How to Start a Home-based Professional Organizing Business

by Dawn Noble

How to Start a Home-Based Professional Organizing Business simply and comprehensively educates the reader on how to turn a passion for clean closets and labeled bins into a profitable business. Professional Organizer Dawn Noble shows budding entrepreneurs how to establish their business and begin taking clients immediately. The book’s focus is on achieving profitability, and covers business plans, record keeping, and legal issues as well as the creative side of the business.




 

Genres: Business, Nonfiction

170 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2007

Reviews

[Tamsyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

From this book I learned that I am NOT a good candidate for being a professional organizer, but tell me something I didn't know. Although that is who she is targeting as readers, this was a very exciting book for me to read because it let me pick the brain of a professional organizer and look at my own organizing dilemmas with fresh eyes. I am actually really excited about organizing my house now, but I have a long way to go. I did organize our bathroom, and it still looks nice three weeks later, so I must have done something right. I have read several books about organizing and this one inspired me the most. This book is at the Logan library.
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[Tabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book covered every question I had about starting up this kind of business, from all the behind-the-scenes work, to the actual real work of being with clients. A further updated version would include more information about working with clients virtually, as this covers everything in-person, and touches on phone options only.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Answered questions that I didn't even know I had. Informative. Will be referring back to this book.

[Tim Lucier · Rating 3 out of 5]

As you might gleam from the title, this book is essentially a book on creating your first home-based business, geared towards people for whom that business will be Home Organizing.
A lot of elements from this book really apply to most small service-based businesses, but of course it is written specifically for those pursuing home organization so there are some parts that are a bit more specific.

I wrote down a couple insights & notes from my reading, but not so many that I found this book particularly useful.

Published in 2007, then again in 2011, some of the tips are a bit outdated. While still applicable, there is definitely a feel that internet marketing, social media, & online shopping/banking are "new", and it's clear the author starter her own business when these weren't the norm. This doesn't detract too much, if you are the right audience for the book.

If you have previously run your own business and are starting a new business in Home Organizing, you likely already have most of the information found here. If you are looking to learn about the profession of Home Organizing, this book might focus a bit more on the business side than you are looking for. If you are passionate about home organizing and you have zero business experience, this is the book for you.

[Scout Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 full stars

Wow, what a well-done book. Informative, well-organized, relevant, engaging, thorough, detailed... just excellent!!

It took me some time to get through because there is just SO much good content in here that takes time to digest and analyze.

I will be purchasing this book for sure to re-read and look back on in the future, and I'll be doing some book notes!

Very educational and informative book for sure. This is the standard that other organizing books should hope to meet; the book was thought out, well-designed, useful, practical, etc.

Super great!

[Gabrielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book with lots of great suggestions.

[Sarah "Kat" · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little out of date - 2004 - purchased the most current (2011?). Very good information and instructions.

[Shannon Reilly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book extremely helpful and useful for anyone looking to start a professional organizing business. I've been reading business books that have some similar information, but really if you want to become a professional organizer, I highly, highly recommend this book to help get you started.

[Penelope · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was fantastic. I took several pages of notes and then decided to just purchase my own copy. This book walks you step by step through each process and gives great information about where you need to go, what you need to do, even scripts that you can take and modify your specific situation. Very thorough and well done.

[Brenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very helpful resource for people like me who are interested in professional organizing, but she sort of lost me with her insistence on starting a Real Business, rather than just taking on a few jobs and giving it a try. I got this from the library, but I'll probably buy it at some point.

[Gemini · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really great book that has a whole lot of tips & tools. It's pretty much an easy read. There is alot in here that is very helpful & some of it is things you may not even have thought of. Good stuff.

[Bridget · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent ideas and suggestions for learning "tricks of the trade".

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely a well-organized smooth read. Good for the big picture. The Fabjob Guide is better for the details. Nice references and resources and good anecdotal dos and don'ts.

[Semi-Academic Eric]

Looks good so far. Later, it may be more useful to read this.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn't have time to finish looking at this before moving. Will probably buy a copy, though, and finish it later--it seemed very informative and just what I needed.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely helpful, organized (of course!) reference book for anyone considering starting a career in professional organizing. I'd like to own a copy.

[Mishqueen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good reference book, invaluable to have on the shelf to refer to whenever you have a question. But not really an interesting reader that you'd turn to again and again for inspiration.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical and thorough. I enjoyed this book.

[Silvina Grichener · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book with lots of information on starting a professional organizing business.