How to Start An Organizing Business

What are the advantages of starting a professional organizing business?

• It is not necessary to have official training.
• Startup costs are low.
• For people who are already living very organized lives, the job is merely an extension of what they do on a daily basis.
• It is simple to create a portfolio by completing small jobs for friends and family.
• There are ample websites and classes that can help organizers improve their skills.
• It is easy to offer retainer services or expand services.
• An entrepreneur can add additional streams of income, including training and speaking, as well as books and online courses.

What are the disadvantages of starting a professional organizing business? 

• It can be hard to make yourself stand out from other organizing businesses.
• An entrepreneur has to be comfortable going into other people’s disorganized and messy offices or homes.
• Patience is essential, especially with clients who are attached to certain items or may have trouble learning organizational systems.
• There are certain unglamorous jobs, including tidying up for people suffering from hoarding problems.
• It can be difficult to manage time in an hourly arrangement, especially considering the unpredictable parts of the job.
• Big projects can eat away at profit, and it can take a lot of time to find the proper subcontractors.

What does a professional organizer need to get started?

If you are a person who likes cleaning up clutter and helping other people get their spaces and lives organized, then you may wish to start a professional organizing business. Starting one of these home-based companies can be fairly easy if you follow the steps below.

1. First, you should decide whether you will generalize or specialize your organization business. For instance, do you plan to help everyone or simply focus on business or homes? Perhaps your skills are better suited to tidying up bedrooms and bathrooms, versus organizing office spaces. Think about where your strengths lie and do not over expand too early.
2. Be sure to get liability insurance and a business license. In the event you accidentally break in item in a client’s home or office, or if the client is dissatisfied with your service for some reason, you want to be protected legally.
3. Establish a business plan that outlines your service in detail, including your pricing, goals, and financial situation.
4. Create promotional materials and a marketing plan. Think about how you are going to advertise your business, whether it includes posting on social media or going door to door in your neighborhood.
5. You should next come up with a system for getting referrals and testimonials, which is a good way to find new customers with little investment.
6. Think about conducting training or organization seminars either through online webinars or courses or in person. This can be a good way to demonstrate your expertise as well as collect some extra income. It is also a good way to meet potential customers.
7. Perform sample projects for people you know, including friends and family members. Be sure to take before-and-after photos that you can use in online physical portfolios. Customers can look at these portfolios when considering your service.
8. Build strong networking skills to attract subcontractors you trust, as well as customers.
9. Use free or low-cost advertising like flyers, newspapers, signage on your car, and social media posts to promote yourself and your business.
10. Be sure to take advantage of digital marketing, such as a website or blog, and social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
11. Collect a few simple tools, including a camera, notepad, tape measure, face mask, rubber gloves, tape, and a toolkit containing power tools and screwdrivers. If you are going to be doing some of the manual labor yourself, be sure to have the necessary equipment.
12. Provide an excellent quality of service and always be sure to request a testimonial and referral from satisfied customers.