What is a Professional Organizer?
A Professional Organizer supports and empowers clients through the creative and ethical application of customized organizing processes and systems, and the transfer of organizing skills, to develop appropriate and lasting solutions for the client’s individual needs.
What should I expect when I hire a Professional Organizer?
Hiring a Professional Organizer is similar to hiring any service consultant.
When you contact a Professional Organizer, they will need to conduct an initial consultation to learn about you and your situation, find out what type of help you need, your timeframe and budget, and other details. Some of the questions may seem a little personal, but it’s best to be open and honest about any challenges you’re facing so the Professional Organizer will be able to determine the best way to help you. Be assured that members of Professional Organizers in Canada are committed to a Code of Ethics and will respect the confidentiality of your information.
The next step will be to develop a plan of action, including what the Professional Organizer will do and what tasks you will perform on your own. You may be asked to sign an agreement and/or to pay a deposit before any work commences.
Do you need to hire a Professional Organizer?
Ask yourself the following questions:
- Do you need help planning your space so that it functions more efficiently?
- Is it a challenge for you and your family to get out the door in the morning?
- Are you the victim of “too much paper?”
- Are you having trouble locating information in your office?
- Does it take you more than three rings to answer your phone?
- Are you so deep in “stuff” that you can’t find any room to store more?
- Are you paying more in storage fees than the items are worth?
- Are you simply overwhelmed and do not know where to start?
If you answered “yes” to even one question, you may need to hire a Professional Organizer.
What are the BENEFITS of hiring a Professional Organizer?
Clients realize many benefits after hiring a professional organizer. Some are tangible and some are intangible. Here are just a few of them:
- Reduced stress
- Clear space
- Effective use of resources
- More time, energy and freedom
- Better planning skills
- Effective systems and strategies
- Fewer issues with time, space and storage!
