Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Professional Organizers FAQ

Why do people hire a professional organizer?
How long does it take to get organized?
What do organizers specialize in?
What type of people do organizers work with?
How do you choose the right organizer?
Who becomes a professional organizer?
What is NAPO?

Why do people hire a professional organizer?
1. People need simplicity. They are paralyzed by their environment and want to simplify their lives; this includes learning to manage their time and their belongings.
2. Traditional roles in the workplace and family have changed.
3. We live in a fast-paced culture. With the growing telecommunications trends of e-mail, smart phones, and instant messaging, the world now operates at a faster pace. Individuals are needing to become more organized in order to keep up in this new environment.

How long does it take to get organized? It depends on the type of services needed and the commitment level of the client. Most professional organizers provide consultations to assess what is needed to improve the individual homes and/or company systems.
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What do organizers specialize in? There are various organizing specialties:
Computer Consulting
Closet Designing/Closet Organizing
Estate Organizing
Event Meeting & Planning
Filing Systems
Financial/Bookkeeping
Garages/Attics/Basements
Home Offices
Information Management
Kitchen Designing/Organizing
Moving/Relocations
Office Organizing
Procedures and Policies Manuals
Records Management
Space Designing/Organizing
Time Management/Goal Setting

What type of people do organizers work with?
Some professional organizers also specialize in working with various population sectors such as those with attention deficient disorder, or chronically disorganized, children, seniors, and students.

How do you choose the right organizer?
The process of hiring a professional organizer is similar to that of choosing any provider of professional services.  It is important to feel comfortable about anyone with whom you choose to work.  
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Who becomes a professional organizer?
The results of the 2004 NAPO survey were as follows:
97% of members are female
70% have college degrees
55% have operated their own business between 3 and 15 years
25% hire subcontractors to work as organizers
75% are a sole proprietor business
54% have been NAPO members 3+ years.

What is NAPO?
The National Association of Professional Organizers, their website is napo.net

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