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Getting Started with your Personal Concierge Business

By Cameron On April 30, 2012 · Add Comment · In Step 3 - Begin!

With so many articles on this site, I feel that it is time for me to make a link page for those looking to get started in the concierge industry. Here are the key articles for those just starting out:

About the Concierge Industry

If you are still considering starting a concierge business, you may [...]

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Contract

The Lowdown on Contracts

By Cameron On April 16, 2012 · Add Comment · In Step 4 - Thrive

I’ve avoided writing this post for some time. I’m often asked for help with contracts and recognize that it is a gap in the advice I have provided so far. The challenge in writing about this is that contract usage is very unique to the services one provides, site of your business, and your client [...]

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The Little Things: Client Birthdays

By Cameron On March 30, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Tricks of the Trade

Here’s the first of what I plan to be many small recommendations mixed in with my other posts that will strengthen your client relationships and sustain your business.

Starting small, let’s talk about your client birthdays. And not just their birthdays, but the birthdays of their spouses and, more importantly, their children. It may seem like [...]

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Reception Desk

A Quick Look at Corporate Clients

By Cameron On March 22, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Step 4 - Thrive

I recently received the following request from a Nicole and felt it worth a post :

“I am in the process of starting a concierge service and I’m having trouble finding GOOD info on how to market to my corporate clients , a good proposal template for them to add my services as [...]

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Pile of Books

Excellent Reading for any Small Business Owner

By Cameron On March 12, 2012 · Add Comment · In Step 4 - Thrive

In running my concierge business and starting this how-to site, I did a lot of research and A LOT of reading. If you’re looking for some resources that delve deeper into the topics I’ve covered, here are a select few of my favorites.

Stay on top of your tasks with Getting [...]

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Creepy House

Avoiding Unsavory Individuals

By Cameron On March 2, 2012 · Add Comment · In Step 4 - Thrive

I recently received an email from a woman concerned about putting her image on her website because “unsavory individuals” might target her. This is a potential reality, but there are two facts to keep in mind:

Most people are good and, with the business you are in, it’s unlikely there will be many unsavory individuals [...]
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Spring Blossoms

Spring is Coming

By Cameron On February 23, 2012 · Add Comment · In Tricks of the Trade

It may seem early for this, but now is a good time to start discussing spring organizing and estate management projects with your clients. Many large projects occur on the spring and, if you’re on the ball, you might be able to book out your spring with a variety of large, well-paying jobs.

Here are [...]
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Sale

Starting Out in the Current Economy

By Cameron On February 16, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Step 2 - Is There a Market?

Today’s tough economy is enough to scare just about anyone about their financial future. Following foreclosure or employment rates, listening to our politicians, or experiencing the effects of the economic downturn on our friends, family, and selves can be downright depressing.

All that said, it is actually a great time to start a business. Starting [...]

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Frustrated Older Client

Keep Sane and Successful with the 80/20 Rule

By Cameron On February 10, 2012 · Add Comment · In Step 4 - Thrive

So you’ve started building your client base and are getting good traction. Perhaps your business is still in the beginning phase and you find yourself saying “yes” to every job that comes your way to stay busy or perhaps you are so overwhelmed with client requests that you’re having a hard time finding work/life balance. [...]

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39Tools

Project Management Tools for the Ultimate Project Manager

By Cameron On February 2, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Step 4 - Thrive

When it comes down to it, a successful personal concierge is truly a master at managing projects.

Before I reduced my business down to my few favorite (and highest paying) clients so I could pursue other businesses and hobbies (like this site), I had about 65 clients that I personally managed. That means 65 different [...]

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