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Everything in Its Place with your Home Organization Business The organization industry is more lucrative today than it has ever been. Everywhere you look there are cluttered kitchens, over flowing closets, and offices bursting with paper. We seem to be accumulating more stuff and having less time to organize it. Setting up a home organization business can be a profitable way to help tame Americas mess.
There are two primary ways to profit from managing other peoples stuff. The first way is to become a professional organizer and go into peoples homes and offices and help get them organized. Another option is to start a company that manufactures organizing products such as space savers, closet organizers, and filing cabinets.
The popularity of organization
businesses can be seen in the wide variety of home makeover, and home improvement shows that can be seen on television daily. In addition, the number of members of the National Association of Professional Organizers has more than doubled in the past two years. This means there could not be a better time to start up your own home organization business.
One of the first things you should consider when setting up your organizing business is whom you should target. Will you be focused on homes or offices? Will you target certain areas such as garages, attics, kitchens, or bedrooms, or will your organization business be all encompassing. You may also want to specialize in organizing photographs, memorabilia, or home theatre collections. You should also consider targeting groups such as seniors or students.
Next, keep in mind that organizing other peoples lives is much different than organizing you and your familys things. Many people resist change, and are hesitant to get rid of things that you see as clutter but they view as cherished possessions. You should have an open line of communication with your clients to get a good understanding of what they expect from you, and to determine if you can help them.
You will more than likely have to work closely with your clients in order to achieve the type of organization that they want. Keep in mind that you cannot decide what to throw away and what to keep, but you can gently point out the benefits of getting rid of items that are used rarely.
In addition, many people are ashamed or embarrassed of how disorganized they have become. It will be your job as a personal organizer to put them at ease and reassure them that you are there to help and not judge. Remain objective, and open-minded so that the client does not become overly stressed out.
Once you understand some of the nontraditional responsibilities that come with being a professional organizer you will need to determine how much you will charge for your services. Most organization businesses charge by the hour. However, some jobs are more intense than others. For this reason you may want to have a general pricing guide of anywhere from $50 to $200 per hour, but leave the rate negotiable until you see the area.
Many experts in this field agree that in order to start a profitable home organization business it is important to learn the fundamentals of the industry. They recommend possibly working for an already established company in order to get ideas and learn the trade. There are also a multitude of workshops and books dedicated to this subject.
You can also visit your local chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers or the International Association of Professional Organizers to get details about the latest innovations in the organization industry, and get tips on making your business a success. |
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