Hiring Jess took my business to a whole new level. Her support allows me to focus on more of the big-picture dreaming and scheming (growing my business in leaps and bounds). Oh, and another thing? She’s cool. The only thing I have to complain about is our virtual relationship means that I can’t have a glass of wine with her at the end of the day.
- Ana Ottman of Red Dress Studios
Practical Things to Help Shoulder Your Load
Note: this list is not mutually exclusive or exhaustive. It’s intended to generate ideas. I’m flexible and we will work together to identify the best ways that I can help you make time for yourself. And since being a trusted resource is my #1 priority, if I’m not an expert in your thing-that-must-get-done, I’ll either learn how to do it or connect you with someone who can.
I help keep your online business running smoothly.
- newsletter and blog research, copywriting, copyediting, publishing
- online marketing and contacts database management (frequently through MailChimp, Vertical Response, or 37 Signals‘ software)
- billing and recurring billing
- autoresponders
- Twitter/Facebook builds, updates, and preloads
- video/audio editing
I help with your urgent administrative tasks.
- handle appointments, reminders, schedules, calendars with self-care built in
- field calls/inquiries
- sort and respond to emails
- organize virtual meetings and events
- arrange travel
I help with your client relations and development.
- screening prospective clients
- researching potential strategic partnerships
- manage vendor relations, databases, and thank yous
- managing payments, filling orders
I help with systems development.
Want to do something new and cool? I’ll help you figure out how.
- research something important and distill your options for you
- create and implement new systems
