'So many events coming up, including special deals for Green Drinkers!'

'So many events coming up, including special deals for Green Drinkers!'

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Jack-Jack Parr (The Incredibles) - The Best Child Heroes of All-Time - Techland - TIME.com

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Maryland Charity Voter Contest

Grasmick Web Design Holds "Chance for Charity" Contest
with a
Very Special Voter Prize!

Beginning on March 1st, Grasmick Web Design plans to raise awareness for charities in Maryland by holding the "Chance for Charity" contest. This contest will award the winning charity with a professionally designed web site and one lucky voter with a very special prize. Visit www.grasmickwebdesign.com/charity for details.

Annapolis, Maryland. 1, February, 2010.


Matthew Grasmick, owner of the Annapolis-based web services company, believes that there is a greater need for philanthropic efforts during economically difficult times. To help charities reach more people and find the support that they need, Grasmick Web Design will donate a custom, high-end website to the charity that receives the most votes. The website will serve to shed light on the charity’s cause, pull in much needed funds, and increase community involvement.

The Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) agrees. “We were fortunate enough to recently receive a grant to update and upgrade our web site. It is extremely important that our web site clearly and succinctly relays our mission, culture, programs and the value we add to our donors and our community." Bess Langbein goes on to say that, "This is true for all nonprofits and is especially important during challenging times when many donors are narrowing and refining the list of charities they support.”

Chesapeake Sport Pilot's owner, Jason Levin, has arranged for one lucky contest voter to take an hour long Intro Flight over the Chesapeake Bay shoreline in a wide-view sport plane. The selected voter will learn the basics of sport flight and even have an opportunity to take the controls. A vote for charity and registration is required in order to qualify. Voter selection is limited to one person.


“At Chesapeake Sport Pilot, we are passionate about aviation, the Chesapeake Bay community, and the wonderful recreational activities our area provides," says Mr. Levin. "We are proud to sponsor the special prize for the 'Chance for Charity' contest to help support our local charities. They give so much to us, it is only natural to give back.”


The contest will run for only six weeks with the polls closing at midnight on Thursday, April 15, 2010. The results will be announced on Monday, April 19th . The contest is open to all charities based in Maryland and directly benefiting Marylanders. Visit www.grasmickwebdesign.com/charity for complete details and rules. A Facebook Page where voters can follow the contest, vote, and encourage friends to participate will be announced later in the week.


Please visit Chesapeake Sport Flight at www.chesapeakesportflight.com to thank them for their participation and continued support of the families, businesses, and charities of Maryland.


Contact:

Matt Grasmick, Owner

matt@grasmickwebdesign.com

(410) 263-3571

www.branchespsp.com

www.grasmickwebdesign.com

www.chesapeakesportpilot.com

www.cfaac.org

Save the USA - Hire a VA! Virtual Assistants in the Real Estate Industry

American Virtual Assistants

Save the USA - hire a VA! A study was released about Virtual Assistants in the real estate industry. You decide whether to hire a virtual assistant is not only good for business, but also good for the economy!

VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS IN REAL ESTATE?

Virtual assistants have been around since the 1970s when stay at home moms decided to use their college education to gain a broader sense of independence, even if they continued to run the household if not an actual businesses. But the practice didn't really enter the real estate industry with any impact until the mid-90s, when improved Internet services allowed more entrepreneurs to work from home or from remote locations. Most recently, as highly trained, skilled professionals became affected by the failing economy, virtual assistants in the real estate industry have become more prolific (and more valuable).

WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?

The state of the economy has forced many college educated, highly skilled professionals to look for alternative ways to earn income. I am NOT talking about foreign, offshore firms seeking to take advantage of Americans needing to cut costs. (Though a word of caution - these companies DO exist and WILL exploit the opportunity if afforded them.) The professionals finding themselves looking for alternative income are right here in the United States. They have seen their salaries dwindle due to cut backs, have been laid off, or have been put out of business by larger companies with deeper pockets.

American professionals are enterprising by nature. If one has skills to market, they WILL be marketed. Members of a community who earn steady wages stimulate their local economy. Families with both spouses working are far more likely to take advantage of what we all agree is a buyer's market. Employed families buy houses! Moreover...

Work-hungry, highly skilled professionals work hard for continued business, providing the best value on the market!

WHAT IS A "VIRTUAL ASSISTANT" ANYWAY?

The A4VBs definition of a virtual assistant is "an independent entrepreneur providing professional administrative, creative, managerial, technical, business office and/or personal support services.

They use the most advanced means of communication, and the newest and most efficient and time-saving office products and work delivery, regardless of geographic boundaries. Virtual Assistants work from their own offices, on a contractual basis, and abide by an established Code of Ethics requiring integrity, honesty and due diligence."

