Instant Concierge Blog
Networking can put you on the fast track to getting the word out when you’re starting a concierge business. But, unless you’re in the right groups, networking can also be massive waste of time. As you start a concierge business your time will be limited, so it’s even more important to choose the group that […] read more
Being present and active in social media is important to keep your concierge services front and center with active clients, reach out to potential customers, and move the name of your concierge business up in the search engine rankings. But, how do you keep your social media efforts from either 1) swallowing all […] read more
Not convinced yet that blogging has any relation to bringing more revenue into your concierge business? Well, here are 10 reasons The Instant Concierge says blogging should be a priority when you’re starting a concierge business: Everyone wants to be #1 in the google search, right? Well, regular blogging is one […] read more
You’ve heard it said, “No man [or woman] is an island”. That’s certainly true when you’re first starting a concierge service. Getting the word out and making strategic alliances that are in your best interests (think Survivor), are keys to success for your concierge business. You may believe it’s who you know that will determine your net […] read more
Your business cards look slick and you even ran ads in the newspaper. So, why isn’t the phone ringing? read more
You might classify my prim neighbor slipping on cat vomit in my dining room, our laptop’s violent explosion caused by a build up of unread e-mails, and dropping my daughter off at camp two weeks before counselors arrived, as a series of unrelated (albeit unfortunate) events. But they were all related—related to my lack of […] read more
Ask anyone and they’ll tell you I’m an organized person, deadlines are written in stone for me, and I’m very productive. What they don’t know (unless they’re related to me), is that I’m also a chronic procrastinator. Hmmmm….being a procrastinator can be the death of your personal concierge business. Things HAVE to get done, when […] read more
Starting your own personal concierge business means you consider yourself a master of getting all kinds of things done quickly and efficiently. There’s nothing you can’t handle, right? Well, you should rethink that. From experience, I can tell you there are a few aspects of business ownership that should always be handled by a professionally-trained […] read more