A buddy from grad school, Rob Mittelman just sent me a note regarding a concierge company going to campuses. Well, for any of the MBA students at Oxford in 2005/06, you already know how successful this could be. I still think back and wonder if a group of us should have done our summer project on MBAconcierge and rolled out some franchises around the world. We could have been big! I guess we’ll just see have to see how Precious Time of NY does in Syracuse.
Forget the age-old tales of having to walk uphill both ways in the snow to get to class?¢‚Ǩ‚Äùcollege students at Syracuse University in New York don’t even have to coordinate their own grocery shopping, laundry or cleaning, thanks to a concierge service that aims to motivate them by giving them a taste of the good life.
Student-owned and operated Precious Time is a personal assistant, errand and concierge service just for college students. Students can become members by charging pre-paid accounts with a minimum of USD 50, and money is drawn from the account to pay for services as needed, plus a percentage for Precious Time’s own profit. Services include placement and delivery of take-out orders from local restaurants, grocery shopping, house cleaning, flower delivery and booking tutors.
While a concierge service for college students may seem over the top, education at top colleges comes with a high price tag. So it’s not surprising that some students are willing to buy extra time by outsourcing domestic chores, so that they can fully focus on their studies. The concept could also do well on other campuses, and Precious Time hints at franchise opportunities on their website. What about concierge services tailored to other busy demographics who struggle to find the time for all the items on their ?¢‚ǨÀúto do’ lists, like working parents or small business owners?
Website: www.precioustimeny.com
Contact: drewaustin@precioustimeny.com
source: http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/concierge_goes_to_college/index.php
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Absolutely you should. Especially at schools with one-year MBA’s. I think it is a fantastic idea.