As we slowly approach 2011 coming to an end, many people are still faced with the fact that they are unemployed. It's a scary situation to find yourself in, especially when other members in your family depend on you to provide their basic needs. While some people are so fortunate to have a steady paycheck coming in from a major corporation, there's still the fear of cut backs and lay offs that could come in the future.
With the new year right around the corner, many Americans are seeking to be gainfully employed, earning enough money to keep them floating above water. With this being a major factor in today's society, some people want to reinvent themselves but really don't have an idea where they should start.
Virtually Savvvy is proud to introduce a new training program coming January 2012. You can learn how to become a virtual assistant along side creating your own business in the comfort of your own home. Our training program is designed to teach people how to jump start a business with basic business principles and free resources.
This program will lend the opportunity for future entrepreneurs to begin building an empire that is designed to meet the needs of various professionals in the business world.
Stay tuned for more information in the month December.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Maintaining An Organized Home Office - Pt 3
We have made it to the final stretch of our three part series on Maintaining An Organized Home Office.
Before we complete our final step, let's take a moment to review the process of keeping your home office organized and clutter free.
The first step is make sure you have enough work space to accomplish your daily duties. Remember, having an environment that allows you to be productive is important which means having a designated space to work. Be sure to place your work materials in storage bins in order to easily retrieve the items you need. Next, acquire a multifunctional piece of furniture that will allow you to perform. Having a desk or simple table that will suit your needs ranks high on the performance list and make sure that you have intergrated your home office in a room crafted especially for you.
The final step in maintaining an organized home office is making sure that it properly serves its purpose for the person using the space most...YOU! While there is no right or wrong way to design a home office, there is a way to keep it neat, clean and clear from chasos. Here are a few tips to keeping your environment clutter free:
The last important factor is having a great home office is having a great desk chair. Make sure the chair is comfortable and offers great support to your back as it should be adjustable to be in sync with your desk.
Now, you have been properly equipped with all of the tools you need to keep your home office clear and clutter free. Always keep in mind that as a business owner, it's important to keep your area clean, neat and ready to accomplish tasks. The ultimate goal is to reduce the stress in your life because after all, a stressful work environment creates a mental block and that's what you are striving for.
Happy organizing
Before we complete our final step, let's take a moment to review the process of keeping your home office organized and clutter free.
The first step is make sure you have enough work space to accomplish your daily duties. Remember, having an environment that allows you to be productive is important which means having a designated space to work. Be sure to place your work materials in storage bins in order to easily retrieve the items you need. Next, acquire a multifunctional piece of furniture that will allow you to perform. Having a desk or simple table that will suit your needs ranks high on the performance list and make sure that you have intergrated your home office in a room crafted especially for you.
The final step in maintaining an organized home office is making sure that it properly serves its purpose for the person using the space most...YOU! While there is no right or wrong way to design a home office, there is a way to keep it neat, clean and clear from chasos. Here are a few tips to keeping your environment clutter free:
- Keep your supplies in easy to reach organizational bins. Paper clips, writing instruments, scissors, etc should be housed neatly together for quick access. Remember, when you are finished using one or more items, put them back in the respective place.
- If your desk top does not have drawers or compartments, be sure to keep your working items in matching storage boxes with labels.
- Want to furnish your office without breaking your budget? Not a problem, search other rooms in your home to see what can be used in your office such as old jam jars (great keeping paper and binder clips organized), utensil holders (serves as a great home to writing instruments, staplers, scissors, etc.)coffee mugs or rubber maid storage containers.
The last important factor is having a great home office is having a great desk chair. Make sure the chair is comfortable and offers great support to your back as it should be adjustable to be in sync with your desk.
Now, you have been properly equipped with all of the tools you need to keep your home office clear and clutter free. Always keep in mind that as a business owner, it's important to keep your area clean, neat and ready to accomplish tasks. The ultimate goal is to reduce the stress in your life because after all, a stressful work environment creates a mental block and that's what you are striving for.
Happy organizing
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| A stress free work environment |
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Maintaining An Organized Home Office - Part 2
Greetings to all of my Readers:
Today is Part 2 of Maintainig An Organized Home Office and I will be sharing two more steps with you on how to keep your office clutter free.
Step 3 - acquire an adequate work space for yourself. You may not have a "desk" per say but why not be creative and search for a piece of furniture that will serve as a desk especially for you? Here are a few examples:
The armoire is a prime example of how an ordinary piece of furniture can be transformed into a work area thart allows the owner to utilize storage space to it's fullest. Small organizational bins, compartments located underneath the keyboard drawer...this space screams "controlled environment." The white desk or unit simply appears to be an organizational shelf that may be found in a corporate office but it was (carefully) mounted on wood to create a desk. There again using all of the space to it's full advantage, these creative desk allow room for calm, peace and productivity.
