FAQs for New Professional Organizers

Over the years, I’ve received thousands of questions from new and aspiring professional organizers who are inspired by home-organizing magazines, books, and television make-over shows. Questions like these are common: How can I look like a pro when I’m just starting a business? How do I start a professional organizing business? What education do I need to become a professional organizer? Can I make a living as a professional organizer? Is there a demand for professional organizers? How much should I charge as a professional organizer? How do professional organizers find clients? Aspiring professional organizers wonder what the industry is really like and what it takes to become a successful professional organizer. Below I’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions about becoming a professional organizer, but, if you have burning questions, not on this list, schedule a call.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming a Professional Organizer

• “Where is the quiz to help me figure out if I have what it takes to become a professional organizer?”
  • Here is a free downloadable quiz.
• “Where is the step-by-step business blueprint/checklist for becoming a professional organizer?”
  • Here are the first six steps for starting a professional organizing business.
• “How much does it cost to become a professional organizer?”
  • Here are the basic start-up costs for starting a professional organizing business.
• “Which questions should I be prepared to answer when prospective clients call?”
  • See my free checklist of common questions clients ask when hiring a professional organizer.
• “What should I include in my client contract?”
  • The 10 essential elements to include in a client contract contains the information you’re looking for.
• “How do professional organizers onboard new clients?”
  •  Here is a checklist with a step-by-step process to onboard new clients.
• “Do professional organizers need business insurance?”
  • Yes. Read how to get the best insurance coverage for your business and how to determine your insurance needs when hiring contractors.

Frequently Asked Questions About Marketing + Branding for Aspiring Professional Organizers

• “How’s my branding? In your opinion, does my website/slide deck/logo/social media look okay?”
  • Here is a checklist for “Geralin’s Grand Brand Plan” created for new professional organizers.
• “How do professional organizers write their mission and vision statements for business?”
  • Start with this article on mission + vision statements.
• “Regarding my first website… what do I need to know?”
  • Read this article on creating your first website.
• “As a professional organizer, can I use a business name if another organizer is using it?”
  • Read this article on naming your business.

Questions About Income + Expenses, Rates + Fees for Aspiring Professional Organizers

• “How much do new professional organizers charge clients?”
  • Explore this article on what organizers around the country charge for their services.
• “I want to sell organizing products. What do I need to know?”
  • Learn more in this article about affiliate programs.
• “I’m really good at home organizing but not good at bookkeeping; what’s your advice?”
  • Read this article about hiring a bookkeeper.
• “I’ve been asked to speak to a small group; how much do organizers charge to speak?”
  • Here is how to determine a fee for public speaking.

Frequently Asked Questions about Business Processes for New Professional Organizers

• “How do pro organizers onboard new clients?”
  • Here are my suggestions to build a strong onboarding process.
• “How do pro organizers follow up with clients?”
  • Here is how to nurture relationships with existing clients with a good follow-up process.
• “How can I make sure I deliver high-quality service as my company grows?”
  • Consistent procedures are essential. Here’s what to include in your operations manual.

Aspiring Professional Organizers Start Here and Now. Here’s How:

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If you’re serious about a career in the organizing industry, here’s what you’ll need to succeed: an Ask Me Anything Coaching Call and the New Organizers’ Essentials bundle (below on the right) plus, the Terms of the Trade Glossary (below on the left) for a total investment of only $255.00! These items are available in the USA and Canada.