How to Start a Home-Based Professional Organizing Business, 2nd Book

Chapter 1: So You Think You Want to be a Professional Organizer?

What is a Professional Organizer?
What skills/qualifications/certifications do I need?
What type of organizing should I do?
How do I set up a business?
How do I know I can run a business?
What will this cost me?
How much money can I make?
How do I find clients?
Where do I go from here?
Chapter 2: Getting Set Up The Office Phone Line, Fax Line, Computer Hook-Up Office space in Your Home Your Business Filing System Client Database Management The Legal Naming the Business Creating a Business Entity: DBA, LLC…?
Local & Federal business requirements Insurance Needs Bonding The Financial Setting up Bank Accounts Establishing Your Book Keeping Tax Prep The Look Logo Design/Stationery Business Cards Brochure
30 Second Commercial Web Site Development The Client Setting your Rates Establishing your Policies Your Working Agreement or Contract Client Forms

Chapter 3: Finding the Clients Creating a Plan to Generate Clients Networking Opportunities – Ready, Set, Grow!
Business Networking Groups Social Clubs and Groups Speaking Locally Marketing Ideas – The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Direct Mail Doorknob Hangers E-mail Spam Newletters Advertising Avenues – This Will Cost How Much?
Phone Book Newspapers & Magazines Newsletters Writing Articles Having Articles Written About You Press Releases Speaking Events – Don’t Be Shy, Now’s Your Chance!
Answering the Call Your first conversation with prospective clients

Chapter 4: Working With the Client The Assessment Visit Estimating the Job Signing the Client on for Service Setting the Work Schedule Creating a Plan for Each Client The Emotional Journey of Organizing

Chapter 5: Polishing Your Skills
4 Steps to Organizing Anything!
Paperwork Power It is "Professional” Organizing – Keeping Credibility The Human Component Tips & Techniques of the Trade Your Work Bag – Contents

Chapter 6: Product Selections/ Training & Certification Finding the Best Products at the Best Price Selling Product to Your Client Creating Starter Kits Resale Requirements Resources of All Kinds

Chapter 7: Ready, Set, Grow!
Why Grow the Business?
Is It the Right Time?
Financial & Legal Requirements for Employees Maintaining Credibility & Quality Developing Policy & Procedure Increased Demands on All Aspects of the Business