D. Victoria Offers Free Online Training Video Series - Virtual Assistant Forums

D_Victoria_Virtual_Assistance · #1 (**permalink**) 10-23-2008

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>

Tess · #2 (**permalink**) 10-23-2008

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.

McCaul Assistance · #3 (**permalink**) 10-23-2008

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!

Robin · #4 (**permalink**) 01-12-2009

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!

divineva · #5 (**permalink**) 01-12-2009

Good for you, Darlene, that's awesome! Can't wait to check them out when they are released.

Perfect Solutions · #6 (**permalink**) 01-13-2009

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,

JoCarole · #7 (**permalink**) 07-25-2009

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

hbplifestyle · #8 (**permalink**) 07-25-2009

I can't say enough about Darlene. She was the one that inspired me to create my own podcast series.

D_Victoria_Virtual_Assistance · #9 (**permalink**) 07-25-2009

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

JoCarole · #10 (**permalink**) 07-25-2009

Originally Posted by D_Victoria_Virtual_Assistance

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.....

VirtualUSA · #11 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009

What a wonderful opportunity, D! Thank you for being so considerate and helpful to us all!

StephanieP · #12 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009

I can't believe I'm just now seeing this...lol Is it still in the works? I'll visit your site and find out for myself. I use MS Office 2007 every day but definitely not to its full potential. I was just getting ready to research the cost of the official "text books" to hone my skills so this would be very timely indeed.