Organizer Statistics (based on the 2009 NAPO Member Survey)
NAPO Members
79% hold college degrees
62% have been NAPO members 3+ years
80% have made organizing their primary career
68% have worked in professional organizing for 3+ years
62% worked in management, business, education, or sales before becoming professional organizers
Top 5 Client Groups
Residential
Home-office-based businesses
Small-businesses outside of the home
Special needs customers
Large and mid-sized businesses
Top 10 Services Provided by Organizers
Hands-on organizing
Maintenance (organizing)
Consulting
Speaking at meetings/conferences
Moves/relocations/downsizings
Coaching
Project Management Coordination
Training
Writing organizing articles/columns
Design
Top reasons professional organizers are hired
Too much clutter
General disorganization
Difficulty determining what to keep and/or discard
Difficulty finding things
Selling a home or moving
Top areas in a home where organizing services are most often requested
Home Office or Den
Kitchen
Closet
Master Bedroom
Garage/Attic/Basement
Top reasons NAPO members have been hired to organize companies or offices not home-based
Improve general employee productivity
Maximize office space
Assist specific employees needing organizational skills
Shelving and storage solutions
Preparation to move company
Top services NAPO members provide to school-aged children
Organization of their rooms and/or study areas
Closet organization
Help determining what to keep or discard
Advice on organization and time management in the home
School programs on organization and time management
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