Solutions to Organize your Time, Space, Paperwork and Life since 1984          

Professional Organizing Services

• Paperwork & Resource Materials
• Filing Systems
• Archive Records
• Paper Flow and Procedures
• Action Plans
• Addresses/Phone Numbers
• Personal Assets Inventory
• Computer Software Basics

• Priorities
• Objectives
• Procedures
• Scheduling
• Reminders
• Telephone Tips
• Day Planner Setup
• Basic Office Skills 

• Desktops
• Drawers
• Closets
• Supplies
• Project Areas
• File Cabinets
• Storage Areas
• Traffic Patterns
• Furniture Placement
• Equipment Placement

• Before, During and After Your Move
• Develop timetables/schedule meetings
• Obtain quotes from movers & vendors
• Cancel & activate utilities, phones, etc.
• Sort & organize all your possessions
• Oversee packing by moving company
• Unpack, organize & put away everything!!
• Merging households
• "Staging" rooms in for-sale homes
• For details, go to Relocation Relief

   ~~~ We'll help you give all your possessions a 'home' ... and show you how to stay organized. ~~~ Remember, organizing is a "process" ... it's not a one-day project !!! © ~~~

• PROFESSIONAL HANDS-ON ORGANIZING SERVICES  [5-hour minimum]

First appointment includes needs-assessment and project plan with recommendations (approx 1/2-hour).  Then, Consultant works side-by-side with you (approx 4-1/2 hours), teaches you organizing techniques and helps you to physically create personalized systems for management of your space, time, paperwork and information.  Suggestions are offered for supplies, equipment and furniture.  For more information, click here.

Bonus: After first appointment, receive a complimentary 1/2-hour phone consultation.

We are much more than a "clean-up-the-mess" type of service.  You will learn organizing skills, benefit from new habits, plus save money, time and space by using your new systems.  Specialties. 

Confidentiality is guaranteed.  Call for our rates and briefly discuss your project.  There are many variables involved during the process.

VALUE-ADDED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Confidential	Ethical	Experienced (since 1984)	Proficient	Credible
Non-judgmental	Diplomatic	Supportive	Empowering	Dedicated
Customized Systems	On-site Personal Training	Practical Solutions & Resources	Private One-On-One Coaching	On-going Relationship

• FOLLOW-UP ORGANIZING SERVICES  [4-hour minimum]

"Tune-Up" Sessions -- once your personalized systems are set-up, these appointments (weekly, monthly or quarterly) will help you to stay on track.  We will also address new areas of your projects.  Ask about our Maintenance Plans with pre-paid discounts.

As an Organizing Trainer, we can also teach your Personal Assistant the techniques and customized systems that have been created specifically for you.

• ON-SITE & PHONE CONSULTATION SERVICES  [2-hour minimum]

On-site Consultations -- provide immediate solutions for your organizing goals.  Sessions include a walk-through, needs assessment and recommendations, without "hands-on" organizing. This is for the person who needs basic tips or guidance and feels they can do the physical organizing on their own.

Phone Consultations -- will answer your organizing questions and avoid trial-and-error methods on your part. This is time-saving, problem-solving motivation and accountability for your organizing projects.  It's easy ... you call us in four (4) half-hour phone appointments (minimum) ... so you can stay focused and organized!

Confidentiality is guaranteed.  Call for our rates and briefly discuss your project.

• VIRTUAL CONSULTATIONS  [1-hour minimum]

"Jump-Start" Virtual Consultations -- include assessment of your project via your digital photos (360° panorama), two 30-minute organizing sessions via phone, review of your goals, Action Plan, and homework assignment.  This is for the person who feels they can do the physical organizing on their own.

Confidentiality is guaranteed.  Call for our rates and briefly discuss your project.

• PERSONAL SHOPPING SERVICES  [1-hour minimum]

Your time is valuable.  We can do the research, interview vendors and shop for your organizing supplies.

• ASSETS INVENTORY, PHOTO or VIDEO SERVICES  [4-hour minimum]

Be prepared with a detailed inventory, photos or video documentation of your valuable personal possessions.  These services are helpful prior to disaster insurance claims, estate planning, and other legal and financial matters.

• REFERRAL & COORDINATION SERVICES  [available to clients]

Referrals for "specialized" professionals from our extensive resources database. Let us do the research to find other services to help you.  We can work with these companies -- and YOU -- on your project.  

BUSINESS & PERSONAL TRAINER/COACH

• "ASK THE ORGANIZER" WORKSHOP  [2-hour minimum]

  Getting organized should be FUN!!  In your office or in your home, as a Support Group, you and your colleagues or friends (3 or more) will have FUN learning basic organizing techniques and how to create a clutter-free office.  Each attendee is rewarded with answers to specific challenges with their paperwork, workspace and time management.  Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.
  
  Confidentiality is guaranteed.  Call for our rates and details.

• PRIVATE TRAINER/COACH ON-SITE &/or BY PHONE  [2-hour minimum]

On-site private sessions are a 2-hour minimum -- verbal consultations only, no physical hands-on organizing.  

Weekly phone sessions are 30 minutes each, with a minimum of four (4) sessions.

Confidentiality is guaranteed.  Call for our rates and briefly discuss your project.

SPEAKER & MOTIVATOR

• WORKSHOPS & TRAINING SEMINARS

Your group or company's staff members will be highly motivated and will learn time-tested techniques from this enthusiastic Professional Speaker, Organization Consultant and Personal & Business Trainer/Coach. Donna will present an on-site training course -- half-day or full-day -- which includes hands-on organizing and training for individuals in their own work areas.

IT'S A FACT ... no business can afford to waste $3,000 (or more) per employee each year because of clutter or disorganization!  Be prepared to regain your losses.

