Professional organizers assist clients in their homes and offices manage their time, papers, space, clutter, and other aspects of their personal and work lives that need order. This can range from organizing kitchens, closets, home libraries, home offices, computer files, and anything else that has gotten out of hand as far as clutter and disorganization is concerned. Many items once thought permanently lost often turn up when a professional organizer is at work, such as money, airline tickets, and other "buried" items.
Start-Up Costs and Financing Sources
$5,000 to $7,000.
Personal savings, small business loans, credit line from your bank.
Pricing Guidelines
$35 to $ 150 + per hour, depending on your clients (individuals, corporations); have at least a four-hour per day minimum.
Options include setting up a one-time service or a regular, periodic service.
More can usually be charged in urban areas than rural.
Charge more according to your experience and expertise.
Marketing and Advertising Methods and Tips
Develop a marketing program and modify it to fit the customers you are targeting. You need different marketing methods for corporate clients and residential clients.
Send out press releases and follow up with phone calls when you are ready for business.
Volunteer to give speeches on organizing.
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