Organizing your paperwork, bills, receipts, to-do lists, kids’ papers, and all of the additional pieces of paper that enter your house is one of the most personalized organizational challenges. When it comes to paper (and electronic “papers” such as emails), everyone is even more unique than in all of the other caetegories of organization. Some need everything in sight, some need just some items in sight, some use technology, some use no technology, some use a mix of both, some need everything vertical and some need everything horizontal. Also, some are savers of every little piece of paper (do you have old fortune-cookie fortunes somewhere in your house?) and some throw out impotrtant documents that come back to haunt them at tax time. Some save just the right amount for them, but haven’t a clue where they are when they need them.
Due to these extreme differences in paper management needs, I offer a range of very different paper relief services. If, after reading the descriptions and researching, you’re still not sure which is right for you, please contact me and we will figure it out together!
Do You Live in South Carolina? Get In-Home Support/Organizing
If you live within my service area and need help with paper relief and management, I can help you in your home with regular home sessions. My sessions are typically 4 hours in length. My clients are typically seen once a week. We will also go over the products and use what you already have on you or order product solutions together. Contact me at thehousethatclutterbuilt@gmail.com for costs and scheduling.
The Paper Tiger Option:
The Paper Tiger is a computer program that helps you organize your papers. Your papers will still be located in an action file and file cabinets/banker boxes, etc… However, you will have a complete reference system on your computer to help you find where a paper was placed in seconds! I also use this for my clients CDs, DVDs, emergency documents and items, and much more. You could set up a category for your shoes or the candy under your bed!
You may order your Paper Tiger software using the above link. Once you have your product, please see Organizer in the Phone to select time for me to help you set it up.
The FreedomFiler Option:
If you’d like to skip the computer data-base approach, the FreedomFiler is a great solution. The Ready-Made Kits are the way to go. What’s special about this system is it is set up to self-purge when needed.
You may order your Freedom Filer using the above link. Once you have your product, please see Organizer in the Phone to select time for me to help you set it up.
The Tickler File Accompanying Option:
After your important “to Keep“papers have been filed away using the Paper Tiger or the FreedomFiler, it’s time to address those papers that come in daily and need to be kept on hand. One way is by using a tickler file.
The Action File Box Accompanying Option:
Use a desktop file box to set up your daily action files. Combined with Smead Viewables, this approach works for many of my clients.
Then, there is the latest in paper reduction, the Neat Desk.
My services to get your papers in order will depend on which system will work best for you. Once we determine the right fit, I will coach you through as many pieces of paper as you need to understand and effectively use the system. If you select Paper Tiger In the Clouds — the online version– I can even take control of your computer screen and help you get your categories in place.
I will be happy to speak with you about your individual objectives. Please email thehousethatclutterbuilt@gmail.com to begin discussing your needs.