Services
If there is something you need done, but haven't seen it specifically mentioned
on this page - call me to see if I can help you. If I can't help you, I can
direct you to someone who can.
- Business Communication
- Database Design and Management, Spreadsheets
- Advanced and General Word Processing
- General Business and Personal Support
Business Communication
Business cards, flyers, brochures, web content, advertising, sales and
other type letters, announcements, proposals, newsletters and press
releases, briefs, manuals, catalogues, menus, directories. Your printed
business correspondence presents your business to the world. Add the
Internet and digital media and the impact of your business
communications is clear. The question is not whether your customers are
reading about your business, the question is, what are they reading? In
today's graphical world, we constantly hear the word "branding".
Branding develops a consistent and recognizable image for all your business
communications. Written communication plays a major role in your
branding. It defines your company's image, creates the "interrupt",
provides education, and makes the point. A small investment up front
can pay big dividends in the future when you are able to put clear,
concise and accurately communicated messages in front of your
prospects. A well written message sells your image; a poorly
constructed message confuses your image. Mix in poor grammar or
spelling errors and you've defined your brand.
Remember - you only have one shot at a first impression. Make sure that your
company's communications are correct because it's often the first thing
your clients and prospects see and it affects their judgment of you and
your company. Effective communication starts with correct spelling,
punctuation, grammar and composition. You'll keep the trust of your
clientele and plant the seed of trust in prospective clients.
SERVICES :
- Writing - compose a document from your idea; I am an experienced writer and able to compose letters and other documents for you
- Editing - developmental editing (rewriting) a manuscript, document or web content for readability, consistency and impact (I will always be careful not to overwrite the author's voice); editing for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting. The standard is Chicago Manual of Style.
- E-mail Marketing - compose effective e-mail messages for your contacts
- Resumes - resume writing, editing and formatting
- Legal Brief - briefs and documents prepared in accordance with court and attorney requirements
- College Paper/Report - preparation of college paper or report in accordance with university requirements
Database Design and Management, Spreadsheets
Small businesses often need data organized into a database of some sort. This
can also be known as contact management (which can be used for e-mail
marketing), depending upon what kind of data will be stored. There are
myriad ways to keep data easily accessible, organized and usable.
Together, we can determine the scope of and uses for your data and
which application would be appropriate. You may just need a spreadsheet
rather than a full-blown database. We can decide that after talking
about your needs. Note: databases and spreadsheets are two different animals.
SERVICES :
- Database Design and Management - designing a database includes time spent with you discussing the parameters and usage of the database; design reports to generate from database; generate reports from database
- Spreadsheet Design - design spreadsheet document
- Data Entry - entering data into an already-present database or spreadsheet
- Mail Merge - includes letter and merge records creation, printing letter and labels/envelopes, stuffing envelopes, affixing postage, delivery to post office
Advanced and General Word Processing
Many business professionals work while traveling by writing or dictating
documents and often do not have time to transcribe or format those
documents. Many business people are computer savvy and prefer to type
their own documents. They may know the basics, but need support with
more advanced features such as mail merges or creating tables or forms.
I am an expert in word processing and can do the typing and formatting
of any document quickly and efficiently. I can create a format or
follow your guidelines.
SERVICES :
- Word Processing - briefs, manuals, outlines, tables, forms, brochures, menus, newsletters, letters, simple text processing using Corel WordPerfect or Microsoft Word
- Slide Presentations - preparation of slides in WordPerfect Presentation or Microsoft PowerPoint
- Mail Merge - includes letter and merge records creation, printing letter and labels/envelopes, stuffing envelopes, affixing postage, delivery to post office
General Business and Personal Support
There are times in every businessperson's life when they are overwhelmed with
work and cannot find or take the time to search the internet or public
office for information, make a volume of telephone calls or a host of
other administrative tasks. This is especially true if they do not have
an assistant. My polite and courteous manner accompanied by efficiency
and experience combine to provide superior help in this capacity. On a
personal level, you may need help in your home office. Is there family
time you long to reclaim? I can help with that, too.
SERVICES :
- Consulting - consultation on office set-up, equipment, software, staffing
- Internet and General Research - research internet for information; research for information not attainable on internet
- Systemization/Organization - systemizing or organizing client's office or home
- Check-writing, bill-paying
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of The Christian PEN:
Proofreaders and Editors Network
