Return to o-Tips Archives National Small Business Month Volume 2 Number 6 June 2004     The Census Bureau states that 75% of businesses in the U.S. have no payroll. Most of these businesses are operated by sole proprietors; many of these are a secondary source of income. This month we salute small businesses and offer O-Tips to help your business thrive. We can not eliminate your competition, but we can get rid of your clutter to make you more efficient. Organizing Tips in this issue   Wardrobe Organizing Workshop June 24 The Supply Room June 14 Is Family History Day "Networking: The Game Plan for Success" Workshop - June 7 The Supply Room Your "supply room" may be a shelf in your bedroom closet or a storage room in a commercial building. If you are wasting time looking for paper clips, toner, or envelopes-it is time to organize your supplies. Take advantage of empty wall space by adding shelves for vertical storage. Do not just stack items on a shelf. Utilize literature sorters for easy access and group all "like" items together. Shipping supplies, letterhead and envelopes, and desk supplies (i.e. staples, tape, and paper clips) should be organized in separate zones. Storing Filing Supplies It is best to use only one motion when performing a task if possible. Remove hanging files and file folders from the box and store vertically in file box. No more lifting out the box, opening up the box, and getting needed folder. It just takes one step to retrieve your needed folder. Now the time you save looking for needed supplies is YOURS! For more organizing information visit GetItTogetherLA.com June 14 Is Family History Day Use this day to travel in time. Ask your parents or grandparents about your family's past and make a record of the information. Create a "Family Genealogy" file if you have not already. Keep those old, treasured photographs stored in archival safe, acid-free, boxes. Just because a box is labeled 'photo box' does not mean it will preserve your photos. It is only meant to contain them. To ensure preservation, never place framed photos in direct sunlight. If you want to begin your search into your family's past, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers a great internet starting point. Other programs are available to chart your own family tree. Once you begin, share information with relatives and you will be amazed how far back your history can be traced. note: This photo, taken in 1925, is Chris McKenry's mother with her oldest brother's pet wolf. Find your ancestors... "Networking: The Game Plan for Success" Workshop - June 7 Word-of-mouth advertising is the most effective way to increase business. There is greater impact when hearing about a product or service from someone who has first hand knowledge. Chris McKenry, Get It Together LA, and Maxine Tatlonghari, American Cancer Society, developed this program for the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Relationships build repeat business, but how are these relationships formed? Find out on June 7th.   Networking: The Game Plan for Success Plummer Park - Room 2, West Hollywood June 7 6:00 - 8:00 pm "I was so excited and motivated after your presentation that I went home and practiced my elevator speech on my husband. It was thanks to your networking that I got a client." MELINA ELL, DESIGN APPLIED Interior designers, realtors, photographers, represent just a few of the many professionals who have already benefited from this class. This event is free for members of the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the cost is $10 for non-members. This program is available for corporate/non-profit training. Contact Chris McKenry at 866-226-3237 or email at Chris@GetItTogetherLA.com. Register for the June 7th event call 323-650-2688 or click here Father's Day Special Offer This Father's Day, June 20, give dad a gift he can really use. Instead of another tie, give the gift of organizing. Chris McKenry provides solutions to help everyone's organizing needs, especially for dad. Get It Together LA! wants your father to realize the advantages of having more time for himself. This special offer can be used for any services offered including the office, garage, kitchen or wardrobe organizing. This offer is good through June and not available with any other promotion. Father's Day Promotion: 15% off first session call 323-525-0678 or click here Wardrobe Organizing Workshop June 24     "Get Your Wardrobe Together" Workshop   Organized Living 110 S. Fairfax Los Angeles   June 24 6:00 - 7:30 pm An individual's success often is impacted by the professional image projected. Do you have difficulty matching your attire each day? If getting dressed each morning makes you late for the first appointment, then this workshop is a must. Chris McKenry, Los Angeles' premier professional organizer and owner of Get It Together LA, will conduct a free "Get Your Clothes Together Workshop" on June 24. This interactive class will address how and where to get rid of unwanted items. Space planning, proper folding techniques and simple organizing solutions will be provided. Since we wear 20% of our clothes 80% of the time, clear out closets and drawers of the unused items. If the height of the closet rod allows, utilize a double hang area for short hang items. Sort clothes by type (dresses, suits, pants, shirts, etc) and color; and use uniform hangers to make your wardrobe easier to view. Now the ensemble combinations are increased and in sight. Placing shoes on racks, or shelves, sorted by style and color make for easy viewing and quick decisions. All this and more will be addressed on June 24. See how the professionals organize closets to make the most of space. Discover what works and what does not. Bring pictures of your closets and your questions for specific help. Make the commitment to get organized and getting dressed will be a breeze. For more information call 323-525-0678 For "Wardrobe Organizing Workshop" information call 323-525-0678. Quick Links... Visit GetItTogetherLA.com Media Appearances Networking Opportunities Organized Living Search for Ancestors West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Contact Us Join our mailing list! email: chris@getittogetherla.com phone: 323-571-2134 web: http://www.GetItTogetherLA.com