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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 6:29 pm
getorganizedcanada is my new domain name and the title of my new website that will be up and running in a week or so. It is for my business Colleen's Cleaning & Clutter Control Service. I need to do a bio of myself and what I do...any ideas would be great of what I should say...have no idea where to start. What things would you like to see on this website? any ideas?
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 9:34 pm
Skootz, in journalism and professional writing, including promotional writing, it's all about WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE, WHY & HOW. So might I suggest you do a little promotional essay with at least a couple of sentences addressing each point. I'd be happy to look it over for you after you have a draft ready.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, June 20, 2008 - 1:56 am
Before and after pics, Skootz. Can you put those on the website or would you have to have some kind of permission from the folks you're working for? If I was looking for a professional, that's the kind of thing I'd be looking at. I'm kind of a visual person and seeing what you can do would be important for me. Maybe a tip of the week or something like that. Something that works for you and would be helpful in maintaining a clutter free space? My tip for the day: When I go out to get the mail, I stop by the recycle can on my way back in the house and go through the mail. Anything that's junk or store ads that I won't look at go straight in the can and never make it in the house. Stuff like that. I like Mame's suggestion. I'd be much more likely to pick a professional I knew a little something about over one I knew nothing about. Knowing the person I'm looking at chose to do this or that work cuz they're passionate about it or they truly like what they do would probably push me over the edge into choosing them over someone who just says this is who I am and what I do. More information is better. Could you have customer reviews? "I loved Skootz work! She not only gave me control of my house back but of my life too!" Don't know if any of that helps, but I know when we're looking for someone to do something to the house and look at sites online, the ones with the most information are the ones we seriously consider using.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 5:36 am
My new website www.getorganizedcanada.com it is getting tweaked today and then we are going global. TVCH gets the sneak peak
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Cinnamongirl
Member
01-10-2001
| Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 2:47 pm
Get your mind out of the Clutter! I love that. Great site Skootz!
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 3:39 pm
Thanks...will be tweaking it in the weeks to come as I learn to work it too.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 3:48 am
I am conducting a seminar next week. Wanting to put this out there...what questions would you like to ask an organizer? I am hoping to see what people want to know and I could use these in my seminar. I will be speaking on my organizing experience and then office and home organizing tips. thanks
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 4:57 am
do you use any feng shui prinicpals in your organizing?
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 2:10 pm
bump 
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 6:47 pm
great question Pamy, come on everyone, what question are you dying to ask an organizer?
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 7:09 pm
Congratulations, Skootzy on this grand step. Good for you!!! I have to say, your website is absolutely amazing! I truly love it! And the writing is quite good, too! Let's see--questions I'd want answered at your seminar: 1. Why should I consider a professional organizer? 2. At what point do people typically call on you for your services? 3. What qualities/skills distinguish you from the crowd of other home organizers? 4. Is there a typical timeframe you need to do a job? Or is each individual? 5. How do you decide how much to charge a customer? What criteria do you use? 6. Have you ever had to tell someone they HAD to trash something (or give it to charity), like they do on the reality shows? 7. If there is one guiding decluttering principle you'd like to share, what would it be? 8. Besides a clean room/home, what would you say you leave behind when you finish a job? 9. Does your back hurt all the time? Ha! 10. Do you employ others? Or are you a business of one?
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 7:54 pm
Do you offer follow-up help for those who have trouble getting into the habit of staying organized once it's been done?
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 3:09 am
Thanks HP and BR awesome questions..keep them coming.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 4:53 am
<--asked one too lol
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 6:17 am
ahem Pamy...see above post from me "great question Pamy, come on everyone, what question are you dying to ask an organizer?" hehe but if that is not enough...THANKS PAMY FOR THE AWESOME QUESTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 6:35 am
At the risk of sounding cynical, many people want things fast and cheap today. So expect questions along that line. Love your website!
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 7:22 am
How does a family manage when one or some members are clutterbugs and one or some are not?
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 8:11 am
1. Have you ever had to do the same job again--after reorganizing an area for a family? (After time goes by, I mean?) Do some people just rely on you to keep them uncluttered rather than changing their habits? 2. Can you describe the worst job (as far as clutter or dirt and time length) you've ever tackled? 3. What was the quickest and easiest job you've ever handled? 4. Is there anything you wouldn't tackle? Do you draw the line if there are bugs or vermin involved? How do you handle that? 5. Have you ever been asked to work with the clients' children, to "teach them" how to keep their areas clean?
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 10:42 am
Do you offer advice on cleaning as well as decluttering...i.e. routines that clean and help maintain an organized area at the same time? If so, do you also recommend certain products or home cleaning methods (i.e. vinegar, baking soda)?
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 11:21 am
Skootz, awesome job on your website and business! Here are some thoughts: From a marketing standpoint, you always want to state 'services you offer' in terms of "benefits to the customer" So, you may help someone declutter and organize their living room - that's a service. The benefits to the customer might be - be proud to entertain. Feel free to enjoy truly relaxing evenings in your beautified living area. Also, I would put your slogan right at the top of your website, in large (organized, heheh) type. Finally, I think there are at least three barriers to people hiring an organizer. You might try to list more and make sure you answer them before people even ask the question. Number one -might be cost. So you might put something on your home page like "it's not as expensive as you think!" or throw around the word 'affordable', a little more vague but helpful. Number two - might be their own time commitment. How long does it take? Do you do it all or do they have to help? Do they have to take time off work? Number three - embarrassment. I can't speak of the number of folks who wouldn't hire you just because they just don't let anyone in their homes any more, because they are embarrassed and maybe ashamed. So something to address that, and make them feel comfortable (and not judged) would be helpful. So you might want to write into your website some language about how we've become so busy we just don't have the time to keep it under control. Or maybe "do you look around your house and wonder how it got that way? Lots of people do! Together we can turn your home into the lovely, comfortable, clean place you really want." Hope that helps!
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 11:22 am
Oh, another potential objection: are you just going to take over and do it your way? (with the underlying worry that your preferred organization might not work for them). So perhaps push your joint planning service that reassures them that they will be part of the decision making process.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 5:53 pm
Skootz, I am hanging my head in shame! I dont know how I missed your prior post! pssst looks like my plan worked though...got more posts in here today lol
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 6:14 pm
you the girl Pamy. Thanks on the advice Kar..I will surly pass that along to my webmaster (she is part of my family so is so willing to do the extra for me)
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 2:31 pm
Well, today was presentation day, I had three 45 minute presentations. I even had to cut down my presentation to fit in the allotted time. It went really well. I was happy with the outcome and the feedback that I got at the end of the day from the lady who hired me to do the presentation was very positive. So I guess I did good.
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Spitfire
Member
07-18-2002
| Friday, October 10, 2008 - 9:40 am
Yeah Skootz. Glad to hear it went well.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Monday, October 13, 2008 - 6:35 am
Congratulations, Skootzy! Pretty soon you will be featured in your local newspapers as the local organizing and cleaning expert! And before long, we'll all be chatting online with each other about your new 'Clean with Colleen' reality show!! 
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