Personal Concierge Services is a rapidly expanding niche for entrepreneurs looking for a unique opportunity with a flexible business model. Personal Concierge’s typically work as an independent contractor, taking on clients who need their services. Some services choose to focus on providing a specific service, such as laundry (insert link here), while others take a buffet approach, providing multiple services. Successful concierge owners enjoy the flexibility of choosing which clients' service needs align with their availability. Some chose to provide only a few hours of assistance every week, and others provide multiple hours per day. A variation of this is choosing to provide short-term services to multiple clients or on-going services to a select few. This model is perfect for slow scaling. Slow scaling allows you to work within your zone of excellence while maximizing your resources, ensuring quality services. The ability to provide consistent quality services provides an excellent catalyst for measured growth.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Filing and other organizational tasks
- Running personal errands
- Home Management (laundry, tasks, cleaning, maintenance)
- Event management
- Personal Care services (childcare, companion car, pet care, spa and salon services)
Once you decide on a service offering, the next step is to prepare to open your business.