Download or read book The Concierge Life written by Kellyann Schaefer and published by Concierge Press. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You want to do more than just run a concierge business. You want to live the Concierge Life!But first, you need to know the truth about what it takes to create a successful concierge business¿and it may not be what you think. In this book, we¿ll tackle the big issues that concierge businesses face every day, like: ¿ The six false beliefs that will kill your dream-and maybe your business, too!¿ Your #1 job as a concierge. (Hint: it¿s not serving your clients!)¿ How to manage your mindset so little setbacks don¿t become big barriers.¿ How to identify (and market to) your real ideal clients.This is your guide to creating a thriving concierge business and living the dream. Are you ready to start creating your awesome Concierge Life?

Download or read book Concierge Confidential written by Michael Fazio and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York City's top concierge gives up a keyhole view into the luxe hotel rooms, private dining and dressing rooms of the ridiculous, rich and demanding Michael Fazio is the ultimate behind-the-scenes support man. Want two orchestra tickets to the Broadway musical that just won the Tony? Call Fazio. How about an upgrade to first class on an overbooked overnight flight to Tokyo? Call Fazio. Or a roomful of fresh hydrangeas—in winter? That's right. Call Fazio. From his early start as the harried and neglected personal assistant to a typical L.A. casting agent, Fazio took what he learned there and moved into concierge work at New York City's Intercontinental Hotel, where he was eventually able to parlay his services into a large and successful business of his own. In Concierge Confidential, Fazio reveals the behind-thescenes madness that goes into getting the rich and famous what they want, and shares some great insider knowledge on how to get access to the unattainable without making the concierge, waiters and other service people crazy. A few of Fazio's tips include: • When and how much to palm in tips • How to get a seat or ticket to the hottest thing in town • How to avoid being labeled a rube the minute you walk through the door • How you can become your favorite store or restaurant's most beloved customer • And much more

Download or read book Confessions of a Concierge written by Bonnie G. Smith and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1987-09-10 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shares the memories of a Parisian woman about turn-of-the-century France, World War I, and the period between the wars

Download or read book The Concierge Personal Assistant Manual written by Desiree Ertuly and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-07 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CONCIERGE AND PERSONAL ASSISTANTIN THE 21ST CENTURYA CAREER YOU CAN DO ANYWHERE...Start Your Own Concierge/ Personal Assistant Company from home or anywhere in the worldAnyone can do it...AnywhereThe business that can go anywhere you go. All you need is an I-Pad or laptop, Smartphone; blue tooth technology, a savvy and professional style, organizational skills and you are on your way.A career you can do anywhere...Desiree Ertuly, MM, MBA

Download or read book How May We Hate You written by Anna Drezen and published by Potter Style. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people think hotel employees are effortlessly cheerful, naturally helpful, and genuinely like their work. Most people are wrong. Find out what really goes on in the world of hospitality with this hilarious book full of funny and absurd stories, anecdotes told in dialogue, factoids, and hoax pop quizzes by two veteran concierges who paid their way while working at a combined 50 hotels in and around Times Square. They are very pleased to help you learn: · The Truth About Bed Bugs · The Mythology of “Loyalty Programs” · The 411 on Hotel Residents · And so much more Filled with photographs and infographics, How May We Hate You? is both romp and commentary on the hospitality industry and life behind the nametag.

Download or read book Concierge Medicine written by Steven D. Knope and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-09-16 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a time when Americans are debating the pros and cons of recent health care reforms, Concierge Medicine offers an alternative to save primary care medicine. Here, the author outlines an increasingly popular, though controversial, system that offers a high level of care to patients who still need and value a relationship with their personal physician. Dr. Knope introduces concierge medicine, which encourages patients to contract directly with physicians for personalized care that is not determined by insurance coverage but rather by the patient and doctor together. For those considering an individualized health care model that can be more affordable, cost effective and straightforward, Dr. Knope offers practical advice for finding, interviewing, and contracting with a concierge doctor.

Download or read book The Great CONCIERGE written by Valerio A. Simula and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are currently working in the hospitality industry as a concierge or any other field or perhaps aspiring to do so, then this is an invaluable resource guide for you. The Great Concierge is an amazing book that teaches you how to excel when working in the hotel industry and how to become not just a concierge, but a great concierge. You will learn from the best in the field - men with several years experience, who have seen and done it all. The book is detailed and exciting and provides information from the simplest to the most challenging areas of the profession. It takes you into the world of the concierge and teaches you how and what to do to be successful in your career and live a fulfilling life.

