Organizing

Income $ 60,000         $100,000

The range of income for the first year will should be around $60,000. The key to acquiring a higher income range is to work with business clients who are in offices which several employees.

Description

Helping business owners develop an organized system for their business processes saves them time, and equates to cost savings. Most people who begin a business create it in incremental steps. Then one day they realize they don’t have efficient and effective systems. If you are detail oriented and are good at organizing details, files and systems, this will be a fun and rewarding business for you.

Clients

Your clients will consist of new and existing business owners, homeowners, and apartment dwellers, as well as small business owners especially who are planning to move.

Marketing Plan

Most of your jobs will probably be acquired through personal introductions. It is a good idea to join several women’s networking organizations, as well as professional groups. The busier the professional, the more likely they will need your services.

Power Partners

Your Power Partners will consist of interior decorators, residential Realtors, handymen, general contractors, and landscapers. They’ll be aware of when families are in need of your services.

The conversations with these Power Partners should indicate your willingness to include them as you become aware of clients who need their services. It is important you meet with these Power Partners in person the first time, and then keep in touch with them weekly by email or by phone.

Requirements

You will need the proper training in organizational development, know which systems to choose from, as well as what choices there are in furniture like bookshelves, filing cabinets. It will also be helpful to create a systematic process you will be able to develop to help your clients to become more efficient.

Resources:

Here are a number of resources I have come across:  http://www.getorganizednow.com/po.html

http://www.organizer-coach.com/start-an-organizing-business.htm

Personality Type: Expressive, Amiable

Total Start Up Costs:            Less than $2,000

(includes business cards, tools, phone, materials)