Happy New Years to all….

A Helping Hand Office Support wants to wish everyone a safe and blessed holiday. May this year be as rewarding as the previous.

New Website!

Hello! Our new website is up and running! www.officeandcourierservice.com

Our web address is unique for a reason. This would be the perfect time to tell you that we have recently incorporated a new service: ERRAND AND COURIER SERVICE!

So, not only are we working for you but we are also running errands for you! Persons as well as businesses can benefit from hiring us to run errands. Think of the free time you will have to handle bigger projects, long awaited projects as well as PASS DUE PROJECTS!

Our rates our modest and our services are guaranteed. Stop by our website today and tell us what you think.

Thanks,
Mgmt

Picking the perfect website address.

What’s in a name?  I know you’ve heard this question asked plenty of times.. and I gotta tell you, a name is everything.  If you’re in the process of starting your business and haven’t come up with a name yet, think about it before you just throw anything out there.

The name of your business should represent your business..it should let customers know exactly what you’re selling or consulting. This goes the same for your website address.  Make sure it matches your company’s services or products, something catchy would be nice and something your potential customers will remember.

If you’ve come up with a name, run it by your friends or family members before you have it registered.  The worst thing you can do is to register a name that is totally wrong for the nature of your business.

Hope this helps!

Mgmt

Small businesses seeking to outsource work.

There it is, folks.  Now more and more small business owners are seeking companies to outsource their work to.  The downturn of our economy has forced businesses in almost every industry to look toward virtual assistants or office support companies for help.  It is cost-effective to hire someone as an independent contractor to work on an as needed basis than to hire someone part-time or even to hire a temp.  The cost of insurance has increased forcing business owners to put their projects on the back burner risking ‘going out of business’.

It’s very handy to work with an office support company or a virtual assistant because they are using their own equipment from the comfort of their home.  All you pay them for is the work that they do.  Office support companies are responsible for taxes and other expenses that come along with running this kind of business.

If you’re wondering what is it that outsource companies do, read on…

Office support companies can handle any tasks that can be performed in your office.  Some of these tasks are: administrative, customer service, data entry, desk top publishing, email and calendar updates, setting appointments, telemarketing, collections and website (or social site) developement and maintainance and ITT.

Here are some of the industries office support companies work with:

Medical

Attorneys

Real estate agents

Paralegals

Teachers/Professors

Landlords

Advertising agents and so on.

We are here to help you build your business by staying in business.

Think about hiring an office support company today!

RECENT UPDATE; A Helping Hand Office Support Service

Hello,

It’s been a while since we posted on our blog.  No excuses – we’ve been busy trying to stay afloat during these trying times.  We also want you to know we are re-vamping our website as well as our blog.  A Helping Hand Office Support has new topics to share with the world, some we deem may be a little controversial.  Still, we want your opinion.

Our website will have interactive features and changed or removed services.  We will post the changes when we are done.

To all of our readers:  thanks for your patience.

Be leary of job ads asking for a picture with your resume.

It is no secret that there are ads out there asking for your picture to be sent with your resume for administrative and clerical jobs.  What is that all about?  Why is your picture needed to be considered for hire?  Be leary of these people asking for your picture along with your resume especially if its not a modeling gig in which case the ad would ask for your portfolio and other references.

Red flags should go up for ads like these.  For an experiment, I answered an ad like this.  I received a reply to chat via instant messenger.  The person on the other end explained what the job would entail and that there is a potential to make loads of money.  Then he asked for my picture because at the time, I hadn’t sent one with my resume.  I asked him why does he need my picture.  If I’m a potential, set up an interview to speak with me.  He said no, a picture before hand is better.  This way it gives  him an idea of who he’s talking to and that he can get a better vibe before he hires me.

I said right away “no thanks”.  I also told him that this move is a dangerous and risky move.   I said ‘nice talking to you’, your lost.

Another scenario I’ve seen online is people advertising for someone to come in as a personal assistant slash housekeeper and they too ask for a picture.  This is no good.  Never send your picture.  There are reports that people who ask for pictures have bad intentions.  So dont fall for it.

THOUGHT I’D LET YOU KNOW.

A Word from our Manager on Scams! A Helping Hand Office Support Service

A Helping Hand Office Support Service has been in business since 2005 and online since 2006.  We’ve seen other businesses like ours come and go.  We know the pressures of running a business in this type of industry.    AHHOSS informs the public all of the time about the various scams that are out there and how they can harm the average consumer.  We’ve seen first hand some of the scams (online) that are out there because we receive the emails too.

