January 2007

We missed December's newsletter! Yikes, sometimes, it happens even to the best of us. As many of you know, I lost my older brother, Mark, in a tragic accident the first week of November. He inspired me in my entrepreneurial endeavors as he was a free spirit himself - a product of the Julliard school who dedicated his life to the development of symphonies around the world. He enjoyed my newsletter too! He will be missed.

As we move in to our new year, one of the things we look at is our goals. In today's newsletter, refer to the "Process" section and use our scorecard to guide you where you might need some help in organization so you can achieve your goals.

Please note two special events this month, our free Taming the Paper Tiger webinar and a GO System seminar (At this time the January class is full, however, there are two more classes scheduled in the near future - see the "upcoming events" section below.)

I am looking forward to the new year with all of you!
Best regards, Anne

Frustrated by the all the paper involved in your bill paying routine? Here are a few tips to help tame the paper tiger:

• File your mail and bills right when they arrive so they don't get misplaced.
• Create a bill-paying tickler file and put the bill in a specific location, easily found for bill paying time.
• Schedule a regular time to pay your bills.
• Make sure you schedule your bill paying time on your calendar, so that bills are paid timely, for instance once a week or twice a month with plenty of time for mailing.
• Toss those extra advertising inserts that come with your bills immediately and file them open and flat.
• File your bills immediately after you pay them so you have good accounting records for taxes and year end.
• Consider online bill paying services with your bank, or the vendors directly, to eliminate the paper trail. You'll still have an electronic trail.

Create a bill paying tickler system

Expectations

Last month we talked about about hiring an assistant and now you have looked at all of the issues, and decided that you are truly ready to bring an employee on board. Now what?

You can use the Register Model to design your specific expectations. Brainstorming in this way allows you to see all of the components you’ll want to consider.

For example:

R egister – job description
E xpectations – skills, qualifications
G oals – objectives
I mplementation – timing
S imple systems – job procedures
T ips – benefits
E xtra Resources – others who can help
R evisit – reviews

Click here to Purchase our "The Right Key" handbook to help you!

Have you ever wondered why you don't follow through on new year's resolutions?

Imagine what you and your business could achieve if you could find out how organized and productive you are – or can be? With the right systems in place, you can be more productive,make more money, reduce stress and make 2007 the best year yet.

Take one of our Productive Environment Scorecard assessments and get a free 30-minute consult!

The Productive Environment Scorecard for Individuals, a self-assessment that allows you to see what is enhancing or impeding your personal productivity.

The Productive Environment Scorecard for Organizations, a self-assessment that allows you to to measure your satisfaction with your current environment at work or in your organization.

The Productive Environment Scorecard for Families, a self-assessment for your family that indicates what is enhancing or impeding your family's productivity.

GO System Training--Get Organized for Life
Thursday, January 11, 2007 Time: 3-5pm
Thursday, March 15, 2007 Time: 3-5pm
Thursday, May 17, 2007 Time: 3-5pm
Click here for more information.

The Process of Taming The Paper Tiger Webinar
An intuitive "how-to" for The Paper Tiger software.
Tuesday, January 16, 12:00PM-1:00PM (ET)
Cost is free, click here to sign up.

Anne's keynote speech gets people energized about the benefits of personal productivity and the readiness for corporate change.

What Others Are Saying:
Anne’s presentation of “What’s Going On Here?” as a training was one of the best seminars I have ever attended. She provides practical solutions for organizations. Her personality makes the program delivery exceptional.
Angela Long, COO
Sextant Technologies
Commerce City, Colorado
Learn more and book Anne for your next event.

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"Founded by Anne McGurty in 2002, Strategize & Organize (www.StrategizeAndOrganize.com) is a business process consulting and professional organizing company specializing in systems to improve paper management, people's behaviors, and business processes. We offer Assessments, Training/Seminars, Coaching, and Organizing to help individuals and businesses become organized and work more efficiently. Anne McGurty is also available as a Keynote Speaker. Copyright 2007 Strategize & Organize. All rights reserved."