Back in February, Kathryn left her corporate sales career to start a business as a home organiser called Keeping House, and she has been de-cluttering homes around Sydney since. We asked her a few questions about getting her business off the ground.
What inspired you to start your business as a Professional Organiser?
I noticed there was a demand for this type of service due to people being time-poor, over-run by material possessions and lacking the expertise and willpower to cut through their clutter.
How did you get your first customers?
A lot of my work has come through word of mouth. However, I have quoted on 14 jobs on ServiceSeeking.com.au in the last two months and won 3 of these, which amounted to more than $1,000 of work.
What’s the best part of your new job?
One client I met through your service declared herself a ‘Hoarder’. I arrived there ready to roll my sleeves up. She gave me simple instructions to help fix her house, and then she trotted off to work! Nine hours later, I could see the floor, and the garbage guys were on their way.
It was a great feeling for both of us when she arrived home to a tidy and functional home! It felt great to join her on this journey, and she’s now very happy with her new living space.
If you’re looking for someone to de-clutter your home, post a job in our House Cleaning category to get quotes from great people like Kathryn.