Where can I find a mentor to assist with starting an concierge/errand service business?
I am looking to start a concierge/personal assistant/errand service business. I need advice on how to start this business, secure funding, obtain licensing, and day to day operation ideas. Is anyone familiar with this type of business or can you provide information on small business start-ups?
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* How to Start and Operate an Errand Service (Revised 2nd Edition) by Rob Spina
* Start Your Own Personal Concierge Service (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Ups) by Entrepreneur Press
* The Concierge Manual, Second Edition by Katharine C. Giovanni
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Thank you so much for everything throughout the summer. I think that it is a wonderful thing that you are doing to put aside time from your busy schedule and running your company to be able to assist new entrepreneurs. I am glad to have made some great business connections throughout this summer and will contact you for advice in the future!
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Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* How to Start and Operate an Errand Service (Revised 2nd Edition) by Rob Spina
* Start Your Own Personal Concierge Service (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Ups) by Entrepreneur Press
* The Concierge Manual, Second Edition by Katharine C. Giovanni
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
References :
Associations:
http://www.iceaweb.org – International Concierge & Errand Association
http://www.errandinfo.com/ — American Errand Runners Organization
http://www.nationalconciergeassociation.com/ — National Concierge Association
Articles:
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,287025-6,00.html – Entrepreneur's How to be a Personal Concierge
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-an-Errand-Business-in-Your-Spare-Time!&id=84644 – How to Start an Errand Business in Your Spare Time! by Randy Wilson
http://ezinearticles.com/?Starting-a-Concierge-Service&id=98149 – Starting a Concierge Service by Randy Wilson
Do a net search, usually this type of business is an add on to an existing service based business such as housecleaning, etc….
References :
http://www.cleanpeers.com