Partner with Tidy Haus
“A happy home often begins with a happy computer.”
A well-organized digital life is the cornerstone of a clear and focused mind. Cluttered computers and disorganized digital files can spill over into the physical world, creating an environment that breeds distraction and stress. By partnering with Tidy Haus, you'll gain the missing link in your organizing strategy, empowering your clients to take control of their digital space and transform their overall well-being.
Can You Define What It Is to be “Digitally Organized?”
Digital organizing is the art and science of arranging, structuring, and maintaining the digital aspects of your life in an orderly and functional way.
Our service includes organizing computer files, emails, photos, and other digital data, setting up systems for managing passwords, synchronizing information across devices, and streamlining workflows for greater efficiency and reduced stress.
How Big of an Issue is “Digital Clutter” for Most People?
Digital clutter is a significant problem for many people, causing increased stress, anxiety, and decreased productivity (Cleveland Clinic Newsroom).
It can hinder focus, create feelings of overwhelm and make it more challenging to locate necessary information (MakeUseOf).
What are the most common areas of digital disorganization?
Email Inboxes: Cluttered inboxes packed with hundreds or thousands of unsorted, read, and unread emails.
Computer Files: Disorganized files and folders on your computer make locating specific documents difficult.
Digital Photos: Large photo collections that are challenging to organize and manage. Files and folders are not sorted, tagged, or backed up properly.
Passwords: Using weak passwords, reusing passwords across sites, or keeping track of passwords insecurely.
Desktops: Cluttered computer desktops with many icons, files, and folders, making it hard to focus.
Digital Subscriptions: Forgetting about subscribed services leads to unwanted recurring charges or unread/unwanted subscription-based newsletters
Cloud Storage: Disorganization in cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud.
Smartphone Apps: Cluttered app screens on your phone or tablet, with many unorganized or unused apps.
Contacts: Disorganized contacts lists on your phone, computer, or email.
Notes and Tasks: Having notes and tasks scattered across different apps makes it hard to stay organized.
Digital Calendar: Poorly organized digital calendars, leading to forgotten appointments or events.
These are just a few examples. Digital disorganization can occur in any area of your client's digital life where information is stored or managed.
Tidy Haus Services
Digital File Organization: Organizing files on clients' computers, setting up intuitive folder structures, and implementing naming conventions for easy searching.
Subscription Removal: Audit and manage subscriptions across various services.
Email Organize/Focus: Email decluttering for a simple, near-inbox Zero experience.
Digital Photo Organizing and Cataloging: Organize, consolidate, tag, name, and label digital photos.
Cloud Storage Organization and Device Synchronization: Align, declutter, and deduplicate all computers with cloud storage services (Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box) with computer and mobile devices.
File and Folder Reorganization: Restructure and synchronize files and folders, implementing new naming conventions, taxonomies, and folder hierarchies.
Workflow Automation: Implement customized and automated file storage, retrieval, and cloud syncing systems.
How we work with Clients (our basic process)
Initial Discovery Call: Discuss the client's digital organizing challenges and goals.
Agreement and Intake: Send service agreement and intake form to gather information.
Assessment: Review intake and assess the current digital organization.
Customized Plan: Create a plan with prioritized tasks and get approval.
Organizing Sessions: Conduct virtual sessions to implement the plan.
Homework and Follow-up: Assign tasks, check progress, and adjust plan.
Education and Empowerment: Teach strategies for long-term maintenance.
Wrap-up: Review progress, ensure systems are in place, and answer questions.Review intake and assess the current digital organization.
What platforms/systems are we proficient in?
Email Clients: Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird
Password Managers: LastPass, 1Password, DashLane
Productivity Suites: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
Photo Management: Google Photos, Apple Photos, Adobe Lightroom
Task and Project Management: Todoist, Trello, Asana
Notes and Writing: Evernote, OneNote, Simplenote,
Cloud Backup: Backblaze, Carbonite, IDrive, Time Machine
Operating Systems: iOS, Android, PC, and Apple
Web Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
Password Managers
We use and recommend the following password managers for their security features, ease of use and comprehensive functionality
LastPass,
1Password
DashLane
BitWarden
NordPass
RoboForm
Photo Management:
Adobe Lightroom:
A comprehensive suite of tools for organizing, editing, and managing photos.
Popular among photographers and creative professionals.
ACDSee Photo Studio Professional:
Offers powerful photo management and editing features.
Known for its user-friendly interface and robust organizational tools.
CyberLink PhotoDirector:
Combines photo management with advanced editing capabilities.
Suitable for both amateur and professional photographers.
Amazon Photos:
Provides unlimited photo storage for Amazon Prime members.
Features automatic backup and organization tools.
ON1 Photo RAW:
Includes photo organizational tools along with advanced editing features.
Apple Photo
Best all-around photo management app that works through an entire computing ecosystem
Mylio:
A versatile photo management app that syncs across multiple devices.
