Pen / Pencil Organization

One of the most common items that I find in homes when organizing is pens, pencils and markers. Everyone has a TON of them usually because you get them for free at various places, they accumulate, you have your favorites, etc. If we are storing overstock pen, pencil, market, etc. supply away, the most common thing we use is a clear shoebox like this. Below are some other examples of things we commonly use when clients are looking for something aesthetically pleasing to use.

Rose gold pencil tray

Acrylic lidded tray

Acrylic pencil cup

Modern Organizer

All photos from the links linked above.

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Concierge Must Have Item: Planner + Notepad

Concierge Must Have Item series has some and will have some pretty obvious things in it like this post. A must have for me is a paper planner, notebook, as well as, pens & pencils. I am a totally visual person and remember so much more if I write things down myself and can go back and look at it, make notes, cross things off, etc. I have to constantly write down notes from clients, notes from consultations, take notes at networking events and conferences, write down my schedule, blog ideas, etc. etc.

Don't get me wrong, I love electronic devices to keep track of things as well, but there is just something about pen and paper and writing things down yourself. I usually retain so much more that way and remember a lot more. Below are some of the brands that are my favorite and all of which I have talked about on here before.

• This year I tried out a new planner the Simplified Planner, which I like because I can write so much down on it, but don't know if it is the planner for me. 
• Le Pens are some of my favorite pens because they write so smooth. I very rarely like free pens and promotional item things, but I really like this Visit Houston pen I got when joing GHCVB, it writes so smooth as well. 
• Every since a client introduced me to Blackwing pencils years ago I have been obsessed and really prefer them over other pencils. 
• Russell + Hazel products have been a go to of mine for many year as I love their mini binders, all the inserts and products you can add to them.

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Concierge Must Have Item: Phone & Computer + Benefits of Using Them

As a concierge or business person in general nowadays it is a given that you probably need a computer and cell phone to conduct work. For me this is definitely a need. I receive calls / texts from clients everyday and I use my computer obviously to email, write blog posts, send invoices, create / send consulting agreements, and the list goes on and on. Although I want a desktop,  I am not sure how often I would actually use it as I love to take my computer with me to my office, to coffee shops, etc. I just love that it is portable.

Benefits of a computer and cell phone:

• Organization
• Efficiency
• Business growth
• New business connections 
• Research
• Increased productivity
• Storage of information
• Networking
• Flexibility to work where ever you want
• Online shopping / business bill pay

There are days that I do want to just not use these items for the day, but that rarely happens. Sometimes a digital detox is necessary.

What are some of your favorite must have items to help you with your job?

*Rifle Paper Co. phone case. I was sad it wasn't made in the USA like their stationary. Here is another Rifle phone case I like.
The marble computer case I got off of Amazon.

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