Posts Tagged ‘Continuing Education of Professional Organizers’
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
It is o
ne thing to start an organizing business, but a different thing to stay in business year after year. Marla Dee created Clear & SIMPLE in 1999 and is still going strong. What is the secret to making it past a decade? Why are the elements Marla created in her first three years in business still in place and now offered internationally? She has learned the hard way the how to honor the cycles of growth.
Join Angela this Wednesday, November 9th for A Red Bench’s final live teleclass, when we’ll speak with Marla Dee–professional organizer, author, and creator of the Professional Organizer Training Program. Come learn the secrets to long term success that will serve you at whatever stage you are at in your business. You will be inspired and empowered to take the next BIG step to keep your business and yourself growing.
In this class you will learn:
- The natural cycles of growth and death that happen at 3, 5, 7, and 9 years.
- The balance between busy, burnout or broke – how to grow and still take care of yourself.
- How to tap into your personal genius and create your unique offering in the organizing industry.
**PLEASE NOTE: this class will be 90 minutes long instead of the usual 75 minutes.
Don’t miss out on A Red Bench’s last ever live teleclass! Click here to register! Remember, even if you can’t make the live call, registering will ensure that you receive a downloadable copy of the audio in your e-mail inbox within a few business days.
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Audio recordings, Business Training, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Continuing Education Units, Managing a business, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, Red Bench, Red Bench Program, secrets to staying in business, Staying In Business, Teleclasses
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Have you been wondering if virtual organizing is for you but were not sure how to get started and how to offer services? The fact is you really can help organize clients anywhere in the world all without the time and expense of a commute!
If you are ready to learn how to offer virtual organizing with clients both locally and around the world, join Angela on Wednesday, October 26th as she speaks with organizing expert Elaine Shannon as she shares her experiences and expertise on Virtual Organizing.
On this call you will learn:
- How virtual organizing works.
- The advantages and disadvantages of working with clients virtually.
- The key pieces you must have in order to offer virtual organizing services.
- Is virtual organizing really as effective as working with clients in person?
- How do clients feel about working with an organizer over the internet?
Click this link to register!
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Audio recordings, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, Red Bench, Red Bench Program, technology for organizing, Teleclasses, virtual organizing
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
For the first time in Australia, 3 international productivity and organizing experts will be teaming up to show Australians how to better manage paper, technology, and clutter in a ground-breaking full day workshop: 6 Steps To Your Organised Life. Australian organizing guru Lissanne Oliver will be joined by Chantale Bordonaro and Joshua Zerkel for these two, day-long workshops in Sydney and Melbourne at the end of October.
These events have limited seats and are expected to book out, so if you or anyone you know might be interested, don’t wait to register! For more information, click here.
Tags: Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Continuing Education Units, experts, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, Teleclasses
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Thursday, September 15th, 2011
It is estimated that up to 3% of the population will experience hoarding tendencies in their lifetime, and a professional organizer, it is inevitable that you’ll be asked to help a hoarder at some point in your career.
However, is taking on a hoarding client the right choice for you and your business? More than just being disorganized, hoarding is defined by the Mayo Clinic as an ‘excessive collection of items, along with the inability to discard them, even if the items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary’. It’s a condition that not only causes extreme clutter, but actually interferes with the hoarder’s quality of life.
Join us this Wednesday, September 21st as we speak with professional organizer and hoarding expert Randi Lyman of A Helping Hand about the challenges and rewards of working with hoarders.
In this class you will learn:
- Are there different types of hoarding?
- Is hoarding a curable condition?
- Do Professional Organizers need special training to work with hoarders?
- What particular challenges are involved in working with hoarders?
- Can an organized person become a hoarder later in life?
Don’t miss out! Click here to register for this class today!
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Audio recordings, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Hoarding, hoarding versus disorganization, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, Red Bench Program, Teleclasses, working with hoarders
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
Professional Organizing is a rapidly-growing industry, and exposure to the public through media is a key element in driving that growth. Working with professional media outlets–such as print or online publications, local or national television programs, and radio shows–can help you take your business to new levels!
If you have little experience, the media world may seem daunting. However, it doesn’t have to be! With a bit of knowledge about how to prepare for an interview, what to expect during the process, and some insider tricks of the trade, you can tackle any media interaction with confidence.
If you’d like to expand your business horizons through the media, join us this Wednesday, September 14th as Angela speaks with with organizing expert and media maven Jodie Watson.
In this class you will learn:
- The different types of media outlets and the opportunities available within each
- What to do and what to ask when you are approached by the media
- How to prepare for and conduct a media interview
- How to keep a clear head and relax during your media interview.
Don’t miss out! Click here to register for this class today!
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Audio recordings, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, small business marketing, Teleclasses, tips for television interviews, working with the media
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
On October 3rd, we’ll be interviewing internet strategist Dan Hollings in our monthly teleclass, but we need your help picking the topic! Would you rather ‘learn how to grow a Groupon-like empire’ with mobile coupons, or ‘create mobile video pages using Facebook’? Click here to vote in our poll and let us know!
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Audio recordings, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Facebook, marketing with social media, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, small business marketing, social media, Teleclasses
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Do you know which papers are and aren’t safe to throw out without shredding first? What information you should never send through your e-mail account? The most common ways that people can steal your personal information for their own gain? What to do if you believe your identity has been stolen?
If your missed our most recent teleclass–Identity Theft with security specialist Julie Crump–the recording is now available here on the A Red Bench site for purchase and download. Don’t miss it! This valuable information could help keep both you and your clients safe.
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Audio recordings, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Continuing Education Units, identity theft, podcast recording, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, protect yourself from identity theft, Red Bench, Teleclasses
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Want to learn more about becoming a Certified Professional Organizer? Confused about eligibility requirements for BCPO certification? Gearing up for the exam in October and want to make sure you’re ready? BCPO is offering a teleclass next Monday, August 29th, entitled “Everything You Wanted To Know About Certification But Didn’t Know Who To Ask” that may help!
Click here for more information and to register.
Tags: A Red Bench, Audio recordings, BCPO, Board of Certification for Professional Organizers, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Continuing Education Units, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Education, Teleclasses
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Thursday, August 18th, 2011
If you enjoyed our recent teleclass with Sharon Stasney, but need a little help getting started with SEO marketing or business branding, you’re in luck! Sharon offers a variety of services to help you grab the attention of potential customers and get your message across clearly and concisely.
Check out Sharon’s website New Ink Copy for more information. Or follow her blog for other marketing tips and tricks!
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Business Training, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Embrace Social Media, Managing a business, Maximize your marketing, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Red Bench, Red Bench Program, SEO marketing
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