Would You?

In order to track the trends of the market, implement and complement Saiffe International Business Services, this time I would ask for your help in a little research we are conducting about your current needs. For that, we have designed a short questionnaire and would like to ask you to please take a few minutes to complete it, your input is confidential and very valuable to us.

As a token of our appreciation, once you submit it you will receive a small gift that I am sure you can use. Only one submission per person is allowed. I hope we can count on you.

On your mark, get set, go... Click here. Thank you!

Kind regards,

Pilar Flores-Saiffe

Go. . .

Some of our subscribers already contacted us to help them organize and implement activities that are focused on maximizing revenue and profit producing opportunities. We are very excited to be able to save them time, money and stress. Our group is committed to fostering long-term relationships with our clients and continually meeting their ever changing needs.

I suspect you are going at a reasonable speed.

You know well it is unavoidable to find curves, obstacles and delays on your path. While planning and strategizing, consider the administrative, creative and technical tasks involved in the accomplishment of your vision. These key components are transcendental activities leading to your success.

What do you need on your way to simplify your work load?

We are here for you not only to provide the professional back office support needed to shine brightly in the middle of the crowd, but also to optimize the productivity of your company so that your goals will be achieved at the precise scheduled time.

Make Your Life Easier.

Wouldn't you like to increase the amount of time you spend face-to-face with your clients and prospects?
Delegate to us the tasks that take your time away from the really important activities only you can perform because that is what you do best and enjoy the most. After all, you don't get a check for performing all those administrative tasks.

Integrity, professionalism and reliability with
a personal touch is our trademark.

Information warfare exists today. In order to close a sale, you and your clients need peace of mind in that aspect.

Saiffe International Business Services, Inc. is the ideal partner to fulfill your vision.

Contact us to schedule a complimentary meeting. You may be among the five people to receive one of our stand-alone solutions to test our services with a 20% discount. This offer is valid until January 30, 2009.

I greatly value my readers and always welcome feedback or suggestions for future topics. Please introduce yourself and post any feedback on this blog.

Until next time,

Pilar Flores-Saiffe
President

Despite the current economic turmoil, 47% said better work/life balance would be even more important in 2009. By age levels this broke down to:

58% of 18-34 year olds

46% of 35-54 year olds

30% of 50+ group

How did they plan on accomplishing this?

49%: Use all vacation time

44%: Prioritize projects

42%: Create a weekly ToDo list

41%: Leave work at a reasonable time

36%: Take lunch breaks

FedEx Office, 11/2008

Get Set... Free Yourself To Run Your Business

71% of white collar workers feel stressed about the amount of information they must process and act on while doing business; 60% feel overwhelmed.
Institute of the Future, Menlo Park, CA

81% of the nation's executives work between 40 and 79 hours a week.
Sage Software Survey, Priority 2007

In December I talked to you about reviewing the way of doing things and planning those necessary changes needed to obtain better results to step up to the next level. There are two good questions for you:

Are you used to multi-tasking yourself to the point of confusion?

What is the average time you spend in your work week on non-revenue activities?

The biggest time hurdle for most executives
is completing administrative and paperwork tasks.

These activities do not generate revenue, but they are an essential part of the process of achieving the set goals for a rewarding business.

Profitable executives who know how to manage their time, find ways to minimize wasting it by delegating to others. These dynamic executives delegate the objective not the procedure, outline the desired results, not the methodology.

To significantly contribute to your business, you must basically allocate a large percentage of your time to the following categories:

• Planning - mapping out the business growth strategy
• Seeking out new business to expand your client base
• Exploring acquisitions and marketing alliances for products and services
• Customer Service - a VIP returning customer means success
• Coaching your producers, if applicable
  

If you do not spend the bulk of your time in these areas, this should spur you to delegate all activities not belonging to these categories.

Squandering your time on the day-to-day back office tasks diverts you from what really counts and stunts your company's growth.

Saiffe International Business Services, Inc., was created specifically to support you in your day-to-day back office administrative, creative and technical activities, so you can dedicate quality time in the priorities that will take you and your company to the next level.

What you do best creates profit.
Leave the rest to us!

Using your time wisely will benefit you with more energy, less stress, more time and money and even less pollution! We are here for you regardless of your location.

Feel confident to delegate tasks to us such as:

► Internet research

► Preparation of reports and presentations

► Lists and database input and maintenance

► Scheduling of appointments

► Proofreading and editing

► Correspondence management

► Preparation of expense reports

► Coordination of meetings, teleconferences and events

► Translations

► Mass mailings

► Webinars

► On-line ordering of supplies

► Newsletters, Ezines

► Web design

You name it! Virtually we are your best alternative. Supporting your business activities is our expertise.

I encourage you to explore our working together. We welcome the opportunity to become your partner and look forward to working with you. Feel free to contact us.

45% of high earning managers are too tired to converse with their spouse or partner after a long day at the office. This strain is wreaking havoc on family and personal lives.
Study by Sylvia Ann Hewlett and Carolyn Buck Luce, Harvard Business Review 12/2006

Until next time,

Pilar Flores-Saiffe

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