We start with a no obligation phone consultation so we can determine if my services seem like a good fit for your needs. If we both feel like we can work successfully together, great! We'll schedule an appointment to get started. If not, I'll do my best to refer you to someone that I think will be able to help you.
During our first session, we will talk about your goals, assess the problem areas and develop a plan. If time permits, we can go ahead and get started on your project that same day. First sessions are usually two to three hours long. Sometimes, one session is sufficient to meet the client's needs, but generally more than one session will be necessary.
During subsequent sessions, we will continue working toward your goals, evaluating our progress and making revisions to the plan as we go. I will also be demonstrating and teaching organizational skills, so that you can maintain your newly organized spaces. Our work style together will evolve and may vary, depending on the particular tasks we are doing. Here are a few of the most common scenarios:
- Clients use me as a resource to gather ideas and advice for several different problem areas, and then implement those suggestions on their own;
- Clients and I work side by side doing hands-on organizing tasks;
- Clients use me to keep them focused and support them while they plow through work that they can't get done when they are alone;
- I do all the physical work, while clients remain available to make decisions and provide input as necessary.
Cost: Fees range from $50 - $75 per hour, with a three or four hour minimum, depending on travel factors. I am committed to providing affordable organizing services, so please call me to discuss how we can work together within your budget.
Scheduling: I see most of my clients at intervals ranging from once a week to once every few months, but with enough prior notice, I can schedule several days in a row if you would like to get a lot done in a short window of time. I'm willing to work all days of the week and anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., depending on travel factors.
Supplies: I provide basic organizing supplies (bags, cardboard boxes, sticky notes, etc.) at no charge. Shopping services are available upon request for other organizing products that I may recommend.
Donation drop-off: In most cases, I provide donation drop-off services at no charge.
No surprise costs: I will never bill you for anything more than my hourly fee unless the additional products or services have been authorized by you in advance. No need to worry about travel time, the research I may offer to do or the extra supplies I may pull out of my bag.
Payment: Payment is due by cash, check, MasterCard or Visa at the end of each session.
Cancellations:
Cancellations less than 48 hours
in advance may be billed for the entire length of the scheduled
session.
Complimentary follow up services: I want to ensure you are satisfied, so once your organizing project is finished, I'll remain available by phone or email to answer any questions you may have about maintaining your newly organized space, and if something isn't working for you, I'll come back to re-evaluate and make any adjustments that may be necessary.
Gift
Certificates and "surprise" organizing: It's a
lovely idea to want to help someone with the gift of organizing
services. I do sell gift certificates, but I want to make certain the
gift will be appreciated and utilized, so I'll ask you several
questions about the intended recipient to help you determine if it's
really the best choice for that person. I won't organize
someone's space as a surprise while he or she is absent. If
you
are considering surprising someone in this way, please contact me and
I'll explain all the reasons that it's not a good idea. I'm sure your
intentions are good, so I can also provide some suggestions for a more
compassionate way to offer help.
NAPO Code of
Ethics: I am in complete agreement with the NAPO Code of Ethics and would
abide by the same standards even if I wasn't a NAPO member.
I am available weekends at no additional charge.
Most people have lots of questions about what to expect. Feel free to contact me and ask me anything you like.
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