Deciding What Services to Provide

Play to your strengths!
The services you advertise on your website or in your ads should be the ones that you are most comfortable with, but always be prepared to try and meet customer demands.

A good way to determine which services you want to include in your ads or site is to look at the services of other similar businesses. It will give you a wealth of information and ideas for services. Make sure to write down all of the services you see and put them into categories or groups.

Some Common Service Categories
Below are a few categories of services that you may want to consider.

• Pet Services
• Home Services
• Errand Services
• Business Services
• Relocation Services
• Senior Care Services
• Shopping Services
• Meal Services
• Travel Services

Summary
There are an infinite amount of tasks that could be provided or asked for. It is best to offer a wide range of services to entice new clients and then tailor tasks to the client's needs.

Use our directory to look at the services other are providing, or stop by our forum to discuss the possibilities with others. The services you will provide should be detailed in your business plan.

Articles

• HR Magazine Article - concierge services as employee benefit
• Entrepeneur.com - How to be a personal concierge
• PersonalAssistantPro.com

Start-Up Guide

A good place to start is our Opportunity page.

If this sounds like a business that fits your experience and needs, then use the links below to obtain valuable information and resources for starting your new business.

• Naming your business
• Selecting a business structure
• Creating a business plan
• Licensing, Insurance and Bonding
• Deciding what services to provide
• Business Supplies
• Creating a website
• Contracts and forms
• Pricing your services
• Start-up checklist

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