How to get started as a individual concierge? Being resourceful is the ultimate skill, as your job is to bring order and occasionally sanity towards the hectic lives of others. You'll also be required to go above and beyond numerous times to ensure the task is completed to your clients satisfaction. Your roles will vary but specializing in one thing or another may be the key to building a strong client base. Go with your strengths, what areas are you much more familiar with or have networking connections. Here is really a list of a variety of areas where your concierge providers may be needed.

* Errand (dry cleaning, post office, banking, pharmacy, delivery, etc.)
* Child Care (transporting, supervision)
* Daytime and Nighttime Activities (tickets, reservations, tee times, private tours)
* Executive and Corporate Assistance (preparing meetings, transporting clients, organizational providers)
* House-sitting (plants and garden, fill fridge for arrival, check on teen children)
* Office Work (filing, organizing, copying, faxing)
* Pet Care (feeding, walks, grooming)
* Planning Dinner Parties and Other Events (invitations, food and drink, decorating, music/entertainment)
* Relocations (evaluating homes and rentals, moving and storage arrangements, settling-in providers)
* Repair and Maintenance (arranging service, getting quotes, allowing access)
* Shopping (groceries, gifts, gift-wrapping, item returns)
* Transportation (airport, within the city)
* Traveling (planning and booking)
* Reminders (medicines, anniversaries, bills, birthdays)

Individuals who have worked as an administrative assistant or even an executive assistant are predisposed towards the job of the individual concierge. If you're coming from this profession, you may initially find running your personal company for the very first time rather jolting. But remember, if you've been able to check or otherwise improve your boss' marketing plan or business proposal, what's holding you from striking out on your own?