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Old 10-23-2008
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So, I have made three separate attempts at press release submissions only to have two of the three rejected from at least two of the four places I submitted them. They weren't newsworthy -- that was the reason given.

Well, it is a miracle! My press release was accepted by the handful of places I submitted it to. Granted it is news and I created the release so it reads as news. It took me three tries to get a handle on what a Press Release is and what it is supposed to do. I am happy and wanted to share the release with you. Here it is:

*by the way I have redefined my services and am now focused on the things I have a passion for doing.
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D. Victoria Virtual Assistance a multimedia virtual assistant provider offering podcasting and training video services announces a Free Online Training Video series called “D. Victoria Presents: Mastering Microsoft Office 2007.”

Microsoft Office is a software suite which includes Word, Excel and Access, programs commonly used in many of today’s small businesses. Microsoft Office 2007 is an updated version of the popular software suite. This newer version offers many new additions and changes. Most notably, is the fact that the user interface changed…dramatically.

Darlene Victoria Gonzalez, owner and operator of D. Victoria Virtual Assistance believes everyone should have the opportunity to continue their education, to thrive and to learn. She says, “Learning a new skill or how to operate an updated version of software is something we should all strive to do and have accessible to us.” This is the reason D. Victoria Virtual Assistance is offering a Free Training Series called “D. Victoria Presents: Mastering Microsoft Office 2007.”

Business owners must register for this free online course, which is available as streaming video viewable in their web browser. The series will feature four lessons covering Word 2007, Access 2007 and Excel 2007. The first lesson in the series is set to launch on November 7, 2008.

For more information and to register for the Free Online Video Training Series “D. Victoria Presents: Mastering Microsoft Office 2007” visit: <contact information removed>
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Darlene this is so great! Congratulations on narrowing your focus and getting the news about your new direction out there!

Please be sure to share the link with us so we can check out this cool new series I think it definitely belongs in our Virtual Office Resources forum.
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Hi Darlene,

Great news on your press release!

I signed up on your site a couple days ago. I'm still using 2003 but am getting ready to upgrade to 2007 so I'm looking forward to learning new tricks!

Thank you and good luck!
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Darlene - Congrats to you! I really like your website and the video on it. It's perfect and I'd like to check out your online class. Kudos to you!
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Good for you, Darlene, that's awesome! Can't wait to check them out when they are released.
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Yippee!!! I'm sooo happy for you! You have such a great determination that it gives the rest of of newbies hope in defining our niche! We all have specialties and excel in areas. Congrats in finding yours!

Don't know if you have a screen capture program yet but I would recommend Camtasia for windows and ScreenFlow for MAC. They are $300 to $100 but really, really professional quality.

Hope this helps,
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Darlene, just saw this thread!
What a great PR, can't believe someone thought it wasn't "newsworthy" , that's nuts....

I would be interested in this series, did you ever post the link? I didn't see it but then again this is an old post....love your work
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I can't say enough about Darlene. She was the one that inspired me to create my own podcast series.
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Jocarole -- wow talk about resurrecting an old thread. You actually gave me an idea. I am working on creating a new website and blog for my business. These videos would be a perfect addition on the blog! As soon as it is online, I will let you know.

Everything I do is a learning experience and I am happy to share a little bit of what I learned with others. I am always so very happy and pleased when someone comes along, is inspired and takes a little snippet of the information and turns it into something new and inspiring in their own right. Collette, keep moving on girl! The sky is the limit

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Jocarole -- wow talk about resurrecting an old thread. You actually gave me an idea. I am working on creating a new website and blog for my business. These videos would be a perfect addition on the blog! As soon as it is online, I will let you know.

Everything I do is a learning experience and I am happy to share a little bit of what I learned with others. I am always so very happy and pleased when someone comes along, is inspired and takes a little snippet of the information and turns it into something new and inspiring in their own right. Collette, keep moving on girl! The sky is the limit

Darlene
Yes, per Travis he calls his blog his Super Blog and he uses videos all the time. I watched a video seminar with him and Lou Bortone. Here is a link to his site in case you want to take a look http://www.businessbuildingmastery.co m/
Thanks again. I also just signed up for your Multi-media group, a little late I am afraid.....
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