16, Apr 2018
You know that exasperating feeling when you’re looking for a file on your computer or a shared company drive and can’t just find it? You know it’s there somewhere, yet you’re wasting time looking in all the wrong places. This means you likely don’t have consistent naming conventions for your… Read more
18, Sep 2017
Without a doubt, downsizing elderly parents can be a stressful job for adult children. My team and I regularly work with individuals or siblings who are helping their parents edit down and move into a smaller living space. When we help pack, we are always on the lookout for valuable… Read more
11, Oct 2016
By Beatrice Paez | Investment Executive article published October 7, 2016. Clutter on your computer desktop can hobble productivity just as much as a messy workspace can. It can make important files difficult to find and make you less efficient. Learn how to tackle your digital clutter from Linda Chu, a… Read more
11, Oct 2016
After my interview with Investment Executive last month, I received great feedback on additional apps to help executives reduce paper clutter and boost productivity. To recap, here’s a list of my top ones and a few recommended by my readers: Doodle When trying to organize meetings or events, Doodle is… Read more
20, Sep 2016
By Beatrice Paez | Investment Executive article published September 13, 2016. If paper is the No. 1 source of office clutter, “going paperless” is the solution. And the drive toward the paperless office as a means of boosting productivity has resulted in numerous apps aimed at reducing paper clutter, says… Read more
14, Jun 2016
Boxes of printed photographs & photo albums are common in many household closets and storage spaces. While they are not being ‘used’ or accessed frequently, people don’t want to toss them out because they represent the family’s history and memories. However, unless properly preserved, photos will degrade over time. That’s… Read more
05, Apr 2012
So much information in our lives is now in digital format, and it is easy to overlook the messy files on your computer’s hard drive. In the Globe and Mail article, Declutter Your Computer in Three Minutes, I provided some tips to tidy your virtual space. The Three Minute Solution… Read more
28, Oct 2009
Do you ever wonder how some business leaders are so productive? They are incredibly busy, yet accomplish what they want in less time than many others. As a Professional Organizer, I’m lucky to meet many inspiring individuals who fall into this illustrious category. In this Productivity Pointers from Productive People… Read more
29, Sep 2009
More and more, social networking is being used to stay in touch with family, friends, colleagues and to boost business. But I barely have time to live my own life, much less to read what everyone else is doing. How do you manage organizing your social networking identity? To answer… Read more
05, Dec 2008
We are living in a world of wireless communication. There are cellular phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and music players (mp3) in our pockets and backpacks. In addition to that, we have multiple computers at home. As a result, it is a challenge to organize all of the information we… Read more
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I love my new layout, I file my bills as I pay them instead of parking them. It is so simple to find things as I need them.
— Janice T., Home Office