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Household
Manager's Reference Book on DVD format
Save your Household Manager's time and help keep them organized with
our Household Manager's Reference Book. Does your HM write down phone
numbers and addresses of key service personnel on backs of brochures?
Do they know exactly who and what number to call, should you get into
a car accident or if an emergency repair needs to be made? This book
will keep all the information about your family's activities, home,
possessions, collections, utilities, and more, right at your HM's
fingertips. At more than 210 pages, the Household Manager's Reference
Book has space for your household's every conceivable need, and it's
in alphabetical order so it's easily accessible for anyone to locate
information. Once anyone has used this book, they'll wonder how they
ever worked without it! Files are available using Microsoft Publisher
98, 2000, or 2002.™.
And it is easy
to add additional pages, or to print off and use manually whenever
you want.
Household
Repair and Maintenance Schedule Manual on DVD format
Every room of your house--and every area outside of it--is covered
in our exhaustive Household Repair and Maintenance Schedule Manual.
Now your Household Manager can keep track of every repair, will know
when every appliance and possession needs scheduled maintenance, and
when it's time to replace any item. Is it time to get the chimney
swept? Or when does the grass tennis court need to be reseeded? Do
you forget to ask the repair person to fix "all those minor" annoyances
that need their attention? With the Household Repair and Maintenance
Schedule Manual, your HM won't have to ask--they'll know. Rooms and
outdoor areas are listed in alphabetical order for easy access, and
almost every component of each area is covered. Don't rely on a faulty
memory or misplaced memos; get the Household Repair and Maintenance
Schedule Manual for your Household Manager? Files are easy access
are available using Microsoft Publisher 98, 2000, or 2002.™.
It is easy
to add additional pages, or to print off and use manually whenever
you want.
Both Titles are available for $149.00 on DVD format which includes
SH & I.
To utlizie this DVD your computer will need to be an IBM compatible
(not a Mac) equipped with Microsoft Publisher 98, 2000, or 2002™
software. When suppling your order information, please use the comments
section to specify whether you need the files in Microsoft Publisher
98, 2000, or 2002.
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Easy to understand, yet sophisticated enough
for today's upscale homes and families, this food guide is packed
with information and is a must for any Chef! The Essential Guide
to Meat & Seafood is spiral-bound for ease of use and contains
hundreds of color photographs designed to assist in the recognition
and selection of quality meats. Also included are suggestions for
preparation, guidelines for storage and handling, and glossaries
for many terms used in food preparation. The Essential Guide to
Meat & Seafood also contains over 45 recipes! Whether you are
a Chef or a homeowner who wants the best information available for
your staff so that you can enjoy the finest quality of meats available,
you'll find this guide to be invaluable!
Price: $24.95
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With hundreds of color photographs, nutrition
information, suggestions for quality selection and storage, and
tips for preparation, the Fresh Produce Guide is packed with information
about over 300 varieties of produce from all over the world. Its
easy-to-understand format is perfect for the time-crunched Chef,
yet its sophistication makes it suitable for the most upscale households.
The spiral bound format and glossary of terms makes it easy for
anyone to use. If your staff is not providing the highest quality
of produce available, or if you're not deriving the greatest enjoyment
possible from the fruits and vegetables your staff purchases, the
Fresh Produce Guide is one book your household can't afford to be
without!
Price: $24.95
Price includes shipping & handling. |
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| Professional
Consultation Services
EMPLOYERS...
- Need information on how to determine a raise and an increase
in benefits?
- At your wits end with an employee who shows up 15 minutes late
every day?
- Need a sympathetic ear?
- Curious as to how others have solved a similar problem?
WE
ARE AT YOUR SERVICE!
EMPLOYEES...
- Frustrated because your employer doesn’t realize how long it
truly takes you to properly care for their home, even though you’re
working an extra 10 hours each week?
- Don’t know how to ask your employer for your paycheck since
they forgot to pay you again?
- Is this a right career change for you?
- Need a sympathetic ear?
- Curious as to how others have solved a similar problem?
WE
ARE AT YOUR SERVICE!
Professional
Domestic Services has over 35 years of combined experience in working
with employers and employees. We understand both sides of the coin.
If you are looking for answers, advice, or suggestions, CALL US!
Our
Trained and Experienced Consultants offer:
- Professional Guidance,
- A Supportive Shoulder, and
- Sage Advice
These understanding,
sympathetic, and wise individuals are available by appointment only,
Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm (EST).
Please call (740) 881-3358 to schedule an appointment. Along with
your contact telephone number or e-mail address, please provide us
with 2 available days and times when you would like to schedule the
appointment.
Consultation
services are billed at $45.00 per 15 minute service call, or any
part thereof.
Charges can be billed to your MasterCard or Visa following pre-authorization.
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have found through our many years of testing and training
Household Managers and Housecleaners, that individuals
who are not very detail oriented, new to the profession
or a particular household, may need gentle reminders.
