FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am still offering my services at a discounted rate compared to my competitors, as I wish to gain positive feedback on Thumbtack. I do have different pricing options, as far as hourly or a flat rate. I also offer to either come by myself or with an assistant, who specializes in cleaning. I can also offer additional cleaning services or follow-up services as well.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After being on Thumbtack for a little while now, I have learned quite a bit of how to fine tune my process. It starts with the quote sent to you, of course. Larger jobs are harder to determine a set amount upfront, so I will typically offer the choice of an hourly rate to start, at which point a bulk rate can be worked out later if so desired. I like to speak woth the client oveer the phone prior to ou5r first meeting. That first meeting can go one of many ways, depending on how the client would prefer to work and how big the job is. We can either have a sit-down and survey areas and discuss and then I draw up a gameplan and come back, or a short meeting and then get started, or some clients prefer to just dive in and have me give them suggestions along the way. From there I get started organizing. Out with the old in with the new. Any unneeded items will be discarded or donated depending on your choice. Remaining items will be assessed to determine the exact storage needed to house and display in the most visually pleasing aesthetic possible. If you choose to have me assess ahead of time, I can provide suggestions or even shop for appropriate containers or furniture to house items more efficiently, If on a small budget and not looking to buy new items, not to fear, once we have gone through your things you will have much more room for your important things. Buying organizational items just takes your organization to the next level of taming clutter from coming back, but I will also give you tips for that as well. The organization process will typically involve of all items present in projected room, even furniture and art. When I am organizing an area I want it to shine when I am done, so no stone goes unturned, literally. There will be order from floor to ceiling.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
It is in my blood. When I was a little girl I would organize my Jelly Beans at Easter into color piles. I would spend hours at the stationary store rearranging their stock, my mother couldn't get me to leave. I have an innate desire for things to be in their place and look beautiful. For years I applied my organizational skills career wise to Office Management and Business Consultation. organizing the protocol systems of businesses to run smoothly as well as making the physical aspects of the business appealing. I ad always done Home Organization and Interior Design projects for friends, just as a hobby or help. It was Thumbtack that made me realize I could take my passion and make a living out of it. I am here to serve you. I need to get good reviews to build a sustainable business to provide for my family, you need your house or business to sparkle and shine, lets help each other :)