Your Pampered Chef Home Office!!

[PamperedK]

Hi, everyone! I'm fairly new to this group, and just spent the last hour and a half reading this entire thread...how inspiring!
I have to agree, JilleySue should teach classes on PC offices!! lol
I wish I could find a sorter for the Nancy's Artwork postcards, similar to the ones we can now buy for large pieces of paper, only sized smaller for postcards....make sense?
JilleySue, I was wondering if you would be willing to post a "master list" of all of the things you have labeled. I thought it would be something that those who are just starting to organize might find helpful. You know, all those different "categories", etc.

Thanks, everyone, for letting me join in! I am really enjoying the posts, and hope to learn and maybe even contribute!!

I found a box at Wal-Mart that would be perfect for Nancy's postcards. They fit a 1/2 of a piece of 8X11 paper so they're great for my home-made draw slips. I think it was $6 (Canadian) and it's very cute and locks shut with a handle on top.

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

Thanks, but what I really want is a wall unit. It would be like a bunch of individual "shelves", like a paper sorter would be. Or, like they use in offices for sorting mail. Only smaller, sized for postcards. Make sense?

Paula

 

[SummerG]

Ok, so I read this whole thread over the past 2 days while I was at work and really enjoyed reading about everyones ideas, seeing pictures, etc. So I decided I would start organizing some when I came home today.

Let me start off by saying that I am the worlds best consultant. You know why? Because about half the time I misplace peoples checks.

I had a tote bag in my trunk for the past several months so I thought I would start with that. To make a long story short, I found the following in the bag:
$149.46 of receipts to get reimbursed for
$353.10 of customers checks
$109.90 of customers cash payments

Yes, you read right! That's a whopping $612.46! OMG! And that's not all! I had a catalog party last year in like June or something and the hostess never paid me for her and her mom's orders. Not entirely her fault because I never mailed her the receipts. But it was just over $150 for the 2 orders! Lol!

Good grief! What else am I going to find?

 

[dannyzmom]

Ok, so I read this whole thread over the past 2 days while I was at work and really enjoyed reading about everyones ideas, seeing pictures, etc. So I decided I would start organizing some when I came home today.

Let me start off by saying that I am the worlds best consultant. You know why? Because about half the time I misplace peoples checks.

I had a tote bag in my trunk for the past several months so I thought I would start with that. To make a long story short, I found the following in the bag:
$149.46 of receipts to get reimbursed for
$353.10 of customers checks
$109.90 of customers cash payments

Yes, you read right! That's a whopping $612.46! OMG! And that's not all! I had a catalog party last year in like June or something and the hostess never paid me for her and her mom's orders. Not entirely her fault because I never mailed her the receipts. But it was just over $150 for the 2 orders! Lol!

Good grief! What else am I going to find?

HOLY CRAP Summer!!!
CASH THOSE CHECKSSSSS!!!!

 

[SummerG]

HOLY CRAP Summer!!!
CASH THOSE CHECKSSSSS!!!!

You know what's really sad? I'm an employee benefits specialist for a BANK! The lobby is right below me ALL day long!

Hanging my head in shame...

 

[ChltNCRenee]

OMG...i would be going crazy if Ii wrote you a check and it took months to cash it... hahaha... that happened to me one year I bought GS cookies and my check didnt get cashed for like 3 months... NUTS NUTS... hahaha
Well either way i am glad you found them...

 

[SummerG]

OMG...i would be going crazy if Ii wrote you a check and it took months to cash it... hahaha... that happened to me one year I bought GS cookies and my check didnt get cashed for like 3 months... NUTS NUTS... hahaha
Well either way i am glad you found them...

Yep...it drove my best customer (also my co-worker) so crazy that she she stopped giving me checks and only gives me cash or money orders now.

Goodness...these checks are from April 2006 and 1 is from October 2006.

 

[dannyzmom]

You know what's really sad? I'm an employee benefits specialist for a BANK! The lobby is right below me ALL day long!

Hanging my head in shame...

Oh you are NOT!!!!

 

[SummerG]

Ok, here's my room as it is right now. I was VERY tempted to clean up before I took the pictures. I do have more stuff than normal out on the tables right now because I'm posting up some of my stamps for sale on another BB. I'm a consultant for a scrapbooking and stamping company as well. Yes...those customers get "free" stuff too...

