Not Your Ordinary File System!

Did you ever think filing and paper management could be fun and colorful? With the MyVitalFiles® system, you will find a little pep in your step. These artfull-designed folders are like no other. They are uniquely designed to allow titles to sit above the top edge of a hanging file folder – eliminating the need for plastic tabs and making inserts.

This beautiful filing system contains 80 decorative, color-coded, collated, pre-labeled file folders, 10 blank folders, two sheets of 22 additional labels, one sheet of 22 blank labels, and a reference guide.  The system automatically aligns all of your labels in categorical groupings. Each of the 80 pre-labeled and 10 unlabeled folders is reversible – with  different colors inside and out, for more flexibility.  

All of the Little Miss Efficiency files are in MyVitalFiles®. For four years, even before our company began, we started creating our business files with MyVitalFiles®. They are simply beautiful to look at and creative clients absolutely love them for their own paper-organizing efforts. These files are also perfect for your desktop “hot” files!

Peggy and Steve Thayer created and trademarked the brilliant MyVitalFiles® system. are color-coded filing system designed for simplicity, efficiency, and organization. Steve is a Certified Financial Planner and psychotherapist, and Peggy is a graphic designer.

After Peggy’s father had passed away and she had to assister her mother pull together the necessary paperwork for the lawyer, accountant, insurance company, bank and other agencies requiring assorted documents pertaining to the settlement of his estate. Peggy found herself drowning in a sea of 52 years of papers, files and folders! Peggy felt compelled to put her home filing system into a physical form that was smart, stylish and simple to use…and MyVitalFiles®  was born. You can visit Peggy and her husband at www.myvitalfiles.com

Contact Wendy on ordering her all-time favorite MyVitalFiles®,  or for her specialized filing tips at www.littlemissefficiency.com. You can also email info@littlemissefficiency.com or call us locally 702.673.0624 for file systems set up.  If you would like to learn more about organizing or hiring your own professional organizer to get your files in order, please contact Little Miss Efficiency.

Written by Wendy A. Miller, CEO and Founder of Little Miss Efficiency, wwwlittlemisseffiency.com, 702.673.0624. COPYRIGHT: This article may not be reprinted or quoted anywhere without written permission.  This email is protected by copyright. Copying of this article – or of any works presented or recommended by Wendy A. Miller – is strictly prohibited. These works may not be reprinted in any form on any website, blog, book, ebook, or any other form without the express written permission of Wendy A. Miller. All Rights Reserved.

A New Way to File

When you mention “filing” few positive emotions and reactions come to mind…unless you are professional organizer. For years, my trusty label-maker and I have brought order to countless client’s personal and professional files. But Karen Roehl’s invention, called FIFI™ — File It and Find It™ — just goes to show you that you CAN even teach an old dog new tricks! With FIFI™, there really is no need for a label maker or file indices (the tabs that insert into files.)

Roehl’s (FIFI™) is a color-coded filing system designed for simplicity, efficiency, and organization.  It comes ready to use with existing home or small business filing systems.  FIFI™ can also be used to create a new filing system.  Whether you are incorporating FIFI™ into an existing system or creating a new system, set up FIFI™ and literally you are ready to File It and Find It™!

What I love about FIFI™,  is its simplicity, uniformity and colors. Rather than over categorize your files, a common mistake, FIFI™ has the basic necessities for any home filing system. FIFI™ had done the work for you.  Anyone who uses it has an instant filing system that is easy to follow! FIFI™ only needs a box of files and a drawer or file crate to work with. The hard cardboard card stand up beautifully and uniformly in hanging file folders (as shown above.)

Karen Roehl, owner of Clear Living®, Inc., is a Clarity Coach and Life Organizer who has helped individuals, families, and businesses to clarify their lives for more than 10 years. She is passionate about helping individuals and families to clear their clutter and get organized in their personal and professional lives. She brings a unique and compassionate approach to those wanting to create a new reality with their paper, space, time, and projects. You can visit her at www.clearliving.biz.

