Posts by Anne Blumer
What is Business Process Automation?
If you have difficulty managing your paperwork or gathering information to stay updated, it could be because you’re still dependent on manual operations. This may cause you to miss out on opportunities. Worse, it can make you lag behind your competitors. If this is the case, then it’s high time to take a hard look…
Read More11 Questions to Ask When Clients Won’t Let Go of Anything
When you met with your client for the needs assessment, she seemed very eager to let go of her clutter and get organized once and for all. Now you are ankle-deep in her clutter working with her at your first decluttering session, and every time you ask her, “keep, donate, trash?” She replies, “keep!” You’re…
Read More3 Key Questions to Ask Before Considering a Client’s Project
The first three questions to ask before considering a client’s project. 1. What is their location? Asking for their address may seem like a fundamental question, but when you ask this question is key. Have you ever talked with a potential client at length, then they are ready to book an appointment, but when you ask,…
Read More4 Practical Tips for Keeping Your Business’ Data Secure
In the information age, securing your data and assets in the digital space has become just as important as protecting your physical assets on the premises. Cybersecurity has become an integral part of most business operations, and as such, various strategies and approaches have emerged. Suppose you’re a business owner who recently shifted to cyberspace…
Read More6 Must-Have Apps That Have Streamlined My Business Practices
Having an arsenal of powerful apps will feel like you have a free personal assistant. Here are my six must-have apps that have streamlined my business practices freeing my brain to focus on what’s important rather than what’s urgent. Acuity Scheduling If you’ve ever struggled to settle on a meeting time or accidentally double-booked yourself,…
Read More8 Strategies on Managing a Professional Organizing Business
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re managing a small business, especially when you are starting out. Here are 8 strategies to simplify and make small business management easier. Strategy #1 – Have a Mentor or a Business Coach There is no reason why you should have to figure out everything by yourself. There are…
Read MoreTools to Help Bloggers Write Consistently and Well
With over 4.5 billion active internet users worldwide, there’s never been a better time for you to incorporate blogging into your marketing strategy. Blogging not only helps you drive traffic to your website, but also lets you promote your products and services, build trust with your audience, and keep your customers engaged. Typically, the more…
Read MoreHow Virtual Organizing is Different from On-site Organizing
Virtual organizing is a process for getting organized through the use of technology. The primary difference between on-site and virtual organizing is the client doesn’t have the organizer’s hands to help move and sort items. During virtual organizing sessions the professional organizer (organizer) is often mostly body doubling. Meaning a body double is not an…
Read MoreAll The Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help a Solopreneur
Being a solopreneur is not easy work as you handle your business alone, from its primary operations to management. Your business is probably thriving today, and customers or clients are making their way to you. However, doing other tasks that may seem to be menial can definitely create a significant but negative impact on your…
Read MoreFast-Track Method™ Training Program for Professional Organizers – Avoid Newbie Pitfalls
Your friends, family, and coworkers probably tell you that you should become a professional organizer. I know I heard that message, which led me to start my organizing business. Are you secretly watching organizing shows like The Home Edit and Hot Mess House and thinking, “I would love to do that!” If you are, read…
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