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Title: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: JessW on September 25, 2012, 02:14:15 pm Dear all,
So, as many of you will know/remember, I have now moved to France and I believe I have found my niche (in the most general terms). I have decided, and have started, to work as a VA (of a sort) and decided to work under a business name suitably emphasised and making good use of the 'J K Rowling' phenomenon with the Harry Potter books and films (everyone knows the K doesn't mean anything as she does not have a middle name, but I do and it is J) (NO, I am NOT advertising myself on this website which is why I have not included my 'business' name in this posting - I am just my request for feedback/'gut instinct' thoughts). :P What I am looking for is if anyone has the time/inclination to have a gander at my website and say what they thing - not a deep analysis or anything, just a quicky glance to find out if I am anywhere near the mark prior to sending it out to my soon-to-develop-further contact list (people I have worked for and with over the past 20 years or so!). If you feel you could give me a few minutes of your time, let me know and I will PM you the web address. Even if you chose not to pass on your thoughts, you are more than welcome to have a gander - I don't mind my 'ideas' being borrowed/copied and they are not a state secret! ;D I am not that proud, even if I take pride in everything I do successfully! I hope everyone is doing well, and Thank You to anyone who can assist! ;) PS, if you are having wet/bad weather, I hope you are staying warm, dry and safe! Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: Atlanta Z3 on September 25, 2012, 02:37:07 pm sure pm me!
Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: JessW on September 25, 2012, 04:21:16 pm Dear Atlanta
I have sent you a PM with the address. Many thanks once again. Jess :D Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: Katie G on September 25, 2012, 09:34:34 pm I'd be happy to take a look!
Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: JessW on September 26, 2012, 07:00:21 am Dear Katie
I have PM'd you! Thanks in advance! Jess ;D Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: Cozwaz on September 26, 2012, 08:46:36 am Morning Jess
Would gladly have a look over your website if you would like me to. Coz :) Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: alison on September 26, 2012, 09:40:38 am Morning Jess - count me in.
Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: JessW on September 26, 2012, 10:16:02 am Good morning Alison,
I have PM'd you with the details. Many thanks, Jess Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: Jackie G on September 26, 2012, 02:41:42 pm I will too Jess.
Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: JessW on September 26, 2012, 04:10:17 pm Thank you Jackie. I have PM'd you the details!
Jess (watching Doctor Who on France 4 channel! and in absolute heaven!) Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: Susan V on September 26, 2012, 04:40:26 pm I'd be happy to take a look as well.
Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: JessW on September 26, 2012, 05:13:26 pm Dear Susan
I have PM'd you. Thank you in advance! Jess ( :D) Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: peaches2160 on September 27, 2012, 08:59:24 am I will be happy to look at the site as well.
Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: ControlledChaos on September 27, 2012, 10:49:42 am Hi Jess
I'll be happy to take a look too. Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: JessW on September 27, 2012, 11:34:38 am Dear Peaches and C-Chaos
I have PM'd you both. Thank you in advance of any comments you feel inclined to make (good, bad or indifferent is all good feedback!). Jess ( ??? just wondering how some people expect to get anyone else to work for them when they are only prepared to pay peanuts and compare everyone with the cheapest common denominator on the planet and expect to get genuine gold plated in return! ???) Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: Jackie G on September 27, 2012, 11:51:25 am Jess
if you're referring to those sites where you bid for work and generally companies in the Asian countries get them, waste of time! I was registered with one for a while but de-registered after several bids came to nothing. Or people contact you and want it for way less than you bid simply because they got a bid from abroad that was peanuts. You pay peanuts, you get monkeys - it really is true. Person I referred to in my PM last night charges a lot to her clients and they pay it and are grateful for the high quality work they get back. Somebody once wanted me to do their dissertation in the week running up to Christmas. It was messily handwritten and I quoted a fairly high rate (reasonable, but high). When he asked me why it was so much more than my competitors, I asked him why he had come to me. I was the only person who was confident they could complete it in the timescale. I told him I was the best. I did the thesis (very interesting, all about films) in the timescale and he paid up without a murmur, agreeing that I was indeed the best. So stick at it. People are prepared to pay for quality, it sometimes just takes a little longer to persuade them of this fact. Let them try the cheaper versions and if they have a big job and it all goes pear shaped, prepare for them to come running to you! Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: JessW on September 27, 2012, 01:34:28 pm Thank you Jackie. I appreciate the validation :).
By the way, what PM? Did not receive one! Jess (am so glad I have good friends on Deskdemon who really understand life and its little foibles!) ;D Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: Jackie G on September 27, 2012, 05:08:29 pm Sorry Jess, not a PM but a note via your website contact page.
Put it down to the drugs, am on antibiotics for a nasty cough, in pain every time I breathe as my ribs are working overtime! Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: JessW on September 28, 2012, 08:04:21 am Ah, yes. I got that, for which many thanks (I was hoping that source of messaging would work and it did a treat).
I am sorry you have been under the weather - remember to be kind to yourself and hope you feel better for the weekend! Big cyber-hug! Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: Jackie G on September 28, 2012, 02:15:12 pm and 2 weeks holiday is a boost.
feeling lots better, thanks Jess. Enjoy your new life, sounds great! Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: Cozwaz on October 02, 2012, 11:27:25 am Jess
Really sorry I haven't had a chance to comment on your website yet but will take a look at it properly over the weekend. Coz :) Title: Re: Your thoughts/'gut instinct'/ideas required Post by: JessW on October 02, 2012, 11:56:42 am No problem - if you have the time, then that would be wonderful, however I will understand if there are far more important things to do (like life, friends, family and everything else you are expected to do).
Hoping that life is treating you well. Jess! :D |