Virtual Assistant Cashing In On Green

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 06, 2008 – In an election year one of the most paramount concerns at the forefront of many voters minds is the state of the environment.  For Dawn Olinek, a proponent of recycling, alternative modes of transportation, and reduced energy usage, the shift to an eco-friendly target market couldn't come at a better time.  The green momentum is spreading as people embrace necessary environmental changes.  Dawn is taking it one step further by overhauling her business model and working exclusively with green solopreneurs.  Some of her clients include architects, engineers, geologists, and sustainability experts; anyone who is making a positive environmental impact.  Dawn says, "With the economic downturn, and a need to make conscious changes to the environment, it just makes sense for me to incorporate my passion for business with my love for the environment and wrap it up into a package that serves a purpose."  Dawn is able to reduce her carbon footprint because the services she provides are from her home office.  There is no commuting to and from an office, no paper trail of the work she’s done because projects are completed electronically, and she controls the amount of energy being consumed.

The services that Dawn offers are administrative in nature and customized to fit her client’s specific needs.  Her goal is to fuse together virtual assistance with savvy entrepreneurs creating a business dynamic that generates more time, success, and earnings for her clients.  Something that sets Dawn’s practice apart from others is her value based service.  Rather than working with clients on a per project basis and cranking out piece meal tasks which is just a quick fix, her approach is collaborative meaning she’s evolving with her clients.  The working relationship is ongoing allowing Dawn to get to know her client’s business so that she can create necessary efficiencies and systems.  Gina Realiza, Vice President and Engineer of Great Lakes Drafting, LLC says, “Dawn was the missing piece that our business needed. She has been integral in helping us establish where our weaknesses are at and implementing a plan so that our processes are more efficient, stable, and above all we're generating revenue...”