Service List & Rates
Here is a list of our services broken down into six categories.  We have tried to include as much detail as possible. 

However, if you have any questions about these services, do not hesitate to contact by us by phone or at Leisa@GemstoneBusinessSolutions.com.  We generally have a one- to two-week turnaround, but can accommodate most rush jobs.  We also have a referral network for any service that you don't see on this list.   Please just ask. 

As for rates, it will vary from project to project.  Rates are available by retainer, the hour, or by the project.  It will depend upon your individual expectations, needs or desired results.  For a more accurate estimate you will need to contact us. 

Our expertise is the written word.  However, we realize that in the business world, good writing is the result of good proofreading and editing coupled with accurate typing and document formatting.   All of these elements must work together to make your documents and manuscripts a “masterpiece.” 

We can also transcribe your documents and manuscripts via telephone, cassette tapes, audio clips, and/or shorthand.  Yes, we can still read, transcribe, and even take shorthand dictation at 180 wpm. 

If you need resume writing or copywriting, you may visit Gemstone Resume Service or Gemstone Copywriting.  Both of these are divisions of Gemstone Business Solutions, and my (Leisa's) personal passions and focus. 

While I am able to provide the services below, I also try to stay focused on my main two passions.  I've have just been blessed to have added so many good administrative skills which I can "bundle" into my work.  These administrative skills are my USP.


Writing Services
  • Article Writing
  • Business Correspondence
  • Contract and Proposal Writing
  • Feature Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Newsletter Content
  • Press Releases

Administrative Services
  • Business Coaching
  • Calendar Management
  • Copyright, Trademark or Patent Filing
  • Database Management (MS Access)
  • Email Management
  • Dictation using Dictaphone/Digital/Cassette Tapes
  • Document OCR Scanning
  • Editing
  • File Conversion
  • Information Retrieval
  • Mailing Services
  • Online Research
  • Phone Transfer Services
  • Proofreading
  • Software Consulting and Online Tutoring
  • Time Management Consulting including our D5 Time Maximizing System
  • Tradeshow Designs and Setups
  • Transcription via ExpressDictate and ExpressScribe
  • Typing
  • Word Processing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Copywriting Services
  • Auto-responders for Email Messaging
  • Catalog Copywriting
  • Direct Mail Copywriting
  • eBay and Amazon Auction Help
  • Email Marketing (Aweber, ConstantContact, 1ShoppingCart)
  • Fundraising Copywriting
  • Tag Line Development
  • Web Copywriting

Graphics
  • Corel Paint Shop Pro
  • MS Publisher
  • Xara Xtreme for Graphics and Logos
  • Xara 3-D with Animation

Marketing and Consulting
  • Affiliate Marketing and Link Building
  • Direct Sales and Cold Calling
  • Internet Marketing and Proprietary Product Development
  • Google Adsense
  • Google Adwords
  • Marketing Campaign Consulting
  • Social Network Marketing (Ryze, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter)

Resume Writing
  • Cover Letter Writing
  • CV and Bio Writing
  • Job Search Engine Creation
  • KSA Writing for Government Resumes
  • Reference Page Development
  • Resume Writing

Social Media
  • Email Blasts Using Ping.fm, Bit.ly, and HooteSuite
  • Profile Creation for Ryze, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
  • Social Media Marketing

Virtual Project Management Software
  • Basecamp
  • CentralDesktop
  • Feng Office (formerly OpenGoo)
  • XMind 

Web Design
  • Basic Blog Development (Blogger)
  • FTP Client Management via SmartFTP
  • FrontPage
  • Microsoft Publisher (Text Only Web Site)
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Template-Generated Web Sites via Godaddy and Homestead
  • Xara WebStyle 4
  • XSitePro




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