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11 Replies Last post: Mar 29, 2009 10:37 PM by Ms_Boss

In Need of Affordable Administrative Assistance

Mar 27, 2009 11:42 AM

Click to view Ms_Boss's profile Mogul Ms_Boss 44 posts since
Feb 4, 2009

Soon I will be launching my online boutique selling hand painted and customized clothing, targeted towards an urban street wear market. It is a sole proprietorship business and I do EVERYTHING my self. Sometimes it is overwhelming and it would be nice if I could focus more on the design side of things instead the technical business details. I am working on an extremely tight budget since I do not yet have access to any loans and/or business credit. The following is a list of things I need help with...

Business/ Marketing Plan - market research/ stats

Website Management - uploading new products and information

Public Relations - Articles for newspapers and magazines

Accounting - maintaining a journal for records

I will still be very much involved with each task since I must provide the necessary information. I do not expect anyone to do ALL the work for me but I do need the professional assistance and outlook.

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Click to view bizwriter's profile Mogul bizwriter 23 posts since
Mar 1, 2009
1. Re: In Need of Affordable Administrative Assistance Mar 27, 2009 12:23 PM

I can provide you with administrative assistant services so that you can focus on other important aspects of your business. I have provided online retailers with administrative support and marketing writing services. My rates are affordable and I work within all budgets.
Click to view Ms_Boss's profile Mogul Ms_Boss 44 posts since
Feb 4, 2009
2. Re: In Need of Affordable Administrative Assistance Mar 27, 2009 1:35 PM
in response to: bizwriter
ok...I took a look at your website. I see price listings for blogs only. What are the rates of some of the other things I have mentioned? you can email me deemai_fashions@yahoo.com
Click to view bizwriter's profile Mogul bizwriter 23 posts since
Mar 1, 2009
3. Re: In Need of Affordable Administrative Assistance Mar 27, 2009 2:00 PM
in response to: Ms_Boss

My rates start at $15 per hour for administrative assistant services. I haven't posted any information on my website because the majority of my client base comes from referrals.
Click to view Lighthouse24's profile Mogul Lighthouse24 2,396 posts since
Oct 10, 2007
4. Re: In Need of Affordable Administrative Assistance Mar 27, 2009 2:06 PM
You're really talking about four distinct and different skill sets there. My thought is that the output from the first one (your Business/Marketing Plan) will define what you need (and can afford) relative to the other three -- so I'd recommend that you begin there.

If you bring in people to assist with Website Management, Public Relations, or Accounting before you have a solid business and marketing plan in place, you'll have "the tail wagging the dog" so to speak. With a tight budget, you can't afford to spend money on services you don't need, nor can you afford to do something relative to your website, PR, or financial management that ultimately costs you money in terms of lost sales, higher taxes, etc. So you'll want to know exactly what you need, why you need it, when you want it by, and what it's worth to you -- before you hire it out. A good business plan should tell you all that.

Hope that helps. Good luck.
Click to view Ms_Boss's profile Mogul Ms_Boss 44 posts since
Feb 4, 2009
5. Re: In Need of Affordable Administrative Assistance Mar 27, 2009 2:38 PM
in response to: Lighthouse24
Thanks for your input....

I do understand that with a tight budget, I must cut costs where necessary. I do have a business plan but to me it is not very good and I would much rather have an experienced professional to further assist me in making it the best to suit my business needs. I know there are people who can help me "pick up the slack" for small amounts of money. I am fully aware that it is up to me to decide that an additional cost for administrative services is more beneficial or not. If it is too costly I always find another route.
Click to view Ms_Boss's profile Mogul Ms_Boss 44 posts since
Feb 4, 2009
6. Re: In Need of Affordable Administrative Assistance Mar 27, 2009 2:39 PM
in response to: bizwriter
Ok....so shall I call for a quote or can you email me?
Click to view bizwriter's profile Mogul bizwriter 23 posts since
Mar 1, 2009
7. Re: In Need of Affordable Administrative Assistance Mar 27, 2009 3:41 PM
in response to: Ms_Boss
I sent you an email about an hour ago.
Click to view umairahmed's profile Start-up umairahmed 1 posts since
Mar 29, 2009
8. Re: In Need of Affordable Administrative Assistance Mar 29, 2009 3:57 PM
if you are looking for a good administrative support company here it is www.beep-tech.com or hit a email umair@beep-tech.com
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9. Re: In Need of Affordable Administrative Assistance Mar 29, 2009 4:42 PM
Affordable Administrative Assistance

Hi Deanna, Tried your website, It does not open

I can offer you Affordable Administrative Assistance and I live just north of you

LUCKIEST
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Feb 1, 2009
10. Re: In Need of Affordable Administrative Assistance Mar 29, 2009 5:16 PM
I can help with the Marketing/Research part. If you have a business plan written up already, I can take a look and do some fine tuning, and some research, you will have to tell me what you need though. Email me at dityson@comcast.net if you want to discuss further.
Click to view Ms_Boss's profile Mogul Ms_Boss 44 posts since
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11. Re: In Need of Affordable Administrative Assistance Mar 29, 2009 10:37 PM
in response to: LUCKIEST

Hello Luckiest,

The website site isn't launched yet but will be very soon. Please email me deemai_fashions@yahoo.com

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