Why Bother Getting Organized?

I assume that since you're reading this blog, you would like your office to be better organized.  But why bother organizing your office?  Is it simply one of those "shoulds" you inherited from childhood, like "make your bed" or "eat your vegetables"?  Or do you think having your office organized will actually make a difference in the way you work?   If you think getting organized will make your work better, you're right!  Your ability to work comfortably and effectively determines how much you will enjoy it, which determines how successful you will be, which determines what sort of rewards you will reap. Here are just a few examples:   Immediately, your office's appearance will...

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posted on: 9/6/2009 9:00:00 AM  by Elaine Quinn, Certified Professional Organizer
category: Business

Are You Working in a Small Office?

Small Offices Are Becoming the New Norm.   The goal of working for a large company for a lifetime, the choice of many earlier generations, has become largely unattainable, and even undesirable, nowadays. Lots of people are going it alone, or with a small group of colleagues, in a small office. If that's you, this blog is meant to be an ongoing resource. I'll be talking about all sorts of issues that you will encounter sooner or later. I'll be sharing things I've learned about organization and time management from running my own home-based organizing business and helping other small business owners organize theirs. ...

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posted on: 8/23/2009 9:00:00 AM  by Elaine Quinn, Certified Professional Organizer
category: Business