Making Time Work For You Review

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(More customer reviews)I have read over a dozen books on time management. This book clearly stands out. When I first read it I could not believe how well its insights and suggestions resonated with my feelings and experience. It's a shame that when so many worthless books are selling in big quantities this book has to be special ordered. The section on "time policy" alone is worth the price of the book. If I were to get one book on time management this would be it.

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The best-selling time management book (2008 edition) that shows how you can manage yourself for maximum results.

If you have trouble getting everything done or don't have enough time for yourself, here's a book you must read. This Canadian best-seller, originally published in 1981 by Stoddart Publishing of Toronto, and Beaufort and Dell Pocket Books of New York, has once again been completely updated and republished in January, 2008. 302 pages, quality paperback with bibliography and index.

If you have trouble getting everything done and still having enough time for yourself, this book is for you. Harold Taylor, a time management consultant for over twenty-five years, has added chapters on e-mail and handheld PDAs to this revised edition of his best selling book to reflect life in today's corporate world. In this no-nonsense, idea-packed guide, you will learn to:
- Get rid of the backlog and stay on top of your priorities. - Get organized and help your staff manage their time. - Cut interruptions and crises in half. Delegate quickly and effectively. Reduce the impact of stress in your life. - Streamline your meetings, writing and reading. - Quickly handle voice mail and e-mail. - Be productive while traveling. - Rid yourself of procrastination, perfectionism and absentmindedness. - Say no without guilt. - Win the paperwork battle. - Make technology work for you. - Manage your time with Palms™ and PDAs - Replace to do lists with completed tasks. - Manage your time at home - Balance your life
Harold Taylor, CSP, HoF, president of Harold Taylor Time Consultants Ltd. has been speaking, writing and conducting training programs on the topic of effective time management for over 25 years. He has written 16 books, including a Canadian bestseller, Making Time Work for You

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Born to Organize: Everything You Need to Know About a Career As a Professional Organizer Review

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(More customer reviews)I have purchased and read 15 "Organizing" books from Amazon.com in the past 3 months. I can tell you for certain there is no book as helpful for starting your Professional Organizing career as this one! I have been organizing for friends and family all my adult life (yes, only for the FUN of it), until 3 months ago when someone suggested I look into doing it as a career. At first I laughed since I had never heard of that job title before. I did some quick research one night-- and boy was I way off. Not only has the industry doubled in popularity in recent years, but the profession is very well paying, very diverse in specialities, and allows many opportunities for growth and education (especially when paired with the association NAPO).
One of the first book titles that fell into my hands was Sara's. This is now almost my daily reference guide! With her helpful pro-con advice I was able to make an educated decison about launching my career in this field. I have taken all of her advice, especially about not underpricing myself, and only 2 months into taking paying clients I have had 9 clients, 3 of which have and/or are currently doing thier WHOLE house AND storage units with me! I average about $1000-1500 per individual contract now. Did I mention I have hardly had to advertise yet? Sara's referral system is incredibly lucrative, and I am highly confident when things slow down her solid marketing techniques will keep me afloat. She is so creative, clear, and organized in her text that it gets me pumped up everytime I crack the pages. I learned something new and profound for my business on every page. NO LIE! I especially appreciated her 8 week start up plan, and her many resource lists (I think I've used them all by now). What more do I need to say? If you are new in this business and aren't going to buy this book-- well then you will simply be missing out on TONS of education, TONS of clients (and tons of money), and I will be perfectly happy to have your business!:) Thank you Sara for writing such a fantastic HOW TO manual for this bizz with terrific insight for the new PO's!
Great Thanks from "Clutter Free Kimberly" in Fairfax, VA

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Written by veteran organizer Sara Pedersen, this book will answer all your questions about the amazing career of professional organizing and guide you through the process of starting your own organizing business. It is designed to give prospective and new professional organizers the inside scoop on today's organizing industry. Its easy-to-read style will answer all your questions about this amazing career. SARA GUIDES YOU through the process of starting your own organizing business, teaching you fundamental lessons and clarifying expectations. As you read this book, you'll: Review talent, skill, & education recommendations + Set salary & time commitment expectations + Understand your clients' clutter tendencies + Walk through a typical client assessment & organizing session + Learn affordable, business-boosting marketing ideas + Get the inside scoop on personal & business safety + Identify a variety of small business resources + Uncover donation resources for your clients' cast-offs + Give yourself an advantage over other new organizers. THE BOOK ALSO INCLUDES: stores that carry great organizing products; donation resources; sample assessment form, press release, announcement letter, coupons; and more! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Veteran Professional Organizer Sara Pedersen has offered hands-on organizing assistance for countless Twin Cities residents. She helps them organize, simplify, and discover time to do the things they love. She also coaches new and prospective professional organizers and offers marketing services and products for small business owners.--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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