Entrepreneurial Support from a Professional Manager
I’ve been talking to colleagues and my readers about the problems of invidividuals who have left organizational employment to work on their own. Many are finding that they are unprepared for the change in environment, the call for new skill sets, and the need to manage their own time within a framework that dictates that if they don’t work, they don’t make an income.
Some have not done the research, either by nature of how they came to be in their new situation — through layoffs or loss of employment — or because they didn’t consider the wealth of services that their previous company provided for them. Many don’t know where to start. Some are completely overwhelmed. Others get distracted easily and find the week has ended before their work has begun.
Do you know someone who needs help
meeting deadlines?
managing priorities?
setting and meeting goal?
setting up a business?
determining personal strengths and weaknesses?
making sure that legalities and taxes are covered?
finding and reaching an appropriate market?
knowing where to start?
establishing a brand?
writing a business plan?
assessing needs?
making action plans?
I’m looking for 2-3 new clients to beta test the service that I’m about to launch — the Perfect Virtual Manager (PVM). If you or someone you know could benefit from an experienced business manager/partner, contact me to for a conversation. I’ll be offering this beta service at a special pre-launch half-price structure.
Behind every Successful small business is an Outstanding Manager.
Liz Strauss.
773-619 0371
lizsun2 at gmail [dot] com
Skype lizstrauss
Neat idea. I used to work for a guy who could use some of this stuff but was way too proud to ever ask for help. He was always late on invoicing and paying people and things like that. Drove me nuts.
And I really like the way you’ve got the layout on here, it’s really clean and pretty.
Comment by candice — October 30, 2006 @ 4:14 am
Hi Candice,
How wonderful to see you here!
A small business requires talents of so many sorts. No one is good at all of them. It makes sense to find someone who can objectively help us sort. Folks often rely on their friends, but friends will let us off the hook, especially in term of time management and accountability.
Thanks for the compliment on the digs here. I like them too.
Comment by Liz Strauss — October 30, 2006 @ 7:57 am
Always have to be careful working with friends, too. It can totally sour a friendship.
Lately I’ve had to try not to over-manage my time. It gets to where I feel like my entire life fits into hour-long chunks.
Comment by candice — October 30, 2006 @ 11:19 pm
Hi Candice,
Ah yes, I know what you mean about beginning to feel like a life is a management project rather than a work of art in progress.
Comment by Liz Strauss — October 30, 2006 @ 11:21 pm
Hi Liz,
We’ll have to talk sometime. I’ve been working on a similar idea. In fact, my first business card when I went on my own this year was Virtual Assistant. I’ve kicked around the Virtual Marketing Assistant and Virtual Manager, but haven’t stuck on one title yet. Assistant feels too limiting and I want to incorporate many skills. I’m still experimenting.
How do you keep all these balls (blogs) in the air? It’s quite a juggling act.
Good luck with the new venture. The Perfect Virtual Manager sounds great.
Sandra
Comment by Sandra Renshaw — November 3, 2006 @ 1:16 am
Hi Sandra,
I have many parts and products involved in this new progrom and service. I’d love to talk to you about it. Feel freef to give me a call when you can. I’ll email you my number.
Comment by Liz Strauss — November 3, 2006 @ 5:43 pm
Man, if you only knew how badly I could use this stuff. What’s the cost and whats it all entail?
The Cowboy
Comment by David Krug — November 3, 2006 @ 6:39 pm
David,
Are you serious?
If you really are, give me a call and we can. I’ll email you my phone number if you don’t have it any longer.
Comment by Liz Strauss — November 3, 2006 @ 7:09 pm
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