7.30-8.30 An early start as I have
several clients to serve today, including a dinner party this evening.
Drive to my first client's home where I let myself in and feed the cat,
sort the post and water the plants. They are on holiday for a week and
have asked me to keep an eye on their house and ensure they come home to a
fully stocked fridge and warm centrally heated house!
9.00-10.30 Turn up at a client's house where I am briefed
about the tasks that they would like me to do, which make up 10 hours
spread over the month. I will be researching a holiday for them, including
flights, hotels, insurance and things to do once they are there. I will
also be sorting out some of the more mundane chores that they don't like
doing. This client likes to meet up and discuss work with me on a monthly
basis, so some months are busier than others.
10.45-12.00
Go shopping for the dinner party that I am arranging later. I have a list
of ingredients based on menus that have been decided with the client. I
also need various 'props' as this is a themed 'Mexican' evening, so I head
to the party shop for sombreros, cacti and bright coloured garlands.
12.00-12.15 Grab a quick bite to eat then head to client
number three to meet a plumber whom I have called in whilst the client is
at work.
12.15-2.00 Sit at the client's house whilst the
plumber sorts out the broken down hot water system. Use the waiting time
to write up details of the jobs I have done this week, for both mine and
the client's records and to make invoicing easier at the end of the
projects. Say goodbye to the plumber, making sure I have tested the hot
water is working first and that he has been paid according to the
pre-agreed amount.
2.00-5.00 Arrive at the house where the
dinner party is to be held. Since they are a long standing client they
have given me a key so that I can get everything arranged whilst they are
at work.
5.00-7.30 Start cooking some of the ingredients.
The client gets home at 6.00 so we sit down and discuss what's ready and
what she will need to do once the guests arrive. At 7.15 the first guest
arrives so I make sure everything is fine and leave them to it. My mobile
will be switched on in case they need me for anything.
8.00-9.00 Meet up with a possible new client. Start with
discussing the issues they face on a daily basis and how my services could
ease the burden. We talk about budgets and I agree to come up with some
ideas of how I can help.
9.15 Arrive home after an
exhausting but exciting day. Finish recording the day's events-it is
important to keep records of money spent, time worked and details of work
carried out so that I can keep on top of the accounts as well as creating
case studies to help my business grow.
Working as a Lifestyle
Assistant is varied and rewarding - For most people, a few hours a month
can make all the difference, freeing up precious time for fun, family and
friends. What's more, you need never feel guilty about that list of chores
that never seem to get done.
andrea@newlifebiz.co.uk © 2005 All rights reserved Amanda Recknell
