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6 Jun 2013

Justin Klosky Father’s Day Gift Guide

Everyone is thinking about that perfect gift to give for Father’s Day as it is right around the corner. I have a few personal favorites that I will be gifting this year to my Dad along with a few others that just scream OCD!

1. O.C.D. Slimline Wallet: I am so excited this is here just in time for Father’s day. Introducing the O.C.D. Slimline Wallet. It’s a simple, slim and sleek wallet that won’t bulk up dad’s pocket.

2. Movie Night: This is probably what I’m getting my dad. Tickets to the movies. I’m also springing for popcorn, soda and a box of junior mints. Sorry about ruining the surprise dad!

3. O.C.D. Experience: Look, dad’s sometimes need something that is just practical. Help him get his office, toolshed or man cave organized. With all the free time he has, he can even find time to dust off the ol’ golf clubs.

4. Samsung Gallery S4: I just got one and I’m obsessed. For any techie dads out there, this is THE BEST dad’s day gift. You can even spend time together dorking out about all the cool features over a glass of Macallan 12.

5. Jack Black Gift Set: Even dad’s need to get pampered. I love Jack Black’s line of men’s grooming products. It’s clean, useful and smells pretty darn good.

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18 Apr 2013

Taxes Simplified & Organized

So how was tax season 2013? You looking forward to next year? No one likes doing taxes, but creating weekly, monthly and yearly goals, you can looking forward to a relatively painless tax season and just focus on how you’ll be spending your return. Start today.

TODAY

No time is better than the present. Designate one credit card for personal expenses and another for business. Since you can ignore personal expenses, this will save you time sorting through line items in bank and credit card statements.

TODAY

Download personal finance software such as Quicken or QuickBook. This is the easiest way to keep track of spending, savings and investments all in one place.

WEEKLY

Once a week, log into Quicken or Quickbooks and reconcile your accounts. Make sure to tag everything you can write off. Some of the most used tags are “meals” “entertainment”, “travel”, “auto” and “charity”. Setting small, achievable weekly goals like this will keep tax season from becoming overwhelming.

MONTHLY

Since everything is found online nowadays, the only receipts you should keep are cash receipts. As you collect cash receipts, make sure to write the reason for the charge on it. Then place it in a bin, receipt spike or envelope on your desk. At the end of the month, scan receipts, save the scan to your Taxes 2013 file and add to your records in Quickbooks or Quicken. Recycle the paper receipt.

MONTHLY

Not all banking institutions allow access to statements year-round. Download the PDF of your statement and save to your computer in your Taxes 2013 file.

MONTHLY

If you freelance, make sure to compile a list at the end of every month of your clients and their contacts. This list will serve as your checklist to ensure you receive all the correct paperwork and 1099s come January 2014.

YEARLY

Scan your w2, 1099s, loan and investment documents. Compile your paperless returns and file away!

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11 Apr 2013

Landing Your Dream Job

It’s tough out there. But getting organized before you send out your first resume will give you the competitive edge needed to land your dream job.

1-        Don’t be desperate. Be honest with yourself about what you want to spend 40+ hours a week doing. Don’t take a job just to take a job; nine times out of ten you will be miserable and perform poorly. Organize yourself, pick something you like and go from there.

2-        Know your strengths = Knowing YOU. Just because you like music doesn’t mean you can be a rock-n-roll guitar god. However, there are many other areas within music where you can shine. If you are good at math, maybe look at being a business manager. If law is your jam, maybe look at what it takes to be an entertainment lawyer. And if you like events, try working with your local concert hall.

3-        Know your industry. Who are the key players? Which companies appear in FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list? What are typical salaries for your experience level? Knowing these answers before you start applying will simplify your job search.

4-        Separate business from pleasure. Hiring managers have two ways of contacting you, e-mail or phone. IMaSXYBTCH2013@gmail.com screams fun, but does not have that “hire me” ring to it. Be sure to create a simple, professional e-mail address. Honestly, your name will suffice. And while quirky voice mail greetings are cute, they are a turn off to perspective employers looking for dependable, business-minded candidates.

5-        Keep your resume updated. There is no sense in leaving a job with an old, out-of-date resume. Stay on top of it. Add those milestones and impressive job responsibilities to your resume as you excel in your current position, not after it has ended.

6-        Stay Connected. Remember that job you didn’t get because you didn’t have enough experience before? Now you do. Did you keep that hiring manager’s contact information? Hope you did. In many instances, you will meet people you don’t end up working with at that moment. They will come back into your life down the line in a greater capacity. Keep an up-to-date contact list of all of the people you meet and stay in touch. The most important thing to remember is to nurture all of the relationships that you value in your life.

Now go out and land your dream job!

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14 Mar 2013

5 Awesome Apps to Declutter Your Life

Nowadays, getting organized and STAYING organized can be as simple as a tap of a button. Here are my 5 favorite, O.C.D. approved apps that will get your life digital and decluttered in a fun way!

1. ArtKive

Does your fridge have space for another one of Timmy’s drawings? With Artkive it will. This app stores your children’s treasured artwork on your smartphone or tablet. Take a picture, file it, share it, create a one-of-a-kind mug or ‘publish’ a coffee table book with all his masterpieces.

2. Keeper

Never forget a password again. Keeper is my go-to vault for anything related to passwords, credit cards, private notes and VIP account numbers. This app stores all personal information right at your fingertips with secure password protection and encryption. Just remember to DISCIPLINE yourself. Always update your records when changing a password!

3. CardMunch

Thank you LinkedIn! Brought to us by our favorite networking site, CardMunch allows you to snap a photo of a business card and store it as a contact. With one more tap, this app professionally connects you via LinkedIn. Free yourself from the piles of business cards. Move your Rolodex from your desk to your phone.

4. Pulse

Get rid of all those bookmarks and just use Pulse. This app curates the news sites, magazines and blogs you visit daily in one place. This is a great first step to digital organization.

5. Baby Connect

Tired of keeping track of your baby’s sleeping schedules, moods and feedings? I know you are! For sleep-deprived, busy moms, Baby Connect will track vital information about your baby so you can rest easy. Add nannies or daycare centers to your account and everyone can be on the same page.

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7 Mar 2013

Making eBay Easy

I recently sold a DSLR camera on eBay. It was so awesome when the money arrived in my PayPal account and could have been such a time consuming drag having to ship the camera to the buyer. However, I put my Organize & Create Discipline, practices into play and made shipping the eBay item quick and painless.

Wrap It Up

Packing an item is vital to the eBay process. You want to be sure nothing is damaged during transit so the buyer receives the item in the exact condition promised. Keep a box with the essentials so you don’t have to run to the store every time you have to ship an item. Your box should include: packing tape, box cutter, packaging (any old newspaper or magazine will do so you don’t have to spend money on box fillers) and a Sharpie.

Shipping

Avoid lines by printing your shipping label from the comfort of your home or office. This saves you time when dropping off the package at with the carrier. UPS, FedEx and USPS all make this easy to do.

Communicate

Once you get home, e-mail the tracking number to your seller or, if you are really OCD, e-mail the tracking number from your smartphone right when it is dropped off! Either way it will help you win good reviews by sowing you are an attentive seller.

Peace!

Justin OCD Klosky
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