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Office and Paperwork Organizing Book
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Discussion Overview
This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and challenges related to organizing their office and paperwork as their Pampered Chef businesses grow. Many express a desire for improved organization to enhance productivity.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses difficulty keeping up with organization due to rapid business growth.
- Another participant shares a similar sentiment, noting that increased organization could lead to greater productivity.
- One participant mentions their favorite organizing book, "How to Get Organized When You Don't Have the Time," and highlights its usefulness for both business and home organization.
- Several users discuss their struggles with letting go of old paperwork, with one participant admitting to being a pack rat.
- Another participant describes a method of saving past specials and filing them by year, finding it helpful for reference.
- One participant shares their experience of improving their organization over time, including a shift from keeping physical paperwork to relying on digital records.
- Another participant mentions using the FlyLady system to help reduce clutter and improve organization.
- One participant describes a color-coded folder system for organizing calls and tasks related to their business.
- Several participants discuss their methods for organizing recipes, with one noting they are still in the process of implementing their new system.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ on the best methods for organization, with no clear consensus on a single approach. Participants share various personal experiences and strategies without agreeing on one definitive solution.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences and methods for organizing their business-related paperwork and tasks, reflecting the challenges faced by consultants as their businesses expand.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants looking for personal experiences and ideas on organizing their office and paperwork may find this discussion relevant.
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nikked
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Past specialsI save them, and file them by year. And it's actually been very helpful.
If you don't do a lot on the computer, you could print one copy for each month (or save them from the KCN), and put them in binders. I do like having the old specials. Helps to see the pattern (there is one). I do actually refer back to them periodically (often enough to warrant saving them).
I'm not one to talk about organizing. I don't have a good business example from my upline. The other day I went to her house. It was over 80 degrees, and she was working on her taxes for LAST YEAR. Why is over 80 degrees important? Because she had the fireplace going...she was BURNING old paperwork instead of shredding it because she had so much!
I am getting better. When I first started, I kept a large envelope on every show with order forms, show summeries, host letters, etc. Now, once a show is closed, has shipped, and is delivered successfully, I get rid of it. It's all in the computer, right?!
If you don't do a lot on the computer, you could print one copy for each month (or save them from the KCN), and put them in binders. I do like having the old specials. Helps to see the pattern (there is one). I do actually refer back to them periodically (often enough to warrant saving them).
I'm not one to talk about organizing. I don't have a good business example from my upline. The other day I went to her house. It was over 80 degrees, and she was working on her taxes for LAST YEAR. Why is over 80 degrees important? Because she had the fireplace going...she was BURNING old paperwork instead of shredding it because she had so much!
I am getting better. When I first started, I kept a large envelope on every show with order forms, show summeries, host letters, etc. Now, once a show is closed, has shipped, and is delivered successfully, I get rid of it. It's all in the computer, right?!
quiverfull7
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www.flylady.com helped me release a tremendous burden of clutter ... I'm still not totally reformed but I'm better. My husband would look around today, glance at the dining room table and tell you no reformation had taken place but he's just not remembering how truly awful it was before. Speaking of which... I better go put out a fire ... check out the flylady and you'll understand that one! Bye
its_me_susan
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jwpamp said:
Janice go get yourself some hanging folders.... then color code folders.
Green - (money) Recruit related stuff - Schedule these calls Mondays
* Your team
* Hot leads
* warm leads
* cold leads
* Career Opportunity info for leads.
Blue (calm) - Bookings - Schedule these calls Tuesdays
* Past Hosts (these can actually go somewhere else by month/yr)
* Leads
* Ideas for generating leads
Red - Host Coaching - Schedule these calls Wednesdays
* Host packet folders
* Show planners
* 40 in 40
* Do you love a bargain?
Purple- Fundraiser - Schedule these calls Thursdays
* Scheduled
* Sent catalog proposal to
* leads
* Ideas for generating leads
Yellow - Customers - Schedule these calls Thursdays
Fridays - Day off or pack for show!
Just made this off the seat of my pants! Been working desperately to work smarter not harder myself. I *am* tossing the documents I've printed and am noy using. I got a BIG binder and filled it with my PC recipes - easier to find now. Now I know where to put them...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "Office and Paperwork Organizing Book"?
The "Office and Paperwork Organizing Book" is a comprehensive guide designed to help individuals streamline their office space and manage paperwork effectively. It provides practical tips, strategies, and templates to organize documents, reduce clutter, and improve productivity in a home or office environment.
Who can benefit from using this organizing book?
This organizing book is beneficial for anyone looking to improve their office organization, including home-based entrepreneurs, remote workers, students, and busy professionals. It is particularly useful for those who struggle with paperwork management and need a structured approach to decluttering their workspace.
What topics are covered in the book?
The book covers a variety of topics including setting up an efficient filing system, managing digital documents, creating a productive workspace, time management techniques, and tips for maintaining organization over time. It also includes checklists and worksheets to facilitate the organizing process.
Is the book suitable for beginners in organizing?
Yes, the "Office and Paperwork Organizing Book" is designed to be user-friendly and accessible for beginners. It breaks down organizing concepts into manageable steps, making it easy for anyone to follow along and implement the strategies, regardless of their prior experience with organization.
How can I purchase the "Office and Paperwork Organizing Book"?
The book can be purchased through various online retailers, including the official Pampered Chef website, as well as other major book-selling platforms. Additionally, you may find it available through direct sales representatives who offer Pampered Chef products.
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