Getting it Done...Strategies and Implementation
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"Cindi is a true gift of business productivity for creative entrepreneurs. In the technology arena, she is highly skilled and then goes beyond the average virtual assistant - to a virtual business partner. She thinks and understands and then applies the technology. In the creative part...Cindi is capable of running strong and bridging the gap between the vision and the physical reality. She is like a translator. She can assess the situation usefully. She listens and then gets in with you with the hammer and nails to build the actual bridge...so she does what she is talking about. It is a wonderful, emotionally fulfilling and productive relationship that gets real results." "Cindi's expertise was just what we were looking for. These marketing materials are second to none. We highly recommend Kulshan Group for all your marketing needs and are proud to have them as our 3,000-mile-away virtual marketing consultant." Scott Coulson
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Packages and Rates
We take pride in 'over-delivering' on our promises, with the goal of always giving you more than you expect. The way we structure our fees may be unique, but then so are we…and so are you!
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It’s important for the kind of working relationship we create that we are a good fit. You should have a list of the attributes that are important to you. The things we look for in a client are:
If we decide to work together, and if the project merits, we’ll ask you to participate in the process of drafting an Agreement (otherwise known as a contract). We use the process and models in Stewart Levine’s “The Book of Agreement” to create an agreement for results as opposed to an agreement for protection. This process is collaborative, need not be time-consuming, and creates an atmosphere of trust and partnership for us both. If you’d like more information about this process, please ask!
We take pride in 'over-delivering' on our promises, with the goal of always giving you more than you expect. The way we structure our fees may be unique, but then so are we…and so are you!
Quick-Start Packages
Organize Your Virtual Self - $200
- Effective electronic filing system
- Templates for letterhead, email, & more
- Options for electronic calendar, email, file sharing
- Collaborating across the miles
- Electronic faxing - free or low-cost
Make Smart Technology Choices - $75
- Get the most out of your existing technology
- The best tool to suit for your needs
- Free or inexpensive solutions to get you started
- Plan for growth
Effective Networking - $50
- Best networking opportunities for you
- Getting the most out of networking
- What to expect when you network
How to Publish Your Book - $75
- Publishing options
- Things to consider
- Ideas for using and marketing your book
- Printed list of resources
Jump-Start Your New Business - $100
- What it takes to launch a small business
- Naming, target market, tagline, elevator speech
- Printed checklist
Nothing But the Best - Choose your business topic, get Best Practices:
- Our favorite tools & techniques
- Marketing & networking suggestions
- Outside-the-box innovative solutions
- Your choice of format: Written report $45; Phone Q&A $60; In Person Q&A $80
How to Start Social Media Marketing - $100
- Set up of Twitter & Facebook accounts (& Facebook fan page), free blog software set up
- How to use, what & why to post, & the importance of giving value (not just promotions)
"I Need More Help Than That!" Packages
3-Month Solopreneur GoalTracking - $540 value for $450!
- Set goals, write action plan, get updates & feedback
- Weekly one-hour brainstorming session, in person or by phone
- Written email review of each meeting
Computer Tutor – Do-it-yourselfer? Just need help getting started?
- Basic software configuration or customized template: $75
- Add-on initial training (2 hour): $60
- Add-on 3 follow-up Q&A sessions by phone (15 minutes each): $30
Biznik Event Coordination – For Biznik members
(where collaboration beats competition)
- One-hour planning session; posting to Biznik site; ready-to-print handouts, name tags, attendance sheets: $75
- Add-on venue selection & arrangements: $30
- Add-on monitoring & sending responses to RSVPs, sending reminders: $25 per week
Editing, Writing, Publishing Assistance for Print or Web
- Proofreading: $2.50 per page (includes punctuation, spelling, grammar)
- Copy Editing: $4.00 per page (includes proofreading, plus suggestions for changes to improve clarity, word choice & order of material; for web includes suggestions for increasing search-engine-friendly content, including links)
- Re-Writes: $7.50 per page (includes copy editing plus re-writing in your voice; for web includes reducing number of words) - for projects more than 25 pages, request quote
- Inserting Graphics: $4.00 per image (you provide graphic file in suitable resolution for medium, we place for maximum impact & format text to fit around image)
- Document Formatting: $2.00 per page (inserted into design template or fit to printer specs - you receive finished PDF file)
- Industry-specific blog entries from your material or provided web link: $15 per entry
- Other more in-depth writing projects welcome at discounted rates!
Getting It Done Custom Package – Do you just know that if it’s left on your plate it isn’t going to happen?
- Action plan designed
- Responsibilities assigned
- Details discussed
- Cost determined for project
Fees
Hourly Rates – We love to customize flat-rate packages, but sometimes an hourly rate is the best option. These are examples, please ask for a specific quote.
- Simple admin work: $25
- Writing and editing: $35
- Brainstorming, consulting, coaching: $45
Retainer Rate – You may choose to pay a retainer rate to assure our availability for ongoing work. The rate is based on the type of work done (and that normal hourly rate), with the following discounts:
Partnering – We always do everything we can to create a feeling of partnership with our clients. We often ‘walk our talk’ by agreeing to a fee based on percentage of results. If this is of interest to you, please talk to us!
- 10 hours per week: 10%
- 20 hours per week: 20%
- 30 hours per week: 30%
and Such
It’s important for the kind of working relationship we create that we are a good fit. You should have a list of the attributes that are important to you. The things we look for in a client are:
- You are excited and passionate about your life and your work
- You believe work can be (and is) fun
- You appreciate people who work with energy and enthusiasm
- You have a product or service that inspires our enthusiasm
- You want a collaborator, not an employee
- You may not know about computers, but you understand the value as a tool
- You agree to check email daily (knowing we’ll also use the phone when needed)
- You follow through on commitments
- You can make decisions without second-guessing, but change as circumstances require
If we decide to work together, and if the project merits, we’ll ask you to participate in the process of drafting an Agreement (otherwise known as a contract). We use the process and models in Stewart Levine’s “The Book of Agreement” to create an agreement for results as opposed to an agreement for protection. This process is collaborative, need not be time-consuming, and creates an atmosphere of trust and partnership for us both. If you’d like more information about this process, please ask!