"Thank you for your e-mail and personal letter last month. I appreciate that you remembered me.
I am doing all right as far as clutter control is concerned. My husband noticed the change I made throughout the year after I met you. I learned to reset my environment every night by putting things away – which really helps me in the morning to start my day fresh, not confused… I still do the flipping of the file folders. I am getting better in throwing things away without guilt. What I need now, I think, is to learn how to focus on my project and get things done on time.
By the way, I went to your Designer Christmas gifts website www.etsy.com/FabricBitsNPieces and saw all kinds of beautiful pillows you create. How wonderful it is that you consider your hard work as a sanity saving hobby! I guess it’s like I consider tax work my hobby sometimes... "
Sumiko Glenn, Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting in Mesa, AZ 10/09
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
2009 USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Receipient
PRESS RELEASE
WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- A to Z Organizing Pros has been selected for the 2009 Phoenix Award in the Business Consulting category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association
CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org
WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- A to Z Organizing Pros has been selected for the 2009 Phoenix Award in the Business Consulting category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association
CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Efficiently Manage Paper & Information
Most people and companies have three separate and very similar document and information systems. They are listed here along with some of their challenges:
•Computer - Folders/Documents
◦Most documents are not in folders with other "like" information.
◦Too much time is spent looking for documents.
◦There are too many folders.
◦There are duplicated files or folders with the same information in several places.
•E-Mail - Folders/Messages (may include documents)
◦Most messages are in the Inbox and not in category folders with other "like" information.
◦Too much time is spent looking for or sorting through messages to get to the important ones.
◦There are no sub-folders folders.
◦Too much time is spent writing the same message over and over again. (SECRET - Use a template)
•Paper - File drawers/Folders/Documents
◦Documents are in piles or not in folders with other "like" information.
◦Too much time is spent looking through papers or files to locate necessary information.
◦There are duplicated files or folders with the same information in several places.
Each one of these systems should mirror each other. Caution, they should not be duplicates unless you already have them as such.
Explanation...
Folders you have on your computer may be duplicated into your paper file system ONLY when you have papers that are the same category as the documents in the same category folders on your computer. Notice that we're not talking "document", only referring to the "folder" to which documents of like categories will be stored.
Let's say you're ready to start the process. The goal is to access your needed information as quickly as possible. Keep in mind it's generally easier to start this process with your computer files rather than your paper files. You should have relevant main categories, then subcategories, then folders with "like" contents. You should have as few folders as possible in your "main" and "sub" category folders.
Step 1: The creation, reorganization and naming of your folders. You should only create a folder when you have "like" information to be stored. Once you determine that specific information must be stored for future access, the folder name should be the first relevant title that comes to mind. This should be a title or folder name that alerts you to the contents of the folder. As you create your folders think in terms of "like information". Place like information together.
Step 2: Sub-categorizing to no more than three levels of folders. Think of your computer as a very compact file cabinet with hundreds, thousands and even millions of drawers, folders and documents.
Right about now you're probably saying one of 4 things:
1. "I can do this myself with a little more written instruction."
a. Please visit our "CONTACT US" page. Fill in all your information and in the comments section type "Send document and information procedures". Get help now to make sure you receive basic How-To Instructions to streamline your computer folders and documents. You can then replicate the process with a few tweaks to your paper files and your e-mail system.
2. "This is too complicated for me to streamline on my own, I'll need someone to get me physically started." You may be a person realizing that you're really good at what you do and don't have the time or inclination to learn how to do this process yourself. With me, your Document & Information Management Specialist at your side, we can help you through the process.
a. Please visit our "CONTACT US" page. Fill in all your information and in the comments section type "Please call to discuss information management". We will call you to discuss your project in greater detail.
3. "Are you kidding me? Managing the flood of information that I have to deal with daily is overwhelming and I need to get assistance today."
a. You may call immediately (602-790-9369) and we will be happy to speak with you.