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| Cool Desk |
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| Armoire |
Making use on adequate space in any room will allow you peace of mind to know that you have created a work environment of your own.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Maintaining An Organized Home Office - Part 1
Happy Monday to all of my followers.
Let's talk about organized chasos and how does it make you feel?
Now, most people will say "I work better if my environment is messy..." Well, contrary to what they may think and feel, it's not true. Studies show that a person is not able to function 100% mentally if their environment is messy or disorganized. Trying to function in a work space that is cluttered and messy causes stress, anxiety and most of all, frustration. How many times has your desk been a total mess and you get upset because you can't find a pen, or a small post it note with vital information on it?
Today we are going to focus on what it takes to maintain an organized home office and we are going to use the picture above as an example on how to get rid of clutter and chasos.
Step 1 - allow yourself enough work space to accomplish your daily duties, such as working at your computer, making phone calls or simply sitting at the desk and writing or reading. While these tasks may seem small and may not require much work space, you'd be surprised at how your brain will shut down when you are unable to complete these duties.
Step 2 - Place all of your work material in storage bins. If you refer back to the picture above, this desk has plenty of space for storage including drawers. If you have a fairly large desk, it will be in your best interest to utilize all of space to it's maximum capacity. For example, if you have drawers, use hanging file folders to keep important paperwork handy. Compartments should be used to house reading books, materials and other literary items that are currently being used. In retrospect, the only thing the desktop should be used for is (1) keep your computer (2) your desk phone and (3) the current supplies and/or items needed to complete the task at hand. Everything that is not being used should be tucked away in it's own space.
Don't allow your unorganized chasos to get the best of you. Maintaining a healthy work environment allows more room for productivity.
Happy Organizing
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| Organized Chasos??? |
Happy Monday to all of my followers.
Let's talk about organized chasos and how does it make you feel?
Now, most people will say "I work better if my environment is messy..." Well, contrary to what they may think and feel, it's not true. Studies show that a person is not able to function 100% mentally if their environment is messy or disorganized. Trying to function in a work space that is cluttered and messy causes stress, anxiety and most of all, frustration. How many times has your desk been a total mess and you get upset because you can't find a pen, or a small post it note with vital information on it?
Today we are going to focus on what it takes to maintain an organized home office and we are going to use the picture above as an example on how to get rid of clutter and chasos.
Step 1 - allow yourself enough work space to accomplish your daily duties, such as working at your computer, making phone calls or simply sitting at the desk and writing or reading. While these tasks may seem small and may not require much work space, you'd be surprised at how your brain will shut down when you are unable to complete these duties.
Step 2 - Place all of your work material in storage bins. If you refer back to the picture above, this desk has plenty of space for storage including drawers. If you have a fairly large desk, it will be in your best interest to utilize all of space to it's maximum capacity. For example, if you have drawers, use hanging file folders to keep important paperwork handy. Compartments should be used to house reading books, materials and other literary items that are currently being used. In retrospect, the only thing the desktop should be used for is (1) keep your computer (2) your desk phone and (3) the current supplies and/or items needed to complete the task at hand. Everything that is not being used should be tucked away in it's own space.
Don't allow your unorganized chasos to get the best of you. Maintaining a healthy work environment allows more room for productivity.
Happy Organizing
Monday, October 31, 2011
Home Office Organization
Happy Monday and Happy Halloween!
If you are a small business owner/entrepreneur and you work from home, is your work environment conducive to your needs? Do you have enough work space to accomplish your daily tasks? Are you trapped in a clutter filled box and it's creating a mental blockage for you?
Home office organization is very important for those business owners who work from home. The area where you work at should always be kept tidy and in order so that you are able to retrieve things easily without stressing yourself out. This week I will be sharing 6 steps to Maintaining an Organized Office in your home.
After all, being organized and stress free is all a part of being productive.
If you are a small business owner/entrepreneur and you work from home, is your work environment conducive to your needs? Do you have enough work space to accomplish your daily tasks? Are you trapped in a clutter filled box and it's creating a mental blockage for you?
Home office organization is very important for those business owners who work from home. The area where you work at should always be kept tidy and in order so that you are able to retrieve things easily without stressing yourself out. This week I will be sharing 6 steps to Maintaining an Organized Office in your home.
After all, being organized and stress free is all a part of being productive.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Life After.....
With today's economy, so many people are still facing the trials and tribulations of being let go from a major corporation or having their work hours reduced according to the business needs of the company, which in turn leads to mental stress and anguish of not knowing how the ends of going to meet each month. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the current unemployment rate is 9.1% 9 (reported on October 7, 2011.)
