Imperial Personal Assistant Newsletter

- - "It's Your Life Style"  Newsletter - - May 2006 Issue - -

        SUPPORTING BUSY PROFESSIONALS, WORKING PARENTS, SENIORS AND         PEOPLE RECOVERING AT HOME OR WITH RESTRICTED MOBILITY

Imperial Personal Assistant Delivers the Gift of Time - -Your Time

   

A Note from Cheryl,

Ahh .. Spring is here and summer is just around the corner.  If you are anything like me, I bet you can hardly wait to get the winter grime off the windows and let the sunshine in. 
Let summer begin!

Welcome to the May 2006 issue of this bi-monthly newsletter.  Thank you for inviting me into your mailbox.  Please forward to anyone you know who could use a helping hand in their life.  We just might be able to help.

Are you getting ready to clean everything, organize opening weekend at the cottage and uncover the boat? After I get all my ducks in a row, I am going to steal away and go barefoot, kick back on the deck and enjoy the fantastic quality of life at the cottage! 

Cleaning at the cottage can be a real challenge. Let's face it, things just seem to get dirtier. You need great products that get the job done and are safe to use inside and out on the furniture, the boat and the BBQ. Products mindful of the environment and easier on the septic, because who needs problems with that down the road on a relaxing weekend!

Relax , your Personal Assistant can help you customize your Essential Biodegradable Cleaning Package and you can get the job done right and affordably.   Just choose the 3 products you need and pick up a FR*EE GIFT . Place your order by email or call us Toll Free at 866-842-5145 and your essentials will be delivered directly to you.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!    
Convenient payments by VISA or MASTERCARD .

Keep it simple.  Get to the cottage FAST with a minimum of stops and delays!   KICK START your weekend with Extra Fun Time and enjoy every day of those precious few weeks of the year skipping stones and enjoying bonfires!

In addition to biodegradable, we offer a wide range of essential cottage survival products;

  • Under the Counter Water Purifier. Why lug those heavy bottles!  Solid carbon block filter combined with ultaviolet light removes impurities and kills ecoli and other bacteria.  
  • Insect Repellent with DEET, so you can stay outside during black fly season!  Helps prevent West Nile Virus. 
  • Hand and Body Lotion with SPF 8 .  S witch your body lotion to this in the summer. G et the protection you need without the stickiness of suntan lotion.
  • Kitchen disinfectant.  Make sure the can opener, kitchen sponge and kid's items stay germ free this summer. Who needs to catch a bug at the big picnic! This one kills 20 different types of viruses and bacteria (which can cause gastroenteritis). Also inhibits the growth of mold and mildew and kills athlete's foot fungus.  It's the only household disinfectant recommended for sanitizing food contact surfaces without rinsing or wiping.

With summer picnics and family gatherings coming I keep this little gem on hand!

"Most successful people have not achieved their distinction by having some new talent or opportunity presented to them.
They have developed the opportunity that was at hand." 
 - Bruce Barton

"What you want  ..…  is someone who will listen."
The best kind of support is collaborative.
 

Please let us know how we can lend you a helping hand?

Cheryl Scoffield                                                             Personal Shopping Assistant – Virtual Executive Administrator  - Strategic Partner

Recent Charity Fundraising Events

Special Olympics, Torch Run Fundraiser , supported by Inspiring Minds Consulting Ltd and the Alberta Law Enforcement, Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Calgary, AB., April 20th, 2005.

Our Gift Of Time Package , included a $75 Delivery Scheduling Appointment with a Personal Shopping Assistant and a $25 Product Gift Certificate. 

Invite us to your next Charity Event!
We'd love to help raise funds on your silent auction table.

Please forward this message to anyone you feel would benefit from this valuable service. Visit Cheryl at www.RoaringWomen.com/cheryl   and www.CompanyofWomen.com

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Recent Survey

We play many roles as CEO and guardian of the home tribe.
Key decision maker, bread winner, health and nutrition advocate, head of janitorial services, social convener and of course chief cook, bottle washer and errand runner.

We all know how the multi minding/multi tasking can get a little hectic. Are you starting to fall a little behind schedule and skipping your down time to catch up?

A recent global survey commissioned by Expedia showed that we are a society addicted to work and vacation deprived.

  • 23% of respondents reported they had cancelled or postponed a vacation due to work obligations.
  • Many employees forgo 3 days of vacation in a year because they can not find the time off work to relax.
  • Most Canadians get 21 days per year, well behind other European countries where people enjoy between 27-39 days and ahead of the US where you might only get 12 days.

Did you know??   It has been estimated that nearly 90% of all headaches are stress related? Tension headache pain feels like a tight band around your head and shoulders and may also bring a tightness in your neck. 

Are you ready to rethink, reorganize, look at Plan B and partner with your supplier so you can steal away to your free time spot? Your time is a valuable commodity with each day only coming around once. A helping hand could help you reschedule, gain breathing space and reduce stress.

What would you do with an extra day a week?   Take a break and s leep in, collect driftwood with your family? Maybe take time to reconnect with the friends in your life or celebrate a special birthday?  54% of respondents say they return from a vacation feeling better.

The best kind of support is collaborative with you at the helm.

Please let us know how we can support you. Get time back into your schedule and achieve the goals you have set for this year. YOU are the most valuable resource, so it makes sense to take care of yourself, know when to go to Plan B and partner up where you can!

A Wall Street Journal survey revealed, 40% of people believed that
"lack of time" was a bigger problem than lack of money.

