From Chaos Comes Order

Professional Organizers Are:

People who provide information, products and assistance to help others get organized. The organizing industry is booming: membership in The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) has experienced phenomenal growth since its founding in 1985.

Professional Organizers provide products and services in the following areas:

Behavior Modification		Closet Design		Organizing		Computer Consulting
Errands		Personal Shopper		Events		Meeting Planner
Filing Systems		Financial/Bookkeeping		Health		Insurance Claims
Memorabilia		Office Organizing		Packing/Moving		Relocating
Paper Management		Project Management		Records Management		Residential Organizing
Seminars/Workshops		Training		Space Planning		Time Management

What can an Organizer do for Me?		How do I select a professional Organizer?
A professional organizer can provide ideas, information, structure, solutions and systems which could increase productivity, reduce stress, and lead to more control over time, space and activities.		The process of hiring a professional organizer is similar to that of choosing any consultant or independent contractor. It makes sense to ask how long they have been in business; what is their area(s) of expertise; and references you can contact. It's important for you to feel comfortable about anyone with whom you choose to work.

How Do I Find A Professional Organizer?

The best ways to locate organizers in your area are:

Outside of New England contact NAPO, National Association of Professional Organzers at www.napo.net
National Association of Professional Organizers - New England at www.NAPO-NewEngland.com
Yellow Pages directory listings under "Organizing Products and Services."
Classified ads in city and regional publications.
Word-of-mouth