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“I can find the top of my desk and anything else I need. That's a first for me. I'm more productive, more focused, and a lot more in control of my business and my life.”
— Jamie Rauth, Owner, Connections

"I recommend this seminar for people who want 25 hours out of a 24-hour day. The tidbits I received have added at least 30 to 60 minutes a day to my life - both personally and professionally."
— Ralph McCarthy, Branch Manager, Flagstar Bank

"I was surprised by the amount of useful information about organization and efficiency in this seminar. The comprehensive information extended way beyond the bounds of simply filing to a whole, integrated package. I will be out of the information rat race and into the productivity race by December 31!”
— Rick Pinter, President, Data Design Solutions

Consulting and Workshops

Feeling out of control?
Accomplish more with Creative Office Solutions

Business process master Joan Kuenhold and her team help you gain control. They assess your needs, show you simpler ways of working, and help you stay focused on priorities.

With customized, step-by-step solutions, you learn how to:

•	Clarify your goals
•	Prioritize tasks to meet your goals
•	Smoothly reprioritize tasks when necessary
•	Recognize time robbers and stay focused on one activity
•	Manage all your in-boxes: email, mail, voicemail, faxes, etc.
•	Prepare the night before, so you step into your office every morning—in control!

The result? You reduce frustration, increase productivity, tackle high-priority items, and accomplish your goals.

Click to learn more:
• Consulting Solutions
• Workshops and Seminars
• Productivity Software Tools

CONSULTING SOLUTIONS

Workflow Analysis & Office Needs Assessment
We evaluate your office productivity and recommend specific steps, software tools, processes, office supplies, and furniture placement (desk, file cabinets, etc.) to organize your space, create a streamlined workflow, and increase productivity. You're encouraged to ask questions and take full advantage of our expertise.

Includes: 2-hour onsite consultation
Cost: Contact Creative Office Solutions for a proposal
Result: Reduce your stress and feel back in control!

Get Started Right Packages
The Digital Age promised shorter work hours; instead, you're drowning in stacks of paper and unread emails. Learn how to manage your paper AND electronic information. Dont wait another day!

1. Get Started Right - New Businesses
Includes:
•	Consultation
•	Office needs assessment checklist
•	Information decision-making matrix
•	Set up core system for managing paper and electronic information
Cost: Contact Creative Office Solutions for a proposal
Result: Create a solid foundation of business processes to support future growth

2. Get Started Right—Established Businesses and Executives
Includes:
•	Consultation
•	Office needs assessment checklist and recommendations
•	Workflow assessment checklist
•	Information decision-making matrix
•	Set up an expanded system for managing paper and electronic information
•	Strategize policies and procedures to manage important documents
•	Customize electronic filing areas (Microsoft® Outlook® and My Documents)
Cost: Contact Creative Office Solutions for a proposal
Result: You're in control and able to stay focused on your goals

Focus-on-Paper Packages
Whip your workspace into shape. File the piles and learn how to cut the clutter. Each Focus-on-Paper Package guarantees:

•	You and your team can find any filed information within 5 seconds.
•	You'll know how to evaluate, manage, and file every new piece of paper.
•	You'll have a system that keeps your desk clear of clutter, reduces frustration, increases productivity, and quickly answers the question: “Where did I put that?”

1. Office Focus
Tough out this 8-hour session, and be rewarded in the morning with an organized office space that shouts productivity! Assistants and other employees are encouraged to participate.

Includes:
•	8-hour onsite consultation
•	1-hour follow-up by phone
•	Workflow analysis and office needs assessment
Cost: Contact Creative Office Solutions for a proposal
Result: A fresh start with long-lasting organization and workflow processes

2. Desk Focus
Unearth your desk in 4 super-productive hours. File (or toss) every piece of paper and learn a system to keep the bulldozers at bay. Assistants and other employees are encouraged to participate.

Includes:
•	4-hour onsite consultation
•	1 hour follow-up by phone
Cost: Contact Creative Office Solutions for a proposal
Result: An easy-to-use system that keeps your desk clutter free!

3. Quick Start Focus
In this 2-hour phone consultation, you get moving with Joan's recommendations for various aspects of organization, including buying supplies and organizing your desk.

Includes:
•	2-hour phone consultation
Cost: Contact Creative Office Solutions for a proposal
Result: You'll be amazed at how much you can conquer in 2 hours!

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Workshop: “Find Time by Streamlining Your Office Operations”
This information-packed, interactive workshop focuses on information flow and improving your office layout. Other topics include: why papers pile up and how to break the habit, tips on getting and staying organized, creating an information management system, and how to efficiently process information.

Includes:
•	2-hour workshop, with time for questions and answers
•	Handouts and worksheets for every participant
Workshop cost for up to 12 participants: Contact Creative Office Solutions for a proposal
Result: Create your new, improved office operations for increased productivity and streamlined workflow

Workshop: “Get Organized—Get Results”
At the end of the day, have you tackled the most meaningful action items on your to-do list? In this results-oriented workshop, participants learn how to recognize and eliminate time robbers. Additional topics include: why papers pile up and how to break the habit, tips on getting and staying organized, creating an information management system, and how to efficiently process information.

Includes:
•	2-hour workshop, with time for questions and answers
•	Handouts and worksheets for every participant
Workshop cost for up to 12 participants: Contact Creative Office Solutions for a proposal
Result: Clear the way to meet your goals

Seminar: “The GO (Get Organized) System”
Learn a proven, step-by-step process to get organized and stay organized. The easy-to-implement GO System adapts to different work styles and emphasizes how to:

•	find things when you need them
•	stay focused on priorities
•	standardize procedures for everyone

Includes:
•	2-hour training on the GO System
•	GO Implementation Kit for every participant
Workshop cost for up to 12 participants: Contact Creative Office Solutions for a proposal
Result: Puts your entire team on a path to better organization and greater productivity.

PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE TOOLS

QuickBooks Consultation

How do you know if you're meeting your goals when your business finances are out of control? We can implement, enhance or customize QuickBooks for your business so you can get the reports you need to make sound business decisions. This easy-to-use financial management software goes beyond tracking income and expenses with its "pure power" business analysis and planning tools.

Contact Creative Office Solutions for a proposal