Once you have decided that you are going to employ a nanny or other domestic worker it is very important that both parties understand and agree to what is expected from the working relationship. This should be established in a written contract of employment with stated terms and conditions that are …

It is not uncommon for personal assistants to be asked by their principals or clients to organize services for their children, and finding a private tutor is often high on the list. So how do you go about sourcing the best tutor for your client’s child? There are quite a number of …

Deciding to take on a nanny can seem like a daunting task. Choosing the right person to look after your precious children is taxing enough without realising that you now need to become a domestic employer with responsibilities towards your nanny, an ‘employee’. This is a step by step guide …

Roses to Ward off Pesky Paparazzi Juliet:“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” Shakespeare told us that an aromatic rose is still a rose in it’s little rose soul, no matter what name you give it.  This much, I …

The realm of client hospitality and luxury lifestyle is buffeted by the winds of change as much as any other industry – and it is fascinating for industry stalwarts to observe as trends and tastes shift year on year. Whilst some events remain timelessly popular – particularly quintessential, national events …

Many professionals within the private service and childcare industry see working for a celebrity as the pinnacle of ones career. Imagine working for megastars such as David Beckham, Justin Bieber (maybe not..) or Beyonce? I think many would at least enjoy the challenge of working for extremely high-profile, dummy spitting …

Before getting started polishing the silver cutlery, you need to get prepared. Place a big cloth over a table – any old sheet will do and collect all the silver around the house. I recommend the use of Goddard’s Long Term Silver Polish and Silver Foam. An impregnated silver cloth …

Stowers are a renowned family owned Savile Row Bespoke tailors. Ray Stowers has worked on Savile Row for over thirty-three years and established Stowers with his son Chris in 2008. They have a first class reputation for service and quality. Their clientele include Royalty, Prime Ministers as well as the …

Since 2005, If the hedge fund boom has had a capital, it is Greenwich, a ritzy suburb of mansions and gated estates about 30 miles from Manhattan. More than 100 hedge funds collectively manage more than $350 billion — about one-tenth of the total invested in hedge funds worldwide. Greenwich is …

I was recently with some wealthy Russians when the conversation turned to schooling, they proudly described their children’s schools, the good facilities and the English tuition offered. The Russian educational system is slowly modernising but for a westerner it is still obviously megalithic with outdated books and a serious lack …