Mrs. Starkey's Original Guide to Private Service Management [Hardcover]

Mrs. Mary Louise Starkey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1989

The Starkey Service Management System is an amazing organizational model and interactive communication tool for the user who wants to be in the Professional Housekeeping field. This book points out service, standards and a management system and model

Product Details

• Hardcover: 704 pages
• Publisher: Mansion Publishing; 1ST edition (1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966480724
• ISBN-13: 978-0966480726
• ASIN: B000P0FRMG
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.5 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,233,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive industry bible on the subject, April 5, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mrs. Starkey's Original Guide to Private Service Management (Hardcover)

Mary Louise Starkey is the person who coined the term 'Household Manager'. She is the developer of the Starkey Service Management System and software, as well as hosting the first Household Management conference in March 2000. In "Ms. Starkey's Original Guide To Private Service Management" she draws upon her many years of expertise and experience to compose a 704-page compendium of information on service management that stands as the definitive industry bible on the subject. Of special note are the chapters devoted to Administrative Standards (when setting up a household); 'Housekeeping Standards'; 'Culinary Standards', 'Clothing Standards and Valet Responsibilities', and 'Entertaining Standards'. Other issues thoroughly covered include those related to property and grounds, maintenance, transportation and travel, safety and protection, as well as the care of children, guests, elders, and pets. Enhanced with useful and informative appendices, "Ms. Starkey's Original Guide To Private Service Management" is an impressive and comprehensive 'workshop and in-service training program within a single volume. Also very highly recommended are Mary Louise Starkey's two other and more specialized instructional guides: "Mrs. Starkey's Setting Household Standards" and "Mrs. Starkey's Nanny Manager".

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best!, February 9, 2009

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Paula R. Faulkner "Paula F." (Aurora, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mrs. Starkey's Original Guide to Private Service Management (Hardcover)

This book is the best reference book I have seen to organize a home. A must for any Household Manager!

3 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Exorbitant Price for Info Which Can Be Gotten Cheaper, September 28, 2009

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Khezla Durr "Khezla Durr" (St. Louis MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mrs. Starkey's Original Guide to Private Service Management (Hardcover)

If Mrs. Starkey's guide would be sold for something less than the exorbitant price of $225, their organization might feel less threatened by guides which have the same information for a much more reasonable price.