Whether the estate is hosting a holiday ball, various cocktail parties, or family dinners, one fundamental aspect never changes: Creating a spotless venue.
Haul out the Holly – Holiday Prep and Cleaning
Haul out the Holly – Holiday Prep and Cleaning
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M.F. Marcum
I am the main-house manager at an equestrian estate in Ocala, Florida. I work with a team of 20+ managing 600 acres with 3 homes, barns, stables, and an airstrip with offices. My job focuses on the main house service for family and guests. I work under an Estate Manager and Director of Residences.
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Why You Need a Gift Room
Kimberly Varney
As my dining room looks more like Santa’s workshops every day, I find myself envying the gift rooms at the homes of past employers. A gift room takes a little work to set up but it can save you during those moments when you need a birthday gift in 5 minutes, or when you're handed a 100 hostess gifts as guests arrive. Like everything in estate management, It's about having a system that works when life gets busy, which is most of the time. Set it up properly once, and you'll never go back to wrapping gifts at your desk again.
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Estate Management Network Receives 501(c)3 Tax-Exempt Status
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The Estate Management Network is pleased to announce that it has been granted 501(c)3 tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).