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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!