Yet today we face more mounds of paper than ever before. This situation is creating a windfall opportunity for those creating businesses as professional organizers. Laurie is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and graciously answered our questions about conducting a home-based professional organizer business. Professional organizers help people restore order to their lives or create order where it didn't previously exist. They help their clients form new habits that enable them to live and work in a peaceful, non-chaotic environment.
Clients can be in residential on business settings.
Many professional organizers are people who have a natural ability to create successful order and are detail oriented. They are good at managing paper, time, and space. At this time there is no formal training necessary, however the National Association of Professional Organizers is in the process of creating a process for certification. It is a good idea to have some previous work experience so that you will have something to draw on when working with clients in business settings. As far as resources go, it is good to have a computer, printer, letterhead, telephone, and business cards - the basics of a business office.