Organizing Resources
National Association of Professional Organizers
The first place to go if you are interested in becoming an organizer or need to search for organizers nationwide.
Los Angeles Chapter of NAPO
The second place to go if you are interested in becoming an organizer or need to search for organizers in the Southern California area.
VW Tapes
The third place to go if you are interested in becoming an organizer. Here you can purchase CDs and cassettes of sessions and keynote speakers from past regional and national NAPO conventions - a wealth of information awaits you!
Get It Together LA
Chris McKenry is the colleague I refer my clients to when they desire a physical transformation of their closets or garages. He has done beautiful work for me - approaching the design with an organizer’s eye and overseeing the installation and finishing work himself. He’s a wonderful, professional person – busy, but worth waiting for!
Highly Organized
Organizing businesses is not my specialty, so I send everyone directly to my top-notch colleague, Dolores Kaytes. She’s an efficiency expert, a captivating speaker and a dynamic person to know.
The Organizing LA Blog
My colleague John Trosko created one of the very first – and one of the best – organizing blogs in our industry. John’s blog reflects his top-tier service to high-end clientele. He provides an informative and up-to-the-minute mix of trends, media news and decor resources plus plenty of quality organizing advice. You’ll never be bored!
1-800-Got Junk?
Clean, orderly professional junk haulers who will come to your home or business and take away your stuff for a reasonable fee (and there’s no need for you to bring the items outside - they do stairs and everything!) — call early and you can get same-day service.
Neat and Simple
Airane Benefit has created a comprehensive blog for all of your organizing questions and concerns.
Harold Taylor Time Consultants
Harold Taylor is the much-lauded industry expert on time management. I know Harold personally and have read his books and used his planners and even taken one of his teleclasses - he is delightful and completely passionate about helping people use their time for the most important things in life. If you or your staff have any issues with managing your time, this is the man to turn to.
Gofer Girls
Need a personal assistant just for a day? Or someone to help during crunch time? Here are the L.A. ladies who will do errands, clerical work, grocery shopping, pick-ups and more by the hour - gift certificates are available too.
The Mold Guy
Hey, someone’s gotta do it! They provide professional services for mold inspection, testing and preventative maintenance for residential and commercial property.
The Handy Guy
Their motto is “On the job. On time.” Got a list of nagging projects - they’ll do ‘em. Got some final finishing from a remodel but your contractor can’t be found - they’ll finish it. Need some built-ins - they’ll build ‘em. Licensed and fully insured. Serving residential clients on the Westside and Southbay LA… and maybe other places if you ask realllllly nicely…
The Fly Lady
Once you get past the cutesy, female-centric theme of this site, you will discover a terrific free program developed to help you change your habits and integrate more organization into your life. This site has worked for many people.
Shred It
Their gleaming white truck will pull up to the curb and they will shred your boxes of old documents right there in front of you. They have over 140 service branches world-wide.
Goodwill Shredding Service
Affordable, secure carry-in or pick-up service located in Los Angeles.
The DMA’s Mail Preference Service
Where to go if you do not wish to receive junk mail.
The DMA’s Telephone Preference Service
Where to go if you do not wish to receive telemarketing calls.
The DMA’s E-mail Preference Service
Where to go if you do not wish to receive spam.
Identity Theft Resources
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
A nonprofit consumer information and advocacy organization
Federal Trade Commission
Info from the government
The Art of the Steal: How to Protect Yourself and Your Business from Fraud, America’s #1 Crime
by Frank Abagnale
This guy is the guy the movie Catch Me If You Can was based on… who better to teach you the tricks of the trade than a former scam artist? It’s both an interesting and informative read.
the best shredder
Will shredding save you from Identity theft? Maybe not. But, by shredding will you at least know you did all that you could possibly do? YES! The Catalogue Critic feature of the Wall Street Journal rated this shredder from Staples the Best Overall and the Best Value in comparison with 4 other cross-cut shredders: the Executive 15-Sheet Cross-Cut EPS-1506X
Outstanding Organizing Books
Conquering Chronic Disorganization
by Judith Kolberg
Exactly what the title says. Judith is a respected leader in the organizing community and director of NSGCD: the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization.
Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui
by Karen Kingston
Regardless of whether or not you are interested in the feng shui, Karen provides very clear, concise insights into the deeper issues of your relationship with your clutter. This is a book I recommend a lot.
Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most Out of Life With ADD
by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey
The even more helpful follow-up to their other great book, Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with ADD from Childhood Through Adulthood.
In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Culture of Speed
by Carl Honore
I read this book every so often to be reminded that we have a choice in how we live and that there ARE other approaches besides hyper-drive.
Organizing Products
The Planner Pad
A daily planner that is an interesting and inexpensive alternative to the Day Runner or Franklin Covey format.
Just Organize Your Stuff
A colorful, comprehensive system that might be a good fit for you.
Think Inside The Box
The nifty Stadium Organizer is great for inside deep cabinets or bathroom cabinet storage among other uses - it’s graduated so the back compartments are raised higher than the front.
