Why do I want to become a professional organiser?

I recently ran into an old acquaintance who, when I mentioned that I was starting up my own business as a professional organiser, basically laughed in my face. I came away from this chance meeting feeling quite hurt and wondering if I have what it takes.

I have to say its well known among my family and friends that my house is often messy. However, I really feel that those who know me that mostly its not because I don't care about the state of my house but more that I'm often in the middle of some creative endeavors or me and the kids are having fun with paints and pens. Some days I will tidy up the sitting room of toys and then 10 minutes later its as bad as it was before I started. I JUST don't see the point. Not when the kids are constantly getting things out again, unless its so messy that its actually hazardous to walk through... then I pick things up! Or make Joshua do it. I'm getting better and better at trying to teach Joshua about being organised and tidying up. Its a learning experience for him as much as me.

So why the obsession with organising if you're actually inherently messy, I hear you asking.... Well, good question, I say (notice how I'm talking to myself now... first sign of madness, isn't it?). I think the issue is that my creative streak doesn't like to be nailed down by habits like putting things away after you've used them and HAVING to make the bed first thing in the morning. No matter how I would LOVE to be the kind of person who does that. But I DO LOVE the effect of my surroundings being tidy all the time. OK, for as long as it takes to UNtidy it again. So my only solution over the years has been to make it EASIER for myself, as I can't afford the live-in cleaner that I sooooo desire and DESERVE!!! The only way to make tidying and putting away easier if you are inherently messy, is to have a place for everything. I also always envied other people that had beautiful (and tidy, I have to say) homes. They always seemed to manage to have nice flowers on a windowsill or a little chinese sand/water thing... the little touches that make it look like an interior designer may have passed through. I envy that. Its only now that I'm really foraging into my organising capacities that I've been considering stuff like that for my OWN surroundings. I have to say its becoming a bit of an obsession, but I'm loving every minute of it!

Why do I want to do this professionally? I actually have some really great ideas. I've been doing masses of research (other blogs, websites, tv shows) and getting some great inspiration (from pintrest as well) and I have always loved the feeling of being able to help other people. I get such a buzz from organising a messy space. What better way to make a living?

So in conclusion, I'm mentally sticking two fingers up at people who (whether they know me or not) laugh at my ideas, goals and dreams.

I'm going to make it happen!

Wording for Website, Posters etc

Hi. I need a bit of a hand with this so please feel free to give me your opinion in the comments.

As you know I am trying to promote my new business as a professional organiser through this blog.

I do have a website that a friend is working on on my behalf. The address is www.organisingthechaos.co.uk. Its not finished yet but feel free to take a look.

This is a screenshot of what it looks like:

As you can see it matches my business cards and fridge magnets that I had done! They look like this:

I love how its all going to match up.

Obviously, once the website is up and running and I've transitioned the blog over to this site, I'll change the address on the business cards. I'm thinking maybe I can do a little sticker either to cover the web address or to stick to the back, to start with - so I don't have to bin all the business cards I bought.

I have been working on some wording for the website but would really appreciate a fresh set of eyes.

So here is my layout.....

Pages will include:

• Home
• About Abi
• Services
• Products
• Contact me

This is the text for each page:

Home

Organising the Chaos started out as a blog to chart my personal progress organising my own life. The feedback I received from my blog was so positive that I started to think that there might be a career in it. 

So, if you need help decluttering, re-organising and generally bringing order to your house, office or life, give me a call. I can work at your pace, when is convenient to you (no extra charge for working evenings or weekends) so that you can start to enjoy the freedom that order and organisation can bring to your life. 

About Abi

I have to be honest: I am not a tidy person. However, I have always had a passion for organising and the feeling of control and freedom (from clutter) that it gives me in my otherwise chaotic household. 

The fact that keys, hats and sunglasses now have their own (pretty) spaces means that a) I don't have to spend ages searching for those things and b) they don't clutter up surface space any longer. 

I am from a PA and administration background and am a mum of 2 (children). Add a husband, 2 dogs and 3 chickens to the mix and you have a recipe for chaos!! 

I have my work cut out!

 

Services

I can help you in the following areas:

• Decluttering and organising any area of your home or working space
• Finding and buying on your behalf any storage solutions that will fit with your space and your style
• House-move preparation and unpacking
• Assistance in organising finances, paperwork and computer files
• Selling your unwanted items on ebay on your behalf

Products

coming soon

Contact me

If you have any questions regarding my products and services, or indeed about anything you've read about on my blog, please email me (link to abishepherd@gmail.com) or call me on +44 (0) 7545-808845. 

Advert/Flyer/Poster

Do you need help decluttering & organising your home, office, computer, finances.... If so, give me a call. I can help at a pace to suit you, when convenient (no extra charge for evenings/weekends) at a very reasonable price. We will even take away your clutter and sell it on your behalf on ebay if you so wish. 

That's as far as I got. Any ideas or thoughts much appreciated. 

More business card stuff

Some nice pics of my new business cards & fridge magnets & stickers:

 

 

 

I also made a little plastic wallet for the front of one of my boxes so I always have some business cards handy!