How do you keep it all organized?

I struggle with organization.  I've got tons of great books (somewhere) on the topic...  Here's what sorta works for me: 

I have 1 2 inch 3-ring binder that has sheet protectors in it.  In this I keep:  

• Cruise brochure in the front pocket (inspiration!)The first page is "What are Jamberry Nails?" (in case some one picks it up randomly)
• Then my kudos - notes from upline, downline, customers or hostesses, print outs of newsletter recognition, etc. (This helps for recruiting, it reinforces what kind of leader I am and if I appreciate recognition, I'm more likely to give it!)

Next Tab:

• All products that are not in the catalog, (Collegiate, Sorority, Host Exclusive, SSE, Indulgence) and print outs of "in action" (currently for Christmas Designs)
• Top Twenty Trends (I keep history in here too, so I can show what's been popular over time)
• Product information sheets (Lacquer, Nail Art Studio FAQ & Tips, NAS examples, NAS photos from the workstation
• Host / Join Brochure
• Hostess letter
• Hostess rewards chart
• Hostess Planner
• Salon letter
• As Seen In
• Fundraising letter

Next Tab:

• FAQ's for potential consultants
• Fast Start rewards page
• Personal Sales Bonus Chart
• Comp Plan 1 & 2

Next Tab:

• Direct Selling Terms and Definitions (from BBB.org)
• DSA Expectations for Consumers and Salespersons (from DSA.org)
• Spanish materials
• Customer List

This binder is what I carry with me to appointments, events and parties.  If there is anything I need to reference or show someone, it goes in there.

I have a 2 drawer file cabinet in my office.  I have the following files:

• Bank
• Catalogs (copies of past books -the current one is on my desk.  ALWAYS!)
• Pending Orders (I need to do something with these)
• Completed Orders
• Order Mailing Supplies (purple envelopes, stamps, labels, Thank you stickers, Cello mailing sleeves, catalog stickers (book a party, only a text away, recycle me, etc.) )
• Packing slips
• Planning (into this goes calendars and any ideas that I get that I want to work into future events or trainings)
• Postcards (along with stamps, labels, stickers, etc.)
• Reciepts
• Hostess Packets

Then the section for my training files begins.  In these folders I keep a print out of any training that I have created, as well as handouts or printouts/lists from others on each topic.  This way I can easily grab something and add it to a recognition card to mail to a team member.

• Bookings
• Events
• Follow Up
• Full Service Check Out
• Goal Setting
• Hostess Coaching
• Party Like A Rockstar
• Networking

Next I have a folder called "Personal Development".  This is where I drop notes from the various teleconferences, webinars and trainings that I attend.  I try to make careful note of who the speaker is and the title of the training, so that I can reference it and give it proper attribution if I use it in team trainings.

Next I have a folder called "New Team Member" that used to have ten blank copies of the new consultant training document that we used to have available on the workstation.  :(  I'd love to have a new one HINT HINT!

Behind that are alphabetical files for team members.  I try to document the intentional one-on-one training and calls that I do, as well as make notes about them personally.  This helps me remember what we talked about, their hubby's name, etc. - so the next time we have a scheduled call, I can refresh myself :)

DESK

To the left of my computer I keep my notecards, catalog and binder (as well as a stack of in-progress things that need to be filed or mailed - let's be honest!!!)

To the right of my computer are all my office supplies and training materials from Tiffany Peterson, Belinda Elsworth and Shari Hudspeth.  (Mostly audio CDs)

Event Box

I have a plastic storage tote with attached lids that I keep stocked and ready for events.  This contains:

• Extension Cords
• 2 large and 1 small Easles
• Blow Dryer
• Mini Heater
• Office Supply box (sharpie marker, packing tape, sisscors, twine, paper clips, binder clips, duct tape, etc.)
• Signs
• Table runner
• Table cloths
• Sparkly cup holder with Jam pens
• Sparkly calculator

Party Bag:

I have a Thirty-One Large Utility Tote that I keep stocked for parties.  It goes on top of my event box for events :)

• My binder (gets added at the last minute)
• 3-5 hostess packets (added prior to party, with current hostess specials)
• Catalogs
• Mini clip boards with order forms
• Gallon ziplock baggie with brochures and business cards
• Gallon ziplock baggie with survey cards
• Zipper bag of logo pens, sharpie markers, name tags
• Lacquer
• Application supplies
• 3 "Party Packages" with mini heaters & application kits (I need to find better bags, my paper handle bags for these are getting worn out!)

My inventory is kept in 4*6 photo albums, which I carry with me in my purse almost all the time.  I keep a bag with challenge cards, samples and the purple outer envelopes also in my purse.