These task sheets were designed to help the students
of Professional Domestic Institute, but they would prove
valuable for any home or family who employs a housekeeper.
When ordering,
remember that these sheets were designed for a specific
home; while they will give you a good outline to go
by, they may not fully reflect the needs of your particular
home. The DVD-ROM will allow you to customize individual
sheets for your own personal needs while using our format.
Those
who wish to have us customize "Cleaning Task Sheets"
for their particular home, please call our office for
a quote.
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| Note: To utilize
this DVD your computer will need to be an IBM compatible
(not a Mac) equipped with Microsoft Publisher 98, 2000,
or 2002™ software. When suppling your order information,
please use the comments section to specify whether you
need the files in Microsoft Publisher 98, 2000, or 2002.
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All orders placed on the pdspdi.com web
site are processed through a Secure Certificate issued by
VeriSign, the recognized leader in Internet Security. This
process encrypts the ordering information, rendering it unreadable
by third parties. Using this technology ensures that your
order is secure.
Refunds on returned
items: All requests for refunds and returns must be
made within 10 days of shipment. If seal has not been broken,
there will be a 50% restocking fee deducted from the amount
of purchase price. If seal has been broken, no refund will
be offered.
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Employment
Agreements
The beginning of any new employment
relationship is extremely important.
Understanding the boundaries, responsibilities, expectations….
For this reason, we encourage the use of an Employment Agreement
between the employer and the employee to promote a healthy
respect and a better understanding among employers and employees.
With over 10 years’ experience in the domestic industry, and
working with thousands of employers and employees, we have
designed an Employment Agreement that should meet all of your
needs and requirements, while addressing many issues you may
never have thought of. Our Employment Agreement may be modified
to fit your specific needs or used as is. Just fill in the
blanks that apply, or add more comments as needed.
Why spend hundreds of dollars having your attorney draft an
agreement from scratch (which might not include everything)
when this 10-page, easy to read and use agreement will meet
the needs of most all household staff: Nannies, Housecleaners,
Household Managers, Estate Managers, etc.
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- This well-defined agreement outlines:
- Responsibilities, Work Schedule, Employee
Evaluations and Reviews;
- Compensation, Insurance, Taxes;
- Vacations, Holidays;
- Employee Automobile Provisions;
- Living Accommodations, Moving Expenses,
Meals, Uniforms;
- Confidentiality;
- Reimbursement of Expenses;
- Termination;
- And more!
The DVD-ROM allows you make changes, add new pages, or print
additional copies for your home use.
Note: To utlizie this DVD your computer will need to be an
IBM compatible (not a Mac) equipped with Microsoft Publisher 98,
2000, or 2002™ software. When suppling your order information,
please use the comments section to specify whether you need the
files in Microsoft Publisher 98, 2000, or 2002.
All orders placed on the pdspdi.com web
site are processed through a Secure Certificate issued by VeriSign,
the recognized leader in Internet Security. This process encrypts
the ordering information, rendering it unreadable by third parties.
Using this technology ensures that your order is secure.
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Household
Résumés & Interviews
In order
to land that terrific job in a wealthy home with a wonderful
salary, you will need to wow your potential employer with
your résumé, then ace those interviews. But
in a world where high unemployment is a reality, and competition
for each position is fierce, how can you make yourself stand
out?
Our training
guide to Domestic Employment Résumés & Interviews
may be just what you need to set yourself apart from the pack.
For just $49.95 (which includes S & H), you will receive
tips and techniques for important aspects of getting employment
from a company that has been placing household employees in
wealthy homes for over 15 years.
Preparing
a résumé for domestic employment is very different
from preparing a “regular world” résumé.
Learn valuable information that you won’t find in the
typical books and classes about writing a résumé.
Interviews
are another factor in the search for domestic employment that
you won’t improve from reading average books and articles
on interviewing. We have set up thousands of interviews between
household employers and applicants over the years, and we
know what employers are looking for. Why not give yourself
an edge over other candidates?
Don’t
settle for having your résumé set aside or learning
the hard way about interviews with wealthy household employers…
order your copy of Domestic Connection’s Household
Résumés & Interviews today! |
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All orders placed on the pdspdi.com web site
are processed through a Secure Certificate issued by VeriSign,
the recognized leader in Internet Security. This process encrypts
the ordering information, rendering it unreadable by third parties.
Using this technology ensures that your order is secure.
Refunds on returned
items: All requests for refunds and returns must be made
within 10 days of shipment. If seal has not been broken, there
will be a 50% restocking fee deducted from the amount of purchase
price. If seal has been broken, no refund will be offered.
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Employer/Employee
Concerns, Manual & Video |
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These tools were
developed from the
combined excellence of 35
years of house
staffing experience
$198.95
Check, Money Order,
MasterCard or Visa
Accepted
FREE SHIPPING |
This
Manual & Video Tape Series Feature Valuable Information for
“Today’s Homes & Families.”
