One of the quickest and easiest ways to expand business is to hire “virtual employees”.

I first read about the idea of outsourcing certain tasks in an effort to be more productive a few years ago in a book by Timothy Ferriss “The 4-Hour Workweek“. While I’ve always understood the concept, and there’s a part of my that likes it – I’ve always been the type that likes to do things on my own. Especially when it comes to working on the computer. (I’m a computer geek – what can I say.)

Business however has gotten to the point that I need some help if I’m going to expand and grow beyond my current levels. There’s only so much of “me” to go around – so the time has come to start outsourcing.

Here’s the thing – there are plenty of companies I can do this with – but I’d kind of like to “share the wealth” so to speak with my readership. I mean why not? I know someone has the talent I need and it might as well come from someone who’s been faithful and responsive to this blog or our newsletter.

Here’s the deal:

I’ve got a couple of new newsletters that I’m producing and a couple new blogs that I’m ghost writing for. I’ve scoured the internet for just the right template and simply can’t find one that fits my criteria.

So the only way I’m going to get what I want is to create it myself or outsource it.

While I love programing and code – Microsoft in their infinite wisdom decided to base their HTML rendering in MS Word to be difficult. (It’s a huge thorn in the side of programmers and copywriters.) I just don’t have the time right now to create something on my own that would fit what I need for both formats.

But I bet there’s someone out there I know that can do it for me. ;-P

What I need is an HTML and CSS based newsletter template compatible with MS Outlook 2007 or 2010 Beta versions. (Among other formats.) The template newsletter will be distributed with Aweber and the template needs to display identically on MS Outlook compared to the preview page of Aweber. The template will have 4 main sections plus a footer and a header. Each section and corresponding subsection will also require the proper comment brackets inserted within the code so that each sub section can be easily identified and/or moved and changed via code only. Updated graphics and a Web 2.0 look is also a huge plus.

I can supply some examples and some of the key issues and difficulties I’ve run into to help clarify any questions.

I do have a budget for this particular project and if the work meets my expectations (solves my problem in a timely manor) there will be other projects that will be available as we grow and expand. (A number of lucrative JV opportunities are being discussed at this time.) Any programming will also be properly credited to the designer and linked to the proper contact information and/or website.

So what do you say? I’d much rather give this to someone I know – rather someone I don’t via some service.

If interested, feel free to contact me with samples of your work along with pricing.

Thanks! And enjoy your extended weekend!

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I wanted to give “yenz guys” a heads up. (That’s Pittsburgheze for “Ya’ll” here in Georgia)

I don’t plan on posting anything next week here on the blog. Instead, I’ve been contracted to write for another company and a pretty extensive project. (Which will remain nameless.) Being as visible as I am and with hundreds of posts over the years, people do contact me from time to time to write. I’ve been told numerous times that I have a style that’s not only very personal, but entertaining.

While I don’t actively seek out this type of work, I’ve written for several companies and blogs over the last two years that has not only been a lot of fun, but turning into a profitable little business. This particular project is extremely time sensitive and with the amount of articles they’re looking for, I’d much rather focus my time and energy busting this out.

I’ll be back as soon as I can. (Most likely a week.)

I’ve heard it said that if you find a way to get paid for doing what you love to do – you’ll never “work” another day in your life. Well, I’m living proof of that. It’s not always easy, and it’s not always a bed of roses – but it certainly beats punching a time clock and making money for someone else in a dead end J.O.B.

Besides, I’m far too spoiled at this point with the ability to call my own shots, and create my own schedule.

Not to worry, the Newsletter will still go out as scheduled and if I happen to find anything during the week that tickles my fancy, I may pop in for a quick post – but don’t count on it.

Until then…

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