Ultimate Guide for Professional Organizers Ebook

As Recommended by Peter Walsh, Host of The Learning Channel's Clean Sweep...

One of America's Most Financially Successful Organizers Now Shows You How to Make a Very Comfortable Living from Your Organizing Business.

Whether you're in the planning stages or you're an organizing veteran, Maria Gracia's Ultimate Guide for Professional Organizers™ will reveal more ways to make more money from your organizing business than you ever imagined.

Here are just a few things you'll discover, in the Ultimate Guide For Professional Organizers

• What does a professional organizer provide?
• What is a professional organizer?
• Do I need special certification?
• What skills do I need?
• What qualifications do I need?
• Do I need a degree?
• What do I need to do to set up shop?
• How do I choose my specialty?
• Do I need a computer?
• Do I need to rent office space?
• What should I do as far as stationery, brochures, and business cards?
• Can I work out of my home?
• What is NAPO?
• What tools do I need upfront?
• What is its purpose?
• What can I expect from this organization?
• What are the benefits of joining?
• How much does it cost?
• What is Go Week?
• Will NAPO market my business for me?
• How much money do I have to invest to get started?
• Do I need business insurance?
• What are the government requirements?
• Do I need a license?
• Should I do this on my own, or should I team up with someone who has experience in the field?
• Do I need a special bank account?
• How much money can I make?
• Is there lots of competition?
• Is there a big enough need in my market to sell my organizing services or products?
• Should I get someone to invest in my business?
• How do I price out a job?
• Should I take out a loan?
• What can I charge for hands-on assistance?
• How do I estimate how long it will take to do a job?
• What can I charge for consulting?
• Should I charge an hourly fee, or a project fee?
• Who pays for traveling costs?
• Who pays for the supplies my clients need, and how exactly does that work?
• Should I charge for my driving time?
• When should I get paid?
• Should I charge a deposit, and how much?
• Should I offer a free consultation?
• How do I conduct a Needs Analysis?
• Can I do the free consultation over the telephone?
• Do I need to offer a proposal?
• What are some typical customer psychological situations I may have to work with?
• How do I write a proposal?
• How do I put the customer at ease?
• How do I turn down jobs I don't want?
• What exactly does confidentiality means?
• How much time must I invest to growing my business?
• How will I know if I am marketing effectively?
• Can I get someone else to market for me?
• How do I determine an effective marketing strategy?
• What methods do I use to attract them at the lowest cost?
• Why do I need prospects?
• How do I determine my target audience?
• Do I have to spend money to grow my business?
• Should I offer coupons?
• Are there free ways to grow my business?
• Do I need a Yellow Pages ad? What should it say?
• How do I write an effective ad?
• What should I have on my business cards and brochures?
• How do I write an effective sales letter?
• Should I use door hangers?
• How do I determine if my advertising, and other marketing methods are working?
• What are some effective networking methods?
• How can I use the media to my advantage?
• Should I write a newsletter and what should it include?
• How do I promote my Web site?
• Do I need a Web site, and how do I go about making one for my business?
• What is an e-zine, and should I have one?
• What are the costs involved?
• What type of content should I include on my site?
• How do I go about getting a speaking engagement?
• Should I use promotional items like mugs, refrigerator magnets and pens?
• What areas should I cover during a workshop?
• What is a trade show?
• How should I design my booth?
• Can I grow my business using this method?
• What should I hand out to attendees?
• How do I convert prospects into customers? How long does it take?
• Should I hold a contest?
• How many customers can I expect in a year?
• How do I close a sale?
• Should I follow up with prospects, how often should I do so, and what should I say?
• Should I guarantee my services, if so, to what degree?
• What types of items should I collect in my portfolio?
• How can I get customer testimonials?
• Do I need a press kit? If so, what do I include?
• How do I create and sell a product?
• How do I go about publishing my very own book, or tips booklet, or newsletter?
• What are some of my other opportunities?
• How can I get other people to sell for me?
• How can I expand my services and/or product lines?