Q: Is it necessary in the state of FL to join NAPO in order to call your self a professional organizer if in fact you are a designer and Allied member of ASID? – Bobbie L. A: Great question. Unlike some other industries, at the time of this writing there is no supervision or standardization [...]
Tue, October 19 2010 » Q&A » Comments Off
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 [...]
Thu, February 25 2010 » Q&A, Uncategorized » Comments Off
This is part of our ongoing series of Q&As on professional organizing. To see previous answers, please click the Q&A category link in the right hand column 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 [...]
Sat, February 20 2010 » Q&A, Uncategorized » Comments Off
This is part of our ongoing Q&A Series about professional organizing. To see all of the answers and comments, please click on the Q&A category link in the right hand column. Q: What is the market outlook for professional organizers? from Esther in Durham, NC A: A year ago I would have given you a [...]
Tue, February 16 2010 » Q&A, Uncategorized » 1 Comment
This is part of our ongoing Q&A series. To see all of the Q&A answers, click on the category link in the right hand column. 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 [...]
Sun, February 14 2010 » Q&A, Uncategorized » Comments Off
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? [...]
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. To see all the Q&A answers, click on the category in the right hand column. Q: How to attract new clients? from jmirish in Rochester, NY Q: Any advice on how to market my company? from Samara in [...]
Sat, February 13 2010 » Marketing, Q&A, Uncategorized » Comments Off
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 [...]
Sun, January 24 2010 » Education, Events, Q&A, Uncategorized » Comments Off
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 [...]
Sun, November 1 2009 » Q&A, Uncategorized » Comments Off
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