10 Things To Do When Business is Slow as a Professional Home Organizer

As a professional home organizer, it’s natural to experience slower periods in your business. There are things you can do when business is slow! Instead of panicking, use these moments as an opportunity to refocus and take proactive steps to keep your business moving forward. These no cost & low cost actions can help you connect with potential clients, nurture existing relationships, and position your business for growth—all without breaking the bank.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just completed a certification or training course, these ideas will help you stay productive and strategic.

10 Things To Do When Business is Slow

1. Reach Out to Past Clients for a Refresh

Text past clients and remind them of projects they’ve mentioned wanting to tackle. Create a sense of urgency with a fast-action incentive, like a seasonal special or Mother’s Day pricing. Suggest high-value projects they might need now, such as an entryway refresh or a garage decluttering session.

💡 Pro Tip: Use Canva to design a quick, eye-catching graphic to include in your message. Download it as a PNG to text to your clients.

2. Engage with Local Interior Designers

Interior designers often collaborate with organizers, and they may have referrals for you. Follow local designers on social media, engage with their content, and leave thoughtful comments on their posts. Building these relationships can lead to valuable partnerships.

3. Revisit Old Inquiries

Pull a list of inquiries from your CRM that didn’t book with you. Send a follow-up email offering a new service, sharing a testimonial, or including a special incentive to encourage them to take action now.

4. Plan Your Content Calendar

Use this time to map out your monthly newsletter topics for the next six months. Sharing valuable content regularly keeps you top of mind with your audience.

💡 Pro Tip: Include tips, decluttering checklists, before-and-after photos, and information about your services in your newsletters.

5. Offer Decluttering Services to Interior Designers

Interior designers often have warehouses filled with staging furniture and décor. Offer to help them declutter or organize their inventory for a few hours. This gesture can strengthen your relationship and may lead to referrals or future projects.

6. Create a Decluttering Checklist for Realtors

Real estate agents are always looking for resources to share with clients preparing to sell. Use Canva to design a professional decluttering checklist to help homeowners get their spaces market-ready.

💡 Free Template to Try: Decluttering Checklist on Canva

7. Distribute Postcards in Ideal Neighborhoods

Walk through neighborhoods where you’d love to work and distribute postcards or door hangers. Be sure to highlight your certifications, training, or expertise in home organization.

8. Tackle That One Business Project You’ve Been Avoiding

Use this downtime to complete a project you’ve been putting off—whether it’s updating your website, creating a masterclass, or organizing your own workspace.

9. Promote Your Referral Program

Remind your existing clients of your referral program. Offer an incentive, like a discount or bonus service, for each friend they refer.

💡 Pro Tip: Design a professional-looking graphic in Canva to text or email to your clients.

10. Network with Local Moving Companies

Introduce yourself to local moving companies, especially their estimators. These professionals often interact with clients who need help organizing before or after a move. A strong partnership here can lead to steady referrals.

Keep Moving Forward

Slow periods don’t have to feel stagnant. By focusing on these actionable steps, you’ll stay productive, maintain momentum, and be ready when business picks up again.

Looking for more ideas to grow your business? Consider joining a training program, certification course, or masterclass to learn new strategies, gain confidence, and position yourself as a leader in the professional organizing industry.

At Reset Solutions Consulting, we offer tools, resources, and personalized guidance to help organizers build thriving businesses. Check out our programs today!

Jen Martin

From a young age, Jen Martin, always loved organizing. As she grew older and had a family of her own, her love and value of an organized home just continued to grow. With four kids of her own, she knows how important organizational systems are to the foundation and well-being of a family's day-to-day life.​ Jen started Reset Your Nest in 2020 to bring her organizational skills to the rest of Utah. Her team of trained organizers has carefully and lovingly transformed the homes of over 500 homes. Jen has been featured on numerous television shows, podcasts, blogs, and books including Organized Living by Shira Gill, KSL Studio 5, AG Clever, and more.