Hello all,

I'm currently creating content for my website and have come across an ethical problem. I have worked as a PA/Private Assistant to a high profile person who, a few years ago, joined a popular tv program and became a celebrity. He is now a well-respected investor and a household name.

Can I use his name on my website? He is the one who gave me the nickname Miss Moneypenny and I was wondering if I can say that in the 'About me' section?

What do you think?

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Myrthe, Owner | Virtual Assistant
Miss Moneypenny

I think that you should attempt to get his permission first. If he is unreachable, I say go ahead with it, especially since it's part of your name. It's your story just as much as it is his.

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April Sullivan
The REVA Academy

Yeah, you're right. It IS my story just as much as his. Thanks for that.

Once my website is up and running I'll try to break through his no doubt solid wall of PAs and secretaries and ask for a short reference. I think that would be a fab example of name dropping, haha.

Thanks again.

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Myrthe, Owner | Virtual Assistant
Miss Moneypenny

Hi Myrthe,

Dying to hear who it is now! Hurry and get the website finished so I can find out.

Sue

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Gray VA Services - Virtual Business Support
www.grayva.co.uk

I'm guessing someone from "Shark Tank" ??????

Maybe?
Hmmm?



ok I am one of those who HATE not knowing lol

Ignore me, I'll just sit here in the corner with something shiny to distract me :aureola:

~C

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~Christina|BD Mag|VOSTeam

Get that website done!! Waiting...waiting...

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Jama St. John
Gulf Coast Office Support

Originally Posted by ChristinaVOS

I'm guessing someone from "Shark Tank" ?????? Maybe? Hmmm? ok I am one of those who HATE not knowing lol Ignore me, I'll just sit here in the corner with something shiny to distract me :aureola: ~C

I'm with you, Christina - curiosity is getting the better of me! Who is it, Myrthe??? I'm not going to have any fingernails left!

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Jules, SunRise Virtual Solutions - WordPress Customization & XHTML/CSS Web Sites

Haha christina! I think you might be right. Is 'shark tank' the American equivalent of 'dragon's Den'? I think It might be...

The person I worked for is James Caan ( no, don't all go Googling him!!!) an entrepreneur and investor from London. I was his PA back in 2004.

Satisfied ladies? Wouldn't want to cause you any sleepless night! :-)

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Myrthe, Owner | Virtual Assistant
Miss Moneypenny

Yes- Shark Tank is like Dragons Den.


If I had noted that you were in the UK not the US I might have been spot on with my guess, lol.

I feel better now- Thanks

~C

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~Christina|BD Mag|VOSTeam

Well I did Google him...but I would say this - he's an entrepreneur himself so will likely be very supportive of you starting your own business, especially given what he went through to start his own first company (including lack of support). I don't see any reason he would want you to hold back from telling the story of how your nickname and now company name came to be.

I'd agree with April that it would be nice to at least try to get permission - and in the process, let him know what you're up to. His response just might surprise you!

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