This is part of our Q&A series. To see previous answers, please click on the Q&A link in the right hand column.
Q: Is this a good job for a stay at home mom? from Kim in Minnesota
A: Yes and no.
If you have support to take care of small children it’s a great job.
If you don’t, [...]
Thu, February 25 2010 » Q&A, Uncategorized » No Comments
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Julie in Marietta, GA asks:
Q: What are the legal aspects?
A: Since I’m not a lawyer, I will only be able to give you the basic areas to think about when [...]
Sat, February 20 2010 » Q&A, Uncategorized » No Comments
This is part of our ongoing Q&A Series about professional organizing.
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Q: What is the market outlook for professional organizers? from Esther in Durham, NC
A: A year ago I would have given you a different answer. [...]
Tue, February 16 2010 » Q&A, Uncategorized » No Comments
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Q: Should you always charge by the hour, charge per job and then by the hour if need more time to complete the task, or just a flat rate per job? [...]
Sun, February 14 2010 » Q&A, Uncategorized » No Comments
This is part of our ongoing Q&A on professional organizing. To see previous answers, click on the Q&A category in the right hand column.
Q: I’m 23 and almost out of college and would like to do something formyself that I enjoy, what is the most important thing to learn in regards to getting clients? From [...]
Sat, February 13 2010 » Marketing, Q&A » 2 Comments
More from our ongoing Q & A series on becoming a professional organizer and running your business.
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Q: How to attract new clients? from jmirish in Rochester, NY
Q: Any advice on how to market my company? from Samara in Michigan
A: There are [...]
Sat, February 13 2010 » Marketing, Q&A, Uncategorized » No Comments
What does it take to become a Certified Professional Organizer®?
How many hours of experience does it take?
Is there a test? Who can take it?
How do I take a test?
You can get all of your questions answered by the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers. The board is having a free tele-call just to answer all [...]
Sun, January 24 2010 » Education, Events, Q&A, Uncategorized » No Comments
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 [...]
Sun, November 1 2009 » Q&A, Uncategorized » 1 Comment
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. [...]
Sun, November 1 2009 » Q&A, Uncategorized » No Comments
The most popular question I get is, “How do I start an organizing business?”
There is more to running a business than just knowing how to organize. In fact, if all you can do is organize, than you probably should not run a business. There are many hats to wear when you have your own company: [...]
Tue, October 13 2009 » Business Tools, Education, Q&A » No Comments
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