My PR and question - Virtual Assistant Forums

RhondaHolscher · #1 (**permalink**) 06-26-2010

I submitted my PR to the local paper and they said it was to much like an advertisement and declined it. Opinions and thoughts please?

Want Real Time Business Solutions? Hire a Certified Virtual Assistant Today!!

SUMMARY:

Business solutions are a dime a dozen. The key is finding the right tools to speed up production and ensure your business is excelling in work performance. Rhonda Holscher, Executive Officer of Rhonda’s Virtual Office is dedicated to finding real business solutions for her clientele. Finding your edge in a competitive market starts here with Rhonda’s Virtual Office services.

ARTICLE:

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Rhonda’s Virtual Office has more than 3 years of experience in the administrative field and ongoing experience fulfilling positions in data entry, web research, typing, word processing, transcription, e-mail management, editing/proofreading, and more. To learn more about the services provided at Rhonda’s Virtual Office please visit http://rhondasvirtualoffice.com. Rhonda’s Virtual Office is prepared to step in and take the lead on any tasks you need completed, and complete them efficiently, proficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner.

The question I am frequently asked, Rhonda Holscher says, “What is a VA (Virtual Assistant)?” Rhonda replies, “A VA is a professional independent contractor who works from a remote location providing Administrative Services to businesses just like yours.”

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Tomekia Lloyd · #2 (**permalink**) 06-26-2010

Yes, Rhonda, this is an advertisement.

From what I've seen, the key to writing a press release is disguising it as a story about something else.

Usually, your advertising comes in the form of a quote from you with a quick description about who you are and what you do written from the authors point of view.

So, try something like how some entrepreneurs who have had to lay off their employee due to the economy are hiring remote assistants to pick up the slack as needed.

Throw a really good quote giving insight on the situation in there from yourself and Voila!

Hope this helps.

RhondaHolscher · #3 (**permalink**) 06-26-2010

Thanks Tomekia! I also want to thank you for reading my posts and responding. I know it takes valuable time to do this. Just know that you are appreciated.

Your Virtual Wizard · #4 (**permalink**) 06-26-2010

Hi Rhonda,

One chat transcript I often refer to here on VAF is Diane Ennen's 'talk' entitled, Press Release Insider Secrets.

Take a look at the advice Diane offers about press releases. I think you will find the information she provided to be very helpful.

Janine

RhondaHolscher · #5 (**permalink**) 07-06-2010

Okay ladies. I have rewritten it. Please excuse any grammatical errors or typos. This is a rough draft. I have revised it a bit and would like your opinion. Does it still read like a advertisement? What needs to be changed?

Rhonda Holscher
685 Woodthrush Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45244
513.843.4881 P
513.309.8335 C
R.Holscher@RhondasVirtualOffic e.com

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Rhonda’s Virtual Office is Proud to Announce Its 6 Month Anniversary
SUMMARY:
Business solutions are a dime a dozen. The key is finding the right tools to speed up production and ensure that your business is excelling in work performance. Rhonda Holscher, Executive Officer of Rhonda’s Virtual Office is dedicated to finding real business solutions for her clientele. Finding your edge in a competitive market starts here with Rhonda’s Virtual Office.
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Rhonda’s Virtual Office is excited to announce that they have been in business for 6 months this August 2010, and is going strong. Rhonda Holscher the Executive Officer of Rhonda’s Virtual Office is proud of this accomplishment. With today’s economy and the rough times that led to her final decision to start a new business Ms. Holscher new that she was taking a very real chance. She decided to take the leap of faith and start her own virtual office services business.
Ms. Holscher holds a professional certification in the Virtual Industry. The Certified Virtual Seal of Professionalism symbolizes that her company is founded on the highest ethics and utmost integrity. She is committed to providing thorough and skillful administrative services while providing quality services at affordable prices. Whether you are a small/large business or a non-profit organization Rhonda’s Virtual Office can assist you many of the in house tasks you would normally pay an Office Assistant to do and save you more money than imaginable!
Rhonda’s Virtual Office has more than 3 years of experience in the administrative field and ongoing experience fulfilling positions in data entry, web research, typing, word processing, transcription, e-mail management, editing/proofreading, and more. To learn more about the services Ms. Holscher offers please visit her website at http://rhondasvirtualoffice.com Rhonda’s Virtual Office is prepared to step in and the take the lead on any tasks you need completed, and complete them efficiently, proficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner.
The question I am frequently asked, Rhonda Holscher says, “What is a VA (Virtual Assistant)?” Rhonda replies, “A VA is a professional independent contractor who works from a remote location providing Administrative Services to businesses just like yours.”
Ms. Holscher is a member of VirtualAsisstantForums.com, FindVirtual.com, and Hess Business Professionals & Associates Virtual Professional Group on LinkedIn. Through these groups she is able to make connections that assist her in meeting all the needs of her clients. She also received her training through Diane Hess’ Mentoring-2-Success program. Rhonda has received her Certified Virtual Seal of Professionalism and the CVP Business Ethics Seal in partnership with Hess Business Professionals & Associates LLC who is an accredited member of the BBB Online.
Rhonda’s Virtual Office is looking forward to many more months/years to come running her virtual office services business, and is looking forward to connecting with new people and exploring or creating new ideas. Please visit their website http://RhondasVirtualOffice.com and contact Ms. Holscher today for a quote and to receive a FREE consultation and one hour FREE of service.