HOW TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER

Do you have a skill in organizing? The good news is (from a business perspective) that many people do not possess this skill. They may feel trapped in a cluttered, disorganized world and would gladly pay someone to get them out of it.

That is where being a professional organizer comes in. You would help others organize their lives or businesses in one or many aspects. Let’s take a look at some of the areas that people need help with organization.

Businesses – Business owners who are busy or just starting out
Residential – Help in organizing certain rooms of a house or the whole house, basements, garages
Financial – help with organizing a budget or overall finances
Event planning – help with a special event
Relocation – when someone is relocating, there are so many details to take care of.
Those who have physical or emotional limitations will often welcome assistance

There are no special requirements to make you eligible to get started in this field. If you have organizational skills and good people skills, you can get started.

In the beginning, it is a good idea to do some organizing for family or friends. Help out with a special event or help them organize that room they have been avoiding. You will gain confidence, experience, and a reference you can share with other potential customers.

The pay will vary. You should check out what others in your field are charging and stay competitive. When you are determining what to charge, be sure you take into consideration your time, travel expenses, and any other charges you need to cover to make it profitable.

There are some professional organizers who coach people online or on the phone, helping them to organize their lives/schedules or other areas. Others are there physically working with their clients. Some organizers do all the work themselves, such as cleaning, moving things around, and others hire someone to do the more physically demanding parts of the job.

There are very little start up costs with this business, making it an attractive one.

The thing to remember is that this is YOUR business. You will need to market yourself to attract customers, keep track of your finances/taxes, and provide excellent customer service to maintain a good reputation. It will take time to grow this business, but with hard work and diligence, you should see it grow into a business you can be proud of and one that will give very practical help to others.

You may want to get some help in starting out, such as working with someone who has done this or get yourself a good complete guide that will take you step by step through the process of starting your own business.

There is a kit that will show you how to become a professional organizer from start to finish.

Here is some of what is covered.

Introduction

What is a professional organizer
Skills needed for this business
Read about a "day in the life" of a professional organizer

Starting Your Business

How to pick a name
Legal issues
Taxes, Licenses, Insurance
How to manage your records
Business Plan

Income Potential

How to set your rates
Research your market
Should you charge by the project or by the hour?
Initial Consultations

Marketing Your Business

Attracting customers
Advertising
Building a portfolio
Referrals/repeat business
Be better than your competition

The above is only a taste of what is included in this kit. Click on the link below to see everything you will receive, or to order the kit.

How to Become a Professional Organizer

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