Protect important papers
What if your home flooded or if you had a fire? Protect your important documents by storing them in a safe deposit box from a bank or credit union (from $30+ a year) or fire-proof safe.
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Save time with paper
When you make a decision on the next action for a document, or decide to file
it, write the action or file name in the top right hand corner. If you pick up
the paper again, there's no decision to make, and that saves time.
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What people are saying...
I hired Laura in 2006 to
help me revamp my home office, but I got so much more from consulting
with her. She helped me custom-build a system of organizing
documents, mementos, supplies and workflow that continues to work for
me years later. I think it's the "teach a man to fish" approach that
makes her consulting sessions successful in the long run.
Laura is respectful of clients' time, and makes for
a great accountability partner. I recommend her to those who need professional solutions to personal and business organizing challenges.
Jim Martell, Banking executive
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Two hours free
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Home office organizing special
- Conquer your paper piles
- Get files ready for 2010
- Secure important documents
Get the help you need by contacting Laura Ray.
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Forward to friends if you like.
Good for new projects totaling 10 hours or more.
Expiration: Must be booked
by Dec. 5, 2009.
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Hello!
If you have a home office -- or want to create a home office -- this issue is for you. Read tips to set it up and keep it up. And, see before and after photos from a home-based business office makeover.
Laura Ray
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Before & After: Home-based business office makeover and tips
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BEFORE Laura Ray Organizing
AFTER Laura Ray Organizing
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Here's the situation: Papers and files had no permanent home or system. The room's closet was set up for clothes, which provided no storage for office supplies or marketing materials.
Client: Real estate business owner
How solved:- Sorted papers and created filing system.
- Set up "zones" for desktop activities: phone/rolodex, computer, printer/paper, active files, and writing.
- Installed 5 shelves in the closet for boxes of marketing materials, current reference books, mailing supplies, and extra office supplies.
Organizing tips for a home office:
Be generous with your office supplies. Buy enough file folders, hanging folders and labels to set up your files properly. Keep a stack of empty folders within arm's reach to make folders promptly for new clients, projects or interesting topics.
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Creating a functional home office to love
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Whether your home office consists of a spacious basement suite or
a miniscule bedroom corner, making the best of your space is important.
Location, furniture placement, and ambience will impact how it functions and how you feel in the space.
First, identify your
home office location. Will you be working when others are at home? If noise and distractions are a concern, consider finding the most
secluded spot in your home. Any spare room where you can shut the door is great.
If you don't have an entire room to work with, get creative. (See inset photo from The Container Store.)
If you can give up a
closet, consider emptying one and installing a simple work surface inside. Add
shelving above for supplies and reference materials. Pull up a desk chair, and
voila, instant mini-office!
When the work day is done, simply shut the closet
door and the office disappears. If you can't give up closet space, try
sectioning off a corner of any room with a fold-out decorative screen.
Then, arrange your
office furniture carefully... Read more.
�Time to Organize.
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Winning behaviors for change: New job, career or business direction?
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From the Mountain of Challenges to Oceans of Opportunity
by Sandy Lawrence, REALinTouch Coaching
Coaching
several out-placed professionals through 10 weeks of career transition
inspired me to take an honest look at my own situation. The past few
years have seemed like climbing up a mountain of challenges, only to
get to the top to be tempted (even overwhelmed) by oceans of
opportunity in view. Now at the top, what do you think I might be
inclined to do? Will I head down rugged trails to explore those new
oceans glistening in the sun, most likely filled with new people and
adventures?
Or, will I study the "map" of my business and life plan, then head
in the direction already chartered, the one that will allow me to
maintain my best pace and share my talents and wares with those I've
already invested time and resources with?
Have you ever been in such a place? If you are embarking on a new job, career or business venture, you might be able to relate... Read entire article at REALinTouch.com.
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