The Apprentice Who Won’t Be Fired
July 2, 2010 by Lillie
For some time, I have wanted to have someone to help me in very busy times and to fill in for me if I’m unable to work. Finding that person proved to be a challenge. There are many writers, editors, Web designers, book designers, and administrative workers who are much better than I am. However, there aren’t many with the combination of skills that my clients count on—or even the interest in developing those skills.
Then my friend Linda Farley introduced me to Beverly Ellison. Beverly has more than 25 years of experience as an administrative, human resources, and corporate training professional. She owns Administrative Support Services, providing virtual assistance, consulting, administrative, desktop publishing, and training services. She is an excellent writer and editor and eager to learn about publishing and Web design. In addition to being highly skilled and motivated, Beverly is a lovely lady who will be a delight to work with. She shares my Christian faith, and we believe God brought us together.
I am excited to announce that Beverly is now my apprentice while she continues to operate her own business. She will be working with me on specific projects that will benefit from her experience, as well as learning new skills so that she will eventually be able to handle any project for my clients.
Beverly is starting a blog on her Web site and will be writing guest posts here from time to time. Please welcome her and share our excitement.
Sounds wonderful for both of you, Lillie! I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Beverly. I’m sure she’ll enjoy working with you and that both of you will benefit from the arrangement in so many ways. I look forward to reading Beverly’s guest posts and enjoying the new dimension they will bring to your blog.
Thank you, Jeanne. I’m really excited.
Thank you so much, Jeanne! Working with Lillie is such a blessing. I’ve already acquired valuable publishing and Web design skills under her leadership; and I eagerly look forward to continuous growth and expansion for both of us through our combined skill sets. I thank God for bringing us together in this mutually rewarding joint venture!
I’ve no doubt it’s a great team-up and I’m sure everything will go exceptionally well!
Thanks, Jeanne.
well that sounds a good news and would surely benefit the blog having many good and valuable stories and articles
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shabana,
It is great news, and while blog readers will be most benefited from our collaboration online, I’m most excited about her work with my offline clients.
Hi, Shabana!
Thanks so much for your good wishes for Lillie and me! This joint venture is the answer to my prayers.
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Hi Lilli,
That sounds like the perfect arrangement to me. I know from experience that a good admin person behind you can make all the difference in allowing you to focus on your creative endeavours,
But, I think what really sets it apart is the obvious win: win as you get to focus on doing more of what you love. While Beverly focuses on her existing strengths while adding value to you as she learns the ropes.
Sounds just like a real apprenticeship. I still remember serving my time under the craftsmen of my youth. The mechanical skills may have been replaced now – but I have great memories of that time.
Genuine best wishes for a productive and happy partnership.
Dave.
Thank you, Dave. As Beverly and I discussed how we would work together, apprenticeship seemed the perfect description.
Hi, Dave!
Thanks so much for your encouraging words! I am so grateful for this opportunity to work with Lillie and look forward to a long, mutually rewarding association!
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That’s great that you found someone. As someone that has just hired someone and may be hiring someone else very soon, I know how tough it is to find a great person that will have your back. Best of luck
Jef,
Yes, finding the right person for the job can be very challenging.
Thank you, Jef, for your kind words! I, too, know what a challenge it is to find the right person to work with. I have persistently and prayerfully pursued an opportunity like this for along time, and I thank God for answered prayer!
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Congratulations on such a wonderful find Lillie and welcome aboard Beverly. Can’t wait to see what you to do together!
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Thanks for the hearty congratulations, Dominique.
Hi, Dominique!
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. I’m so excited about what God is going to do with our joint venture!
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This looks like a great arrangement and may I take the opportunity to welcome Beverly onboard. It’s interesting what you say about the combination of skills that up you. I’m a chemist/web designer/writer and rock climber who makes a great chilli but bad pasta, try finding another of those! We’re all so different and that’s what makes people so fascinating.
D
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Dave,
I think you’re the winner in the different department.
The things I do are closely related to each other, but you cover the gamut.
Thanks so much, Dave. Wow! Your life’s experiences sound very interesting. As Lillie said, you cover the gamut!
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good for you, finding good help is not easy. luv the idea of an apprentice.
Paul,
The apprenticeship is perfect for both of us. Beverly gets to learn new skills, and I have a well-qualified person as backup.
Thanks so much, Paul! I am thrilled to have been blessed with the opportunity to work with Lillie. I look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership.
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Hi Lillie and welcome Beverly! This sounds like a great relationship where you both will benefit. I look forward to reading your posts. What types of subjects will you be covering in your posts? I’d be interested in hearing stories about running your business… I always enjoy those! Anyway, welcome!
Jeremiah,
We haven’t yet discussed what posts Beverly will write, but she has a wealth of insight to share.
Hi, Jeremiah! Thank you for your warm welcome!!
As Lillie said, we have not yet discussed the topics I will cover in my posts. I am looking forward to sharing with our readers in the near future.
Lillie, congratulations! Beverly, welcome to the family, you could not have asked for a better person to guide you in web design and publishing. Lillie is truly exceptional in her professional skills and as a human being!
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Karen,
Thank you for the congratulations and the lovely compliment. You know it means a lot coming from you.
Thank you, Karen! I am very grateful for this opportunity to work with Lillie. In the short time we have been associated, I’ve learned so much, and I enjoy her company immensely.
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Hi Beverly, it’s nice to meet you!
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Bluestocking,
Hope you’ll be seeing a lot more of Beverly.
Hi, there! It’s nice to meet you, too!!
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Without good a good admin person behind, someone’s work can be in vain. Creative persons not always are the most organized ones:) So congrants for your apprentice and Beverly, i wish you good luck in absorbing all the knowledge Lillie has.
Jenny,
You’re right about the importance of good admin support. But I want to make clear that Beverly is also creative and will, over time, be doing everything that I do.
Thanks, Jenny! I am looking forward to learning all I can from Lillie while I utilize my administrative skills to assist her in any way I can.
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How wonderful for the both of you. It’s never a coincidence when things like this come together. It’s my hope that the apprenticeship goes well and that you will be able to expand and reach out to all of your clients and viewers!
Alfred,
Thank you for the good wishes. I like the saying, “A coincidence is just God’s way of remaining anonymous.”
Thank you, Alfred! With good wishes like yours and God’s guidance, things are bound to go well.
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Hi Lillie – It sounds like you’ve found the perfect solution. Hi Beverly – It’s great to meet you and I’m looking forward to seeing more of you in the blogosphere.
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Hi, Cath!
It’s nice to meet you as well, and I look forward to communicating with you via the blogosphere!
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Cath,
I think Beverly is the perfect solution. I’m really excited.
Thanks, Lillie! I’m excited, too!
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Hi Lilie,
Good to hear that you’ve found a reputable apprentice. Its hard to find a very good one nowadays. Looking forward to Beverly’s posts. Good luck to both of you.
Thank you, Amanda.
Thanks so much, Amanda! It is a blessed privilege to work with Lillie!
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Lillie, I am so glad to hear you have the very capable and ready help of someone who seems to be a perfect match for the workload you do. Welcome, Beverly!
Thank you, Dawn. I’m eager to get Beverly trained on every aspect of my business, but she has a lot of knowledge already.
Thank you, Dawn!
I’ve learned so much rrom Lillie already and am eager to learn more and more. In addition to being a phenomenal writer, editor, web designer (I could go on and on — smile), she is also a good teacher and a dear friend! What a blessing she is to me!
Beverly
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Lillie, you’re so sweet! Thank you so much, my dear friend and mentor!!!
Bev
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