This month's interview is with Kathy Vines from Clever Girl Organizing. She is based out of Melrose, Mass., USA and offers organizing and coaching services. She is also a public speaker. Read on and learn about how Kathy developed her business and what she learned in the process. Tell us about your business and how you started. I started Clever Girl Organizing in May 2013. I had been in Corporate Human Resources for 20 years, and a few months earlier had learned that my job was going … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Outsource Work to Save You Time and Money
There are many ways to get help for your small business, here are 5 ways to outsource work that will help you stay organized and on target with your business goals. Bookkeeping - simple reconciling of bank account and credit cards statements. Social Media Help - Researching posts online and setting up to post in a Social Media scheduler. Monthly pre-paid hours can be billed on a monthly basis and can be setup in advance to help you. Invoicing - This process usually needs to be done … [Read more...]
Why You Need To Get Testimonials For Your Small Business
Being a small business owner means you wear many hats. Marketing Director and Sales Director are just some of your titles. Promoting your business needs to be the main priority for your business, especially when you start out. And, testimonials are a way for you to show your value. I learned this the hard way. For many years, I forgot to take before and after photos, get recommendations/testimonials from my clients, and market my organizing business with this information. When I think of all the … [Read more...]
12 Important updates to do to keep your Business Secure
It's National Preparedness Month! It's a perfect time to update your technology to keep your business secure. Do you have a small business and never update your software? You are not alone. Many small business owners (and even large companies) forget to update their apps, software, phones, and computers. Recently, even hospitals were hit recently with ransomware and didn't even know it because their systems weren't up-to-date. Does this make you worried? Do you want to do something about it? If … [Read more...]
Seven Backup Systems To Have In Place Before A Natural Disaster
As I mentioned in an earlier post, September is National Preparedness Month. This month is a perfect time to remind you to review your office procedures and backup plans for emergencies. By doing this tasks, it tells employees what to do in case of an emergency like a hurricane or other natural disasters. It also shows your customers that you are thinking about their well-being. The clients who have concerns and issues and reach out to you for help or guidance will be your advocate when others … [Read more...]
Fabulous Small Business Owner Interview featuring Diane Quintana from DNQ Solutions LLC
This month's fabulous small business owner interview features Diane N. Quintana, CPO®, CPO-CD®, Master Trainer from DNQ Solutions. Follow along and explore how she became a small business success. Take it away, Diane! Tell our audience about your business and when you started. My business name is: DNQ (my initials) Solutions, LLC. I started in 2005 in Greenwich, Connecticut. I work with people challenged by Chronic Disorganization and the Hoarding Disorder. My clients also usually have ADHD … [Read more...]
How To Permanently Clear Desk Clutter Forever
Piles of papers on a desk can make it hard to get things done. When you start looking for papers, you get more and more anxious because the papers seem to have walked away leaving you to fend for yourself. Does this ever happen to you? Do you get more and more frustrated moving around mounds and mounds of papers just to locate that one important document barred under a large selection of unnecessary junk? Lucky for you, today, I am discussing a sure-fire way to permanently clear desk clutter … [Read more...]
12 You Can Do This Quotes
To keep us motivated to continue and persevere toward our goals in our small business, we need to find ways that will give us the strength to see beyond the struggles now. I like to read quotes. It helps me look at different situations outside of my point of view. Here are 12 "You Can Do This" Quotes that help me when I feel caught in the struggle of now and read why I love them. “Learn to say ‘no’ to the good so you can say ‘yes’ to the best.” – John C Maxwell Does this happen to you? Have you … [Read more...]
Fabulous Small Business Owner interview featuring Hazel Thornton from Organized For Life
This month's fabulous small business owner interview features Hazel Thornton from Organized For Life. She is located in New Mexico and does a variety of professional organizing services to help individuals get organized and help families leave a legacy. Take it away, Hazel! Please tell us about your business and when you started. Without warning, I got laid off from my telecommunications career of 21-1/2 years in December 2004. I was simultaneously insulted (who would want to get rid of … [Read more...]
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