{"id":20276,"date":"2020-06-03T15:42:45","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T15:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=20276"},"modified":"2020-06-03T15:42:45","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T15:42:45","slug":"the-pros-and-cons-of-starting-an-organizing-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/the-pros-and-cons-of-starting-an-organizing-business","title":{"rendered":"The Pros and Cons of Starting an Organizing Business"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]So, you\u2019ve just completed your <a href=\"\/2020\/02\/5-signs-youre-destined-to-be-a-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional organizer training<\/a> and have earned your certification. Congratulations! Once the excitement and adrenaline wear down, you suddenly find yourself posed with the age-old question: <em>what do I do now<\/em>?\n\nFirst off, take comfort in knowing that there are tons of options at your disposal. It just depends on the direction you want to take your career in. Some designers prefer finding employment within <a href=\"\/2018\/03\/5-reasons-employers-love-professional-organizer-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">existing companies<\/a>. For others, starting an organizing business of their very own is the one true path to make all their big career aspirations come true.\n\nIf you fall into the latter, then this article is for you!\n\nAs with starting a business in <em>any <\/em>industry, the most important first step is to be completely aware of what you\u2019ll be getting yourself into. It\u2019s vital that you have a realistic understanding of your profession. This way, you\u2019ll know what to expect, and won\u2019t be faced with any unwanted surprises.\n\nThe world of professional organizing is admittedly a challenging one. But you\u2019ll quickly come to find that it\u2019s also remarkably rewarding! With that in mind, let\u2019s take a look at some of the most common pros and cons you can expect when starting an organizing business\u2026[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; 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column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/the-pros-and-cons-of-starting-an-organizing-business\/#PRO_You_finally_get_to_be_your_own_boss\" >PRO: You finally get to be your own boss!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/the-pros-and-cons-of-starting-an-organizing-business\/#CON_Everything_falls_on_you\" >CON: Everything falls on you.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/the-pros-and-cons-of-starting-an-organizing-business\/#PRO_You_get_to_meet_all_sorts_of_new_people\" >PRO: You get to meet all sorts of new people!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/the-pros-and-cons-of-starting-an-organizing-business\/#CON_Not_every_project_will_be_pleasant\" >CON: Not every project will be pleasant.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/the-pros-and-cons-of-starting-an-organizing-business\/#PRO_Theres_endless_room_to_grow\" >PRO: There\u2019s endless room to grow!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/the-pros-and-cons-of-starting-an-organizing-business\/#CON_Itll_require_an_investment_especially_in_the_beginning\" >CON: It\u2019ll require an investment, especially in the beginning.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/the-pros-and-cons-of-starting-an-organizing-business\/#PRO_You_get_to_make_a_difference_in_peoples_lives\" >PRO: You get to make a difference in people\u2019s lives!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PRO_You_finally_get_to_be_your_own_boss\"><\/span>PRO: You finally get to be your own boss!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]That\u2019s the dream, isn\u2019t it? Personally, I can\u2019t think of anything better than being paid to do what I love <em>and <\/em>being in charge of the entire operation. As a professional organizer with your own business, this is exactly the future you\u2019ll have to look forward to!\n\nDon\u2019t feel like working the standard 9-5 hours? You have the freedom to <a href=\"\/2018\/09\/how-i-balance-my-busy-family-life-with-my-design-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">set your <em>own <\/em>hours<\/a>! Obviously, the amount of success you\u2019ll ultimately have will be directly impacted by the amount of work, time, and dedication you\u2019re willing to put into it. So, this doesn\u2019t mean that your regular work week won\u2019t still be a busy one.\n\nBut you\u2019ll have the flexibility to establish your own pace and create your own rules. So long as you have the self-discipline to keep yourself accountable and your business efforts running smoothly, you\u2019re going to make a great self-boss![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CON_Everything_falls_on_you\"><\/span>CON: Everything falls on you.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]The flip-side to owning your own business is that you\u2019re the one responsible for everything. When your business does well, it\u2019s a reflection of your excellent managerial skills. At the same time, if your business <a href=\"\/2019\/02\/6-steps-to-conquering-bad-reviews-for-your-design-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>doesn\u2019t <\/em>do well<\/a>, that all falls back on you, too.