Handy Ande Network of Concierges in US and Canada

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The HandyAnde.com Network was created to help other individuals promote their own service businesses and keep all of the money they earn (except for taxes) as I have done. When you hire a personal concierge on HandyAnde.com' Network you are hiring someone who is motivated to do a good job and earn extra income. Our personal concierges may be...

- Single moms who are sole/primary breadwinners,
- College and university students earning income for tuition and books,
- Separated/divorced dads who suddenly have two homes to pay for,
- Families who are working their way out of debt with extra work,
- Victims of crime who are paying off huge legal bills,
- Workers who have been laid off from employment,
- Retirees who want to earn extra income to supplement their small pensions,
- Retired military personnel who are having difficulty finding full-time employment,
- Disabled individuals who are able to function in many ways with a few limitations,
- Spouses of injured workers who need to pick up the slack created by lost income.
- Spouses putting their partners through school, etc.

Personal concierges are independent contractors (caregivers, home economists, personal shoppers, pet sitters, dog walkers, etc.) who promote their unique services through Handy Ande, residing in communities across Canada and the United States (and perhaps other places in the world).They don't work for us and we don't take any commissions from their services. Please contact them directly.

Each concierge has his/her own unique combinations of skills and experience. It's possible that no one personal concierge provides all the skills and performs all the services you require. "Some is better than none", and you may decide to "hire" several personal concierges at once.


How to make an appointment with a Handy Ande Personal Concierge

Locate the personal concierges listed on our network for your area on our Handy Ande web site and study their profiles and services menu. Not all concierges perform all services. Some specialize in one or a few tasks.

Before you call your local personal concierge make a To Do List of all the things you would like to have done for you. Telling your personal concierge ahead will allow her to be prepared with the right tools, ample time, and the proper clothes for the tasks on your "wish list".

Call the personal concierges in your area and ask for an estimate of those services. Concierges may have different rates for different services.

Personal concierges can usually accept payment by PayPal, cash, check, money order, debit card, credit card, Traveler's Cheques.

Don't forget to ask if the personal concierge will honor the Introductory Coupon. Personal concierges who are members of Handy Ande should be willing to honor the introductory coupon for first-time clients.



Tipping


Tipping is not necessary or expected, but always appreciated by the recipient. We don't mind if personal concierges on Handy Ande accept tips. (We do hope concierges will declare this income, but that's a discussion for the forum.)

Handy Ande promotes high standards. We expect our personal concierges to do exceptional work at all times; we don't condone mediocrity. Tips are appropriate when a concierge has done far more than was expected by the most demanding client.

Tips do not have to be money. When I ran bed and breakfasts - mine and the ones I managed for others - I received monetary gifts and also non-monetary gifts: books, wine, plants, flowers, gift certificates, restaurant vouchers. I was delighted with all of them.

Use a little creativity and your personal concierge will be a raving fan. But again, don't feel obligated to provide a tip if the work is just so-so, and not exceptional.

Andrea

PS Some low-income personal concierges will be interested in the training we provide which leads to the designation Endorsed Local Provider. The program is currently only $99, but for some this may be out of reach. With your personal concierge's consent we can accept tips toward the $99 tuition. In cases of extreme poverty and a solid commitment from the provider, we may be able to reimburse this tuition after completion of the course when grants are available.

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Our Handy Ande Endorsed Local Providers (HAELPs) can call themselves that only if they have successfully passed the training we provide. If a personal concierge has earned that designation, it will be noted next to their name on their profile. All other concierges who are listed here are NOT endorsed by Handy Ande. It would be impossible to meet and observe every person who provides a service.


Canadian Personal Concierges

US Personal Concierges

Handy Ande Endorsed Local Providers