Home decluttering and organising

Busy families, people downsizing or moving, older people and their relatives, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by clutter.

Hourly rate for sessions, or a fixed price for a room or project. Some organisers add paid shopping for storage products or help with donation runs.

• Patient and non-judgemental with people
• Good at sorting and creating simple systems
• Reliable and trustworthy in private homes

• Public liability insurance, and check whether you need other cover
• Working in private homes: consider references and check whether a police check is worthwhile for clients
• Heavy lifting and long hours on your feet, so plan your workload
• Clients with hoarding issues may need specialist support, so know when to refer on
• Check your ABN and GST registration needs as your income grows

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on your supplies, insurance, marketing and any equipment such as boxes and labels. These are estimates, so price your own setup first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you take, your rates and your hours. Around 6 hours a week is a typical minimum to start. These figures are estimates only.

Check public liability insurance and whether you need other cover. Since you work in private homes, consider references and whether a police check is worthwhile for clients. Also check your ABN and GST registration needs as your income grows.