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 [...]
Tue, October 13 2009 » Business Tools, Education, Q&A » Comments Off
Milwaukee, WI – How would you start without having a website first? Absolutely you can! For a few dollars you can print a simple business card with your 411. That is all you need to begin meeting people and networking. I do recommend getting some kind of internet presence quickly. In this era, most people [...]
Wed, August 26 2009 » Q&A » 1 Comment
We’re answering questions you sent us over the summer. Q: What books do you recommend most for new professional organizers? A: I have my favorites and I also asked my colleagues on twitter and facebook what book on organizing had the greatest impact on them. Here are the answers: @janebutton – Long ago ready SideTracked [...]
Thu, August 20 2009 » Q&A, Uncategorized » 1 Comment
Back from hiatus, we’re answering the questions you sent through the summer. Today we begin with several of you asking about qualifications and certification. Q: Knoxville, TN – Is it hard to start up a business like this unless you have the accreditation? Q: How does one get qualified to start a business? A: There [...]
Wed, August 19 2009 » Q&A, Uncategorized » Comments Off
MAY 8, 2009 #ASKORG EVENT Join organizers on twitter as we tweet about our favorite things, services and gold nuggets we learned at NAPO conference. If you were not at conference – you can participate by asking questions. If you were at conference – you can join by answering the questions that the moderator posts. [...]
Thu, May 7 2009 » Marketing, Publicity, Q&A » Comments Off
Over on Twitter.com , we’re hosting an Ask the Organizer party with some of our twitter friends… and you’re invited!! This Friday 4/3/09 from 4pm – 6pm ET , 1pm – 3pm PT, Professional Organizers from all over the world will answer your questions about organizing or becoming an organizer or anything at all (in [...]
Wed, April 1 2009 » Events, How To, Q&A » Comments Off
From time to time we answer your questions about the organizing industry. I’m in the process of growing my team. Do you have any tips for hiring or training assistants? – Amanda W. Hiring and training are two very different things. When hiring an assistant, you want to look for someone who does not want [...]
Wed, March 18 2009 » Q&A, Uncategorized » Comments Off
From time to time I’ll answer questions from readers that could be answered even better with your input. Below is my answer to this question. What do you think it takes to be a good professional organizer? – Allison How do i know if I have what it takes to be a professional organizer? – [...]
Sun, March 15 2009 » How To, Q&A, Uncategorized » Comments Off
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