Contact Wendy on ordering her favorite FIFI™,  or for her simple tactics on filing at www.littlemissefficiency.com. You can also email info@littlemissefficiency.com or call us locally 702.673.0624 for file systems set up.  If you would like to learn more about organizing or hiring your own professional organizer to get your files simplified and in order, please contact Little Miss Efficiency.

Written by Wendy A. Miller, CEO and Founder of Little Miss Efficiency, wwwlittlemisseffiency.com, 702.673.0624. COPYRIGHT: This article may not be reprinted or quoted anywhere without written permission.  This email is protected by copyright. Copying of this article – or of any works presented or recommended by Wendy A. Miller – is strictly prohibited. These works may not be reprinted in any form on any website, blog, book, ebook, or any other form without the express written permission of Wendy A. Miller. All Rights Reserved.

Control Your Cord Clutter

Do the cords behind your computer look like an octopus on crack? Do you have so many cords than unplugging anything is a major project?   

 

Nothing is more annoying than a pile of messy cords. Control cord clutter with this clever organising product. These cord organisers are called Dotz and can be found at Solutions.com. For the set, they cost under $10 before shipping and tax.

 

With Dotz™ Identifiers, you’ll never mistake one plug for another and accidentally unplug the wrong one. You get 10 reusable colored Dotz, 24 icon tabs and 12 blank tabs to keep computer, home entertainment, camera, cell phone, MP3 and wireless devices straight.

 

If you would like to learn more about how to get rid of your cord clutter, how to buy these Dotz, or better organise your office, call Little Miss Efficiency Organising Services and Consulting for a consultation at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com. You can also listen to Little Miss Efficiency Organising Services and Consulting’s radio appearances that stream live worldwide, on KLAV 1230 AM – The Talk of Las Vegas at www.littlemissefficiency.com. Just click on the KLAV link.

 

Written by Wendy A. Miller, CEO and Founder of Little Miss Efficiency Organising Services and Consulting, www.littlemissefficiency.com, 702.673.0624. COPYRIGHT: This article may not be reprinted or quoted anywhere without written permission.  This email is protected by copyright. Copying of this article – or of any works presented or recommended by Wendy A. Miller – is strictly prohibited. These works may not be reprinted in any form on any website, blog, book, e-book, or any other form without the express written permission of Wendy A. Miller. All Rights Reserved.

What are My Vital Files?

These colorful, unique, 1/3 cut manila folders are a professional organiser’s dream. And the color adds a zip to your day when doing dreaded filing tasks.

 

What I like about these files first are their bright colors, on both the outside and inside. I am a color person so I used My Vital Files extensively in my office. I also like to use them at the bottom of my desk file drawer for al my hot projects that I work on every day. Another cool feature of these files is they arrive to you ready made with pre-made labels.

 

The folders are cleanly cut and reversible. The unique design of each folder allows all file titles to sit above the ledge of a hanging folders so plastic tabs and inserts are eliminated all together.

 

My friend Peggy at Vital Files also will send you blank file labels for a minimal charge. The system shown above does not come with the file tote, but does come with 80 pre-labeled folders, 10 unlabeled folders and two sheets of blank labels for a great cost that comes out very reasonable per folder for color and fun.

If you would like to learn more about how to use My Vital Files or need the assistance of a professional organiser, call Little Miss Efficiency Organising Services for a consultation at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com. You can also listen to us live, streaming live worldwide on KLAV 1230 AM – The Talk of Las Vegas on the first Thursday of the month, at 1 pm p.s.t at www.klav1230am.com.

 

Written by Wendy A. Miller, CEO and Founder of Little Miss Efficiency Organising Services and Consulting, www.littlemissefficiency.com, 702.673.0624. COPYRIGHT: This article may not be reprinted or quoted anywhere without written permission.  This email is protected by copyright. Copying of this article – or of any works presented or recommended by Wendy A. Miller – is strictly prohibited. These works may not be reprinted in any form on any website, blog, book, ebook, or any other form without the express written permission of Wendy A. Miller. All Rights Reserved.