Oh, there's a picture of the infamous bag that held that $$ for sooo long...There were also 7 gift cards in there to various stores. I cringe when people give me gift cards...

Sigh...I couldn't figure out how to add the pictures. I tried the Manage Attachments a few times. See is this link works...
http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x272/sgalarpe/

 

[SummerG]

Oh you are NOT!!!!

Yes, it's true. Isn't that terrible?

 

[cmdtrgd]

Thanks, but what I really want is a wall unit. It would be like a bunch of individual "shelves", like a paper sorter would be. Or, like they use in offices for sorting mail. Only smaller, sized for postcards. Make sense?

Paula

I haven't read to the last of this thread, but I thought I would put my idea in...which has probably been said...oh well...anyhoo, I use CHEAP over the door shoe hangers with see-through plastic for the postcards. That way I can see them and see how many I have left at the same time. I am in the process of putting two back to back and somehow attaching them to a piece of wood that is attached to a drawer slide out that is attached to my wall. I will post a pic if I ever get it done. I have this great space between some cabinets and the wall which would be perfect to slide these in and out of.

 

[dannyzmom]

Your office looks pretty dang neat!!
A tip for your gift cards...get a plasticy coupon organizer. It's about the size of a wallet and it has tabs - usually about 12-13 tabs. I mark each one alphabetically "A/B" "C/D" "E/F" etc...and I file my gift cards (I have TONS because I earn them on the point earning sites plus my family is big on giving gift cards for holidays)...so I have Gap under G, Old Navy under O, WalMart under W, Staples under S, etc. I keep it in my purse so when I am shopping my gift cards are right there at my fingertips!

 

[micocina]

Ladies,
I am overwhelmed with paper and my office looks as if a semi]truck drove right through it! I need filing tips... please! I have a desk with a filing cabinet attached, plus I also have two 2-drawer filing cabinets (letter and legal size) and I have been struggling to organize them.

What filing system do you have for PC, family, and personal stuff?

Please Help!!!

 

[VeronicaW]

OrganizingThis business has really helped me get things done in an organized manner, as well as my household. Of course, it's always a work in progress, but there it is -progress!

I've found a lot of helpful tools at Office Max or Office Depot and well as Walmart or Target.

I use magazine holders for the catty's and Host Packets.
Tiered brochure / literature holders - flyers, trifolded leaflets, Holiday catty's, Monthly Specials, Outside Order Forms, Door Prize Slips, etc.
Horazontal / stackable sorters -(top -down) Bridal / FR; Opp.; Cooking Show; Cat. Show; Receipts.

These are just a few of my favorite things! :sing: Oh, sorry!

I also have an accordian file for Recipe cards -pile #4 at checkout! I used the rub-on scrapbooking lettering, on the front -RECIPES, on an angle; and on the back -YUMMO, again on an angle. It's pink and black -fun!

I definately love sharing and receiving tips on here! I really want to streamline my business and especially my office space!

 

[dannyzmom]

This business has really helped me get things done in an organized manner, as well as my household. Of course, it's always a work in progress, but there it is -progress!

I've found a lot of helpful tools at Office Max or Office Depot and well as Walmart or Target.

I use magazine holders for the catty's and Host Packets.
Tiered brochure / literature holders - flyers, trifolded leaflets, Holiday catty's, Monthly Specials, Outside Order Forms, Door Prize Slips, etc.
Horazontal / stackable sorters -(top -down) Bridal / FR; Opp.; Cooking Show; Cat. Show; Receipts.

These are just a few of my favorite things! :sing: Oh, sorry!

I also have an accordian file for Recipe cards -pile #4 at checkout! I used the rub-on scrapbooking lettering, on the front -RECIPES, on an angle; and on the back -YUMMO, again on an angle. It's pink and black -fun!

I definately love sharing and receiving tips on here! I really want to streamline my business and especially my office space!

Pictures please!!

 

[ragschef]

Sounds like we all have the same office!! One thing that I have done that I really like is that I have my first apron (the khaki one!) hanging on the wall. I have all my pins and conference badges from the past 8 years on it. It is a neat conversation piece (when my office is clean I let people in <<ha ha>>).

One of my New Year's resolutions is to make a "dream board" to put above my desk. Covering it with pics of my dream house, favorite vacation spot (leaving room of course for a pic of the next trip incentive), everything I hope and dream for my business and family this year. I've always heard of how powerful visualizing your dreams can be, this year I am doing it!!

