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RhondaHolscher · #1 (**permalink**) 02-18-2011

Okay. This is my second attempt at a Press Release. My first one was last year in an attempt to announce my business, and while it was accepted by a few PR directories it was rejected by local newspapers as being to advertisy. I wrote a new one and I had intended on announcing my first year in business, but ended up going down a different path altogether.

I would appreciate any and all input. Is this acceptable? How likely is it to be accepted, and should I alter it to announce my first year in business or should I just leave that part out? Thanks in advance for all your input! ~Rhonda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rhonda’s Virtual Office
Rhonda Holscher
Owner, CVP
685 Woodthrush Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 843-4881
R.Holscher@RhondasVirtualOffic e.com

IN THESE TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES SMALL BUSINESSES
SEEK TO ELLEVIATE FINANCIAL STRESSES

CINCINNATI, OH - Click here to enter a date. As today’s economy is causing financial stresses on many small businesses they are being forced to cut costs and that includes not utilizing the much needed assistance of office managers or administrative assistants. Is there a solution to assist small business owners in alleviating these stresses? Rhonda Holscher, Owner/CVP of Rhonda’s Virtual Office seeks to assist these small business owners in alleviating these financial pressures by offering cost-effective virtual business solutions.

As more and more businesses are being forced to make those cut backs they are being forced to wear many hats when they should be focusing on the more pressing issues of their businesses. They desperately need that office support to provide customer service, managing all correspondence from answering and writing letters, memo’s, emails, to doing research, creating and maintaining procedural, training, and other manuals, they need someone to answer the phone and represent their company professionally, someone to manage projects in a timely and professional manner, and more.

“As I consider the state of the economy I realize that I can do something to help alleviate those costs for small business owners.” Rhonda Holscher, “I can offer them cost-effective solutions by offering virtual assistance. Working with these small businesses as a virtual assistant/independent contractor these businesses no longer have to pay out of their pockets for taxes, insurance, workers compensation, and 401K’s. They no longer have a need for extra office space, office furniture, equipment, and additional office supplies thus alleviating their overhead expenses. We only invoice Clients for actual time (by the minute) on services we provide small businesses alleviating non-productive time spent by inner office staff with non-work related chit-chat, breaks, and personal phone calls. All those things are done on our time not the Clients thus saving small businesses the expense of paying for this non-productive (wasted) time.”

Realizing this pressing need Ms. Holscher started Rhonda’s Virtual Office to assist these small businesses at affordable rates while maintaining professionalism in representing their businesses. With a background as an Office Manager, a professional certification in the virtual industry, and Virtual Seal of Professionalism she saw a place for virtual assistance services in the small business industry.

Utilizing her virtual assistant skills, in a cost-effective way, Ms. Holscher believes her company can assist small businesses across the country thrive in these tough economic times. Ms. Holscher says, “Running a small business doesn’t have to be an “all or nothing” proposition for them. We can help small businesses by providing solutions and services that can be tailored to each individual businesses needs.” For more information please go to http://RhondasVirtualOffice.com.

Nancy's Virtual Office · #2 (**permalink**) 02-19-2011

Hi Rhonda

Great press release. Here is my only suggestion. You should move "Is there a solution to assist small business owners in alleviating these stresses? Rhonda Holscher, Owner/CVP of Rhonda’s Virtual Office seeks to assist these small business owners in alleviating these financial pressures by offering cost-effective virtual business solutions." to after "....they need someone to answer the phone and represent their company professionally, someone to manage projects in a timely and professional manner, and more."

Just some thoughts.

RhondaHolscher · #3 (**permalink**) 02-19-2011

Great idea Nancy! Thanks for your input!

RhondaHolscher · #4 (**permalink**) 03-01-2011

I will post this in brags as well. My PR got me an interview and small busines spotlight in the local paper. My interview is later this month and I will post the article once it's done.

Nancy's Virtual Office · #5 (**permalink**) 03-02-2011

That is fantastic Rhonda, Keep on going. It shall be great to read the article.

RhondaHolscher · #6 (**permalink**) 03-30-2011

Okay here it is as promised the link to my interview with the local paper. http://cincinnati.com/blogs/consider...es-streamline/

Nancy's Virtual Office · #7 (**permalink**) 03-31-2011

An absolutely wonderful article Rhonda. How exciting? Love the picture of you working outside, shows how adaptable you are. Have you had a response from the article yet?

RhondaHolscher · #8 (**permalink**) 03-31-2011

Yes it is very exciting. I am hoping to generate some leads from it.

No. Not yet. Right now it is only published online through Cincinnati.com, but it will be going in the local paper very soon.

Riley VA · #9 (**permalink**) 03-31-2011

Rhonda, I love the article and I am so excited for you. As a newbie in the R&D phase I am definitely encouraged. Congrats on reaching your 1yr anniversary. Wishing you all the best.

Riley

Malaika · #10 (**permalink**) 06-14-2011

Rhonda,
It's great to see the outcome of a PR. That was a great article..congratulations!
Just wondering what kind of a response you got from it?
All the best with everything!