Business owners and professionals are challenged to increase their production exponentially to keep up with the competition these days. Large companies rely on technology and outsourcing to keep the bottom line down and production up, making it hard for small and medium sized businesses to compete. Fortune Magazine reports that revenue per worker grew by nearly 10% in 2010 at the Global 500. “Higher efficiency is not just a US story,’ says Morningstar economist Bob Johnson. ‘We’re seeing it all over the world.’”  McGill Murphy, M. (2012, July). Global 500: No Borders, No Boundaries. Fortune Magazine, p163.

The need for individuals to fulfill multiple roles can create stress and scatter energy and focus. I’m Organized… Are You? works with professionals to streamline business operations, and eliminate costly inefficiencies. We help you develop prospecting, marketing, customer relations management and business planning practices and be proactive in your business instead of reactive. Getting organized increases productivity and profits, and positions you for growth. I’m Organized… Are You? also helps you maintain a clean and functional workspace, which is not only considerate to your staff, but is impressive to customers and highly cost effective.

I’m loving my office and I am so much more productive! -Shea K. Small business Owner

Owner/Founder Michelle Hubbard

After moving to San Diego in 1999, founder Michelle Hubbard earned degrees in Liberal Studies, Communicative Disorders, and American Sign Language Interpreting. She was a substitute teacher for both traditional and special education for the San Diego City School district and spent many summers as a kayak instructor at Mission Bay Aquatic Center. She took youth on adventure trips through California and Alaska as guide for Adventures Cross-Country and spent time learning outdoor rescue and survival techniques and traveling the word whenever possible. After graduating from SDSU, Hubbard spent the next five years teaching in the US, Canada, Italy, Spain, Thailand, and China. Realizing she lacked a foundation in business, she went back to school and completed a Master’s in International Management from the University of Phoenix online from Hong Kong.

While living in Hong Kong, Hubbard directed a start-up English Language school then become a Business Development Officer with an import/distribution company. Throughout her career in start-ups & business development, she learned the importance of strategic leadership, especially through times of transitions, and saw the high cost to each company of being disorganized as they grew and tried to implement structural and procedural changes to support that growth. Seeing a critical need in the marketplace, Hubbard was inspired to empower people and businesses to be more productive, and feel happier by teaching the fundamentals and the finer points of organization. She has assembled a team of independent organizers to provide customized organization for residential and corporate customers who want to become more productive, cost effective, and confident in their ability to manage their home and business. “I know there’s more than one way to get things done; I will customize a plan that works for you.” -Michelle Hubbard

Q: What do you do?

A: I’m Organized… Are You? helps individuals get up-to-date at work and at home. In your business, we provide office make-overs, filing assistance, accounting and customer relations organizing, routine systems and protocol implementation, team development, and help prepare your company for growth. At home we help clear clutter, remove unwanted possessions, organize bills and paperwork, and rearrange your home to suit your style.

Q: What do you sell?

A: Our expertise and hands-on organizing services only. In the case that products such as office furniture or filing supplies would be beneficial, we will suggest items that fit your needs and your budget.

Q: What do you charge?

A: The type of organizing project and specific needs of the customer are taken into consideration when determining rates. Please call us for a brief needs assessment and personalized estimate.

Q: How do we get started?

A: Call us and we will conduct a brief needs assessment and match you with the I’m Organized… Are You? Approved Organizer that is most qualified for the job and best compliments your personality preferences. Your selected Organizer will call you to begin project planning and schedule organizing sessions.

Q: How do we schedule our time together?

A: Home and Office Organizing: You and your Organizer will work out a schedule that suits you. Meeting consistently at the same time and on the same day each week seems to work well for most people.

Garage Overhaul: We will book a garage overhaul two weeks in advance. We aim to complete the project in one half-day, for which you will need to be present.

Q: Is it strange that I feel a little uncomfortable?

A: No. Letting a new person into your personal space may leave you feeling vulnerable. This is normal, and the feeling will pass as we work together and you begin to see results. Being organized is a learned skill, we have all had to learn what works for us and we are happy to accompany you on this journey of self-discovery and improvement.

Q: Is this service confidential?

A: Absolutely. We see sensitive personal information on a regular basis—financial records, client files, email, and junk drawer contents. We guarantee confidentiality. It is our business to keep your business private. I’m Organized… Are You? does not share our client list with anyone.

It’s the kick in the ** that I so desperately needed to get me moving forward—successfully. – Joe S.