What's Your Best Organization Tip?
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Discussion Overview
This thread explores various organization tips shared by participants, focusing on methods for managing paperwork, recipes, and digital tools. Participants express their personal experiences and preferences regarding organization strategies.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, emphasizes the importance of keeping notes in a consistent place, suggesting that writing things down is crucial.
- Another participant shares their experience of organizing paperwork with a color-coded filing system, noting the challenge of managing paperwork but finding satisfaction in having a more organized space.
- Several users mention the benefits of going electronic, with one participant highlighting the efficiency of syncing devices like the iPhone with their calendar and contacts.
- One participant discusses their struggle with organizing recipes, mentioning various methods such as binders and recipe boxes, and the practice of dating new recipes to manage their collection.
- Another participant expresses frustration with their previous Blackberry, indicating that the costs associated with using its features were not worth it for their needs.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ on the best methods for organization, particularly regarding digital versus physical systems. Some participants advocate for electronic solutions, while others prefer traditional methods like binders and filing systems. No clear consensus emerges on a single best approach.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal anecdotes and experiences, reflecting a range of organizational challenges and solutions within their roles as Pampered Chef consultants.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants looking for diverse perspectives on organization strategies may find this discussion helpful as they navigate their own methods for managing business-related tasks and materials.
Jules711
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Re: OrganizationThis is what I'm working on. Organizing. I'm letting go of 4 years of paperwork. I will keep the last couple of months, any mystery host or special shows that I want more info than P3 allows. I'm also going through the drawers, files, etc of papers that I kept "just in case" and probably have never looked at. I CAN do this.
That's the most important thing. Get rid of the clutter (stuff you don't use/need) b/c you can't be organized in clutter. Of course, I have a friend helping forcing me to do it. She is being so kind to help me figure out that removing my scrapbooking stuff and stuff I don't care about will make me happy
It's working! One drawer/shelf at a time!
That's the most important thing. Get rid of the clutter (stuff you don't use/need) b/c you can't be organized in clutter. Of course, I have a friend helping forcing me to do it. She is being so kind to help me figure out that removing my scrapbooking stuff and stuff I don't care about will make me happy
It's working! One drawer/shelf at a time!
PChefPEI
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PChefPEI
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Re: OrganizationOkay, so I'm working on my organization tonight and am feeling overwhelmed and confused with all my show paperwork....should I just input info into PP (which I don't particularly find user-friendly); do I keep it all and use that for reference (some shows I would have to print some of the receipts to finalize, because they're a mess!).....I just don't know what to do.
I've been making CCC and putting the call details on the receipt. Now, I am finding that I know I have customers who bought more than once, but can't remember what show, so I'm thinking "what if I call them twice and forget that I called the first time?"....now that would be a little embarassing!!
Okay, since I am hijacking your thread, twinkie, I better add another organization tip - use pretty photo boxes to store things like small door prizes, SS cookbooks and recipe cards.
I've been making CCC and putting the call details on the receipt. Now, I am finding that I know I have customers who bought more than once, but can't remember what show, so I'm thinking "what if I call them twice and forget that I called the first time?"....now that would be a little embarassing!!
Okay, since I am hijacking your thread, twinkie, I better add another organization tip - use pretty photo boxes to store things like small door prizes, SS cookbooks and recipe cards.
PChefPEI
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Jules711
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Re: OrganizationOkay...so I'm thinking along the sames lines, I think. I tend to write stuff down as I talk on the phone to customers. Now, I could transfer it to the computer, which I may TRY to do, but then I feel I have to have my computer with to make calls. Of course, I'm usually at home and my info is on a laptop so I can bring it with me if I need. I've already started dumping old info. I am keeping info that is easier in print than on the computer (such as mystery host shows).So I suggest that you transfer any important info to even another program if you don't find PP helpful. I actually keep a lot of info in Outlook so I know when people attend expos and such. That way I can look them up quickly as I'm returning a call.I was overwhelmed by paperwork too (which is funny since most is neatly filed away) so I've decided since I really never look at it (after the show is completely done), I should get rid of it. Yes, I intended to go back and...whatever...but I didn't so I'm starting anew. That way I feel less pressure from everything and will do possibly do some little stuff now.Oh...and this IS an organizational issue! Paperwork and computer organizing are the most overwhelming, I think. Nice advice about the photo boxes. That's what I do 
PChefPEI
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Re: OrganizationThank you Jules! I think that I need to look at my paperwork one piece of paper at a time instead of it as a whole, because I get overwhelmed that way. I like the idea of Outlook, although I haven't figured out how to switch from Outlook Express to MSOutlook yet (but that's another topic! 
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So, I'm thinking maybe an Excel doc? Does anyone have that? My trouble is, I don't have a laptop (yet!), only a desktop computer and it's not always on, so that's what stops me....it's a pain to turn it on! It's just easier to grab papers and go, but if those aren't in order, then I'm not that much more ahead of the game!!
I think that I need to look at my paperwork one piece of paper at a time instead of it as a whole, because I get overwhelmed that way. I like the idea of Outlook, although I haven't figured out how to switch from Outlook Express to MSOutlook yet (but that's another topic! ). So, I'm thinking maybe an Excel doc? Does anyone have that? My trouble is, I don't have a laptop (yet!), only a desktop computer and it's not always on, so that's what stops me....it's a pain to turn it on! It's just easier to grab papers and go, but if those aren't in order, then I'm not that much more ahead of the game!!
JAE
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Re: Organization
Yes, I would be interested to have your filing list.PChefPEI said:Get your paperwork organized with a good filing system. If you like, I can post my filing list that I use. I have my PC stuff in orange folders and they are in one drawer of my filing cabinet and all my other stuff is in boring brown folders and in another drawer of my filing cabinet.
I have found that organizing my paperwork was the most challenging. There is still more that I have to do, but at least it is down to just a small pile! It's nice to be able to go to a folder and find exactly what I need in a few short seconds!
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