Learn What to Consider When Determining Staffing Needs. Become
Knowledgeable When
Hiring Household Staff, for Large & Small Homes. Understand
Effective Employment Agreements.
This program features Mr. Doug Thompson who was employed as
a Household Manager and Personal Assistant for almost 10 years
by an internationally known billionaire . His responsibilities
included the staff management of a 65,000 sq. ft. home for the
family. He provides valuable insight in understanding the employee.
Also presented is Ms. Gay Metz, CHM, who has been employed as
the National Placement Consultant for Professional Domestic
Services and Assistant School Director for Professional Domestic
Institute for over 7 years. She offers expert advice to the
employer who wants the most competent staff.
These video tapes and employer’s manual address the concerns
of home owners face when hiring household staff. Whether the
home has a single employee or is a multi-staffed home, everything
is addressed. From hiring and terminating to benefits and employment
agreements, our recommendations and examples depict successful
relationships that other homes and families have experienced.
Refunds
on returned items: All requests for refunds and returns
must be made within 10 days of shipment. If seal has not been
broken, there will be a 50% restocking fee deducted from the
amount of purchase price. If seal has been broken, no refund
will be offered.
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not know how to provide the proper care for: |
Marble
Granite
Limestone
Slate
Ceramic Tile
Terra Cotta or Grout |
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If
you want your home properly cared for, then you must
purchase this video tape. The instructional Care Sheet and Video
will provide the expert information you expect your cleaning
staff to have. It tells them exactly which chemical to use for
problems or applications.
This 12 minute Video and Care Guide has been created by leaders
in the industry to provide you with the best information available.
Areas addressed include:
- Protecting Stone Top Surfaces
- Cleaning Stone Top Surfaces & Floors
- Cleaning Ceramic Tile Floors, Countertops & Wall Surfaces
- Protecting Bathroom Stone Surfaces
- Disinfecting & Cleaning Bathroom Stone Vanities & Wall
Surfaces
- Disinfecting & Cleaning Bathroom Stone Floors
- Removing Mold, Mildew & Lime Deposits From Grout
- Removing Water Glass Rings, Scratches & Dull Spots From
Marble
- Stain Removal
- Sealing Stone & Grout
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$34.50
Includes SH & I
Refunds
on returned items: All requests for refunds and returns
must be made within 10 days of shipment. If seal has not been
broken, there will be a 50% restocking fee deducted from the
amount of purchase price. If seal has been broken, no refund
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I’d talk to my employee, but I don’t want
to offend them.”
“I’d bring it up with my employer, but I’m too embarrassed.”
Could you have uttered either statement?
The 1 hour, 15-minute video “Touchy Issues” shines a soothing
light on problems that have been brought to our attention by
both employers and employees. It includes solutions that have
been suggested to improve employment relationships. There are
over 25 “touchy issues” covered in this segment.
 We
chose these sensitive topics because of their delicate nature,
because we believe that some individuals may be hesitant to
discuss them within their employment relationship, and because
we strive to provide the absolute best information available
for successful household management.
The format for this video is a free-style discussion between
Gay Metz CHM and Becky Robbins-Penniman. Ms. Metz has been the
National Placement Consultant Manager for Professional Domestic
Services for the past 7 years and is the Assistant School Director
for Professional Domestic Institute. Ms. Robbins-Penniman has
been a corporate attorney and prosecutor of white-collar crime
for 15 years, a recently ordained Episcopal Priest, and an instructor
of Personal Dynamics classes for Professional Domestic Institute.
The video was directed by Carol Scudere who, for the past 11
years, has been the owner of Professional Domestic Services,
the International Institute of Household Management and Staffing,
and the school director for Professional Domestic Institute.
This video is dedicated to all who are trying to improve their
employment relationships, to maintain a healthy work environment,
and to be the most polished professional.
$98.00
FREE SHIPPING
Refunds on returned
items: All requests for refunds and returns must be
made within 10 days of shipment. If seal has not been broken,
there will be a 50% restocking fee deducted from the amount
of purchase price. If seal has been broken, no refund will
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| Video
Guide to Cutlery
For
your Household Manager or Personal Chef, we offer you this
video guide to cutlery that no gourmet chef should be without.
Burt Wolf, host and author of a television series on great
food, demonstrates everything a good chef should know about
knives in this 24 minute video.
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“Bare essentials” for the accomplished home cook
- Proper knife use
- Sharpening and storing cutlery
- Recognition of the good kitchen knife
Specialty
pamphlets accompany all video purchases. Learn about proper
cutlery.
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$14.95
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No one who enjoys cooking should be without this valuable
video!
Or you can, mail check with S&H of $4 each to:
Professional Domestic
Services & Institute
2000 Carriage Road
Powell, Ohio 43065
(740) 881-3358
Or call (740) 881-3358 for MasterCard or Visa purchase.
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