Technology Is Not a Substitute for Organization
by Barbara Hemphill
Technology is changing business for everyone -- from small home-
based businesses to mega multi-national corporations. Whether
you are inspired or threatened by those changes, they are here to stay, or more accurately, to continue changing. The Extraordinary Power of Information in a Downsizing World
by Barbara Hemphill
Many companies are experiencing a cutback in workforce, but not in workload! For the employees left behind to pick up the pieces,accessing valuable company information becomes increasingly complex... A New Tool for an Old Job
by Barbara Hemphill
Quick! Can you find your homeowner’s insurance policy? How about that warranty you bought for your television last year? Would you know where to begin looking to find your child’s birth
certificate? Facing The Truth About Paper: What You Probably Suspected, But Hate To Admit!
by Barbara Hemphill
Losing a piece of paper can cost you piece of mind, a harmonious
relationship, valuable time, an account, a promotion, or even
your job! October is National Clean-Out Your Files Month -- a
great time to face the facts about paper. Why There is So Much Junk Mail
by DeAnna Spencer
This article explains why we have such an abundance of junk mail. 6 Powerful Practices for Coping with Information Overload
by Barbara Hemphill
Today’s high-tech world is deluged with more information than
ever imaginable. In spite of all the promises of the paperless
office, statistics show that exactly the opposite is happening.
It is projected that by 2005 there will be 50% more paper than
there was in 1995! Powerful Principles for Effective Paper Management in Your Association
by Barbara Hemphill
Today’s high-tech society is taking in and putting out more
information than ever imaginable. Looking for an e-mail or
searching for an electronic document is as big a challenge as
finding our paper files, and, in spite of all the promises of the paperless office, statistics show that exactly the opposite is happening. Giving is Good for You -- and Good for Business
by Barbara Hemphill
As a child I remember hearing, "It is more blessed to give than
to receive." I was so disappointed, because I really loved
getting gifts! But during the past 25 years I have had the
privilege of spending time with thousands of successful people,
and I’ve discovered they have one thing in common: They are
constantly giving. Sometimes It Takes An Expert To Take Out The Trash
by Barbara Hemphill
Moving tips by Barbara Hemphill - organization expert! Turning Chaos Into Calm: Creating Your Productive Environment
by Barbara Hemphill
It’s your first moment back at your desk after the annual
meeting. The telephone is already ringing, 314 email messages
lurk in your inbox, the staff meeting starts in 20 minutes, and
your coffee just spattered on something marked “Urgent.” You look up at that ticking clock, feeling smothered by all the demands on your time and attention. Turn Your Filing System into a Finding System
by Barbara Hemphill
Turn Your Filing System into a "Finding System" How to Get Big Dollars in Your Mailbox Every Day
by DeAnna Spencer
No other business venture seems so inviting, or attracts so many
people than that of selling via mail order. On the surface, it
appears to be an easier and faster way to become rich than almost any other method of doing business. All the people in the world are your potential customers; you work from the privacy and comfort of your own home; you set your own working hours; and you answer to no one but yourself. Worried Workers and Desperate Employers Turn to Telecommuting: 10 Tips for Working Successfully
by Barbara Hemphill
Employers forced out of offices by the Attack on America and
employees fearful of future attacks of airplanes or anthrax are
using technology to get the job done. Telecommuting, a trend of
the past decade is enjoying a revival and presenting a new
challenge for both employers and employees. How To Get Repeat Business
by Sue And Chuck DeFiore
The article discusses how to get repeat business. Taming the Paper Tiger at Home
by Barbara Hemphill
Have you ever sat down at the kitchen table with the day’s mail
and started sorting it into piles?
• bills (you always recognize those first!),
• “to read” pile (that’s always the tallest),
• stuff to go in the wastebasket (but that’s on the other
side of the room),
• papers to discuss with your significant other (who isn’t
there at the moment), and finally...Taming the Paper Tiger at Home Resolutions....How To Keep Them
by Sue And Chuck DeFiore
The inability to make resolutions, the excuses made, and solutions on how to keep them. On The Road Again...Techniques For Increasing Productivity When Youre Traveling
by Barbara Hemphill
In spite of all the talk about the romance of travel, if you’re
frequently on the road for business, you know the story is often
quite different!...Here are some tips you can use to hit the road with confidence...On the Road Again...Techniques for Increasing Productivity when You're Traveling for Business Establishing Retention Guidelines
by Barbara Hemphill
After you’ve completed the inventory of existing files, the next
step is to establish user-friendly retention guidelines. Often,
offices are glutted with paper and computer files because people
using them aren’t given guidelines about what to keep and what to
eliminate. Ironically, some organizations do have such
guidelines, but they’re not communicated to the people who really
need them, or not provided in a user-friendly form...Establishing Retention Guidelines How Do You Want To Spend The Rest Of Your Life?
by Sue And Chuck DeFiore
Asks the question, "How Do You Want To Spend The Rest of Your Life". Choosing Your Calendar
by Barbara Hemphill
In 20+ years as a professional organizer, I’ve never met anyone
who could successfully manage his or her personal and
professional lives without relying on a calendar system. Don’t
fall into the trap of using the freebie given to you by a client
or a vendor (even if it was expensive!) -- choosing your calendar
is a personal decision...Choosing Your Calendar by
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