Thanksgiving Special Package Deal

So you want to be a Professional Organizer? You’ve arrived here at the perfect time!!!
To celebrate Thanksgiving, I’m thanking all of you who follow this blog and read our newsletter by offering a one-time ONLY package deal:
For $49.00 you will get:
The Organizing FUNdamentals e-book

Starting a business
Marketing
Rules of organizing
How to do assessments
How to organize anywhere
Time management [...]

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Books to read

One of the best ways to keep educating yourself in the organizing business is to read.
We don’t have many places to take courses. We don’t have on-line programs. But we do have books.
Most books are written for the public, the people who wan to become organized. But by reading and following the methods, strategies, and [...]

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Paper Tiger Sample

Professional Organizers can receive a  free sample of The Paper Tiger software and find out more about the company.
Simply send an email to sales (at symbol) thepapertiger.com and put this in the subject line: Re: Free copy - The Paper Tiger software
This sample is for professional organizers only.
The email I received from the company says [...]

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Q: How do you deal with last minute cancellations?

A: There is unfortunately no easy way to handle cancellations. Many of our clients don’t prioritize well and have time management issues and as caring organizers we want to give them a break. But this mind-set can also break your business.
Requiring a deposit is generally considered one of the best ways to deter last [...]

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Q: How do I get started while working full time?

A:  Side launching is a great way to get any upstart business going while keeping a steady income.
There are many many professional organizers who carefully tip-toe into the business rather than jumping in with two feet. It only makes sense to keep a steady income as you build a client stream and find your niche. [...]

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