(LifeWire) - Overview of the Garage Organizer Business
As a garage organizer, you will tame clutter and restore order to the most overlooked room in the house. No training is required, but an eye for putting things in their place and the wherewithal to launch a home-based business is necessary. Expect to charge between $25 and $30 an hour, plus expenses.
According to the National Association of Home Builders, garages expanded by a foot in height and two feet in width between 1992 and 2002. Three-car garages have become common as well, so additional organization is needed. The start-up capital required for a garage organizer home based business is next to nothing. The customers will reimburse you for materials such as bins, shelves and other organizers you install. High-end garage-organizing companies are growing by 25% a year, according to an article in The Wall Street Journal, but there's room for the little guy. You can increase your chances of success by researching your competition in garage organization business.
Pros of a Garage Organizer Home-Based Business
- No training is necessary to be a garage organizer, although good organizational skills are a must.
- Some of the bigger garage organization companies charge up to $10,000 for a reorganization. You can set a fee that can accommodate far more clients.
- A few jobs will recoup your initial investment.
- Many homeowners are not willing to part with their junk -- more work for you!
- The job can be messy.
- On occasion there is more to organize in a garage than meets the eye, and you'll have to explain away a low or high estimate.
- Issues may arise if a household item is lost while you're working.
- Business cards and flyers to blanket your neighborhood, vehicle signage, and print and online advertising. A website to promote your business is also a good idea.
- A sharp before-and-after portfolio for home-improvement trade shows and show prospects when you visit for an estimate
- A business license (depending on your local requirements, and if you do business under a name other than your own) and insurance
Garage Organizer: Real-Life Example
Dan Lajoie of Gladiator GarageWorks set a fee of $3,019 to overhaul a messy garage with the help of several new shelves, cabinets, hooks and baskets, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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