How to Organise a Busy Desk

There are four categories to help you manage your workflow and paper clutter every day. This fearsome foursome will spiral your desk out of control, unless you have dedicated spaces for each of the four. They cannot be combined under any circumstances. Now remember, creating systems or homes for things improves the way you work so here’s the categories; In Box, Action Zone (folder stand up), Out Box, Reference zone.

These four areas of your daily workflow, need a container or zone on your desk (like illustrated by the yellow areas), dedicated specifically to each of them. This is a good way to get your paper flow under control on any desk. Plus you will get some extra, clear space to work at your desk every day.

IN BOX
The in box accumulates everything that crosses your desk, especially new items, that require your attention. So when the mail comes and you are running out the door, don’t just put it on your desk. It’s new. Put it in your “in” box. Just watch that it doesn’t overflow.

ACTION ITEMS
If you are working on several projects at once, separate the paperwork for each project into manila folders marked with the name of the project. Invest in a vertical sorter where you can clearly store the graduated action files. I prefer to see this right in front of me, on my desk.

OUT BOX
This is the holding bin for papers you are done with or are moving on to someone or somewhere else, to be mailed or even filed

REFERENCE AREA
Here you put all things you refer to every day, like account numbers, chamber directories, manuals, rules, regulations, codes, etc. They need to be handy, and in one zone on your desk. Behind your computer is perfect, as this is often unused and wasted desk space.

This idea of having dedicated zones on your desk will:

• Minimize clutter

• Provides a clear vision as to what needs to be accomplished at any given point

• Enables you to easily retrieve necessary information, at any part of the work flow process

• Allows you to effectively handle multiple responsibilities!

If you wish your desktop looked more like this or would like to learn how yours can function this simply, Little Miss Efficiency can help with a personal desk zoning session. Please contact Little Miss Efficiency directly at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com

Written by Wendy A. Miller, CEO and Founder of Little Miss Efficiency, www.littlemissefficiency.com, 702.673.0624. COPYRIGHT: This article may not be reprinted or quoted anywhere without written permission. This email is protected by copyright. Copying of this article – or of any works presented or recommended by Wendy A. Miller – is strictly prohibited. These works may not be reprinted in any form on any website, blog, book, ebook, or any other form without the express written permission of Wendy A. Miller. All Rights Reserved.

3 Quick Tips for Organising Your Desk Top

Believe it or not, the place where you work collects your energy. It accumulates in corners, sneaks behind bookshelves, in filing cabinets and desk drawers. When it gathers unchecked over time, it creates stagnation and weight that negatively affects your work life. This stagnant energy is also known as clutter.

Having an organised desk and office allows you to enjoy more time, space, money and energy. Anyone can become more organised. Like any endeavor, it is a matter of learning a few skills.

Here’s 3 quick jump starts for beginning to organise your desk, especially if you have paper piles.

1. Start with the oldest.
You can tell by looking at which pile is the oldest. Usually it is the farthest from your chair. It will be the easiest to throw away. Take 1 hour, set a timer and go through that pile with a shredder near by.

2. Evaluate each piece of paper —only once.
Look at each item in the pile. Decide if it requires action or can be tossed. You can not set it back on your desk for later, you have to decide now. There is no other option. By doing this, You will have a smaller, “KEEP PILE” this will later go into your in box or action files —a topic for another time.

3. Ask yourself this, with each sheet…
“Do I have this somewhere else, can I get it from someone?” If you have a copy in email, or in a report, or on the desk of the person who prepared the market analysis, etc., you do not need to keep a copy. Toss it!!!

