Organizing FAQ
What is a Professional Organizer?
Professional Organizers are individuals who create customized solutions to increase the efficiency of any home, office or individual.
They assist people and organizations to improve their unique situations, as defined by their specific needs.
Organizers are generally self-employed, and may subcontract or employ other Professional Organizers.
Professional Organizers help their clients to find balance, restore order, and maximize their time and resources at home, office, and workplace locations. Services vary widely, depending on the area or range of specialization.
Services include, but are not limited to:
- Time management, goal setting, and personal inventory process life management.
- Event/meeting planning and co-ordination.
- Computer software and consulting, including support, set-up, and design of systems.
- Public speaking, seminars and workshops, education and training.
- Human resources support/consulting, including assessments, job descriptions, new-hire orientation kits, employee manuals, policy and procedure manuals, training manuals, performance reviews, corporate values, and general organization of staff.
- Office organizing including needs analysis and action plans, purging, de-cluttering and organizing, filing systems, paper management, procurement of office supplies and equipment, space planning, processes and paper/work flow, information and records management, storage areas, and moving/relocations.
- Residential organizing including closet design and organization, space planning, purging, de-cluttering, and organizing of garages, attics, and basements, errands and personal shopping, storage solutions, repairs and maintenance, decorating, renovations, interior design, organizing of collections, memorabilia, and photographs, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, family rooms, garage sales, gifting, and house fluffing in preparation for a sale.
What should I expect when I hire a Professional Organizer?
Is disorganization holding you back from pursuing the things you want to accomplish? Are you bogged down with issues around time, space, or storage? Maybe it's time you called in an expert to help you. Whether you need coaching, hands-on help, or a complete makeover, there is an organizer in our database to help you.
Hiring a Professional Organizer is similar to hiring any service consultant. Be sure to do your research first to find the best consultant to fit your needs.
- Ask around for referrals from others who are using organizing services.
- Search our website for the organizers serving your local area.
- Check out organizer websites to determine the specialized services offered.
- Seek an organizer who belongs to a national association and is thereby bound by a specific code of ethics.
- Initiate contact via e-mail or phone to obtain more information.
- Request a quote and/or a range of fees.
- Set a date for an initial consultation and needs assessment. Note that charges for initial consultation and assessment vary.
- Ask about testimonials or references from other clients.
- Together with the organizer, determine the scope and duration of the project.
- Establish time frames for each stage of the plan of action.
Specify how progress will be evaluated.
Finalize the details of your agreement and payment plan.
Enjoy freedom from disorganization – getting expert help is the first step. |
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