Above & Beyond, Inc.
Founded in 1994, Above & Beyond, Inc. provides business support services to small business owners, entrepreneurs, large corporations and meeting planners as an outsourcing option, allowing executives to focus on their core business. Above & Beyond has the capabilities to provide ongoing administrative support and virtual assistant services for a multitude of diverse situations.
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Release Date: October 15, 2009
Above & Beyond, Inc.
26 Park Street, Suite 2000, Montclair, N.J. 07042http://www.virtualofficestaff.com/
FACTS - 2009
Media Contact: Evelyn Weiss-Francisco / (201) 796-7788 / evelyn@caryl.com
Company Overview
Founded in 1994, Above & Beyond, Inc. provides business support services to small business owners, entrepreneurs, large corporations and meeting planners as an outsourcing option, allowing executives to focus on their core business. Above & Beyond has the capabilities to provide ongoing administrative support and virtual assistant services for a multitude of diverse situations.
In today's economy, Above & Beyond supports various organizations that have downsized through virtual staffing. In addition, business startups are currently at record highs. Above & Beyond has the ability to assist with professional launches, while keeping fixed overhead costs down.
For owners looking to expand from a home office, Above & Beyond offers the option of turnkey office rentals at its company headquarters located in Montclair, N.J. In response to the current economic climate, office rentals are available full-time or part-time. For a monthly "base rent," companies can obtain a rental package, which includes 24-hour access to a furnished, windowed office; personalized telephone answering; incoming mail handling; a common reception area; conference room usage with secure wireless Internet and more.
Virtual Support Services
Companies can also employ any of Above & Beyond's services off-site. The company's expertise includes:
- Marketing and Sales Support: Planning, creation and distribution of e-mail newsletters; creation of publicity materials
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Support: Managing of Web site to improve quality traffic through search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing
- Internet Marketing Support: Distribution of e-letters; Web 2.0 marketing; Constant Contact e-mail programs, mailing list maintenance
- Database and Contact Management: Creation of easy-to-use databases; updating sales and customer records; detailed reporting
- Meeting & Event Planning Support: Track attendees' preferences and special requests; create, print and ship meeting materials
- Project Coordination Support: Organize project components; create timelines, milestones and budgets; identify and research vendors
- Bookkeeping and Financial Support: Budgets and financial reporting; accounts receivable/payable; time, project and cash flow tracking systems
- Virtual Office Support: Professional live phone answering; voice mail services; mail forwarding services
- Administrative Support: Travel arrangements; conference call, meeting and appointment coordination; Web site updates; virtual assistance
Consulting
Another beneficial service offered by Above & Beyond consists of Strategic Consulting for its clients. Above & Beyond's consulting services can help keep owners focused on business development, financial literacy, economies of labor and any other topics that are crucial to success. Strategic Consulting is available on a project basis or as a monthly service.
Workshops and Seminars
President and Founder Donna Miller also presents and sponsors with guest speakers a variety of workshops and seminars for clients and outside companies. A current workshop titled "Roadmap to Success in 2010 and Beyond" advises companies of best business practices for the current recovery economy. Other topics include:
- Business Planning & Financial Literacy
- Marketing Essentials
- Leveraging Your Time
Company Principal
Donna Miller, President and Founder: With a decade of professional management and administrative expertise managing a global chemical company in New Jersey, Donna opened Above & Beyond, Inc. in the mid 1990s, identifying an all important niche of executive office suites and support business services that are needed in a variety of circumstances. Since then, she has inspired, coached and supported hundreds of business owners, entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. Her strategy for differentiating the business from its competition includes providing consistently superior service, creating win-win relationships between clients and colleagues, and going above and beyond the expectations of both clients and her staff.
Ms. Miller has completed tremendous research to provide support opportunities, training and growth potential. As a result, she has assembled and cultivated a group of committed and qualified staff members who possess knowledge, work ethic and the unique flexibility required to satisfy each Above & Beyond client. Members of the staff include: Delilah Tate, operations manager and Karen Weeks, bookkeeping department manager.
Ms. Miller attended Bergen Community College and Fairleigh Dickinson University and serves as a board trustee for The Salvation Army. She is also a past board member of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) and the North Essex Chamber of Commerce, where she served as both Treasurer and Chairperson of Membership.
Website: www.virtualofficestaff.com


