Linda D'Angelo

Advanced Administrative Services provides a comprehensive set of business support services to help businesses achieve their goals when they don't have the time, expertise or staffing required to execute on-going or project support activities.  We are a small, dynamic team who brings years of experience to your organization. 

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Do you currently have a newsletter that needs a makeover or are you interested in starting a new newsletter in the New Year?  Constant Contact's Justin Tryon discusses how to create a newsletter that is worthy of your clients. To summarize a few tips:   

• Educate & inform, don't sell.   
• If appropriate, segment your mailings to meet the unique needs of your various reader segments.
• Include a table of contents so readers can easily catch articles of interest.

In the article, he answers the big question: What should an effective newsletter do for a business or organization? To watch Justin's video or read the transcript click here.    

Darrell Zahorsky, from About.com guide, writes about year-end tax tips that benefit small businesses.

• Defer Income:  Payments received in January instead of December reduces your tax bill.
• Increase Expenses:  Purchase office supplies and/or equipment and pay bills early to increase expenses.
• Inventory:  Inspect damaged or obsolete inventory for write-off opportunities.
• Contribute to retirement plan:  Make payments or set up a retirement plan before year end.
• Update your accounting:  Be sure your books are up-to-date and accurate.  

       Read the complete article at About.com.

Do you use the Quick Access Toolbar? If so, you can easily add commands by selecting the toolbar menu button and selecting the commands you want to display. For even greater efficiency, move this toolbar to below the ribbon by selecting the 'Show Below the Ribbon' menu option.     

As the New Year approaches, businesses scramble to find the perfect way to wish clients successful and suitable wishes for 2013. It's a new year and a fresh start... the perfect time to deliver the 'perfect' message to your clients that will make them smile.  In the article, How To Create Suitable Corporate New Years Wishes, the author gives easy steps for giving best wishes for the New Year. Here are some tips for involving your team in creating the perfect New Year message:

• Call a meeting with staff to brainstorm a greeting 
• Ask everyone to draft an interesting message - NOW
• Reach out to hear opinions and feedback
• Announce final message to your employees 

On December 1st the Green Tree Rotary was spotted serving the community as Bell Ringers on behalf of the Salvation Army.  Volunteers were located at Giant Eagle on Cochran.  Looking for ways to serve your community?  See below for ideas from Pittsburgh Cares.  

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Pittsburgh Cares is an organization that offers a chance for you and members of your organization to volunteer to help the community.  What a wonderful way to give back to your community. Winter Corporate Volunteer Days gives the opportunity to volunteer side-by-side with other local businesses to better the 'burgh (select Corporate Volunteer Days from the above link).  Consider volunteering with your team to spread holiday cheer!  Check out the volunteer calendar for more great opportunities to help your community.  

 
Linda D'Angelo
Advanced Administrative Services, LLC