Instant Concierge Blog
Now that you’re in business you have to find customers. If you’ve participated in our webinar “Ten Places To Find Your First Concierge Customers” you have an inkling where to start. Even if you haven’t had a chance to attend the free webinar, you know you’re going to have to get out there and sell […] read more
If you’re a new small business owner you’re facing many situations for the first time. It’s easy to second guess yourself, or even worse become immobilized by your fears. Well, in the next few posts we’re going to identify and tackle what’s holding you back. Huge rewards await you when you push past the fears […] read more
If you’re not following The Instant Concierge on Facebook you’re missing out on all kinds of free and useful resource material specific to running a successful concierge business. We help start your day by posting an affirmation every morning on The Instant Concierge Facebook page. Affirmations are positive statements that help condition your subconscious […] read more
Here are the most frequently asked questions about writing and sending a regular newsletter from your concierge business: Question: Should I send an email newsletter even though I’m just starting my concierge business? Answer: Yes! It’s important to invite people to join your mailing list from day one and communicate regularly. Whether your concierge business […] read more
This week I did an amazing amount of shopping for various clients and it got me thinking about what makes the places I went to—Walmart, the Apple store, Home Depot, etc. the successes they are and whether I could implement some of their philosophies in my own concierge business. Here are my takeaways: Be/Do One […] read more
As your concierge business grows and your days are busier and busier completing tasks requested by your customers, it’s important to still carve out time to build your business. Consultants suggest you spend 50% of your time doing strategic planning. How do you do that without working 15-18 hours a day, seven days a week? […] read more
A question The Instant Concierge hears all the time is “what’s the best way to transition from being a full-time employee somewhere else to starting my own personal concierge business?” Obviously, the answer varies greatly depending on the individual situations of the people asking the question. Still, there are basically two ways to pursue concierge […] read more
When you boil it down the goal of all your marketing efforts is to build a brand for your new concierge company and bring more profits to the bottom line. “Closing the loop” is the term used to move a person from your “potential customer” list to the “active list.” A busy website, hundreds of […] 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