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Decoding Care Labels
The modern laundry care label we see today is the evolution of an extensive classification and regulation system known as
Managing Storage Inventory
To properly manage storage, it’s not enough just to label a box; There’s a process I’ve put in place that helps me to pull inventory and locate items anywhere at a moment’s notice. I’m sure there are other methods, but I can assure you, this plan works. PRO CONTENT
Cleaning a Rare Book Collection
The favorite place for the family to gather in the winter is the library; It’s cozy and warm. There’s a…
Wynn Win // Loaning Fine Art
Whatever the reason your Principal may choose to loan a priceless work to a museum, as part of your due diligence as the Estate Manager, you should research and collect information on the transaction and create a detailed records file of the transaction. PRO CONTENT
Jump Start Your Private Service Career
Jump-start your private service career with the right résumé, networking, and interviewing skills.
What is a Mentor?
Whether you need personal or professional development, a mentor is someone that helps you achieve your development goals. In the coming weeks we’ll be launching a mentorship program. If you have interest in participating as either a Mentor or Mentee, join the “Mentorship” group.
Defining the Mission
The mission of the Estate Management Network is to cultivate, educate, evaluate, and advocate for the professional estate management community.
Starting a Mentorship Program
We’re developing a mentorship program for our members and would love to hear what Members would want out of the program.
Presenting Candidates to Your Principal
After a successful round of interviews, have you wondered how to present candidates to your principal without overwhelming them with a file of résumés, references, and recommendations? I’ve found that writing a brief of candidate sketches is the first step. PRO CONTENT
Hiring The Perfect Candidate
As a private service placement agency, it is our job to source the proverbial “perfect candidate.” The question here is where does the “perfect candidate” come from?
The Ultimate Agency List
In the fall we sent out a poll asking for your favorite domestic agencies. We’ve tallied the responses and put together the ‘Ultimate Agency List’ for our members. Login to see the list.
The Estate Brand
An estate brand is both an ideology and a physical manifestation of aesthetic, design and service. It represents the intended reputation or expectations of the home.
Estate Management Conference Member Tickets
Tickets for the Estate Management conference are on sale this week for Members! Members get a sneak peek at the
Does Your Event Need a Waiver?
Each time our principals host a party, they’re exposed to certain liabilities ranging from accidental injury to the responsibilities of an open bar and privacy concerns. At what point do you need to cover your events with a waiver of liability?
Decorum in Private Service Networking
Mutual respect, clear boundaries, and well-defined expectations help everyone enjoy their work and professional arrangements.
Aunt Ann’s In-House Staffing Becomes the Network’s 1st Benefactor Member
We’re excited to announce that Aunt Ann’s In-House Staffing has become the Estate Management Network’s first Benefactor Member! By joining
Event Planning Workbooks
Events require detailed tracking and organization. You need to be able to track your budget, Vendors contacts, guest lists, seating arrangements, to-do lists and ideas all in one place.
Seating Arrangements
Whether you’re seating 10 or 100, it’s important to know who is seated where and what’s important to them. Seating charts are the tool for the job. We’ve created Canva templates for several typical layouts, and it’s easy to cut and paste the elements to create your own.