\n\nThe best way to prosper is by making sure you take your entrepreneurial position seriously. As we mentioned above, you\u2019ll only get out of the experience what you put into it. The harder you work, and the more effort you put into your organizing business, the lower your chances will be of producing poor results.\n\nYou know yourself better than anyone. At the end of the day, only you can truly know for sure whether you have what it takes to run \u2013 and then manage \u2013 a business. If you know in your heart that the demands would be too much, then starting an organizing business may not be in the cards just yet.\n\nHowever, if you know that this is something you can do, then you should go for it![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20281&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PRO_You_get_to_meet_all_sorts_of_new_people\"><\/span>PRO: You get to meet all sorts of new people!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]The longer you\u2019re in the design industry, and the more experience you get, the more opportunities you\u2019ll have to network and expand your professional relationships. Then, of course, there are also <a href=\"\/2017\/10\/6-clients-who-dont-know-they-need-a-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the clients<\/a> you\u2019ll have the pleasure in meeting!\n\nOne of the coolest things about being a professional organizer is that your skill-set is eclectic. You can gear your expertise to a myriad of different scenarios, and provide your services to all sorts of people. One day you may be assisting a single mother in decluttering her home; the next, a company may call on you to help give their office space a much-needed makeover.\n\nNo two jobs will be exactly the same! You get to go into each day with the promise of a new experience. This means a new opportunity to learn and grow.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CON_Not_every_project_will_be_pleasant\"><\/span>CON: Not every project will be pleasant.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Of course, this pretty much goes for <em>any <\/em>job. Being a professional organizer sometimes means that you may need to work in unpleasant environments, or with less-than-ideal customers. Now and then, you\u2019ll meet clients who require your help, not necessarily because they <em>want <\/em>it\u2026 but because they <em>need <\/em>it.\n\nOne of the most common examples would be working with a client who has been struggling with <a href=\"\/2018\/07\/hoarding-when-do-people-seek-out-a-certified-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hoarding tendencies<\/a>. The extremity of their hoarding can range anywhere from manageable, to downright out of control. Typically, these kinds of circumstances don\u2019t make for a happy, laid-back client.\n\nThere are plenty of other (less extreme) examples that share similar circumstances. Not all clients will be as willing to part with their possessions, for one reason or another. This can be challenging at times. Luckily, your professional organizer training will have prepared you for such situations.\n\nJust remember: your profession is about more than just being insanely organized and innovative. It also requires <a href=\"\/2018\/09\/4-emotional-skills-you-need-to-be-a-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a level of empathy<\/a>. So long as you always treat your client as a person, respect their space <em>and <\/em>their feelings, and maintain a professional demeanor, we know you\u2019ll always provide the best service you possibly can.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20282&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PRO_Theres_endless_room_to_grow\"><\/span>PRO: There\u2019s endless room to grow!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]When starting an organizing business, who says you need to stop there? If you\u2019re in this industry, it\u2019s because you truly love doing what you do. We\u2019re willing to bet that this also means you\u2019re forever jumping at the chance to <a href=\"\/2018\/03\/6-ways-professional-organizer-certification-makes-better-designer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">build on your skill-set<\/a> and learn new tricks of the trade!\n\nIn general, as a designer, there are many paths you can embark upon. You aren\u2019t limited to choosing one type of design over another. Sure, you may start out as an organizer, but who\u2019s the say you won\u2019t want to add interior decorating or color consulting training to your repertoire down the line?\n\nThe same goes for your professional organizing business! One of the most exciting parts of starting an organizing business is knowing that, as time goes on, you can build upon it. You can further your organizing training and education, or even <a href=\"\/2017\/10\/5-ways-professional-organizer-training-can-help-home-stagers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">branch out into other areas<\/a> of the design world.\n\nThe more corners of the industry you can master, the more services you can ultimately offer from your business. 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