Confessions Of A Concierge: Why Every Small Business Needs One
The second in a series of essays to dispel myths and elevate the need for Administrative Concierges in traditional workplaces. Should every small business have an Administrative Concierge? Business, in a broad sense, is undergoing a once in a lifetime transformation. Since the pandemic, the foundational shift in outsourcing, consulting, contract, and remote work is […]
The Devil In The Details: Three Tips To Cultivate Your Small Business Ground Game
In Small Business, The Devil Truly Is In The Details. “The devil is in the details” is an idiom alluding to a catch or mysterious element hidden in the specifics of a situation. It indicates that while something may seemingly be simple at first glance, in fact may have tedious elements likely to cause problems […]
Perseverance, Self Esteem And Becoming Your Own Biggest Cheerleader
It’s time external sources of validation are redirected. This is the scene every time I come home. These two think I am the greatest thing since kibble. Growing up with two dogs, I swore I would never succumb to the temptation of adopting my own. The commitment seemed enormous, and I wanted the freedom to […]
Yes, Organization Really Is The Key To Success – Three Steps To A Higher Order
How do you create office organization out of chaos? I will never forget one of my first and favorite clients of all time. A successful internet celebrity, he was adept at all aspects of selling himself and his unique style of online collaboration. His office organization, however, left some room for improvement. The first time […]
“It’s Not What You Look At That Matters, It’s What You See” – Henry David Thoreau
What is the view from your perspective? When I heard this famous quote by Henry David Thoreau, it resonated strongly. It is not what you look at that matters, it is what you see. In this era of snap judgments, harsh criticism and political polarization, personal worldviews strongly shape our opinions and, subsequently, our […]
The A La Carte Approach: Creating Solutions for Divergent Work Styles
Creating solutions for divergent work styles Over time, my business philosophy has evolved towards an a la carte approach to supporting divergent working styles. Through many manifestations, I have cultivated rewarding relationships helping others excel in their fundamental ground game. Channeling my creative and administrative expertise in this manner feels intuitive and authentic. […]
Do You Care What Other People Think? Perhaps You Shouldn’t.
Do you care what other people think? As I learned self reliance throughout life’s trajectory, one moment from my youth resonates vividly. At the green age of 22 and at my first corporate job, I was advised that the president of the company wanted to see me. I was summarily ushered into his office and […]
Your Business MPG: Does Your Effort Equate To Productivity?
Have you ever felt like your wheels are spinning… But you are not actually moving forward? This was the visual in my mind while drafting my mission for Bergen Concierge Service. Time is your most valuable asset. Wasting any of it unproductively is a frustrating yet universal challenge. As I was writing, the letters revealed […]
Attention College Graduates: Your First Job Matters, But Not For The Reasons You May Think
Your first job is one of many challenges which will teach self-reliance. It is my hope this essay provides some helpful insight towards this goal. Dear Graduate, Remember the famous line from “Once in a Lifetime” by the Talking Heads…How did I get here? Time. I often wonder where the years went. I vividly […]
Confessions of a Concierge: No, I Don’t Work in a Hotel.
Confessions of a Concierge: No, I Don’t Work in a Hotel. The first in a series of essays to dispel myths and elevate a need for Concierges in traditional workplaces. Years ago, on one of my first ‘grown up’ vacations at an upscale hotel, I asked upon checking in for dinner recommendations: “Of course,” the […]
