What is organizing: Definition and 94 Discussions

I am curious how people organize their receipts from past shows? How long do you keep the receipts for before shredding them?

I noticed this under the product reviews. It says something about keeping your stoneware organized. Does someone have more info and maybe a pic? And if I decide I need one, anyone offerign one for sale?

Ok guys, as I sit here, I currently have 6 live cooking shows and 4 book shows for Feb...I spoke w/ all of them tonight and it looks like they are all going to hold....my head is spinning... (I am NOT complaining) I need to ask all of you who do more than 3-4 shows a month, HOW do you keep...

Can you all tell me what kinds of filing systems you use for PC paperwork...things like drawing slips, show files and more. Just interested in finding out how others are keeping their paperwork straight and easily accessible. Thanks. Dawn

I know that an organization gets thier % in place of host benefits but is that just the free products? I know the can take advantage of the host special but can they also get the 1/2 priced items if they reach that level?:confused:

Yeah!! just confirmed 18 yes for my shoe on Saturday. I wanted to ask if you think this is too many people for an interactive show. I was going to do the warm caramel nutty brownies. Not sure if this will work. also after my show she has a passion lady coming in so I need to keep it short...

I carry my pens for my show around in a Dots Mug. This way I can show and talk about the SA without adding to what I'm already carrying in.

I just did a fair today that was the absolute worse fair I have ever seen let alone participated in. It was a fundraiser for an Alumni thing. Anyways, they charged $40 for the space and selling it as a shop til you drop kind of fair. What they didn't tell anyone was the reason this was...

I live in a small community and there is a family here that lost their house and everything in it, and I was thinking about doing a fire restoration party for them. How do I go about this? Do I submit it as a regular show or a fundraiser? Any advice would be great. I would love to talk to...

Does anyone have the file..How to Organize Your Office in One Day? I have been looking through the files and haven't found it..I thought I had it saved in my email files and can't find it there either...do you see why I need it!!! If you have it and can post it or send it to me I'd greatly...

I am organizing a boutique for the middle of August and need some ideas. If it were closer to the holidays there are lots of ways to "label" the boutique (ie: home for the holidays...) What about if it is in August? Can't do Christmas in August!! I am just not in a creative mode and need...

I got motivated late one night last week to type up all my notes so here they are... If anyone else has notes I'd love to see them as we all get different things out of workshops!

How do you keep your contacts organized?

I have a bridal shower on Saturday. I am really excited. Quick question....Do you have guest fill out seperate order forms for their order and the brides gift? I was thinking about only having them fill out an order form if they wanted to purchase something. But not sure what the best way to...

I need help in Sept. I am going to offer and ice cream social to the kids at my daughter's preschool, and I have no idea how to go about it. I figured that I would charge 25 dollars and send all the kids home with an ice cream sandwich maker. I personally have never used one of these. School...

Good Morning! I am sooooo excited i just scheduled my first fundraiser and it's in June. I am doing it for the senior citizen's center here in my hometown. I have an hour to do this, i am going to make some kind of lite dessert it will be right after their lunch. i would greatly appreciate...

I have a few questions...I have a relay for life team that wants to do a HWC fundraiser...but they need to raise money for their team. So if they do a HWC fundraiser then the money isn't sent to the team to turn in the night of the relay...is that right? So could they do HWC fundraiser with...

Has anyone organized a TradeShow before with other Home-Party Consultants? So far, I have 23 other Consultants (a few are home-based businesses) with one lady doing a Fashion Show. Any other suggestions? Ever been to one that offered something different and fun? I'd appreciate hearing from...

I've recognized in myself the need to get into something and just DO IT for hours. I can't stop then if I'm excited and feeling productive, so why fight it. I just made Wednesday a FULL workday for me. I will plan to be home on Wednesdays and do my training that day, and also business making...

Im seperateing my reciepts and was wondering what catagories I shoul have them in. So far I have Buis. Expenses, ad/donations, postages, groceries and I'm unsure of what else. Any help is welcome and appreicated.

How do you all organize your show information after the show has been submitted? Do you keep all of the order forms even though everything is in PP3? Or do you print out the report from PP3 that shows everyone's information and what they ordered? My business is starting to pick up for the...

Okay... I'm a confessed reforming pack rat and my husband says I have "flat surface disease" ... thus it's VERY hard for me to keep my desk and work area organized and clear... which makes productive work more time consuming. I looked just a bit at OD yesterdaybut I don't even know where to...

I think i saw one thread on here about this. Is there anyone else out there that can share tips on how they organize all their leads. mine are a mess all those little slips of paper........ thanks teri

I have been contacted to help set up an open house event for 15-30 direct sales or vendors. I have many questions I could use some help with. 1-how do I find more direct sales companies in my areas? I am fairly new, only been doing this one year, and am very unfamiliar with the names of other...

Has anyone done a Mega Show? I need demo ideas and organizing/planning ideas...

So many of you have been reading about my cleaning/organizing spree that I have been on the last 3 days... I thought I would post the almost final pictures (I only have a few small things to change, such as putting some stuff in plastic storage containers that I need to buy...)

I have been keeping my order forms from all my shows. Does anyone else keep these? Do I need to do this if I submit my shows thru PP3?

I'm putting together a supply order and I'm looking at the display cards. I think I'm going to put them in a binder because I can't afford the flip chart on this order. Do the cards get updated every season? The Simple Additions one for example. The picture on the one I have has a striped SA...

I have a new system for CC. I'm stapling the DPDS to a sheet of paper in a binder so I can keep track of calls and such. What do you all do with your receipts? I feel like once the show is delivered, I don't really need the receipt, do I? I can look up old shows in PP so I don't see the need...

I have been slacking lately and haven't done a show in a few months. I'm doing a mommy and me show for my friend next Saturday and I'm not sure how to organize it. I'm nervous about how many kids will end up being there and how I will keep things organized? Do you have any advice for food...