Which leads many to ask themselves the question of "Is there life after being laid off due to unforseen circumstances?" Yes, there is! There has been an increase of the development of home based businesses since the demise of the stock market. Many men and women are finding the complete joy of being self-employed, working their own hours to fit the needs of their families and mainly, not feeling the pressures of working hard and being underpaid.
In the world of home based businesses, there are many options to explore; everything from photography to dog walking. Being in business for yourself allows one to write their own journey and destiny when it comes to earning to income for survival. Don't sell yourself short on what you are capable of doing, explore your options and research what to see products and services are at need right now. Building an empire for yourself and the future of your family is important as this will become your main source of living out your dream.
The most important thing to remember when developing a home based business is this...DO NOT allow anybody to crush your spirit. Have faith in yourself and share your vision and goals with somebody who will support your efforts without passing judegments on you or your dreams.
Continue to reach for the STARS.
Which leads many to ask themselves the question of "Is there life after being laid off due to unforseen circumstances?" Yes, there is! There has been an increase of the development of home based businesses since the demise of the stock market. Many men and women are finding the complete joy of being self-employed, working their own hours to fit the needs of their families and mainly, not feeling the pressures of working hard and being underpaid.
In the world of home based businesses, there are many options to explore; everything from photography to dog walking. Being in business for yourself allows one to write their own journey and destiny when it comes to earning to income for survival. Don't sell yourself short on what you are capable of doing, explore your options and research what to see products and services are at need right now. Building an empire for yourself and the future of your family is important as this will become your main source of living out your dream.
The most important thing to remember when developing a home based business is this...DO NOT allow anybody to crush your spirit. Have faith in yourself and share your vision and goals with somebody who will support your efforts without passing judegments on you or your dreams.
Continue to reach for the STARS.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
De-Clutter
What is the TRUE meaning of clutter? The dictionary defines it as "to fill or cover with scattered or disordered things..."
In an office setting, clutter will become your worst enemy if you allow it to. Your desk can easily become cluttered throughout the work day and you probably have no idea how it got there. You start off the morning right but by lunch time, your work space is covered with piles of paper, pens, file folders and other STUFF that you are not using all at once. If you have not paid attention to it, the visible sight of your work area being cluttered and messy creates mental stress on you, which is not good for production reasons.
Learning how to control your clutter on a daily basis is an acquired habit. Your desk top should only supplies and items that you'll be using for a particular task within your reach. Once you are done with those items, put them back where they belong. i.e. in a desk drawer, a specific or designated area. For example, supplies such as staplers, tape dispensers and scissors are items that should be tucked away in a drawer, Once you are done using the specific item, make it a point to place it back where it goes. This will free up space on your desk.
Controlling clutter is an important part of keeping your office and work space balanced.
In an office setting, clutter will become your worst enemy if you allow it to. Your desk can easily become cluttered throughout the work day and you probably have no idea how it got there. You start off the morning right but by lunch time, your work space is covered with piles of paper, pens, file folders and other STUFF that you are not using all at once. If you have not paid attention to it, the visible sight of your work area being cluttered and messy creates mental stress on you, which is not good for production reasons.
Learning how to control your clutter on a daily basis is an acquired habit. Your desk top should only supplies and items that you'll be using for a particular task within your reach. Once you are done with those items, put them back where they belong. i.e. in a desk drawer, a specific or designated area. For example, supplies such as staplers, tape dispensers and scissors are items that should be tucked away in a drawer, Once you are done using the specific item, make it a point to place it back where it goes. This will free up space on your desk.
Controlling clutter is an important part of keeping your office and work space balanced.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Introduction
Greetings small business owners and entrepreneurs:
I am so excited about building my virtual/personal assistant business. After years of working for a major company as an administrative assistant and being laid off because my job was outsourced to another country, I felt it was time to put my skills to use on my own terms and help those in need.
Being a personal assistant is a way to fullfill my desire to provide administrative support to those in business for themselves; they don't have the time to complete the neccessary back office tasks and well, let's face it...they really don't want to be bothered with the chore. That's where I come in. By allowing me to relieve the stress of administrative duties, all is well in the business world.
I am so excited about building my virtual/personal assistant business. After years of working for a major company as an administrative assistant and being laid off because my job was outsourced to another country, I felt it was time to put my skills to use on my own terms and help those in need.
Being a personal assistant is a way to fullfill my desire to provide administrative support to those in business for themselves; they don't have the time to complete the neccessary back office tasks and well, let's face it...they really don't want to be bothered with the chore. That's where I come in. By allowing me to relieve the stress of administrative duties, all is well in the business world.
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