http://rothwellandcompany.com Professional Financial Organizing, Systems, Design & Planning Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:16:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Do you feel digitally deluged? Are you one of the people out there who statistically check their instant messages 77 times a day and their emails 140 times a day? Can you ignore the ping of an incoming email? Or the ring of a phone?  Are you hooked??  Do you have ... http://rothwellandcompany.com/2008/08/18/digital-cleanup-step-two/   If your house and office is looking pretty clutter-free, set aside a few hours on a slow day or two to declutter and organize your computer files and digital assets. Delete old files Archive important files that are no longer active Delete poor-quality photos Post favorite photographs to online sharing sites, Alternatively, save favorite photos ... http://rothwellandcompany.com/2008/08/14/digital-cleanup-step-one/  Because of its great content that I wanted to share with you all, the following article is reprinted with permission from The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.    AS GAS PRICES SOAR, CPA FINANCIAL PLANNERS OFFER ADVICE Now that the average cost of a gallon of gas is heading closer to $4, are ... http://rothwellandcompany.com/2008/08/11/as-gas-prices-soar/  If youwork in or  run a business, two to three times a year you get solicited by official looking mail outs saying you MUST buy and post this or that fancy employment law poster.  Don't do it! The free U.S.  Dept of Labor's FirstStep Employment Law Advisor site is designed to ... http://rothwellandcompany.com/2008/08/08/employment-laws-and-posters/  I came across a great article the other day in Real Simple magazine (April 2008). The Author Gail Blanke provided a three-step program for finishing old business and moving on. The article was titled "Complete Your Past". Do you often wonder why you feel stuck? In her article the author suggests that you ... http://rothwellandcompany.com/2008/08/05/is-unfinished-business-holding-you-back/  Here are some more tips and ideas for dealing with and taking control of the clutter in your life: Stop buying stuff Stop buying stuff, stop bringing stuff into the house, and stop acquiring stuff.  Stop and think, do I really need this and have I got somewhere to keep this? Some ... http://rothwellandcompany.com/2008/08/02/clutter-and-control-part-2/  As I am getting ready to sell my house and move, I have come up with some useful organizing tips for clutter control and higher productivity. Here are a few ideas that might work for you also: 1. Do not get overwhelmed. Many folks get absolutely bogged down at the thought ... http://rothwellandcompany.com/2008/07/30/clutter-and-control/   A bulletin board that is noticed even when empty. This stylish and graphical piece of functional art is by leading Swedish interior designer, Caroline Löwgren from Funktion Alley. (There is that Swedish thing again!) Ideal for postcards, photos, reminder notes, etc. Available in red/white strings, red/red strings, black/white strings, green/white strings, ... http://rothwellandcompany.com/2008/07/27/the-unstashed-noteboard/   Have a Business Organizing, Time Management, or Money Saving question for ReAnn? Send it to her via e-mail at Rothwell.Company@gmail.com with 'Organizing Question' in the Subject Line.           - OR -   Leave your question as a comment to this post! http://rothwellandcompany.com/2008/07/24/have-a-question/  1) Wake up early. Set your alarm clock for 10 minutes earlier than you normally do to get an early start on your day. Get up when the alarm sounds. 2) Time your showers/bath. Most people take way more time in the shower than is needed. Set your timer for 5 ... http://rothwellandcompany.com/2008/07/21/fit-more-into-your-day/