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Here are just a few topics covered in this book…

How to Start Your Own Service
Identify Your Target Market & Determine Services to Offer
Business Structure & Taxation
Protecting Your Business
             Legalities
             Contracts
             Insurance

Growing Your Business
            Advertising & Marketing
            Networking
            Business Portfolio
            Marketing Tools
Corporate, & Residential Concierge Services
Setting-Up, Administration & Operations
How to Promote Your Concierge Service
Handling Difficult Requests

How to Stand Apart from the Competition
Concierge Resources

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What is it you do, again?

A proficient concierge employs every ethical means of fulfilling client requests so long as it is morally, legally, and humanly possible. From the mundane to the unusual, the concierge attempts to fulfill each request to the client’s fullest satisfaction. Consequently, this profession requires individuals in this profession to be multi-talented as well as multi-tasking. If you have a strong desire to excel in the areas of hospitality and customer service, this may be right career choice for you. If you are already an established concierge, you may want to consider furthering your career with a concierge service of your own.

There are several advantages to owning your concierge service. First and foremost is the personal and professional satisfaction of being your own boss. Running your own service allows for creativity to flourish right along side a burgeoning business savvy. Secondly, you create bigger opportunities for yourself. By nature of the business, you attract many people of different backgrounds and professions. This broadens your database of resources, contacts, and clientele, which eventually also refer more clients to you.

Clients such as celebrities or political figures all rely on the aid of an accomplished concierge.

Thirdly, as owner of a successful concierge service, the fruits of your labor are very sweet! According to a recent survey of independent concierge services, all proprietors found the work to be “very satisfying, a great way to make a comfortable living.” Several cited the service as an excellent career move for those interested in upper-management positions, particularly in the hospitality industry.

Is This for You?

By now you should have a basic understanding of what a concierge does. Further into the book, you’ll better understand what the work is like. For now, let’s take a closer look at which qualities and qualifications make an exceptional concierge. Obviously, a concierge must be able to manage his time as effectively as possible. As service coordinator, provider and operations manager (just to name of few of your job titles), you will have very little idle time. The work is often high energy, fast-paced in a corporate or residential setting, depending on the size of your property. As a personal concierge, the clients’ lifestyles will predetermine your workload and schedule. In any case, a well-organized, detail-oriented, service-driven individual is ideal for this line of work. Your purchasing this book is strong indication this profession suits you, so without further a do…let’s get started!

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