Thanks to all who participated in our Neat Company contest! It was a lot of fun. I really encourage you to go back and read all of the comments, they were so well done.
It was difficult to choose our favorites. But with a little help from the folks at the Neat Company, we have our winners…
First runner up is Adam who wrote:
I would use the extra time to start a new tax prep business. I have always enjoyed doing tax returns and if I am able to unclutter my desk, my office may actually be presentable enough to invite people in . I would love to have one of these great devices so I can recommend it to my new clients next year!
Adam wins a NeatReceipts scanner.
The grand prize winner is Jay, who beyond the obvious (and successful) attempt at flattery, clearly needs some organization – another commenter agreed! He wrote:
Let me start by offering this photo. It is of my desk/work area, taken moments ago (note what’s on the PC screen).
http://tinyurl.com/JaysDesk
So clearly, I need some organizational help.
Heck, I might need 3 or 4 NeatDesk’s and gaggle of assistants to organize this train wreck.
What would I do if I won?
After I solved world hunger and the financial crisis, I’d take an “after” photo of my neat desk and become the new NeatDesk poster boy.
Jay wins a NeatDesk scanner.
Special mentions go to Jen M who played the sympathy card by mentioning the loss of free food, Christopher for mentioning origami and to Linda, who did math.
On a personal note, it was really heartening to see how many readers would use their extra time to help others. What a great group of folks I have here on the blog!
Again, thanks to the Neat Company for donating the prizes. And thanks to everyone who participated in our contest. Happy organizing!
One of the biggest challenges that small businesses and solos face come tax time is getting organized. If you’re like me – and I don’t mind saying so – you tend to spend far too much time sorting through papers and receipts.
But what if you could scan all your paper receipts to transform the paper into digital documents? And even better, what if you could assign a tax deduction category (medical/dental, travel, etc.) to each receipt? You could cut the clutter and get set for tax season all at once.
You can. Neat Company and taxgirl are teaming up at tax season to help you do a little spring cleaning. It’s easy to enter. Just answer this question: How would you spend the extra time you’d save at tax season by using NeatDesk or NeatReceipts?
A panel of two judges (myself and a rep from Neat Company) will choose the two best comments from among the entries. The best comment will receive a NeatDesk and the runner up will receive a NeatReceipts.
Here are some additional rules:
- Entries must be posted in the comments section below by 11:59p.m. EST on March 20, 2009 (that’s the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere).
- Due to shipping considerations, only those residents of the US and Canada can enter.
- One entry per person.
- You must include your full name and your email address with your entry. I won’t publish your email address, but I do need contact information for the winning entry. I respect your privacy, and I will not send you anything unrelated to your entry in this contest.
- By entering the contest, you agree that I may post any part or all of your submission including your name as a part of the contest announcements or promotions, with the exception of your email address.
- The decision of the judges is final and in our sole discretion. Unlike American Idol, there’s no voting from the audience or winning us over with hot pants. It might work for Simon Cowell, but not with me.
I think that covers it. I’m looking forward to reading your entries, let the games begin!
It’s contestapalooza at taxgirl.com!
Here’s the run down…
- You can win free software from TurboTax by telling me your tax filing horror story. Contest ends February 28.
- Tomorrow marks the beginning of the ever popular “Win an A in Tax Law” contest for law and paralegal students. Check back tomorrow for a list of amazing prizes and details.
- NeatReceipts and taxgirl are teaming up for a “get organized” contest for small businesses this spring.
- And more. That’s right, more. It’s a veritable smorgasbord of giveaways, promos and contests all through tax season – partly because I like to give things away and partly because I wanted to use the word “smorgasbord.”
If you don’t want to miss a single event, you can subscribe to my feed via email or join that taxgirl group on Facebook!
