Posts by Anne Blumer
9 Ways Professional Organizers Charge Clients for Shopping and Research
Recently, I was asked by a student, “I just spent hours preparing an organizing plan of action, researching products, and shopping for a client, should charge her for this?” My Reply Great questions! Research can be time-consuming especially until you have built your resources toolkit that you can pull from for future projects. I think…
Read MoreHelp! How do I find clients?
When starting a professional organizing business, one of the questions most people ask me is, “how do I find clients?” The first thing to recognize is you do need to seek out clients and not wait for clients to seek you out. Four months into the start-up of my organizing business, my husband, Stefan, and…
Read MoreProfessional Organizing Business Procedures – Client Intake
Managing a professional organizing business involves many, many elements. When you start your professional organizing business, you may think documenting how you do your business is not important. But, once you start working with multiple clients at once and managing their organizing projects, it will be much easier if you have your business policies and…
Read MoreInsuring Your Professional Organizer Business
Many new professional organizing business owners struggle with insuring their professional organizing business and selecting their business entity type. Recently, a student asked me, “do I need to form an LLC if I have liability insurance?” She asked this question because she was trying to decide if she could start her business as a…
Read MoreWhich Business Entity is Right for Your Business?
The business entity you choose influences your business operations, taxes, and most importantly how much of your personal assets are at risk. Choose a business entity that gives you both protection of your assets and tax benefits. Considerations for Selecting a Business Entity In selecting your business entity, there are three primary considerations to take…
Read MoreStarting an Organizing Business – 9 Tips to Help You Succeed
Professional Organizer Career Path: Interview with Anne Blumer, CPO
Is a professional organizer career path right for you? Lena Kuhn, a college student, asked to interview me for her career planning course. Lena tested high for a Professional Organizer career on her career assessment test and wanted to learn more to decide if it is the right career path for her. I love…
Read MoreStart an organizing business during a pandemic – is it a good idea?
Surprisingly, yes, it is a good time to start an organizing business during a pandemic! It takes time to form a business, as it is best to meet with an accountant and attorney to help you understand what types of entities you can choose from and which one will benefit you when filing your taxes.…
Read MoreHow I Simplified My Business Tax Filing
2021 Blog Focus – Managing Your Professional Organizing Business February signals it is time to prepare my business tax filing, here’s how I simplified my business tax filing. Managing my professional organizing business, SolutionsForYou, Inc., an S-Corp, requires the tax filing is completed by March 15. I have my CPA prepare the tax filing, but…
Read MoreProfessional Organizing Business Launch Checklist
Free Business Launch Checklist Download our free Business Launch Checklist from our website to complete what is necessary to start your Professional Organizing business!
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