I've been getting a lot of questions lately about how to become a professional organizer, so I created a few tips to get you started.
Starting any business is financially risky. So, if you have a job, and it is your primary source of income, I highly recommend NOT leaving your job until you have done several projects and are sure this is right for you. Many new organizers are quite surprised that being great at organizing yourself is NOT at all the same as helping others learn to organize in ways that really work for them in the long term. It's not about being neat, or doing it for them. It's about partnering and co-creating a system that the individual can maintain.
If the business will be your primary source of income, have at LEAST 6-12 months worth of living and business expenses in the bank before you quit your job. Business expenses include a business phone line, credit card merchant account fees, advertising & marketing expenses, website development and hosting fees, and more. Be sure you have a plan and a monthly budget that includes these in addition to your living expenses.
You also need to be honest with yourself about your skills, strengths, weaknesses, and ability to deal with not having a steady income. Running an organizing business means you not only have to be a good organizer, you need to be skilled at marketing, sales, financial / budgeting, technology, writing, and the consulting process.
Working with people and educating them is just as important as your ability to organize stuff. The truth is that you can only spend maybe half your time actually organizing with clients. That said, if you have all the skills, are willing to keep learning, and you really have a passion for organizing, it can a wonderfully challenging and rewarding career.
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I wish you all the best!
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