cassette recorders, compact disc players, radios, microwaves, vacuums and telephones.
There will be a $10 fee for plastic frame televisions, $14 for console or woodframe TVs.
There will be a $3 fee for computer monitors, and a $5 fee for air conditioners,
refrigerators, dehumidifiers and freezers.
While you're sorting through these things, be sure to label the ones that are still useful to you.
Need help getting through this contact: http://www.organizationplus.com/.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
DeClutter For Good Donation Drive April 2010: Beanie Babies!
From my colleague, Nancy Gallant, regarding DeClutter Good April Drive.
DeClutter For GoodTM Donation Drive April 2010: Beanie Babies!
Focusing your de-cluttering efforts on one topic at a time and contributing toward a collective drive for a worthy recipient organization is manageable, empowering and rewarding...
This month's DeClutter For Good donation drive is quite focused, and, I believe, quite worthwhile... Along the way, there's the opportunity to stop and reflect on the circumstances of children in war-torn parts of our world as well as the safety and well-being of our brave men and women in uniform putting their lives on the line to help those in need of peace and security. Beanie Babies?? Who woulda thunk it? Indeed, Beanie Babies are the perfect size for our soldiers to keep in their backpacks, ready to take out this gift of kindness at a moment's notice. Think of the smiles and joy these little stuffed creatures ~ of all variety of color and species ~ can bring to a child who has so little to brighten his or her day. And, the gift coming from someone in uniform delivers the message that our troops are there with kindness in their hearts and, indeed, hopes for a brighter future for these young children who have already endured so much pain and tragedy.
What a great use of the Beanie Babies that many of us ~ yours truly included ~ purchased in excess for our kids because it was the "in" thing!
Here's a link to some great photos on the Beanies for Baghdad website, the organization we will most likely be working with on this DeClutter For Good effort. So, if you got 'em, dig 'em out from the closet, under the bed, in the attic... No Beanie Babies in your home? Please share this news with the people you think of when you think of Beanie Babies!
DeClutter Beanie Babies For GoodDrop-Off Day Sunday, April 25th10am-4pm @ Time Well Spent's Pre-Launch Office(click here for directions)
Reply to this email if you'd like to arrange an alternative date/time. In addition to the drop-off day on the third weekend of the month, Robbie and Jeffrey are this month's service learning students working on taking the collection to the townspeople of Ipswich and surrounding communities. So, locals can watch for more details in the newspaper and on flyers.
For more information go to www. Time Well Spent.com
DeClutter For GoodTM Donation Drive April 2010: Beanie Babies!
Focusing your de-cluttering efforts on one topic at a time and contributing toward a collective drive for a worthy recipient organization is manageable, empowering and rewarding...
This month's DeClutter For Good donation drive is quite focused, and, I believe, quite worthwhile... Along the way, there's the opportunity to stop and reflect on the circumstances of children in war-torn parts of our world as well as the safety and well-being of our brave men and women in uniform putting their lives on the line to help those in need of peace and security. Beanie Babies?? Who woulda thunk it? Indeed, Beanie Babies are the perfect size for our soldiers to keep in their backpacks, ready to take out this gift of kindness at a moment's notice. Think of the smiles and joy these little stuffed creatures ~ of all variety of color and species ~ can bring to a child who has so little to brighten his or her day. And, the gift coming from someone in uniform delivers the message that our troops are there with kindness in their hearts and, indeed, hopes for a brighter future for these young children who have already endured so much pain and tragedy.
What a great use of the Beanie Babies that many of us ~ yours truly included ~ purchased in excess for our kids because it was the "in" thing!
Here's a link to some great photos on the Beanies for Baghdad website, the organization we will most likely be working with on this DeClutter For Good effort. So, if you got 'em, dig 'em out from the closet, under the bed, in the attic... No Beanie Babies in your home? Please share this news with the people you think of when you think of Beanie Babies!
DeClutter Beanie Babies For GoodDrop-Off Day Sunday, April 25th10am-4pm @ Time Well Spent's Pre-Launch Office(click here for directions)
Reply to this email if you'd like to arrange an alternative date/time. In addition to the drop-off day on the third weekend of the month, Robbie and Jeffrey are this month's service learning students working on taking the collection to the townspeople of Ipswich and surrounding communities. So, locals can watch for more details in the newspaper and on flyers.
For more information go to www. Time Well Spent.com
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Sign up for MA License Renewal Reminder
Did you know that the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles is no longer sending reminders to renew your license through the mail?
Many people are concerned that they will forget when the renewal date is.
You can sign up for RMV Reminder Service online.
Click on Residents
RMV Transactions
Other Services....more
RMV Service Reminder
Another Organization Plus suggestion to simplify your Life Management.
Looking for other ways to simplify your Life Management? Post a comment and I'll respond.
Many people are concerned that they will forget when the renewal date is.
You can sign up for RMV Reminder Service online.
Click on Residents
RMV Transactions
Other Services....more
RMV Service Reminder
Another Organization Plus suggestion to simplify your Life Management.
Looking for other ways to simplify your Life Management? Post a comment and I'll respond.
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