FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
In terms of pricing, I charge my clients on an hourly rate and this varies from organizing project to the next. This rate is based on several factors, including but not limited to: - the depth of clutter in the area - type of clutter or disorganization (e.g. time, objects, data) - how many organizers I may have working on one project (only at the request and preference of my client) Further, every organizing situation is very unique and individual, therefore an initial assessment during the consultation session must be done in order for any charge rate to be determined.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The very fist thing we do after a new client has reached out to us in need of our services is have him/her fill out our intake form, which can be easily accessed on the BoneClutter website on the “Let’s Get Started” page under the “Contact” tab. Then once we review this intake form in detail, we will schedule a consultation session, marking the beginning of our business cycle. To put it shortly, our business cycle that all clients go through exists of these 4 steps: 1. Consultation Session 2. Professional Organizing 3. Maintenance Service 4. Sum-Up Indeed the signing of our contract and viewing of the customized proposal must be completed before any professional organizing in step 2 of the business cycle is started. A more detailed description of what features each of these steps include and the benefit it gives to our clients can be found on the “Services” page on our website.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I received my Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics and during my field experience, practicums, and student teaching I became an organizing fanatic. In order to give my students the best learning experience they deserve, I had to have everything organized including my desk space, paper folders, classroom materials, unit overviews, lesson plans, meetings, conferences – you name it! I received many positive reviews and compliments on my accomplishments as an upcoming certified teacher from my supervisors, cooperating teachers, principals, education mentors, professors, and deans. My student teaching supervisor even described me as “one of my best student teachers in all of my 20+ years of being a supervisor.” Needless to say, I have ample experience organizing inside the classroom as an outstanding teacher as well as inside the household or workspace areas as a professional organizer. Since January 2015, when I first began developing my professional organizing business, I have become a National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) professional member as well as a NAPO Chicago Chapter member. In addition to attending our NAPO Chicago Chapter monthly meetings and my NAPO Chicago City neighborhood group gatherings, I am currently continuing to take NAPO education courses online to gain more knowledge on my industry, participate in NAPO trending topic webinars, and read all the top-rated, all about organizing books I can get my hands on. I am also working towards obtaining my credential of a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO), which requires passing an exam only after obtaining (and proving) a minimum of 1,500 hours of paid work experience within a 3 year period. Explore my NAPO National profile on the NAPO website. You can also survey my NAPO Chicago Chapter profile on the NAPO Chicago Chapter website. Both of these direct links can be found on the "Meet Hannah Bonecutter" page under the “About” tab on our website.