Starting a Personal Assistant/Concierge Business

I would like to start a personal assistant business. I am looking for someone who could give me tips on how they got started. Should I become an LLC? How do you advertise? Do you charge hourly or by the job? Did you get bonded? I will create my own website but who should I register through. Thanks so much, I would appreciate any insight you all may have.

I too am interested in starting a personal assistant business and am having a hard time finding out about the insurance aspect of it.
If you would like to contact me so we can compare notes, please do so.
My e-mail is wbcrholly@inbox.com

I just checked out a book from my library. Check your library's catalogue--there's probably something there. I will say I haven't had much luck finding anything on the internet. Folks don't like to share their secrets!

The book I have is called "Start your own Personal Concierge Service" and it's one of those Entrepreneur books (no author).

When would i see you again?! - i'm here in the area till April...
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treybum2 in Columbia, South Carolina said: I just checked out a book from my library. Check your library's catalogue--there's probably something there. I will say I haven't had much luck finding anything on the internet. Folks don't like to share their secrets!

The book I have is called "Start your own Personal Concierge Service" and it's one of those Entrepreneur books (no author).

TreyInColumbia.1MnthAgo_Feb09 said: When would i see you again?! - i'm here in the area till April...
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*ideas 2 conv3rge on... ema

Yes, I found this book a couple of weeks ago. It has great ideas in it. Good luck!

Hey,

I live in New York and I wanted to know if you start your own personal assistant/concierge service yet? I am asking because I would be interested in getting involved here in New York. My email is kdhp1@hotmail.com

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Karrin

What a wonderful but not new idea. One twist of that which my company has done is aservice at the corporate headquarters for employees who are too busy to shop. They have now expanded it into a commericial business, mygofer.com. You might consider reaching out to some local companies and offering your service to their employees. The company might pay you or the employees could. many of us are so busy we would gladly pay someone else to shop for us, take the car in for service, etc. Good luck.

I have just started a personal assistant business in Indianapolis. I am available 24-7 and am able to travel with you.

Do you need help in a professional area? I have clerical skills and can help you get organized, keep you on track and assist you with time management. I can help you manage and keep track of your appointments, run errands, help out with household duties that you don't have time for.
I can screen incoming calls, check emails, review documentation, send mail, do basic research, scheduling reservations, booking travel and meetings.
If you need help at home such as housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, etc. I'm your go-to girl. I love the variety associated with this position and always have a great attitude.
I take my job seriously; I am dependable, loyal, and trustworthy. I have excellent organizational skills, tact, diplomacy, effective communication skills, maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters, and display excellent judgement.
I will take the time to get to know you so that I can anticipate your needs and take care of them before asked to do so.
If your busy parents perhaps you could use some help with household management. I can pick your children up, see that they get to their functions and grocery shop for you.
The following is a partial list of my services. I am available part or full time or just for the occasional extra help you may need. If you don't see the service you need listed please let me know, if I can't do it I will help you find someone who can.
Clerical skills
Private Courier, Errands
Gift Ideas / Personal Shopping
Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
Film Developing
Balloons /Gift Baskets
Grocery Delivery
Nanny/child care
Find, Wrap & Deliver a One-of-a-kind Gift
Pick up a Prescription
Provide Special Occasion Reminders
Restaurant Reservations
Arrange The Delivery Of Meals
House Sitting & Pet Sitting
Beauty, Massage & Spa Appointments
Provide Package Delivery
Locksmiths
Cooking

I recently just started a personal assistance service. I did get my LLC and do have a website at www.thegogetterz.com. If there are any other personal assistants that would like to form a networking group with me that would be great! There are several travelers and we can pass on clients as they travel to and from cities...just an idea! I live in Dallas if anyone is interested in networking!! You can email me at blair@thegogetterz.com. If you also have any marketing advise for a new business I'd love to hear it! Thanks for reading.

Looking for info on how to start this business. What do you charge? By the hour or by the job?

I started my own personal assistant business. Its an llc in NY and the website is www.nblrs.com. I am looking for qualified professional assistants. I need assistants for child care, household cleaners, estate managers, personal shoppers, wardrobe consultants. Service areas will include Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties. Will expand in a few months. Please email resume and cover letter to careers@nblrs.com

How do I get corporations to add my services as a benefit to employees?

The best way to start a new business is to look into a business consultation and/or incubation firm. They are well-versed on all the ins-and-outs of starting a business from a legal perspective, as well as access to all the tools for web development, financial counseling, marketing, etc. I would recommend Serial Ventures, LLC. They're located in Columbus, Ohio, but work with clients in many states across the US. The website is www.serial-ventures.com. It is a huge undertaking on your own, and if you don't know exactly what you're doing, you might miss something. Hope this helps!

Thanks so much for your suggestion. The timing was perfect!

There's a few websites out there with informative articles from people that have their own personal assistant business already. Or even better, search for "personal assistant (city where you live)" in Google and get in contact with someone for advice about what services they offer etc. I did a search for "personal assistant exeter" and the first result that appeared www.essentialpa.co.uk ended up being pretty helpful.

Hi,

Yes there are some few websites that provides some good personal assistance services and it is better to have some as, you can Google around and find some.

It is very good for finding such where you can work properly.

Thanks!!