What exactly do you do as a professional organizer?

I enable my clients to live a simpler, happier life by bringing order to their belongings, their homes, and their offices. I guide, encourage and educate my clients, empowering them to get organized and stay organized, for life!

What will working with you do for me?

Getting organized can reduce your stress and sense of being overwhelmed, increase your productivity, and ensure that you have time to spend on what's truly important to you. It puts you back in control of your home, time, and life.

How long have you been organizing?

I've been organizing full-time now since July 2004, and I absolutely love it!

I need your help! How do we begin?

Review my services, then call me at (804) 330-0997 and tell me about your situation. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have, then we can schedule an appointment.

Is there anything I need to do or buy before you arrive?

No. In fact, I tell my clients not to even pick up the house or office before I arrive, as it's helpful to me to see it as it is on a daily basis. And please don't buy any organizing products, as I won't know what's appropriate until we start working in each area.

Are you going to make me throw away a bunch of my stuff?

I will never throw anything away without your permission. What I will do is ask you questions, give you suggestions, and help you come to your own decisions about what is important enough to you to keep. And I encourage you to donate items that are gently used and in good repair. I love to see clients bless others with their over-abundance!

What if I need containers or organizers?

I'm very familiar with all kinds of organizing products, most of which can be found in local stores. I can either give you a list of the best products for your situation and where to find them, or you can opt to have me shop for you. I charge my normal hourly fee for shopping, and you can reimburse me for the cost of the products. I also carry a few products in my vehicle, for which I charge cost plus a small markup.

I'd like to get your help, but I'm embarrassed for anyone to see my mess. How do I handle this?

Please understand that I am very compassionate, and never judgmental. I'm here to help you, and I feel very blessed to be able to help people in this way. I know your mess feels awful to you, but it's often not as bad as you might initially think. And it's all fixable!

Will everything I tell or show you be kept confidential?

Absolutely! I adhere to a strict code of ethics set forth by the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), of which I'm a member. Integrity, honesty, and confidentiality are extremely important to me, and are guiding principles of NAPO.

If I'm not interested in your services right now, is there anything else you can offer me to help me get organized?

Absolutely! No matter where you live, sign up for my e-newsletter for free monthly organizing tips. Bookmark my website and visit regularly to learn about the best organizing products and books and order them online through my website (coming soon!), and read more free tips and articles.

If you live in or around Richmond, Virginia, you can also benefit from my classes, seminars, and workshops, which are announced in the e-newsletter. And you can use my website as a resource for local places to donate and consign gently used goods, as well as wonderful area businesses.

Organized for Life      www.organizedforlifeonline.com     (804) 330-0997