Confidentiality is guaranteed.  Call for our rates and details.

For details, go to ... Workshops, Seminars, Training, Coaching

WHY DO YOU WANT TO
BE ORGANIZED?


Stuck?
Confused?
Too stressed?
Out of control?
Too much stuff?
Buried in clutter?
Wasting valuable time?
Need new filing systems?
Don't know where to start?
Losing important paperwork?
Missing or late to appointments?
Don't know where to store items?
Moving office or home?
Not enough space?
Selling home?
Remodeling?
Feel guilty?
Frustrated?
Overwhelmed?
Embarrassed?
Losing self-esteem?
Ready for a change?


Relax ...
you don't have to do it alone ...
We'll help you solve the puzzle!

Q&A -- How Will A Professional Organizer Help Me?

• Who and what is a Professional Organizer?
  -- Consultants, coaches, trainers, speakers and writers devoted to organizing lives
  -- Experienced, trained experts who will develop customized systems for your needs
  -- References, testimonials and publicity are available upon request

• Which areas of my life will benefit from a Professional Organizer's assistance?
  -- All areas ... both professional and personal ... in your office and home
  -- Management of your space, time, projects, paperwork and resources
  -- Confidentiality and reliability are guaranteed by established professionals

• Who are typical clients of a Professional Organizer?
  -- Individuals of all ages, some struggling with major life-changing situations
  -- Small businesses, including start-ups
  -- Large companies, some dealing with new growth or down-sizing
  -- Non-profit organizations, large and small

• Where and how will I receive a Professional Organizer's help?
  -- During on-site consultations, hands-on sessions and private phone coaching
  -- Referrals are offered for services outside our expertise (software trainers, etc.)

• What are the benefits of hiring a Professional Organizing Service?
  -- Personalized systems are designed for your own specific needs and personality
  -- Solutions for problem areas are recommended
  -- Procedures are developed to increase productivity, cost-effectiveness and control
  -- Techniques are taught to help you become and stay organized
  -- Chaos, clutter, waste, overwhelm and stress are reduced
  -- Balance, peace of mind and freedom become a part of your life every day

• Do Professional Organizers provide on-going services?
  -- Yes, most offer "maintenance" appointments
  -- Weekly, monthly, quarterly and semi-annual "tune-ups" can be scheduled

• What organizing supplies and containers should I buy?
  -- Appropriate products from well-known distributors will be recommended
  -- Your Professional Organizer will demonstrate how to use these products

• How should I prepare before an appointment? Should I clean-up first?
  -- No need to "clean-up" ... your Professional Organizer needs to see and
  understand your specific problem areas and goals
  -- Buy or gather up only the recommended supplies Click Here
  -- Be ready to make decisions ... and fulfill commitments you made to yourself
  -- Be patient ... letting go is never easy, but it's necessary sometimes
  -- Reward yourself ... and hire a housekeeping service afterward

• How long will it take to get my home or office completely organized?
  -- There are many variables involved during the process.  This depends on many factors,
  such as ...
  .........- how long did it take for this space to become disorganized?
  .........- how quickly can you make decisions?
  .........- how big is your project (number of rooms, types of systems needed)?
  .........- how much clutter is in your rooms (visible and invisible)?
  .........- are you committed to making changes and investing in this project?
  .........- how much are you willing to do yourself when we are not there?
  .........- are you willing to work with one or more of our Staff Organizers?
  -- Plan to schedule "tune-up" appointments -- keep positive momentum flowing
  -- Remember: "Organizing is a process, it's not a one-day project."©

• How much will it cost to hire a Professional Organizer?
  -- Rates often vary for different services. Be specific about all your needs
  -- If you have a budget for your project, be sure to provide that information
  -- Established professionals' rates reflect a high level of experience, specialties,
  locale, years in business and amount of training in this specific profession
  -- Rates of high-quality, experienced Organizers range from $60-$100/hour and up
  -- Plan to pay for organizing services at the end of each appointment
  -- Some, not all, accept credit cards
  -- Note: Most organizers do not provide clerical help or cleaning services

• Are Professional Organizers certified and insured?
  -- Donna has been certified by NSGCD - Level I Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization
  -- The only certification program for professional organizers is available through NAPO
  -- An established, experienced organizer can provide numerous testimonials
  -- McMillan & Company Professional Organizing is insured

• How will a Professional Organizing Service help when we move?
  -- This varies from company to company, so be specific about your needs
  -- When you don't have the time, patience or resources to manage all the details
  -- By providing experience, recommendations and solutions specific to your needs
  -- By organizing all rooms, storage areas, paperwork and your possessions
  -- By obtaining bids from movers and other vendors
  -- By following a detailed timetable and keeping your move on track
  -- By overseeing movers while items are being packed, loaded & moved in
  -- By unpacking and putting away each item in a convenient place immediately
  -- We provide "Relocation Relief" before, during and after your move ... as much or as little help as you need

• Is a Professional Organizer willing to travel?
  -- Usually, yes ... we have served clients locally, nationally and internationally. Of course,
  travel expenses apply in long distance situations
  -- Some do not ... however, referrals to colleagues in your area may be available

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