Concierge service

Where’s My Broom?

Well, it is that time of year again. I am sweeping out my closet of products and making room for new ones. In addition, I have decided that it is time to raise my prices. I know! I know! You are saying, “What? Why?” The short of it is that my products have remained very low for many years. It’s time to add to my “Mad Money” account. Hmmm….not sure what I am going to spend the money on, but I will find something. So, I am discontinuing a number of products and will be replacing them over the next few months with new ones. Not saying the the discontinued products aren’t any good anymore, but my product wall is screaming at me to limit myself, so that’s just what I am doing. The new prices will go into effect on June 1, 2012.

If you want to take advantage of this sale, then type in the code BROOM2012 in the Coupon Code box during checkout and you will receive a 40% discount. And why wouldn’t you want to save 40%? Beats me. Oh, one last thing. This sale ends May 26. So what are you waiting for?

There are five pricing methods used in the industry

Whether we use one or a combination of more than one method, there are five common methods used in the errand and concierge industry. They are hourly, flat fee, percentage, set fee, and memberships. Hourly is the method used most often and memberships seem to be following right behind.

Corporate pricing is usually put together differently than individual pricing as you are now working with more people. In addition, who pays for the service differs from company to company. Some companies cover all of the cost while other companies subsidize a portion of the cost and still other companies do not pay a dime, but allow you access to their employees who cover the cost of the program.

If you would like to learn more about pricing and other topics that will help you in the errand and concierge industry, then register for my online ECSU™ course this week, May 19-21. Visit www.ecsuniversitytraining.com for more information.