Branches PSP redefines the term "virtual assistant" as " Professional Service Provider".This shift in common nomenclature reflects the abilities of the professionals providing services. It also reflects the increasing popularity of utilizing this type of professional not only for "Gal Friday" or tedious secretarial tasks, but for projects requiring expert skills like marketing campaigns, home staging, lead generation, event planning, accounting, etc.

Service Providers have met or exceeded quality and professionalism standards before being secured for any project, no matter the scope of the tasks required.

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?

A full 270-page report about the services, prices, and demographics of virtual assistants is available at Brenner Books. If you're curious about the advantages a virtual assistant could provide your business, a comprehensive list of services are available at Branches Professional Services Provider.

AND SO I SAY TO YOU:

Real estate professionals can reap the benefits of virtual assistants' skills with little investment or commitment, and only when needed. Virtual assistants in real estate work by the hour or by the project. If you are lucky enough to find one who will work on retainer, snatch the opportunity for it is rare! Why? Because, not only is it good for your business, but hiring a virtual assistant is good for our economy!

I believe that if you expect a community to support you, you must in turn support your community. Think of all the excellent talent out there just begging to be put to work, and I think you will agree...

SAVE THE USA - HIRE A VA TODAY!

Now Considering Service Providers!

Accepting applications for telemarketing, sales, and administrative Service Providers!

Branches PSP is now accepting applications for telemarketing, sales, and administrative Service Providers! Whether you are a stay at home mom looking to supplement your income, or a seasoned professional looking for a more satisfying source of income, follow this link to an online interview process constructed to evaluate skill, style, and creativity among interested persons.

Get Started by Visiting Branches Service Provider Website

We are seeking highly skilled professionals to provide telemarketing, sales, administrative and marketing support and specialized services to businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, and others who have more work to do than time to do it, or are looking to cut costs without sacrificing quality. Is this right for you?

Types of services we provide include publicity and marketing, word processing, document creation and virtual office maintenance, meeting and event planning, desktop publishing, internet research, e-mail coordination, business start-up consultations and so much more.

Service Providers will work remotely from anywhere as independent contractors. This can be the perfect work-at home opportunity for many with good computer and Internet skills! If your computer skills are limited, but you have proven success in sales, you may be considered as well.

Start the Interview Process Online Now

Grasmick and Palmisano Web Development Launch Party

Grasmick and Palmisano Web Development Launch Party

If you're in the Annapolis/Baltimore/D.C. area, you should definitely stop in to this Launch Party after work tomorrow.

Branches will be unveiling our new website, and helping our partners Matthew Grasmick and Michael Palmisano launch their new offices in the beautiful Annapolis Landing Marina. All three of us will be on hand to shake hands, offer advice, and to celebrate. Hor's d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Please let us know you're coming with a response to the Evite, an email, or just give leave us a comment here on Branch Out!

Hope to see you there!

Jen

Making the Most of a Facebook Fan Page

Making the Most of a Facebook Fan Page

This is a re-post of a recent BurrellesLuce blog post. It's chock-full-o' great Facebook tips. Stop back in - or better yet, subscribe - to Branch Out! for tips like this to come...

Web Design and Development - Annapolis, MD

Web Design and Development Annapolis, MD - It's a Launch Party for Grasmick and Palmisano Web Development! December 9, 2009 from 5-7:30pm.

GP Web Development is holding an open house Launch Party in the beautiful Annapolis Landing Marina. Hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served along with free expert web advice.

Matthew Grasmick and Michael Palmisano are experienced, local web professionals who want to share their hospitality and expertise with professionals - just like us - in a relaxed, knowledge-sharing atmosphere in their waterfront offices. Wine, Food, Networking - There is absolutely no charge for this event!

Check out some GP Web Development projects - such as Johns Hopkins Cardiac Ct Training:

Why should professionals attend this event?

Prospective clients expect you to have a web presence!

A professional website is how prospective clients find you. A web presence allows consumers to reach you easily and with confidence. Your website is how people measure you against your competitors. It prospects for you! A professionally built website is absolutely essential to grow your business today.

This is your opportunity to ask questions like...

"How could a web presence possibly benefit me? What kind of costs are involved? What can I expect my return to be? How can I get the best rankings for what I do?"

Find out everything you need to know about...

websites, web development, web presence, search engine optimization (SEO), lead generation, client resource management (CRM), lead management (LMS), social networking, and return on investment (ROI).

I will be on hand as your hostess to introduce you to the company, share my market experience with you, direct you to the experts, and make sure you have a relaxing and fun time. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have or for further details. I hope to see you there!

CONTACT: 410-263-3571

Grasmick and Palmisano Web Development
Annapolis Landing Marina
980 Awald Rd.
Suite 201
Annapolis MD 21403
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