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On Site Concierge Service
24/7 Concierge for residential communities. Valet and Security too
rhs-la.com/Concierge
Premiere Concierge, Inc.
Creating Custom Concierge Programs for the Multi-Family Industry !
www.premiere-concierge.com
Ken Caryl Concierge, LLC
Denver's Premier Concierge Your Time Professionally Managed
www.KenCarylConcierge.com
LA Concierge Services
Join The LesConcierges Private Membership Program. Call Today!
www.LesConcierges.com
Concierge Services
Self Service Concierge Services for hotels
www.ttitel.com
Urban PA
Lifestyle and Home Management PA Service, Relocations & Handyman
www.urbanpa.com
Life's 2 Short
Take the stress out of your life We'll help you with everything
www.lifes2short.co.uk
Italy Villa Rentals
Gorgeous Properties for all Budgets Summer Discounts Available
www.toscanamia.biz
OnCiteā„¢ Tenant Portal
Tenants Create & View Their SRs! User-Friendly-Comprehensive-Secure
www.deepforestsystems.com
Concierge/Errand Startup
Concierge & Errand Service Business Startup Guide $10.00
hodi-concierge.com
Best Upon Request
Your national on-site concierge service provider.
www.bestuponrequest.com
OC Lifestyle Management
Concierge Services and Lifestyle Managment in Orange County.
www.oclm.vpweb.com
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Ben Kaplan - Personal Management
A personal manager for the busy executive in any industry.
www.benkaplan.20m.com
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Concierge At Large, Inc.
Specializing in providing on-site concierge service in the corporate and commercial building environment.
www.concierge-at-large.com
Concierge of Boston, Inc.
Provides event planning & business support concierge services in Boston, Massachusetts.
www.concierge.org
Concierge Atelier
Corporate and residential concierge programs, personal assistance services, and concierge business start-up training.
www.conciergeatelier.com
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Hawthorn Suites® Concierge Services
Hotels feature full kitchens, free hot breakfast buffet and free Internet! Hawthorn Suites® is Wyndham® Hotel Group’s brand for longer stays.
www.hawthorn.com
P
Premier Concierge
Provides concierge services in the Northwest US.
www.premierconcierge.com
T
Travel Concierge, A
Full-service agency offering travel arrangements & meeting planning services. Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
tc-travel.com
Triangle Concierge, Inc.
Consultuing services providing training for individuals & corporations staring a concierge service.
www.triangleconcierge.com
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Uptown Runaround, Inc.
Located in Houston, Texas.
www.uptownrunaround.com
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VIPdesk.com, Inc.
Developer of a personal delivery service software that allows customers to perform a variety of different activities, such as make reservations for hotels and restaurants, plan trips and search employment possibilities. Software is web-based. ...
www.vipdesk.com
Whistler Accommodation
Visit Whistler BC in style. Luxury Whistler Accommodation with VIP Mountain Holidays.
www.vipmountainholidays.com
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Wingate® Concierge Services
Rest Easy with Wingate® Hotels. Guaranteed best rates when you book online. Plus earn Wyndham Rewards® Points for qualified stays.
www.wingatehotels.com
WorldTravel BTI
The managing partner in the Americas for Business Travel International (BTI), one of the largest travel organizations in the world. Focused on three major areas: travel management, travel technology and meetings/incentives. Products include Wor...
www.worldtravel.com
On Site Concierge Service
24/7 Concierge for residential communities. Valet and Security too
rhs-la.com/Concierge
Premiere Concierge, Inc.
Creating Custom Concierge Programs for the Multi-Family Industry !
www.premiere-concierge.com
Ken Caryl Concierge, LLC
Denver's Premier Concierge Your Time Professionally Managed
www.KenCarylConcierge.com

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Guide to Starting a Personal Concierge Service

Do for others what they don’t have time to do for themselves

By Betty W. Stark

How many times have you heard a frantically busy friend or business associate say, “If only I had someone to do this for me!” That old phrase, “Time is of the essence” is more significant than ever as two-income couples, singles, parents and hard-charging professionals struggle with the time demands of running a business, raising a family, caring for elderly parents, grocery shopping, running errands, going to the car wash, and getting it all done before the end of the day.

Unfortunately, the sun almost never sets on most “To Do” lists and therein rests an opportunity. The services of a personal concierge are becoming increasingly valuable to those who are stressed-out, over-worked and just don’t have the time or energy to do it themselves. If you already have experience in providing personal service or if you just like the idea of giving others the gift of time, the personal concierge business might be right for you.

To zero in on the aspect of the business that’s best for you, you should:

1. Narrow down the options.
2. Learn from the leaders.
3. Write a business plan.
4. Market your business.
5. Join your peers.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done


Find your best fit

There are plenty of ways to provide personal service to others. Run errands, pet-or-house sit, work with corporations, business executives, professionals such as doctors and lawyers, families, the elderly; the possibilities are almost endless.

I recommend: First, make sure you have what it takes to go into business for yourself with this FREE downloadable checklist. Then, explore the many options that exist in the personal concierge business.

Learn from the pros

Though the personal concierge business is a relatively new one, there are several organizations and individuals that offer training, how-to books, and coaching.

I recommend: Look into books, seminars, how-to manuals and concierge guru Holly Stiel’s guide to ultimate service.

Write a business plan

No matter how confident you are that you are qualified to meet the needs of others, you’ll still need a business plan to serve as a road map. In the process of developing your plan, you’ll address all aspects of starting and operating a personal concierge business.

I recommend: Consider all the elements of the business. Download FREE copies of “11 Tips for a Successful Service Business” and “A 20-Point Check-List for Starting a Home Business.” Tap into the vast resources of SCORE (counselors to America’s small businesses); their Toolbox includes business plan templates.

Market your services

Getting the word out is critical and the Internet is a great tool to help you do it. Consider joining professional and trade organizations that will list you as a member on their Web site, and then tap into their vendor resources to help you get the job done.

I recommend: Look into the National Association of Professional Organizers, the National Concierge Association (when you join, you can access a list of their vendor members), and the International Concierge and Errand Association (look into their discounted business services). If you plan to include advertising on your Web site, consider the important elements of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  You’ll need more than drive and people skills to make it in the personal services industry. You’ll also need to think like an entrepreneur and have plenty of sales talent.
  • •  Teaming up with a corporation means you can provide personal concierge services to key employees as part of an “employee perks” package.
  • •  Scope out one-person businesses; your package of services will free the owner to accomplish more without adding staff.
  • •  Consider a tiered approach to structuring your fees. Some clients will want you to provide “x” and others might want “x” plus “y.” Package your services by the hour, by the project, or on an ongoing retainer basis and let the client decide what works best for them.
  • •  Are you best suited to provide errand services, comprehensive lifestyle management, or even on-site concierge services? Determining this in advance will help you focus your business from the start.
  • •  Contacts are key in the personal service business. Start building a file of people you can call on to help you meet your client’s needs.
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Do for others what they don’t have time to do for themselves.
How many times have you heard a frantically busy friend or business associate say, “If only I had someone to do this for me!” That old phrase, “Time is of the essence” is more significant than ever as two-income couples, singles, parents and hard-charging professionals struggle with the time demands of running a business, raising a family, caring for elderly parents, grocery shopping, running errands, ... Read more
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