Comments on: Save what matters by delegating what doesn't

By: Brady Bagwan

Brady Bagwan — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:53:42 +0000

There are still a lot of people that haven't discovered the value of delegating personal errands. This frees time for life's more important pursuits (spending time with your kids, exercise, leisure travel, etc.). For those that don’t have a staff, who do you delegate to? One way to overcome this is to use a personal assistant service. I just started a company called Delegate Source based in Denver. While there are quite a few concierge services out there, there are very few who approach lifestyle and household management broadly. It really is simple math. If a professional's hourly cost is more than the cost of outsourcing personal services, why not achieve a better work/life balance by delegating errands and tasks?

By: SlomsSpoorb

SlomsSpoorb — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:47:18 +0000

Thank you for great post!

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By: Resume Writer

Resume Writer — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:27:00 +0000

As a small business owner, I can attest to the fact that time is more important than money. I will pay a premium for a device, service, or person that will give me extra time to devote to marketing efforts because it is the only way for one's business to reach the next level.

I thought about trying the grocery delivery but hadn't yet convinced myself to pay the premium.

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By: just me

just me — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:46:04 +0000

The grocery store delegation.. just awesome. I'd try that at the Shoprite, but they wont even let me use my girlfriend's price plus card without giving me the 3rd degree. (Yes Mr. Cashier, she lives in my house and sleeps with me. Now swipe the damn card.)

By: Debi

Debi — Fri, 11 May 2007 16:40:05 +0000

I've seen that many people would pay to have their grocery shopping done for them. What if someone wanted to begin doing this in an area that it is not offered?

What would be the best offer to the purchasers that I could give? Starting out, of course, would be more difficult since I wouldn't have a history of their prior purchases.

Any suggestions are appreciated, I am seriously considering offering this to my area.

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Not that I know a lot about the grocery business. (Especially since I don't even do my own shopping :) but here's what I do know:

In New York City, online grocery shopping, like everything there, is complicated and specialized becuase of the density of people and the incredible amount of money there is to be had.

In Madison, WI, I have found that the grocery stores that already exist simply offer delivery options. It is pretty easy for them to make a profit on this service — they already deliver groceries, and they already have employees who know the stock very well.

Outside of NYC or maybe San Francisco, I can't really imagine anyone who doesn't already own a grocery store wanting to go into this business.

–Penelope

By: Erica

Erica — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:35:55 +0000

Love the grocery list idea :)

Perhaps instead of point and click shopping I will try this a
and see what happens!

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:43:04 +0000

Great post, Penelope. I love the way you've broadened the scope of what can be delegated. Personally, I love grocery shopping, but there are lots of things I could (in theory) get someone else to do.

Now, learning not to be a control freak – that's the hard part! But I will make it a goal.

By: Mike Duffy

Mike Duffy — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 18:27:13 +0000

Jeez, Pen. This is amazingly on-target. I was reading your post in Bloglines, and I was compelled to come over here and comment.

The shopping list was pure brilliance. It speaks to our yearning for connection, of someone to take care of us.

Madison must agree with you – your writing is better than ever.

By: Penelope Trunk

Penelope Trunk — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 16:46:31 +0000

Diana, great question. I answered it here.