This is a happy hour for Private Service Professionals only. No vendors to give speeches or circling like vultures for their moment give you their sales pitch. Placement Agencies are welcome but know that this is a time for the PSP to let their hair down and relax. Schedule interviews and recruitment for later. **While…
This formerly classroom-based course (redesigned for Zoom) will give you the skillset and resources to organize your service environment, write a household manual & become a better private service professional. I designed this training with an understanding of the ever-changing nature of our profession. The content was developed based on real-life Estate Management experiences and…
Here’s a thoughtful post with some additional links to reading resources. Always be learning… This posting was inspired by a colleague who once remarked to me in a playful, yet snarky tone, “Estate Management isn’t rocket science.” The context of her comment was that education beyond a high school diploma was a waste of time…
Please click through to the full post on LinkedIn to read the rest… I’ll make this one quick, though it is a bit nuanced. When searching for employment in Private Service, past employer references are 100% necessary. If you have an ironclad NDA in place with your high profile employers you MUST include some provision…
Today started with quite a jolt, both professionally and personally. Incident A: My first call was with a job seeker who questioned the “Confidential” job listings on the EstateJobs site. She had a very good point – why would agencies post job anonymously, and how do I know my information is safe when applying? The…
Our partner in the Coachella Valley, Valei Home Services, have just launched a complete home disinfectant program. If your clients have a home in the area this is worth checking out! The days of COVID-19 have been challenging, but Valei remains steadfast in its effort to ensure our client’s homes and personal spaces are to the…
One of our long time associates, Jim Grise, has created a new Scholarship award for Private Service Education. Take a look at this great program and apply if interested! Is a workplace culture of positive energy and high team performance important on private estates? I think so. But how about you? When I discovered the…
There is nothing more important to a long term career than continued learning and improvement. Check out the latest opportunity from BTUA, one of our favorite educational partners. Invest in your professional development and maximize your relevance, earning power and marketability as an assistant working at the highest levels. Bonnie Low-Kramen and Vickie Sokol Evans…
Please consider joining one of the best in the business as he shares his new seminar on Table Service. John Robertson is one of my greatest mentors in the world of private service and his teachings are a rare and valuable opportunity. Enjoy.
The US Treasury Department is cracking down. Sadly, I thought this might happen. Lots of LLC employers in the private service world… Make sure your employers know the law for payroll issues, especially under the current circumstances. Call us for a referral if you need legal and/or payroll guidance. A senior Treasury official told Page…