The Time Is Now!
Posted: January 06, 2012
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicted personal care services to be the fastest growing industry sector over the ten-year timeframe, 2002 through 2012. The expected growth rate of 28% will include the establishment of single service, multi-service and full service concierge type businesses.
According to statistics provided by the BLS, the demographics of the US will shift to an age-wise, top-heavy population of "older" adults. The predicted age distribution indicates that the youth population (aged 16 to 24) will increase, the middle-aged population (35 to 44) will decrease and the baby boomer population (aged 55 to 64) will increase by 44%.
Add in the factor that the past few years of economic instability means more and more homeowners (even the wealthiest homeowners) are opting to remain in the workforce and take on an additional or third career rather than settle for retirement income alone and you may well find your community full of an older, time-deprived demographic who will likely insist on soft services that free up their time or otherwise simplify their lives.
When looking at these statistics, it is easy to see why time has become the commodity of the century and will be even more so in the decades to come. The popularity of concierge services stems from the fact that people are stressed out, overworked, and need help dealing with life so they can spend their free time nurturing themselves and their families. As good workers become harder to find, businesses are looking for concierge services to offer as perks to keep valuable employees happy.
All of this adds up to the 'why' of starting or building a concierge services business. And as you do, remember that as important as it is to free up others' lives, it is equally important to free up the lives of those of us who own a concierge services business.
That's why Concierge Business Solutions™ is here – to help you free up your own time, to standardize your processes and to hopefully encourage you toward a less stressful and more productive company.
A Fully Turnkey System!
Posted: January 05, 2012
Entrepreneurial Spirit. Ambition. Drive. These are just the few of the motivations that entice you into owning a business. The Concierge industry has been growing at an average rate of 28% per year since 2000 – and shows no sign of slowing down.
As this industry continues to gain momentum and because the business models are endless, new Concierge companies are sprouting up all over the world. However each one of these companies must start from scratch and find their way alone.
There are some good consulting companies available and there are several companies offering scheduling and customer management systems, but there has been no software system to address the ever increasing burden of administrative functions. This lack of functionality means Concierge companies have had to rely upon excel spreadsheets or kluged together programs.
Now, with Concierge Business Solutions™, everything you need is in one neat package. You get a website, the automated administration functionality, access to all the documentation and forms we've created to run a concierge business, functional training and education and even a limited amount of consulting services. All of these tools are used in real world applications and should expedite the process of starting your own Concierge business.
Due to its web-based design and email driven processes, the Concierge Business Solutions™ system is equally appropriate as an administrative solution for existing companies and as a foundation for new Concierge or Property Management business opportunities. It operates from any device – computer, laptop, iPad or Smart phone.
Our goal is to free you up so that you may focus on the truly important aspects of growing your new or existing company: providing quality customer service, building brand recognition, fostering a positive community reputation and of course, increasing your cash flow.
Don't wait another minute – join this fabulous and interesting industry. Start your Concierge Business today! To schedule a demo or for more information, please contact us!