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Starting Out in the Current Economy

By Cameron On February 16, 2012 · 1 Comment · 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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Keep Sane and Successful with the 80/20 Rule

By Cameron On February 10, 2012 · Leave a 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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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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Conventions. Are They Worth It?

By Cameron On January 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Step 2 - Is There a Market?

January is a good time to think about your marketing plan for the year. As a jack-of-all-trades, your services will be applicable to having a booth at many a convention and you may be considering this. It can sound very appealing…all that traffic and all the “potential” clients checking out your booth. Often [...]

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Trust

How to Earn Trust When you Don’t Fit In

By Cameron On January 18, 2012 · 3 Comments · In Step 4 - Thrive

So you want to be a personal concierge and know you have the skills to do great work. Unfortunately, you cannot get people to hire you. There are many reasons this may occur, but a primary reason is trust. If a client doesn’t trust that you’ll take care of them and do good work, they [...]

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Building Strong Vendor Relationships

By Cameron On January 13, 2012 · 4 Comments · In Step 4 - Thrive

I receive many questions about vendors. Everything from what type of vendors I recommend hiring to ways to profit from vendor work. If you have or are starting a small personal concierge business, it is likely you will need to or have brought in some vendors for services you and your [...]

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Beating the Winter Lull

By Cameron On January 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Step 4 - Thrive

Something to keep in mind as a personal concierge is that this business can be quite seasonal. Depending on the services you offer and your location, you may experience different peaks and valleys. However, a common experience is for business to ramp up in the Fall, be hectic during the holidays, completely fizzle out in [...]

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Personal Story: My First Client

By Cameron On December 20, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Step 4 - Thrive

A reader recently posted the following comment: “I was thinking how helpful it would be to hear about how you got your VERY first client, what exactly lead up to that moment and what happened afterward?” While I usually answer questions via email, I thought this one worth sharing with everyone.

For those interested [...]

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Once You Hire Employees

By Cameron On November 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Step 4 - Thrive

This is part three of a three-part series on employees.

Let’s imagine that you’ve found the ideal candidates for hire, have tested them appropriately, and are ready to bring them on officially as employees (or possibly contractors) of your company. Or perhaps you’ve already found and hired these individuals. Congratulations. Either way, there are a [...]

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What to Look For and How to Hire Employees

By Cameron On November 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Step 4 - Thrive

This is part two of a three-part series on employees.

When looking for employees, you’ll want them to meet specific attributes to best serve your clients and promote your business image. If they will only do backend work, look for integrity, problem solving skills, efficiency, and flexibility. If they will also interact with clients, you’ll [...]

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