Managing a Professional Organizing Business
What is Business Process Automation?
If you have difficulty managing your paperwork or gathering information to stay updated, it could be because you’re still dependent on manual operations. This may cause you to miss out on opportunities. Worse, it can make you lag behind your competitors. If this is the case, then it’s high time to take a hard look…
Read More4 Practical Tips for Keeping Your Business’ Data Secure
In the information age, securing your data and assets in the digital space has become just as important as protecting your physical assets on the premises. Cybersecurity has become an integral part of most business operations, and as such, various strategies and approaches have emerged. Suppose you’re a business owner who recently shifted to cyberspace…
Read More6 Must-Have Apps That Have Streamlined My Business Practices
Having an arsenal of powerful apps will feel like you have a free personal assistant. Here are my six must-have apps that have streamlined my business practices freeing my brain to focus on what’s important rather than what’s urgent. Acuity Scheduling If you’ve ever struggled to settle on a meeting time or accidentally double-booked yourself,…
Read More8 Strategies on Managing a Professional Organizing Business
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re managing a small business, especially when you are starting out. Here are 8 strategies to simplify and make small business management easier. Strategy #1 – Have a Mentor or a Business Coach There is no reason why you should have to figure out everything by yourself. There are…
Read MoreAll The Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help a Solopreneur
Being a solopreneur is not easy work as you handle your business alone, from its primary operations to management. Your business is probably thriving today, and customers or clients are making their way to you. However, doing other tasks that may seem to be menial can definitely create a significant but negative impact on your…
Read More9 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 I charge her for this?” My Reply Great questions! I think you said you were creating an excel spreadsheet with products. That is an excellent option. Research can be time-consuming,…
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 essential. 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 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…
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