The Concierge Collective Blog

Finding more “me-time”

No matter how busy you are, you should always make time to relax and enjoy yourself. Here are seven easy solutions for finding that personal time. 1. Block out time. Restrict specific days and times of the week that you only use for fun or relaxing activities. Mark... read more

Modern resources for modern living

Would you send a fax in reply to an email? Whenever we talk about what we do at The Concierge Collective almost everyone without fail says “I need you”, then the conversations turn to how much does it cost and invariably goes onto ask about the most... read more

Do you have “Superwoman Syndrome”?

Starting the New Year with renewed energy and a zest for life is the best feeling ever. You are bursting with enthusiasm; there is a clear stretch of 365 days ahead, you have a perfectly clean sheet on which you are going to write in your best script everything you... read more

Cheap is good, free is better – or is it?

There is a lot of truth in the saying of ‘you get what you pay for’ and my own industry of concierge services is no exception. Many businesses now offer ‘complimentary’ concierge services, especially in the finance sector. This ‘free’ service provides a 24/7 call... read more

Your guide to the perfect Easter break

It feels like we only just had Christmas, but all of a sudden, it’s almost Easter already. The long weekend provides a great chance to have some much-needed time out, and if you’re the type that likes to escape the city every chance you can get but... read more

Behind every successful woman is

“Any woman trying to balance a family life and a professional career has moments where they think, ‘Why am I doing this?'” says Professor Sarah Derrington. We’ve all been in the same boat at one point or another. You know, those dark moments... read more

Personal Concierge v Personal Trainer

I have often drawn a parallel between a Personal Trainer and a Personal Concierge. Both are unique industries that have become  a mainstream service.  No one thinks twice if you say “I’m going to see my trainer after work”.  Yet if you had uttered... read more

Loved up | A Valentine’s Day Guide

The first thing you need to establish is does your partner actually ‘believe’ in Valentines Day? There is nothing worse than presenting a Valentines Day card to be met with a terse response of “Valentine’s Day is such a commercialisation of love”.... read more

Can I afford a lifestyle concierge?

“I have to be rich and famous don’t I?” ……. Ummmm no. One of the first assumptions we hear when we talk about The Concierge Collective is “oh I wish I could have that, but I can’t afford it”. Fortunately, the service is... read more

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