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Old 01-20-2010
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I just wanted to let all of you that helped me proof my press release it is going to be in this Sunday's Business section of my local paper. This is a pretty big deal because this is the paper with the highest circulation in our area. This should at least get me a few inquiries in my local area even if it doesn't land me a client. (But I'm really gonna hold out for the clients! lol)
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Congrats, Serita!! Please let us know how it goes as far as any PCs - that would be the icing on the cake!
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Thanks Jules. I will be sure to let you all know. What better a way to convince people of the importance of a press release. Results.
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Congratulations Serita ! That is great news. Really happy for you !!!

Hope you have a great response after is in your local newspaper.

All the very best !
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Congratulations! Very exciting - hoping your phone starts ringing off the hook.
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I think that if nothing else it will garner me some interest and may lead to future business and some referals. It could also lead to more media because I live in what is known as the "rustbelt" where it all used to be steel mills that for the most part closed many years ago. Now the Youngstown area is trying to restart our local economy with technology based business. One such company is Broderbund. I'm sure you have all heard of that.
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Hi

Congratulations!! That is so awesome! If it's in the business section you absolutely should see some major traffic. Do you have something prepared for all those that express an interest? Sometimes that can be what lands the deal.

I hope it's HUGE for you!!

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Congratulations, that is awesome! That is on my list of things to do in the next couple of months. Absolutely let us know what kind of traffic you get...
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Thank you so much. Yes, I do have a welcome packet made up. I have print versions that are like a realtors pre-listing package since that is the main focus of my business, with small businesses running an extremely close second. I can also e-mail it. I have my contracts ready to go with the confidentiality clause built in, and I also bought a project planning notebook for when I get to sit down with some of the local business owners. (These are great for taking notes) My main surprise was when I found out about a local VA that only handles 2 clients because she only has 4 hours a day to work. She has no website and does no advertising or planning because she has all the business she can use right now. I am wondering if that is a good or bad thing because if she loses those 2 clients she will lose all her business. I also thought that she is missing out on alot of business that she could be subcontracting or referring to other VAs for a small fee. It made me glad that I took the plunge into the press release arena. Now I just have to complete the one for the web!
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Congratulations, Serita! You're clearly off to a great start, no matter what kind of response you get from the article. Admirable work!
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Serita, that is just so great! Congratulations to you I hope it helps bring interested PCs to your site!
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Thanks Tess, now if I could just master that SEO optimization stuff I would probably sleep a little better at night! lol. Have a great night.
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OOPS! I missed your post Mary! Thanks to you too! I'm completely involved in making my business a success. My husband is actually hoping that I can grow the business to enough to support our whole family so he can join me in doing this. He just got his degree last year too, but his is with a concentration in marketing. We're one of those totally sappy couples that can never get enough of each other
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Congratulations Serita! Hope that press release makes your phone ring off the wall!
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I ran out this morning to buy the Vindicator with my press release in it, and it IS in this mornings paper, but they chopped it and rewrote to whole thing. It is 4 sentences. Ah well. At least it's on the front of the business section above the fold. I'm not holding my breath on getting alot of calls on this press release because I don't feel it explains very well what I do. Live and learn I guess.
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