Offers powerful organizational features and
Google Photos
Like Apple Photos, it works well in various operating ecosystems and features some of Google’s newest and most advanced AI directly built into the app.
Task and Project Management:
ClickUp:
Highly customizable with hundreds of features.
Suitable for various project management methodologies.
Monday.com:
Best for startups on a tight budget.
Offers a flexible and user-friendly interface.
Asana:
Famous for its ease of use and powerful project tracking features.
Suitable for teams of all sizes.
Smartsheet:
Best for managing complex projects with customizable charts.
Offers real-time collaboration and automation features.
Trello:
Known for its visual Kanban boards.
Ideal for simple project management and task tracking.
Wrike:
Comprehensive project management tool with advanced features.
Suitable for large teams and complex projects.
These apps and platforms are highly recommended for their robust features, ease of use, and ability to handle various task and project management needs efficiently.
Notes and Writing:
Microsoft OneNote:
Highly versatile and accessible.
Suitable for both personal and professional use with robust organizational features.
Evernote:
Popular for its comprehensive features and cross-platform support.
Ideal for users who need advanced note management and integration capabilities.
Bear:
Known for its beautiful design and markdown support.
Great for Apple users who appreciate a clean and intuitive interface.
Simplenote:
Focuses on simplicity and speed.
Ideal for users who need a straightforward and distraction-free note-taking experience.
Google Keep:
Integrates seamlessly with other Google services.
Perfect for quick notes and reminders with a simple and colorful interface.
Notion:
Known for its all-in-one workspace capabilities.
Excellent for collaboration, project management, and note-taking.
Web Browsers:
Google Chrome:
Widely used and known for its speed, user-friendly interface, and extensive library of extensions.
Offers seamless integration with Google services.
Mozilla Firefox:
Renowned for its strong privacy features and customization options.
Supports a wide range of extensions and is open-source.
Microsoft Edge:
Built on the Chromium engine, offering fast performance and compatibility with Chrome extensions.
Features like vertical tabs and a built-in PDF reader enhance productivity.
Apple Safari:
Optimized for Apple devices, providing excellent performance and energy efficiency.
Strong focus on privacy and security.
Opera:
Known for its innovative features like a built-in VPN, ad blocker, and battery-saver mode.
Offers a unique user experience with its customizable interface.
Brave:
Prioritizes privacy and speed, blocking ads and trackers by default.
Rewards users with cryptocurrency for viewing privacy-respecting ads.
These browsers are highly recommended for their unique features, performance, and ability to cater to different user needs.
Referral Partnership Model
The Referral Process:
Partnership Establishment: Tidy Haus forms partnerships with professional organizing companies and other related businesses.
Referral Agreement: A referral agreement is established to outline the terms, including the referral fee structure.
Client Referral: When a partner identifies a client who needs digital organizing services, they refer that client to Tidy Haus.
Service Provision: Tidy Haus delivers digital organizing services to the referred client.
Referral Compensation: For each referred client, Tidy Haus provides the agreed-upon compensation (e.g., a percentage of the service fees) to the referring partner.
Benefits for Partners:
Holistic Solution: Partners can offer clients a more comprehensive solution, addressing physical and digital organizing needs.
Added Revenue: Partners earn referral fees for each client sent to Tidy Haus.
Client Retention: Businesses can strengthen their overall relationship with clients and retain them by connecting them with a trusted digital organizing partner.
What kind of support do you offer to referring partners?
Tidy Haus supports referring partners by:
Assigning a dedicated point of contact
Tracking referrals for accurate compensation
Providing co-branded marketing materials
Collaborating on educational events
Sharing updates on new services and success stories
Offering priority service to referred clients.
Encouraging open communication
Other forms of support that nurture strong partnerships.
How do you ensure a smooth handoff for clients we refer?
Establishing direct communication to understand their needs.
Having a straightforward onboarding process
Keeping the referring partner updated (while respecting confidentiality)
Offering priority service.
Maintaining open lines of communication
Focusing on educating the client for long-term success
These steps provide a seamless experience.
How do we handle our client’s confidentiality and privacy?
How do you handle sensitive or confidential information?
We offer a confidentiality agreement before starting services.
We use Zoom to record and share sessions so clients can monitor our actions in real time and via recording.
We work from a plan approved before the start and review with each client at the end of the session.
Client Results and Experience
Reduced Stress: Less feeling of overwhelm by digital clutter and disorganization.
Increased Productivity: Ability to quickly find information and focus on essential tasks.
Improved Security: Better management of passwords and sensitive information.
Simplified Workflows: Streamlined processes for managing emails, files, and photos.
Customized Systems: Organizational systems tailored to their specific needs and workflows.
Long-term Skills: Education on maintaining organization and adapting systems as needs change.
Tidy Haus empowers clients to create a more organized, productive digital life by delivering these results.
What's the typical timeframe for completing a digital organizing project?
A typical project can take as little as 3 hours and as many as 24 hours.
The cost and duration of any project depend upon the complexity and level of detail the customer requires.