4. "I already have great information management systems that are at peak performance. Although, I do know a few people that could benefit from improved information management."
a. Please forward this e-mail in it's entirety to them.
All document and information management projects can be streamlined to be more efficient. No project is too big or too small for us to tackle with you or your team. In fact, larger projects have a greater impact on you and your team. Get started today and become a more efficient and productive person or team.
A to Z Organizing Pros®, a Phoenix-based firm that helps individual as well as organizations large and small to find new ways to be more efficient and productive.
Visit us at http://www.atozorganizingpros.com/
efficient productive paper files email
•Computer - Folders/Documents
◦Most documents are not in folders with other "like" information.
◦Too much time is spent looking for documents.
◦There are too many folders.
◦There are duplicated files or folders with the same information in several places.
•E-Mail - Folders/Messages (may include documents)
◦Most messages are in the Inbox and not in category folders with other "like" information.
◦Too much time is spent looking for or sorting through messages to get to the important ones.
◦There are no sub-folders folders.
◦Too much time is spent writing the same message over and over again. (SECRET - Use a template)
•Paper - File drawers/Folders/Documents
◦Documents are in piles or not in folders with other "like" information.
◦Too much time is spent looking through papers or files to locate necessary information.
◦There are duplicated files or folders with the same information in several places.
Each one of these systems should mirror each other. Caution, they should not be duplicates unless you already have them as such.
Explanation...
Folders you have on your computer may be duplicated into your paper file system ONLY when you have papers that are the same category as the documents in the same category folders on your computer. Notice that we're not talking "document", only referring to the "folder" to which documents of like categories will be stored.
Let's say you're ready to start the process. The goal is to access your needed information as quickly as possible. Keep in mind it's generally easier to start this process with your computer files rather than your paper files. You should have relevant main categories, then subcategories, then folders with "like" contents. You should have as few folders as possible in your "main" and "sub" category folders.
Step 1: The creation, reorganization and naming of your folders. You should only create a folder when you have "like" information to be stored. Once you determine that specific information must be stored for future access, the folder name should be the first relevant title that comes to mind. This should be a title or folder name that alerts you to the contents of the folder. As you create your folders think in terms of "like information". Place like information together.
Step 2: Sub-categorizing to no more than three levels of folders. Think of your computer as a very compact file cabinet with hundreds, thousands and even millions of drawers, folders and documents.
Right about now you're probably saying one of 4 things:
1. "I can do this myself with a little more written instruction."
a. Please visit our "CONTACT US" page. Fill in all your information and in the comments section type "Send document and information procedures". Get help now to make sure you receive basic How-To Instructions to streamline your computer folders and documents. You can then replicate the process with a few tweaks to your paper files and your e-mail system.
2. "This is too complicated for me to streamline on my own, I'll need someone to get me physically started." You may be a person realizing that you're really good at what you do and don't have the time or inclination to learn how to do this process yourself. With me, your Document & Information Management Specialist at your side, we can help you through the process.
a. Please visit our "CONTACT US" page. Fill in all your information and in the comments section type "Please call to discuss information management". We will call you to discuss your project in greater detail.
3. "Are you kidding me? Managing the flood of information that I have to deal with daily is overwhelming and I need to get assistance today."
a. You may call immediately (602-790-9369) and we will be happy to speak with you.
4. "I already have great information management systems that are at peak performance. Although, I do know a few people that could benefit from improved information management."
a. Please forward this e-mail in it's entirety to them.
All document and information management projects can be streamlined to be more efficient. No project is too big or too small for us to tackle with you or your team. In fact, larger projects have a greater impact on you and your team. Get started today and become a more efficient and productive person or team.
A to Z Organizing Pros®, a Phoenix-based firm that helps individual as well as organizations large and small to find new ways to be more efficient and productive.
Visit us at http://www.atozorganizingpros.com/
efficient productive paper files email
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Is Managing Paper and Electronic Documents Driving You Crazy?
