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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Professional Organizers and the association as well as general questions about organizing have been grouped below in two categories: About Professional Organizers and About Stuff 2b Organized, LLC. Click on a question to be taken to the answer.
About Professional Organizers
About Stuff 2b Organized, LLC
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About Professional Organizers
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Q: What is a professional organizer?
A: Professional Organizers provide information,
products and assistance to help others organize to meet
their needs. A professional organizer should guide, encourage
and educate clients about basic principles of organizing
by offering support, focus and direction. |
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Q: What can a professional organizer do for me?
A: A professional organizer can provide ideas,
information, structure, solutions, and systems, which
can increase productivity, reduce stress, and create
a newfound freedom and sense of being in control. |
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Q: I've always been disorganized, is there really hope
for me?
A: It is possible to learn the basic principles
and formulas of organizing. However, in order to experience
long-lasting, life-changing results, a professional organizer
can teach you how to maintain your systems on a regular
basis. |
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Q: Will a professional organizer make me throw away
all my "stuff"?
A: A professional organizer is a consultant who
will ask questions, make observations and suggestions
to help you decide what is or is not important
to you. Ultimately, you, the client, are the final
decision-maker. |
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Q: I am a very private person. Will my sessions with a professional
organizer be confidential?
A: A NAPO professional organizer is aware of the high level of
trust placed in them by their clients. They should never do or say anything
to breach that trust. Integrity, honesty and confidentiality are guiding principles
of NAPO. |
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Q: How do I select a professional organizer?
A: In selecting a professional organizer,
it is important to find someone you like and with whom
you feel comfortable. If possible, interview several
professional organizers in your area. Here are some questions
to may want to ask:
- How long have you been in business?
- What is your background and/or training?
- What is your specialty or particular area of expertise,
if any?
- Are you member of NAPO?
- How long have you been a NAPO member?
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About Stuff 2b Organized, LLC
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Q: Who do you work with?
A: I love to work with families and individuals who are committed to making their daily lives easier and less stressful through organization. I help them regain control of their stuff, time, and activities to help get the household in order.
I have worked with young children, college students, stay-at-home moms, working moms and dads, married couples and singles, retired individuals and mature adults in their 80’s. |
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Q: What services do you offer?
A: I offer my services and expertise at various levels to help meet different needs.
When you choose to work one-on-one with me, you have the benefit of my knowledge and expertise. Throughout the process, I will teach you the skills and the organizing steps, which you can then apply to any other area of your home/organizing trouble spots. My goal is to help you and to teach you.
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Q: How will you work with me?
A: First, during our initial contact and consultation, I will ask you questions and discuss your goals to get a better idea of what your needs are. At your first appointment, I will take the time to look around and then we will start working. Most organizing sessions are 3-4 hours long, depending on the type of organizing, the needs of the client and level of investment. |
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Q: How long will it take for me to get organized?
A: It depends. There are many factors that affect the length of any organizing job. Some such factors maybe:
- The size of your home or space
- The amount of stuff that needs to be organized
- The type of stuff (paper or other items)
Other factors include
- How quickly you can make decisions
- How long you can focus on organizing
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Q: How much will this cost?
A: Stuff 2b Organized, LLC offers various packages and levels of investment to help meet your needs. Contact Paula to help find the right fit for you and discuss your organizational needs and goals.
Working with a professional organizer is an investment. When you work with me, you are working towards making improvements that can be life changing. My goal is to help you reach new levels. Here’s what one of my pleased clients had to say:
"In a matter of one morning, we really improved the office space and I've been so pleased with the results. I can find things and I'm motivated to file, keep, and toss things more immediately now. I knew I could probably do the overhaul on my own, but after years of saying "someday" and having many false starts, the time block and assistance of a professional to keep me focused really helped me out a great deal." Click here to read more client testimonials.
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Q: What about products?
A: I like to work with the products you have on hand. If additional products are needed or suggested by me or you, you may choose to purchase them yourself before the next session or request that I purchase the products. You would then reimburse Stuff 2b Organized, LLC for the product and a shopping time rate will be applied. Some basic products will be on hand and can be purchased at an additional cost. |
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