Don’t forget! Our next teleclass Addressing Your Client’s Paper Pains is next Monday, the 17th of January.

We all have so many different types of documents with records and information about every aspect of our lives, so it’s no wonder that one of the most common problem areas for residential clients is paper! Luckily, our next guest expert Seth Odam of Freedom Filer has studied all aspects of paper retention and how to make filing systems that work. As the creator of one of the most unique filing systems on the market, Seth will talk with us about how to create and maintain a paper organizing system that actually works, and how to address your clients’ most challenging paper questions.

When registering, comment with the biggest filing challenge you’ve had with a client, and we’ll be sure to ask Seth fore recommendations!

On this call you will learn:

• Why many filing systems fail and what you can do to prevent that.
• Retention guidelines for how long you need to keep certain documents and why.
• What to do with some of the most common filing challenges like investment papers, explanation of benefits, and medical bills.
• The key items that must be in place when setting up a filing system.

Click here to register! Remember, even if you can’t make the live class, registering will ensure you receive an audio recording direct to your e-mail inbox within a couple business days of the call.

After nearly six years in the organizing industry, I have decided to return to my marketing roots with Nature’s Path Foods. I have joined their team as the Senior Brand Manager for their “in the bowl” products. That means granola and breakfast bars, toaster treats, snacks, cookies, etc. As you know, I have a deep passion for marketing and branding, which has helped me tremendously with my business, but now I can utilize my skills to a much greater degree at Nature’s Path.

I’ve enjoyed being a professional organizer and have loved working with my clients and colleagues. A Red Bench has been so much fun and working with Angela has been one of the high points of my organizing career. I will miss her terribly and miss being on the monthly teleclasses. I wish you all the best with your organizing business – remember you can do anything you put your mind to. Best of luck to you in the new year!

Christa Wagner

With so many different types of documents with records and information about every aspect of our lives, it’s no wonder that one of the most common problem areas for residential clients is paper! Luckily, our next guest expert Seth Odam of Freedom Filer has studied all aspects of paper retention and how to make systems that work for any client. As the creator of one of the most unique filing systems on the market, Seth will talk with us about how to create and maintain a filing system that works, and how to address your clients’ most challenging paper questions.

Attend this teleclass on Monday, January 17th and kick off the New Year with a new set of tools in your organizing toolbox! Click here to register! When registering, comment with the biggest filing challenge you’ve had with a client, and we’ll be sure to ask Seth fore recommendations.

On this call you will learn:

• Why many filing systems fail and what you can do to prevent that.
• Retention guidelines for how long you need to keep certain documents and why.
• What to do with some of the most common filing challenges like investment papers, explanation of benefits, and medical bills.
• The key items that must be in place when setting up a filing system.

Remember, even if you can’t make the live class, registering will ensure you receive an audio recording direct to your e-mail inbox within a couple business days of the call.

“Never turn your back on your own ideas. Make yourself this one little promise: the next time you catch yourself saying, ‘Hey, that gives me an idea,’ follow through on that idea to its logical conclusion.”

-Dan Zadra

“The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is giving your gift away.”

–David Viscott

January is:
Get Organized Month
Be On-Purpose Month
Financial Wellness Month
Clean Up Your Computer Month
Self-Help Group Awareness Month
Mentoring Month

January 1st – New Year’s Day
January 11th – International Thank You Day
January 18th – Martin Luther King Day
January 27th – Family Literacy Day
January 29th – National Puzzle Day

For more information, check out Wikipedia’s lists of commemorative months and days, or take a look at this site by Library Support Staff. Or look for Chase’s Calendar of Events, the definitive resource, at your local bookstore or library.

“A single idea can transform a life, a business, a nation, a world.”

–Dan Zadra

To celebrate the holiday season, Christy Designs, LLC is offering 20% off all of their Simply Stashed and Gear Pockets products. Just order on their website between now and December 21st, and use “Merry” as your code. This will give you a 20% discount on your total purchases. Please note shipping methods in order to reach you in time, if you’re giving this as a gift!

This is a great feature for those of us who sometimes check our e-mail late at night or very early in the morning, but want to keep normal business hours with our clients or other professional contacts. You can write an e-mail at midnight and schedule it to send at 9 AM the next day!

A word of caution, however: Outlook must be open for the e-mail to go out, so be sure to keep your computer up and connected to the internet if you want to use this feature!

“You have to think anyway, so why not think big?”

–Donald Trump