If your workspace is overwhelmed with papers or is in need of an easy filing system, Little Miss Efficiency can help. Please contact Little Miss Efficiency directly at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com

Written by Wendy A. Miller, CEO and Founder of Little Miss Efficiency, wwwlittlemisseffiency.com, 702.673.0624. COPYRIGHT: This article may not be reprinted or quoted anywhere without written permission. This email is protected by copyright. Copying of this article – or of any works presented or recommended by Wendy A. Miller – is strictly prohibited. These works may not be reprinted in any form on any website, blog, book, ebook, or any other form without the express written permission of Wendy A. Miller. All Rights Reserved.

Get Your Workflow Under Control with 4 Things

Think of your desk top as prime real estate. Nothing goes on there that does not have a purpose or value. So If you keep a telephone book on your desk, but use an online directory, then the phone book needs to go.

Remember to keep things in your arm’s reach. Resources, files, staplers, pens, and other items you use should be within arms reach. you should not have to get up to get things or excessively reach to get the tools needed to do your job. In a home office, that means not borrowing items from other rooms in the home. Keep all your work tools in your reach, as this makes you much more productive.

There are 4 main categories in your workflow every day. This fearsome foursome will spiral your desk out of control, unless you have dedicated spaces for each of the four. They cannot be combined under any circumstances. now remember, creating systems or homes for things improves the way you work so here’s the 4 categories

1. NEW IN ITEMS
2. ACTION ITEMS
3. OUT ITEMS
4. REFERENCE ITEMS

These four area of your daily workflows, need a container or zone on your desk, dedicated specifically to each of them. This is a good way to get your paper flow under control on any desk.

Check back Saturday and we’ll go over each of the four areas in detail. If your workspace or office is overwhelmed with papers or is in need of an easy filing system, Little Miss Efficiency can help. Please contact Little Miss Efficiency directly at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com

Written by Wendy A. Miller, CEO and Founder of Little Miss Efficiency, wwwlittlemisseffiency.com, 702.673.0624. COPYRIGHT: This article may not be reprinted or quoted anywhere without written permission. This email is protected by copyright. Copying of this article – or of any works presented or recommended by Wendy A. Miller – is strictly prohibited. These works may not be reprinted in any form on any website, blog, book, ebook, or any other form without the express written permission of Wendy A. Miller. All Rights Reserved.

3 Quick Tips for Organising Your Desk Top

Believe it or not, the place where you work collects your energy. It accumulates in corners, sneaks behind bookshelves, in filing cabinets and desk drawers. When it gathers unchecked over time, it creates stagnation and weight that negatively affects your work life. This stagnant energy is also known as clutter.

Having an organised desk and office allows you to enjoy more time, space, money and energy. Anyone can become more organised. Like any endeavor, it is a matter of learning a few skills.

Here’s 3 quick jump starts for beginning to organise your desk, especially if you have paper piles.

1. Start with the oldest.
You can tell by looking at which pile is the oldest. Usually it is the farthest from your chair. It will be the easiest to throw away. Take 1 hour, set a timer and go through that pile with a shredder near by.

2. Evaluate each piece of paper —only once.
Look at each item in the pile. Decide if it requires action or can be tossed. You can not set it back on your desk for later, you have to decide now. There is no other option. By doing this, You will have a smaller, “KEEP PILE” this will later go into your in box or action files —a topic for another time.

3. Ask yourself this, with each sheet…
“Do I have this somewhere else, can I get it from someone?” If you have a copy in email, or in a report, or on the desk of the person who prepared the market analysis, etc., you do not need to keep a copy.
Toss it!!!

If your workspace is overwhelmed with papers or is in need of an easy filing system, Little Miss Efficiency can help. Please contact Little Miss Efficiency directly at 702.673.0624 or info@littlemissefficiency.com

Written by Wendy A. Miller, CEO and Founder of Little Miss Efficiency, wwwlittlemisseffiency.com, 702.673.0624. COPYRIGHT: This article may not be reprinted or quoted anywhere without written permission. This email is protected by copyright. Copying of this article – or of any works presented or recommended by Wendy A. Miller – is strictly prohibited. These works may not be reprinted in any form on any website, blog, book, ebook, or any other form without the express written permission of Wendy A. Miller. All Rights Reserved.

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