- - "It's Your Life" Newsletter - - November 2005 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

12 Emerging and Evolving Consumer Trends and Counter Trends

Excerpt from a Hallmark article by Marita Wesely-Clough, trends specialist

LONGING FOR LEISURE: More Money, Less Time
Materialism, though still in full swing, is losing its momentum. As we spend more and more time working, they're spending less time living. The acquisition of status symbols, a bulging portfolio and all the personal perfection that money can buy has become a treadmill that many are jumping off because there is no time to enjoy those things – and they are exhausted.

Counter Trend: Enjoying the Time of My Life The desire to work harder to acquire more to enjoy is giving way to the desire to work less to reclaim the time that is our lives. “Working harder forever” is being replaced by a new mantra “enjoying the time of my life.”

Are you getting the help you need at the stores you currently frequent?

Call for your Complimentary Consultation, find out about our one on one personal service, that is not available at the store or try a couple of products using our TRIAL OFFER.

Last month, at the National Women In Business Expo, Toronto, I had the opportunity to sit in on several seminars.  Target Your Market/Message, presented by Mandie Crawford  of Roaring Women was one of them.  What I got form Mandie's talk was the need to focused on taking the time to clarify what problems your business solves and which clients may need your solution. Your marketing material, and what you say when you meet people everyday, must zero in on that problem and solution.  Mandie also spoke about visualizing your perfect client and your focus will invoke the Law of Attraction. 

Mandie mentioned a book Trends, by best selling author Tom Peters' and co-written with Martha Barletta, a leading authority on strategies for marketing to women.  Trends is one book in a series of smaller books, adapted from Tom's book Re-Imagine. It is well worth reading! Martha, author of Marketing to Women, will be publishing a new book soon called Prime Time Women. I for one will be in line to read it.

Are you still trying to get it all done by yourself? Lugging your bags to the car, driving back to your home or office, unpacking, and trying to figure out where all your quality time went?

We can help! Our clients tell us they appreciate a support service that can be personalized and adjusts to the changes in their life and budget. With our Trial Offer there's no obligation and you can order two or three items, or twenty-three.  Imagine turning your weekly shopping into a couple of quick 10 minute trips instead of the whole nine yards!
 

Time Saving Tips and Tricks

Helping you get time back into your life.

• Is there a New Baby in the House?

New mothers often feel that the majority of their day is spent in a never-ending cycle of feedings, diaper changes and laundry?  Why not have those diapers delivered instead of running to the store.  Use that time to take a much needed nap!

• Out of town on business?

Before you board the plane or during your trip, call us or leave a message by phone or email.  You can make changes to your delivery or let us arrange for your order to arrive at your destination or waiting for you when you return home.

We can also help you with your office administrative work with Beyond the Office service.  It's like having your very own Executive Assistant without the payroll headaches!

• Corporate Gift Giving is just around the corner!

Need gift ideas and no time to get to the store?

Meet with your Imperial Personal Assistant and decide what you'll need over the coming months.  We'll take care of all the ordering and delivery arrangements and make sure everything arrives at the right place at the right time.

Or let the recipient choose from a gift book displaying a variety of items in your predetermined range.

Did you know …..

Imperial Personal Assistant has launched an exciting REWARDS PROGRAM!  When you schedule delivery of any product, you are automatically on your way towards your FR*E $50 Gift Certificate!!  Check out all the details about the new REWARDS PROGRAM online.

Go ahead treat yourself on us!

Tech Tip for Your Home Office

Q: My computer seems to have slowed down lately.  Why might that be? A: Have you cleared your cache memory recently? What is that you may ask?

The internet browser on your computer holds a memory, in the cache memory, of every internet site you have visited.  These memories are also called “cookies” and the website leaves them behind on your computer after you have visited.  These cookies let your computer remember the website so when you visit again it doesn't take as long for the website to appear on your screen. 

Q: How do I clear the internet browser's cache on my computer? What can I do?

PC Instructions for Internet Explorer Users with version 5.01 or higher:
1. Select "Tools" from the pull-down menu.
2. Select "Internet Options".
3. In the second section where it says "Temporary Internet Files", click on the 'Delete Files' button, check (place a check mark) the option for "Delete all offline content", then click "OK".
4. When clearing is complete (hourglass returns to mouse pointer), click "OK".

Do You use Netscape as your internet browser or do you have a MAC?     Contact us  and we'll forward you specific instructions for your computer.

Tips contributed by Nathan Manimtim

Recent Charity Events

2^nd Annual Community Charity Fund Raising Event-Prom Night – supporting 3 local families and the Cruisers Sport Club for the physically disabled, Oakville, ON., November 4, 2005 

Crafted Decor - Sneak Preview - ‘Twas the Night Before…' Charity Silent Auction supporting The Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga ON., November 2, 2005.

Did You Know?  Imperial Personal Assistant is associated with a group of companies that were deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and devastation that occurred as a result of the 2004 tsunamis and together they have donated more than $250,000 to three organizations involved in the relief efforts – The Canadian Red Cross, International Aid, and Save The Children.

Together they have also contributed over 2 Million in aid efforts for Hurricane Kristina and regularly participate in the Easter Seals One By One program.

Learn all about How Imperial Personal Assistant Can Work For You!

Never run out or be overstocked again! Your SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED. 

We accept payments by VISA or MASTERCARD for your convenience.

If this sounds like the level of service you and your family would enjoy, call today
Toll Free 1-866-642-5145 or
email: imailto:Info@ImperialPersonalAssistant.com 
for more information about our personal shopper service.