Introduction

• What is a Professional Organizer?
• Required Qualifications and Skills
• A Day in the Life of a Professional Organizer
• Hands-on Organizers Vs. Consultants
  

Starting Your Professional Organizing Business

• Deciding on a Name
• Developing a Logo
• Legal Structure
• Taxes, Licenses and Insurance
• Required Materials and Equipment
• Managing Your Finances
• Managing Your Records
• Business Plans
• Start-up Coverage
  

Income Potential and Rate Setting

• Rate Setting
• Researching Your Market
• Project v. Hourly Fees
• Initial Consultations
  

Marketing Your Professional Organizing Business

• Attracting Customers
• Advertising Options
• Gathering References
• Establishing a Portfolio
• Getting Referrals and Repeat Business
• Building Your Image
• Staying Ahead of the Competition
• Getting Financing
  

Paper Management

• The Six Truths About Paper and How to Conquer Them
• Where to File It, Where to Find It
• Other Essentials
• Critical Papers and Where to Keep Them
  

Time Management

• Planning and Prioritizing
• Creating Action Lists
• Controlling Procrastination
• Maintaining Balance

Work Management

• Goals and Getting Organized
• Time Management vs. Task Management
• The Commandments of Work Management
  

Household Management

• Establishing Household Management Routines
• Cleaning by Zone
• Minimum Daily Maintenance: The 15-Minute Principle
• Reducing Vs. Organizing - Deciding What to Keep and What to Toss
  

Space Management and Storage Solutions

• Getting a Handle on Storage Issues
• Organizing Supplies
• Measuring and Planning for Storage
• Organizing by Zone
  

Client and Project Management

• Record Keeping
• Keeping on Schedule
• Written Agreements and Contracts
• Keeping Your Clients Happy
• Billing and Accounting
  

Growing Your Professional Organizing Business

• Hiring an Assistant
• Getting Financing
• Keeping it Going
  
  

Appendix:

• Resources

Special Bonus: The Becoming a Professional Organizer Start-Up Guide Kit™ also includes all of the necessary forms and sample business letters that are needed to operate a professional organizing business.