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Organizing with Mary Lynne


What type of services do you offer?

  • Organization Consulting – Residential and Business
  • Needs Assessments – Customized, written action plan for your situation
  • Implementation & Training – Taming the Paper Tiger software
  • Time Management – Personal coaching to maximize your productivity
  • Public Speaking – Inspirational
  • Clutter Support Group – Hope and encouragement
  • eBay Services – Profit from cleaning out your closets


What is an organizing consultant?

A professional organizer enhances the lives of clients by designing systems and processes using organizing principles and through transferring organizing skills. A professional organizer also educates the public on organizing solutions and the resulting benefits.


Why hire an organizing consultant?

  • To get support to make changes. The effects of disorganization run deep, and can be overwhelming without help.

  • To improve your self image and the way you are perceived by others. You’re tired of feeling bad about yourself and want the good in you to shine forth.

  • To get an objective opinion. Fresh eyes can provide a 20/20 perspective.

  • To get a jump start on a more productive life. Getting organized can make a visible and immediate difference toward leading a rich and fulfilling life.

  • To enjoy better health. Clutter and disorganization contribute to fatigue, depression, and anxiety.

  • To tap the resources of an expert. It’s my job to know about the latest and greatest solutions, and to help you evaluate and determine the right solutions for YOU.


Reality Checks

You may be able to do it on your own, but will you?
If you were going to do it on your own, you would have by now!


What will it cost?

This depends on what you want to accomplish, and how involved you are in the process. Each client has a unique blend of needs, challenges, priorities and preferences which are taken into consideration. I work on a flat fee basis, or hourly in some circumstances.

Payment is due at the end of each appointment and may be made by check or Visa and MasterCard. There is no charge for mileage or travel time. Minimum
charge is $300.00.


How does it work?
We begin with a phone consultation about your situation. I ask you questions to understand what you want to organize and why. We will make one of two types of appointments:

  1. Hands-on: we get right to work, usually in half day increments; or
  2. A needs assessment to determine a plan of action. I provide a written report, with which you can proceed to tackle on your own, or hire me to fulfill all or a portion.


Do you provide maintenance for established clients?

You bet! Maintenance is the best prevention to the re-invasion of clutter. I have clients who work with me on a weekly, monthly or annual contract.


What if I’m not in your geographic area?

  • If I can’t help you due to geographics, availability, or needs outside my expertise, I have an established network of organizers and other professionals. If I’m not the right organizer for you, I will refer you to someone who can help you.
  • Coaching by phone can be very effective in starting and completing your organizing projects. Great for those who need a new perspective and accountability.
  • Watch for future announcements for teleclasses.


What do you organize?

  • Office/Desk/Command Central
  • Bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Bathrooms
  • Laundry room
  • Closets & other storage areas
  • Garage
  • Paper
  • Addresses and phone numbers
  • Your home for sale – emphasis on decluttering
  • Your home when you move in
  • Your car
  • Your purse, briefcase, or wallet
  • Books, CD’s, and other collections
  • Estates - sort and dispose of your loved one’s belongings


What to expect
Code of Ethics

 

Mary Lynne is both professional and warm. Most of all, she was organized, and full of useful ideas that are specific to me. The hands-on help is just what I needed,
as well as the moral support.

Dorothy Kruse

You were a terrific support in not only helping me organize, but in keeping me relaxed, keeping it simple, not letting me get overwhelmed, and putting things in perspective. In three hours with you, I accomplished what I have been putting off for three years!  In the past, I'd given up countless weekends attempting to accomplish what we did. Now that I finally have things under control, I feel like I can tackle some other projects. What a cathartic process.

Seeley