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Old 10-16-2009
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Question Please review my press release for relaunch of my business!!
Hi,
as you all know, I'm 'relaunching' my business. I decided to say that I was 'office butterfly' as my PR was published in the press but I ceased trading 'due to personal circumstances' [even though I got no clients whatsoever - but let's keep that one to ourselves! :blush:

so, here's my 'relaunch press release' - please review, critique, etc. I re-worked on the last one that I did send out originally last time, so hopefully it's better [but it's Friday and I'm tired so it might not flow easily!!]

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JULIA NEAL LAUNCHES HER VIRTUAL ASSISTANT BUSINESS IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

Kent, UK; Friday 16 October 2009 -
Are you a business owner or office manager who requires help from an experienced office worker for a few hours a week or for a one-off project? Don’t despair – Julia Neal is here to help! Julia Neal is a Virtual Assistant based in Kent. A Virtual Assistant is a self-employed, freelance worker who takes on numerous administration tasks for busy, working professionals, whether you are the Chief Executive of a large corporation, manager of a business or a sole trader.

Julia Neal originally launched “Office Butterfly” in January 2008, however she had to cease trading later that year due to personal circumstances. She decided to re-launch her Virtual Assistant business as she felt that business owners and office workers in companies alike still require ad-hoc Admin assistance just when they need it, whether they need an extra ‘virtual’ pair of hands during the run-up to Christmas or throughout the year. “Having a Virtual Assistant for a few hours a week can be really advantageous to your company in this tough economic climate”, says Julia. “A Virtual Assistant works out to be an efficient, low-cost addition to your company as you will only be charged an competitive rate for the hours that I work; which means that you will be saving money on office expenditure and tax”.

Julia Neal offers basic secretarial services alongside database creation and maintenance, basic marketing services [including e-newsletters and creating/maintaning social networking sites such as Facebook] and Graphic Design [including logo creation, brochure design and simple web sites]. Since re-opening her doors in September, Julia has already gained a client; and is looking forward to adding more clients to her books as well as growing her business.

For more information on her services, please feel free to call Julia on xxxxx or by emailing her on xxxxx

About Julia Neal
Julia Neal is a Virtual Assistant who offers Freelance Office Support to busy professionals who requires one-off or regular Admin support. Opened September 2009, Julia is enjoying a growing practice and welcomes new new clientelle. For more information about Julia Neal then please contact Julia on xxxxx or email her on xxxxx

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Julia Neal

Phone: xxxxx

E-mail: xxxxx
Skype: xxxxx

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Hello Julia,

I like your press release and only have one suggestion, remove this statement: however she had to cease trading later that year due to personal circumstances.

Your personal circumstances have nothing to do with what you can do for a business and you do not want to have your potential clients thinking you will close up shop if something personal should happen to you.

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thank you andrea i was wondering whether to keep that in.... but in the future I would like to use my business name again... :s.... heyho, i'm taking that bit out!

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Great press release ....
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Default Re: Please review my press release for relaunch of my business!!
I know this is a late response, but here're my two cents:

With an editorial eye:

1) Change the headline to something more catchy.
2) Tell a STORY and then weave your way into services you offer. Sensationalize first.
3) Under the About section, the first sentence is repetitive. Write something perhaps about what made you start your business, any promotions, deals, free consultations or whatever.

Overall, good press release
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Just want to say I like the tips you have provided Elite Virtual. Very helpful!
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