PAPER, E-MAIL and COMPUTER FILES
Is Managing Paper and Electronic Documents Driving You Crazy?
Your paper and electronic files can be set up and organized!
Your staff can be trained in streamlined document and information handling as well as office management.
Providing you with decades of administrative experience in office and business management as well as years of providing customized systems for clients.
Let our Document and Information Management Specialists assist you.
Is Managing Paper and Electronic Documents Driving You Crazy?
Your paper and electronic files can be set up and organized!
Your staff can be trained in streamlined document and information handling as well as office management.
Providing you with decades of administrative experience in office and business management as well as years of providing customized systems for clients.
Let our Document and Information Management Specialists assist you.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Testimonial
"Just a note to thank you again for your superb help organizing and filing and everything we got done!
It is soooooooo much easier to work on stuff in my home office when the visual-clutter-noise is reduced or eliminated, plus with the knowledge that stuff isn't lost, just put away :-)"
Richard S.
It is soooooooo much easier to work on stuff in my home office when the visual-clutter-noise is reduced or eliminated, plus with the knowledge that stuff isn't lost, just put away :-)"
Richard S.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
"THIS LOOKS GREAT!!! - Testimonial
"THIS LOOKS GREAT!!!
For a project that I expected would take you much longer, Valerie you were able to accomplish in just five project hours. I am pleased and impressed with the items you were able to create in such a short time.
All the items you created including the marketing flyer, starting the PowerPoint presentation, the research for my business plan, the creation of an outline for my business plan with recommended data requirements and providing me with a business plan template will all make the next steps much simpler.
I need to study these a little and make small changes as need be. Thanks for your hard work.!!
Please feel free to use me as a reference anytime, I am happy to attest to your skills.
Gratefully and respectfully yours,"Chris Hughes, Real Estate Investor/Realtor in Peoria, Arizona 010809
business plan real estate investor
For a project that I expected would take you much longer, Valerie you were able to accomplish in just five project hours. I am pleased and impressed with the items you were able to create in such a short time.
All the items you created including the marketing flyer, starting the PowerPoint presentation, the research for my business plan, the creation of an outline for my business plan with recommended data requirements and providing me with a business plan template will all make the next steps much simpler.
I need to study these a little and make small changes as need be. Thanks for your hard work.!!
Please feel free to use me as a reference anytime, I am happy to attest to your skills.
Gratefully and respectfully yours,"Chris Hughes, Real Estate Investor/Realtor in Peoria, Arizona 010809
business plan real estate investor
Monday, October 27, 2008
Professional Organizer Never Judges
.....on how much "stuff" I have - Testimonial
"Your organizing consultant is absolutely the best! Never used a personal organizer before & my first experience was great. I made a new friend out of this process -- for which I will always be grateful!
She was most helpful with.... Everything .... She is easy to work with & never judges on how much "stuff" I have!!"
Bonnie M.
We can help! Call or vist 602-organize.com (602-674-2649)
Would you like to make more sales, bring in more customers and even reward your employees, friends or even yourself while helping to ease the pain felt with every fill up at the pump or purchase of groceries? In the period of about 2 minutes you can learn about an exceptional incentive that really works!
Check it out at www.GasAndGroceryDepo.com and use Promo Code: A789E Professional
"Your organizing consultant is absolutely the best! Never used a personal organizer before & my first experience was great. I made a new friend out of this process -- for which I will always be grateful!
She was most helpful with.... Everything .... She is easy to work with & never judges on how much "stuff" I have!!"
Bonnie M.
We can help! Call or vist 602-organize.com (602-674-2649)
Would you like to make more sales, bring in more customers and even reward your employees, friends or even yourself while helping to ease the pain felt with every fill up at the pump or purchase of groceries? In the period of about 2 minutes you can learn about an exceptional incentive that really works!
Check it out at www.GasAndGroceryDepo.com and use Promo Code: A789E Professional
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