ABCs of Business Insurance for Organizers

The National Association of Professional Organizers in Michigan (NAPO-MI) will host a program about business insurance on Thursday, November 18th, 2010 to help professional organizers determine the correct type of insurance coverage. This program will feature Sheri Keljo, an insurance agent with Total Insurance Services of Clarkston, MI.

Freshen the Fridge during Clean Out your Fridge Month!

Clean Out your Fridge Month is an exercise that perhaps should take place every month. The National Association of Professional Organizers, Southeast Michigan Chapter (NAPO-MI) wants to share some easy and effective steps you can take to maintain a healthy fridge, monitor and expel expired foods and keep an organized and sanitary home for your refrigerated food items.

1. Start by going through each shelf and storage area in your fridge and freezer. Throw out any item that has an expired date on it. Even unopened items that are expired should be eliminated. Make a list of the staple items that you will need to replace.

Is Your Hardwiring Costing You Business?

Is the way you relate to potential clients sabotaging your efforts to communicate effectively with them? In business, as in marriage, one needs to identify what the other party is really hearing. Lisa Mininni, President of Excellerate Associates, a business coaching firm in Canton, MI, spoke to the National Association of Professional Organizers in Michigan (NAPO-MI) on that topic at their October 21 meeting. Known nationally as a change expert, Mininni specializes in helping clients who want to find more customers and more revenue in less time.

Holiday Planning – Week by Week

Every year you vow to get your holiday cards and shopping done early, yet inevitably end up standing in long lines on December 24th again! Make this season more joyous by simplifying and putting an end to last minute madness! The National Association of Professional Organizers, Southeast Michigan Chapter (NAPO-MI) wants to share a Weekly Check List to help you complete your holiday planning before December 20th.

Is Your Hardwiring Costing You Business?

The National Association of Professional Organizers in Michigan (NAPO-MI) will host a program about “Is Your Hardwiring Costing You Business?” on Thursday, October 21, 2010 to help home-based business owners spot what his/her clients are really telling them. This program will feature Lisa Mininni, business coach and best-selling author of “Me, Myself and Why? The Secrets to Navigating Change”.

Statewide Organize & Recycle Presentation Series

The Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC) and the National Association of Professional Organizers in Michigan (NAPO-MI) have created a statewide presentation series to increase awareness on the basics of getting organized and recycling at home. The goal of the series is to introduce a new presentation topic each quarter to educate Michigan residents and provide useful information, simple solutions, and guidance on how Michiganders can improve their quality of life while helping the environment.

NAPO-MI Announces a new Associate Member

The National Association of Professional Organizers, Southeast Michigan Chapter (NAPO-MI) is proud to announce and welcome Ben Handelsman of 1-800-Mini-Storage as its newest Associate Member.

Digital Age Estate Organizing Tips

We hear so much about the importance of creating a will or a trust, and financial and medical powers of attorney, but it is just as crucial that we inform our trusted designee where our important records can be found in case of our incapacity or passing. The National Association of Professional Organizers, Southeast Michigan Chapter (NAPO-MI) wants to share some tips to help you to manage your important papers and information in this information age.

Planning Can Turn Dreams Into Reality

Planning is a key ingredient to making things happen. It can also help one become more prepared for life’s challenges, alleviate stress and make better use of one’s time. Can you recall the last time you were prepared for something? How did you feel? Was the expected outcome achieved? The National Association of Professional Organizers, Southeast Michigan Chapter (NAPO-MI) wants to share a simple process for turning your dreams into reality.

1. Identify the goal or activity that you wish to accomplish, write it down and establish a timeframe for completing it.

Systems Make Performing Routine Activities A Snap!

Do you struggle with getting things done? Do routine tasks seem cumbersome to complete? Creating “systems or processes” can turn repetitive or routine tasks into automatic, efficient operations. The National Association of Professional Organizers, Southeast Michigan Chapter (NAPO-MI) wants to share some techniques for creating smooth running systems.


1. Identify a routine or repetitive activity that is cumbersome or not functioning as efficiently as it should be. Household activities such as cleaning the house or doing laundry are prime activities that lend themselves to established systems or processes.