At Imperial Personal Assistant we take the time to find out what products you use regularly. We take care of the details and make sure your order arrive to your door on a schedule you decide fits your needs ...   you don't have to lift a finger , we will do it for you, affordably

Sit back, relax and live life easier this summer.  Please accept our invitation of a
“TRIAL OFFER”    Experience the difference a personal shopping assistant can
make in your life.

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Balancing Act

Have you noticed the season has picked up speed?   You guess it! We are entering the season of accelerated outdoor activities!  When there are only so many days in the summer before fall, you try to pack it all in. Here are a couple of tips to help you get this summer vacation season  off to a well organized start. 

· Break bigger products down into smaller parts and consolidate similar activities.
You will save time and increase personal effectiveness.

· Rather than running out at inconvenient times to purchase supplies in a panic when you run out, date your product and schedule your deliveries to fill your family's needs. You never have that “Oh No” moment and the time needed to do your shopping trips
will be reduced. You will have time for fun.

Eating outside or having a family picinic?  Ever worry about the germs that may be collecting on the can opener and the kitchen sponge?  One of the products I recommend to my clients is a great disinfectant. Just soak items that come in contact with food and kill 20 different types of viruses, fungi, and bacteria which can cause food poisoning. That includes bugs like E. Coli and Salmonella.

It's the only household disinfectant recommended for sanitizing food contact surfaces without rinsing or wiping.  Also inhibits the growth of mold and mildew and kills athlete's foot fungus.  With summer coming and picnics and family gatherings I keep this gem on hand!

Are you getting the help you need at the stores you currently frequent?  Are you currently using a grocery delivery service or thought of it but lack the time to invest figuring out how?  Would you rather someone else set up a delivery schedule and managed it while you enjoyed the benefits of stress relief and time saving?

Try our personal service, customized to you. It is not available at the store.

Call for your Complimentary Consultation and learn more about our automated replenishment system that ensures you never run out of the products you use regularly ... and you don't have to lift a finger to get them.   Start your delivery schedule and enjoy the Rewards Program or order a couple of products using our TRIAL OFFER.

Place an order today and see how the service works and then decide if you want the full service ..  no obligation!  

Your SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED!
Convenient payments by VISA or MASTERCARD .

 

Call today for your
Complimentary Consultation
Toll Free 1-866-642-5145 or email:
 mailto:Info@ImperialPersonalAssistant.com

Delegate the nagging details of shopping and eliminate the wasted time standing in line or running from store to store for those everyday items.  Take advantage of a personal shopper and change your world from ordinary to extraordinary .

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    Time Saving Tricks

  • Return your calls in batches instead of sporadically throughout the day.

  • Answer several emails a few times a day rather than each time you get a new one.

  • If you find yourself typing the same text into emails create a template of text that you can just copy and paste.

  • Are you typing your name repetitively on every email? Create a signature file in Outlook and your personal signature will appear on every outgoing message.

In Windows XP Choose Tools - Options - Mail Format -

Signatures is at the bottom and  you can add your special signature  for New Messages and Replies and Forwards. your choice. Click on signatures to create yours. When finished make sure to click apply   before your click ok so your changes will be saved. You can always come back later     and change the signatures.

Are you a business owner looking for help with
your Sales and Marketing initiatives?

Could you use the help of a dynamic, highly effective, decisive and energetic professional?

Get the help you need
Half Day $140.00 CDN     Full Day $250.00 CDN    Plus taxes.

Contracted on a monthly basis. References and resume available upon request.

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Tech Tips For Your Home Office
 

How Does My Computer get 'infected' by Spyware/Adware? .


The main problem most people notice with either spyware or adware programs is when they cause computer performance issues. For example, Internet Explorer may not work properly any more or your computer may show the hourglass more frequently, or could slow down significantly.

Removing spyware successfully is difficult enough to make preventing it in the first place a priority.  Unauthorized adware and spyware usually install on your computer secretly by using one of two methods:

1) Links to spyware can be deceptive. You may be tricked into clicking a link that installs it. For example, a Web site may open what looks like a Windows dialog box, and then install spyware when you click a Cancel button to close the dialog box. Or, there will be  fake title bar in an empty window, and spyware is installed when you try to close the window.

2) Spyware/adware can be installed along with freeware that includes it. For example, you may install a free file-sharing program that sneakily installs spyware on your computer. File-sharing programs are usually used to carry/deliver adware.

Once installed, spyware can transmit your personal information and download advertisements 24 hours a day. It can also hijack your browser settings, and reset settings such as your home page or search page.

Watch for additional Home Office Tech Tips about this topic in upcoming newsletter. Future tips will include;

Preventing unwanted installation

Protecting your computer from threats with a security system

Protecting against Spyware and Adware

Tips contributed by Nathan Manimtim 

Having problems with your computer? Need help with home office networking? Bought a router to bring the internet to additional home computers and need help setting it up?      Email Nathan at Home Office Tech

Did You Know??

The website that Imperial Personal Assistant uses has been ranked by Internet Retailer and Business 2.0 Magazines as a leader for years. We are #1 in sales for the online Health & Beauty category based on sales, and 14th among all e-commerce sites.
 


Looking for alternatives?  Thinking about your own private franchise!  

Inquire about an apprentice program with Imperial Personal Assistant.

 Contact us  Toll Free 1-866-642-5145 or email: info@ImperialPersonalAssistant.com  

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