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Journal from The Founder – The Traditional Art of the Concierge

When we think of a concierge service, our minds immediately think of a Hotel Concierge. That person you go to to source something you need, make a booking or point you in the right direction. Recently we had this experience of service excellence when visiting Qualia on Hamilton Island. It was a moment to step [...]

2022-04-25T15:22:43+10:00April 21st, 2022|Admin & Research, Business, Entertainment, Health & Lifestyle, Travel|

Journal from the Founder – Life Optimised

The key lessons that I have learnt over the last twelve years of this incredible journey that is Essential Solutions, is that by continually to listening to our clients, watching and reading the market and evaluating the needs of our clients, we can continue to evolve. Personally, I am very passionate about change and how [...]

AFR Life & Leisure: No time (or inclination) for Christmas shopping? Call a gift concierge

We're were so delighted to be featured in this weekend's Australian Financial Review's Life & Leisure for our passion and expertise in giting this holiday season. Think of them as personal shoppers – but, instead of helping you choose a workable wardrobe, they select presents for your friends, colleagues and loved ones. Within a [...]

2021-12-09T17:41:02+11:00December 8th, 2021|Entertainment, Health & Lifestyle, Shopping|

Meet our Member: Fairfax & Roberts Managing Director, Irene Deutsch

Irene Deutsch is the Managing Director and Co-owner of Australia's oldest jewellery house, Fairfax & Roberts. After spending 25 years in banking and sales at Macquarie, Goldman Sachs and ANZ, Irene was ready for a new challenge. Fairfax & Roberts first opened their doors back in 1858 and continue to hand-craft their signature pieces at [...]

2022-03-24T16:11:49+11:00August 11th, 2021|Brand Activation, Shopping, Your Home|

Crystalbrook Collection’s New 5-Star Hotel Opens in Newcastle

This week the Crystalbook Collection opened the first five-star hotel in Newcastle, Crystalbrook Kingsley.  Positioned in the heart of Newcastle overlooking Civic Park, the harbour and Merewether from its upper floors, the Crystalbrook Kingsley marks a historic moment in the City's revitalisation with a lobby bar, cafe with outdoor terrance and a new rooftop restaurant, [...]

2021-06-14T14:51:08+10:00June 14th, 2021|Brand Activation, Events, Travel|

Business Concierge | Employee Wellbeing Programs

We work with our corporate clients to develop workplace wellbeing initiatives to support their employees as they face increasing expectations and workloads.  By providing Business Concierge services, Essential Solutions support employees to reduce the pressure of everyday life and give them a strong sense of balance. "Statistics show that the average person will spend [...]

2021-07-21T12:56:09+10:00March 31st, 2021|Admin & Research, Entertainment, Health & Lifestyle, Travel, Your Home|

Raising the Bar on Wellbeing in the Workplace with Wellineux

We are incredibly passionate about working with businesses that share our values of bringing wellbeing to the workplace. This month, we shine the spot light on Wellineux a corporate partner bringing tailored wellbeing strategies to the workplace.  With many of our clients heading back into the office, lets explore how Amanda McMillan, the founder of [...]

2021-02-19T17:46:24+11:00February 18th, 2021|Brand Activation, Events, Health & Lifestyle|
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