When new clients contact Out of Chaos, often one of their concerns is the cost of decluttering and organizing. I completely understand because people are more financially conscientious than ever in the current economic climate. However, the cost of professional organizing services can vary widely depending on the project. Here… Read more
Hiring financial professionals like a bookkeeper, accountant, and part-time chief financial officer can significantly enhance the productivity and efficiency of your business. Here’s a detailed look at how each role can contribute to your productivity and success. Bookkeepers: The Basics of Financial Management Bookkeepers manage a business’s day-to-day financial transactions…. Read more
I’m delighted to announce that Real Simple magazine featured one of my storage solutions in the article Professional Organizers Share the Best Home Storage Finds. Being included in a magazine such as Real Simple is a testament to the quality and effectiveness of the home storage products I recommend to… Read more
Serving as someone’s executor is a role with significant responsibilities. One critical task is obtaining, managing and retaining the essential documents for a deceased person. In fact, proper documentation is crucial for the legal administration of an estate. During our 20+ years as professional organizers in Vancouver, Out of Chaos… Read more
The busiest wedding months in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland are June through October. In fact, you may have already received invitations to witness the marriage of some family members and friends this year. Here are some great ideas for clutter-free wedding gifts to celebrate the occasion. Why Wedding Gifts… Read more
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
After over two decades of working in the organizing and downsizing business, we’ve learned that people usually come across these categories of items when they clear out their parents’ house. Brown Furniture Brown furniture is a term furniture dealers use to describe items constructed from solid wood. Some brown furniture… Read more
As a professional organizer with over 20 years of experience, I frequently help clients in private areas of their homes. But before we embark on the delicate art of decluttering and organizing our collection of discreet devices, it’s important to acknowledge that this article is for adults only. Firstly, adult-only… Read more
The first email tip on my blog was in 2005 when I did an interview for Chatelaine magazine. Since then, I’ve written many articles on email management, and the tips I included are still applicable today. Email is an indispensable communication tool for almost everyone, and since our inboxes fill… Read more
It was a fitting first day of the season for me to talk about springtime decluttering with Dan Burritt (subbing for Michele Eliot) of BC Today. We covered a few of the issues surrounding decluttering and downsizing. A clear space promotes a clear mind. If our space is filled with… Read more
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— Kelly, Account Manager, Western Canada