Our office is not dedicated to ripping people off.  We provide information and services to people that are in need in the office industry.  Our work is guranteed therefore you have nothing to lose.  If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund your money and or complete the project to your satisfaction.

Do your research when looking to outsource your office work.  There are 100′s of virtual assistant companies on the internet willing to give you a hand.  Make sure you know who you’re talking to by getting their contact information.  Communication is key to sustaining a healthy relationship with anyone.  Make sure the company you chose knows exactly what kind of services you need and you need to make sure they provide such services.  Too many times, miscommunication is the culprit in business deals, leaving a bad taste in the mouths of the client. 

Feel free to contact us if you have any type of questions that pertains to the work we do.  Simply send us an email:  FBynes@gmail.com.  Please allow 24-48 hours for a reply.

A Helping Hand Office Support Service

A Helping Hand Office Support Service; Revised Website

Our website is under construction and undergoing changes.  Please refer to our email address if you wish to request a quote for services. 

Email:  FBynes@gmail.com

We take pride in making our clients happy.  We will post to our blog once our website is up and running.

 

Thanks for your time!

MGMT

Scams on the rise and soaring!

It looks like internet scams are here to stay.  Their visibility have increased in the downturn of our economy.  With people out of work, employment scams have run rampant.  It’s sad because so many people are looking for work, trust the internet as the best way to find a job.

Thousands of people fall victim to internet scams everyday.  You would think the numbers would be lowering with all of the information and warnings pouring all over the web.  Because the victim numbers are high tells me the scammers have become more sophisticated with their schemes.

Type of internet scams

credit card scams

data entry/work at home scams

investment scams

credit repair and loan modification scams

You name it and it’s a scam out there for it.  My advice is to research before you commit to purchases, job opportunities and services.  Look for reputable websites – that carry the Better Business Bureau seal (I would contact the BBB) Some sites are known to have a fraudulent BBB seal to show validity.  For purchases, I would contact the number on the site and speak with someone check the validity of the store and the same goes with sites that sell services.  SPEAK TO SOMEONE FIRST.

Ditch those emails of people claiming to be from a foreign country and need serious help.  Don’t even open those!!

Another threat to scams on the internet

the email(s) carry dangerous viruses, trojans or adware to take your personal information

IF YOU DON’T RECOGNIZE THE SENDER, DON’T OPEN IT!!

Job sites

How safe is your personal information on your resume when you submit it to sites like Backpage and Craigslist?  Anyone can post an ad soliciting employment and it be a hoax.  How will we ever know.  Now, these people have your name, address, email address and phone number.

USE THE REPUTABLE JOB SITES – THE ONES YOU TRUST

Monster.com

Yahoo hot jobs

Jobing.com

Jobs.com

Careerbuilder

Thanks for stopping by

We wish you all to be safe while online.

A Call to Type; Virtual Assistants to the Rescue

Typing is one of the most mundane and time consuming tasks in the back office of any business.  Just the same, it has to be done.  Reports and letters have to be formatted and typed to keep the business afloat.

This kind of work can be delivered and assigned to a virtual assistant.  Not only will  this free up time for you to focus on other things, it also saves you money.  The cost of hiring a Virtual assistant is minimal compared to hiring a ‘temp’ or a full time employee.  You only pay for the work performed.  Most virtual assistants hours are flexible where as with an employee or temp, the hours are set, usually Monday-Friday, 9a – 5p.   Also the virtual assistant is not geographically challenged.  As long as she has a computer, a phone, a fax machine and a printer, she/he can perform the tasks you set – it doesn’t matter where they’re located.

Tools for the Virtual Assistant

Computer (high speed), computer programs (Microsoft Word), printer, a scanner, a phone line, a dedicated fax line (or internet fax), email program, an organizer and ordinary office supplies (pen,paper,white out, etc)

Types of clients

Small businesses, plumbers, architects, doctors, lawyers, contractors, dentists, organizations, hair stylist, mechanics, temp agencies, clinics.. and the list goes on and on.

As long as you have a need to outsource your work, a Virtual assistant can help.

A Helping Hand Office Support Service take pride in our work and we value our clients.

Need help?  Take the time and shop for a Virtual Assistant.  You’re gonna wish you did a long time ago!