Good luck with your new office. One suggestion..you might want to research colors and their effects on your mood...red for energy, blue is calming, etc. Pick colors that will help you create the perfect mood for your business.[/QUOTE]


Do not put red and yellow together!! You'll be eating everything you see! Wendy's, burger King and McDonalds restaurants are in yellow and red because red is energy and yellow is hunger. Just thought I'd throw that in....



My office pictures would consist of about 4 different areas. And each one is a disaster!! Sorry I can'thelp here, but it would only discourage you if you saw my office(s)..
Ya know, maybe we should all post pics of our "offices" to show her waht NOT to do.... ???? hmmm.... getting me thinking....

 

[micocina]

Bumping it up!

Ladies,
I am overwhelmed with paper and my office looks as if a semi]truck drove right through it! I need filing tips... please! I have a desk with a filing cabinet attached, plus I also have two 2-drawer filing cabinets (letter and legal size) and I have been struggling to organize them.

What filing system do you have for PC, family, and personal stuff?

Please Help!!!

Anyone else?

 

[Ann F]

I've learned there are two types of people as far as organizing goes: those who want a clear area and everything filed away and those who are afraid if they can't see it they can't find it.

Evidently I'm the second type!

However, my director had a great class at Conference on organization. I believe I have her notes. Would you like me to post them? (She's a 'filer')

 

[J.Corley]

ABSOLUTELY!!!! Post them!
I have a small work area and I also have a pile issue! But not really a terrible office other than right on the surface of the desk.

 

[Ann F]

Here're her notes.

 

[vogee13]

JillySue... you had mentioned and someone had asked if you could post a list of the different labels you have (on folders and on your computer) I am not horribly disorganized but am a firm believer in improving. I am going to try to go paperless. This will be a big obstacle for me - love having the paper in hand but it sure is wasteful and creates lots of clutter!

 

[schel]

Oh crud that is only one view...the into room view. Let me see if I can get the other one to work. I do have other albums there...it is the other 2007 one.

Ok way to neat!! You should see my mess!
My DH keeps saying your PC is everywhere!! I keep telling him I need a office so finish my downstairs!
Then I can go hide and do my work! Hee Hee!

 

[Jilleysue]

I'll have to write up my get organized for PC book. I am taking a Lead Auditor class in Miami in February, so I should learn tons more......

 

[suzipooh]

I'd just like to add my 2 cents.... be careful when choosing a wall color. Red is an exciting color, but also tends to make you feel rushed and angry. Blue can be calming (depending on the hue) but also makes a space seem cold.
I am all about some color! Just make sure it's something you can live with. Taupe/ powdery light peach/ light buttery yellow are all really nice (and believe it or not) nuetral colors and great for any room.
My office is lavender and I love it! Not very over powering,.. nice, light, happy, calming lavender.
My degree is in Interior Design,... but these days I'm a Kindergarten reading teacher! Go figure!
Have fun decorating!

 

[Jilleysue]

JillySue... you had mentioned and someone had asked if you could post a list of the different labels you have (on folders and on your computer) I am not horribly disorganized but am a firm believer in improving. I am going to try to go paperless. This will be a big obstacle for me - love having the paper in hand but it sure is wasteful and creates lots of clutter!

Yes I will do that. Everything is on my lap down and it is down right now. Nothing major but I can't get into it...tooo slow. I will as soon as our IT department fix it.

 

[MissChef]

Yes I will do that. Everything is on my lap down and it is down right now. Nothing major but I can't get into it...tooo slow. I will as soon as our IT department fix it.

did you mean to type this JilleySue? Because I got a good chuckle out of "lap down"!

 

[micocina]

Jillysue, please come back

 

[Bebopnzulu]

My office I share with the dinningroom, and kids desk and seeme to be the catch all for school projects, mail, papers, toys, art supplies and anything else people can think of to throw on top of my desk. I'm a full time student so my school stuff is spread out all over too. I still have my catalogs in the boxes they came in along with order forms I made envelops for the host packets that also live in the boxes I have 4 boxes under my desk blocking where my feet should go. Our desk reaches a 15 foot span across the back wall of the dinning room, and we have cabinets above them that are full of who knows what. One day I will go through them all and hopefully organize them to fit my stuff