Download or read book Les Petits Macarons written by Kathryn Gordon and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Les Petits Macarons is your ultimate and easy guide to making delectable, bakery-quality macarons - at home! Macarons have become a worldwide sensation, whether it be because of their dazzling assortment of colors, their associations with Parisian elegance, or just because they taste amazing! These delectable little delights may seem daunting for any home baker, but authors Kathryn Gordon and Anne E. McBride are here to demystify macarons. This book is like a private baking class in your very own kitchen, with careful, detailed instruction and recipes guaranteed to bring the flavors of France right to your door. It features dozens of flavor combinations, structured around three basic shell methods-French, Swiss, and Italian-with a never-before-seen Easiest French Macaron Method (and a convenient Troubleshooting Guide) that is sure to make macaron magic possible for anyone using nothing more than a mixer, an oven, and a piping bag. Shell flavors include: Pistachio Blackberry Coconut Red velvet With an array of fillings: Crunchy dark chocolate ganache Lemon curd Strawberry guava pate de fruit There are even savory flavors like saffron, parsley, and ancho chile paired with fillings like hummus, foie gras with black currant, or duck confit with port and fig. Les Petits Macarons offers endless possibilities for everyone to enjoy!

Download or read book Ultimate Service written by Holly Stiel and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in hotel management and service, this sourcebook covers the job of the concierge. It includes topics such as building relationships, telephone manner, handling irate customers and organizing the concierge department. Emphasis is placed on service and wider responsibilites.

Download or read book The Art and Science of the Hotel Concierge written by Holly Stiel and published by Educational Institute. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Great Canadian Prairies Bucket List written by Robin Esrock and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-02-06 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock has explored every inch of Canada’s Prairies to craft the definitive Bucket List. From food and culture to nature and adrenaline rushes, Robin has the inspiration and information you’ll need to follow in his footsteps and discover everything Manitoba and Saskatchewan have to offer.

Download or read book Handbook of Concierge Medical Practice Design written by Maria K. Todd and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In concierge medicine, physicians develop amenities-rich membership programs and collect a monthly or annual membership fee to pay for the amenities in addition to the medical services rendered. Handbook of Concierge Medical Practice Design examines the many considerations physicians must make prior to transitioning their practices into concierge s

Download or read book The Sorcerer s Apprentices written by Lisa Abend and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Kitchen Confidential" meets "Heat" in the first behind-the-scenes portrait of the world's best restaurant and the aspiring chefs who toil to make it so exceptional. Elected best restaurant in the world by Restaurant magazine an unprecedented five times, El Bulli is the laboratory of Ferran Adria, the maverick creator of molecular gastronomy. Behind each of the thirty or more courses that make up a meal at El Bulli is a small army of young cooks who do the work of executing Adria's vision in exchange for nothing more than the chance to learn at his hands. Granted unprecedented access to this guild system, Lisa Abend follows the thirty-five stagiaries of the 2009 season as they struggle to master the grueling hours, cutting-edge techniques, and interpersonal tensions that come with working at the most revered restaurant on earth.

Download or read book The Concierge written by Jack Higgins and published by . This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A five-star hotel. Two dead bodies. One mysterious concierge. Something doesn't add up, and Southwest Florida's Finest are stumped. But Detective Dan Logan and Sergeant Veronica Menendez have a trickier problem to solve - namely, where to have their wedding reception. When the murder investigation takes them behind the scenes of a luxury hotel designed to serve the particular needs of the superrich, Dan and Roni risk their lives - and their romance - to solve the crime. They uncover a world where the line between privilege and bad behavior is so blurred it can be hard to see who the real victims are. Fans of Carl Hiassen and Randy Wayne White will recognize the darker side of the Sunshine State.

Download or read book Secrets of the Mummy Concierge written by Tiffany Norris and published by Blink. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hilarious, heart-warming and perfect summer read from The Mummy Concierge...

Download or read book Start Your Own Senior Concierge Service written by Craig Wallin and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-05 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your complete step-by-step guide to starting a profitable senior concierge service in just 30 days. With over 50 million seniors over 65 in the U.S. alone, the demand for senior concierge services is skyrocketing. As seniors age, they need more help with many of the daily activities younger folks take for granted, like running errands, pet care, household management and dozens of other tasks. If you have a "can-do" attitude, common sense and compassion for elders, you will do well in this business. A senior concierge services offers you: A flexible schedule. Be your own boss. A recession-proof business. Start with just a few hundred dollars. In this book, you'll discover: Secrets of six-figure concierges. How to set your hourly rates. 8 sources for free local referrals. The 22 most in-demand services to offer. The essential form you must have (included in chapter 5.)

Download or read book The Concierge written by Gerard Gilbert and published by Vanguard Press. This book was released on 2017-06-29 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London hedge fund managers Max and Harry specialise in acquiring artefacts that promise to hold their value against inflation, all for a tidy profit. But this time, when they receive a request to track down a rare, stolen and priceless diamond by a mysterious Middle Eastern billionaire, they quickly discover that this job may not be as easy as they thought. Max and Harry will have to decide if this job is really worth the money. Gerard Gilbert has penned a brilliant, fast-paced thriller, with a plot that draws on contemporary themes of international terrorism and inequality. He delivers a diverse and compelling storyline, with shocking plot twists and realistic characters. Gilbert's novel will pull readers into the dark heart of today's Europe and make them wonder: is money truly the root of all evil?