Virtual Organizing
Niche – Photo Organizing
We can focus our services on many different niches as Professional Organizers. One is photo organizing, both digital and print photos. Organizing one’s photographs can seem an unsurmountable task, and many people put it off because they don’t know where to begin or how to sort their memories. This is where you can help! If…
Read MoreHow Virtual Organizing is Different from Onsite Organizing
Virtual organizing is a process for getting organized through the use of technology. The primary difference between on-site and virtual organizing is the client doesn’t have the organizer’s hands to help move and sort items. During virtual organizing sessions the professional organizer (organizer) is often mostly body doubling. Meaning a body double is not an…
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 MoreWorking With Clients and Students – 2020 – Changing Course Direction
During a networking Zoom meeting this morning, someone announced, “Two months until Christmas!” The end of 2020 will be here before we know it. 2020 has been, to say the least, a challenging year to navigate. The way I planned to do business this year is not at all how I am doing business. But,…
Read MoreWorking With Clients – The Pros and Cons of Working Virtually
The pandemic has thrown a curveball at working with your clients–how to keep both you and your client safe. If you are not comfortable working with clients in-person using PPE, you might want to consider working with them virtually. Virtual organizing has its pros and cons to consider for both you and your client: Pros…
Read MoreWorking with Clients – Students
Parents need help organizing their children and their homework (typically middle school students with ADHD). The challenges of transitioning from one teacher in elementary school to many teachers in middle school often take students, and parents, by surprise. The virtual classroom can be challenging for students, teachers, and parents. Now is an excellent opportunity for…
Read MoreWorking With Clients – Body Doubling
I discovered body doubling working with my client, Trudy. Trudy is a highly educated and successful professional. She is married with two children and is originally from Norway. In 2004, she approached me after my organizing presentation at an organizing supply store. She introduced herself and said, “I think you might be able to help…
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