Role of technology in estate management.

As an estate manager, you are the hub of the household ‒ liaising among staff members and various vendors and service providers, and oftentimes between the principal and everyone else. You’re also a master juggler, going over the budget or ensuring the home is prepared for out-of-town guests one minute and coordinating the details of an upcoming event the next. To do this, you have a unique rhythm that to the outsider may look chaotic but is actually a system you’ve honed over time. Role of technology in estate management, in some form, is an indispensable part of that system, however, it’s likely a hodgepodge of various apps and platforms that you’ve culled together. Using a singular platform like EstateSpace allows you to take your game to the next level, not just in terms of managing tasks and schedules, but…

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Estate management software to enhance team productivity.

There is an anonymous saying that “Teamwork divides the task and doubles the success,” and we see evidence in this in nearly every endeavor – be it a DYI renovation; a film or stage production; or the roll-out of a new product from a multinational corporation. That said, there are different types of teams, each with its own purpose and value, and with estate management software to enhance team productivity, it’s important to understand the distinctions. Management Team: This one is obvious – it’s the group that heads the organization, first by creating the mission/ vision, then ensuring by example that it is adhered to.  They are typically not – at least in a healthy organization – meant to micromanage the minutiae. Instead, an effective management team must have the ability to build processes, recruit and retain skilled individuals,…

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Managing the lives of UHNW individuals.

Estate management is like any other career – to get to the top you must work tirelessly to cultivate new skills and hone those you already have. If you’re planning on working for UHNW individuals, this likely includes formal education such as business, butler, or culinary school, as well as years of experience. It also requires the meticulous attention to detail as you make sure every moment of their lives run smoothly – from ensuring their homes are stocked with their favorite foods to planning vacations and black-tie events. Perhaps most importantly, you are their representative in the outside world, acting with the utmost discretion and decorum at all times.  That said, there are incredible perks to managing the lives of UHNW individuals can far outweigh any challenges.     You Will See the World – For the UHNW individual,…

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