| Q: What is a professional organizer? A: Professional Organizers provide information, products and assistance to help others organize to meet their needs. A professional organizer should guide, encourage and educate clients about basic principles of organizing by offering support, focus and direction. Q: What can a professional organizer do for me? A: A professional organizer can provide ideas, information, structure, solutions, and systems, which can increase productivity, reduce stress, and create a newfound freedom and sense of being in control. Q: Will a professional organizer make me throw away all my "stuff"? A: A professional organizer is a consultant who will ask questions, make observations and suggestions to help you decide what is or is not important to you. Ultimately, you, the client, are the final decision-maker. Q: How do I find a professional organizer? A: One of the best ways is to contact the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) for referral to a NAPO member in your area. You may also find professional organizers listed in the yellow pages under "O" for organizing, in your classified ads, or ask others in your area. Q: Why would I want to hire a NAPO organizer versus a non-NAPO organizer? A: The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) is recognized as the association for organizers. NAPO offers organizers opportunities to sharpen their skills through ongoing education and professional development. NAPO has a Code of Ethics by which members are expected to abide. A professional organizer who is a NAPO member has made a commitment to his/her business and thus to you, the client. Top 10 Organizing Specialities: 1. Paper management 2. Home offices 3. Filing systems 4. Business offices 5. Space organizing 6. Closet organizing 7. Residential 8. Kitchen organizing 9. Time management 10. Garages/attics/basements Top 5 Client Groups: 1. Individuals at home 2. Home-based businesses 3. Small-business owners 4. Individuals at their jobs 5. Executives Click on the NAPO logo at the left to link to the NAPO website for more information. |
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