By Wanda Siemer
Concierge services initially offered services to travelers who needed help to navigate the new cities they were visiting. Concierge services would assist in acquiring tickets to local events, organizing a tour or recommending a dry cleaning service. In today's society with busy work schedules and not enough time in the day to do errands, concierge services have evolved. Many now provide personal services that can assist everyday working people.
The Red Butler
The Red Butler is based in Beverly Hills, California, and provides concierge services to people in any city. This service charges an affordable monthly flat rate with bundled services. Some of the services offered to Red Butler members are appointment scheduling, travel booking, discounts at local restaurants, access to spas, organizing a night out, research and personal shopping.
The Red Butler
8306 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1070
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 582-5882
www.RedButler.com
Purveyors of Time
Purveyors of Time is located in Los Angeles, California, and serves this area and other locations around the world. This company specializes in helping its clients maintain busy lifestyles. Some of the services include event planning and reservations, assisting out-of-town guests with any reasonable request, secretarial assistance, notary services, house sitting, security services and airport transportation.
Purveyors of Time
19360 Rinaldi Street #455
Los Angeles, CA 91326
(818) 368.3946
www.PurveyorsOfTime.com
VIP Concierge Access
VIP Concierge Access is located in Santa Monica, California, and serves the Southern California metro area. The service provides sightseeing tours of the Hollywood stars' homes. You have your choice of guides who are fluent in many foreign languages. This concierge service can assist with airport limousine services, a stay in a private rental home, planning a night out at a casino, relocation assistance and planning shoreline excursions for cruise vacationers.
VIP Concierge Access
1027 9th Street Suite #2
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 383-1269
www.MarrakechTransport.com
My City Concierge
My City Concierge serves the Sacramento, California, area and founded the Sacramento chapter of the National Concierge Association. Secondary to the concierge service, the company also offers a full-service travel agency. A membership is required to access personal or corporate services. The membership includes house cleaning, pet sitting, home interior decorating, landscaping, car wash and detailing, salon appointments, personal trainer and dry cleaning laundry service.
My City Concierge
629 J Street, Suite 350
Sacramento, California 95814
(916) 444-8613
(800) 770-9709
www.MyCityConcierge.com
Quicksilver Concierge and Errand
Quicksilver Concierge and Errand is located in San Jose, California, and serves the Silicon Valley and Bay Area. The company offers services on an hourly basis and also as a monthly payment plan. Its services include grocery shopping, finding concert tickets, wedding planning, gift shopping, travel arrangements and planning meetings or events.
Quicksilver Concierge and Errand
4960 Almaden Expressway #325,
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-6224
QuickSilverConcierge.com
About the Author:
Wanda Siemer is a full-time freelance writer. Prior to freelancing, Siemer was employed for five years as a computer tech contractor and four years as a graphic artist. She holds an associates degree in business administration.
