Virtual concierge for bookings and planning

Time-poor professionals, business owners, executives and families who want someone to organise personal tasks.

Monthly retainer for a set number of hours or requests, or a fixed fee per project such as planning a trip or a family event.

• Strong organising and follow-up
• Clear writing and phone manner
• Discretion with personal information

• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, so check what suits remote admin work
• Privacy of clients' personal and payment details, and your obligations under Australian privacy rules
• Council approval for a home-based business, so check with your local council
• Scope creep, so spell out hours and what is included in your agreement

Startup costs are typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on the tools, insurance and setup you choose for working from home. These are estimates, so price your own needs before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many clients you take on and the hours you offer. Estimates start from about 6 hours a week. Spell out hours and inclusions in your agreement.

Check which professional indemnity and public liability insurance suits remote admin work, your obligations under Australian privacy rules for clients' personal and payment details, and whether your local council needs to approve a home-based business.