On October 15 I’m teaming up with Geralin Thomas, owner of Metropolitan Organizing and expert organizer from A&E’s Hoarders, to present a workshop especially for newer organizers and those who are wondering whether organizing might be right for them. It’s called “Building an Organizing Business You’ll Love,” and we have packed so much information…
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Worth Repeating – May posts from New Leaf News
Looking ahead to summer. Remembering the past on Memorial Day. Listening as commencement speakers recall prior achievements and give advice for a lifetime. May is filled with beginnings and endings. What would you like to begin? What would you like to end? Here are a few posts from past Mays to help make today more…
Claim your spot in the "Plan to Thrive" teleclass
Does business planning really matter, or do all business plans sit forgotten on a shelf? According to a recent study, lack of a well-developed business plan is a factor in 78 percent of all small business closures. In fact, planning is one of the best practices you can habitually engage in to bring success and…
Humans are natural procrastinators
A wise person does at once, what a fool does at last. Both do the same thing; only at different times. – Sir John Dalberg-Acton Hold on, Sir John! Is it possible that delay serves a good purpose? And if, like our appendix, delay has outlived its usefulness, how can we work around it with…
Want to get organized for business? This class can help.
Tired of an overflowing in-box? Would you like to be better organized? Want to manage your time, paper, and energy, and have a lot more fun doing it? There’s a class that focuses on the skills and tools you need to banish disorganization in your office. I’ll be teaching “Organize Your Business Life” at College…
Listen to "Getting Organized with Margaret Lukens" podcasts
Would you like to listen to your organizing and productivity information as well as read it? The latest episodes of my radio program, “Getting Organized with Margaret Lukens”, are now available as podcasts on iTunes. The free podcasts were originally broadcast on WHDD public radio in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. Now you can download…
Plan from your passion
Last week I received the audience feedback from a conference workshop I led in November. One respondent commented anonymously: “So inspiring, clean. Made a promise to myself as a result of this session.” This is what I live for! I was leading my popular session “Plan to Thrive – how to shape, track, and follow…
"Eliminating Excess" teleclass
Are you a professional organizer or hope to become one? Don’t miss the upcoming teleclass “Eliminating Excess”. This class is part of the series of classes offered by the National Association of Professional Organizers. You will be able to assist your clients when: one office mate calls the stuff clutter, and the other says it’s…
How to Get Clients Now
Getting more clients is crucial for nearly every small business owner. Are you frustrated because the clients just aren’t coming? Help is here, now. This summer, doing a small part to move our economy forward, I am giving away just 20 places in the “How to Get Clients Now” teleclass. In my two-part teleclass, I…
Why "Get Clients NOW" might be perfect for you
If you want to attract more clients to your professional services business, this is a class for you. Based on the book by master coach C.J. Hayden, Get Clients NOW! ™ will help you focus on marketing to fill your schedule, using proven strategies and high-quality tools customized to your business. You will not only…