The news keeps screaming that 2010 is the year of growth and recovery. Regardless of whether this is truth or fiction, opportunities are always out there.

If you find yourself stuck at any time this year, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. When your A to B needs a little help, Detour Services will be ready.

Thank you to the clients and helpers who made this first anniversary possible. I look forward to continuing and building our relationships over the next year.

To all our successes!

Conventions are rich networking opportunities but no one wants to leave a booth unmanned for fear of losing sales. An assistant gives an entrepreneur just that much more flexibility.

It doesn’t matter if there’s a meeting to take or a lunch run to complete, a trade show assistant provides options and opportunities.

If you are looking for a trustworthy and hard working assistant for your 2009 conferences, why not give us a call to figure out the details?

Detour Services can help you prepare for your upcoming appointment with the tax accountant.

The organization of your expenses is a task that is easily outsourced and assigned. A personal assistant will save you hours of sorting and organizing.

The end of the year is hectic for small businesses and for small business owners. There’s a fiscal year to close out and a plan of attack to be made for the next.

Call us today to get this responsibility off your list and off your mind.

As you relax into the weekend, don’t forget to contact Detour Services to reserve your December help. We’re moving into everyone’s busy season so if you could use some assistance getting your business or household needs under control during the holiday season, calling early is going to be so much better than calling late.

It wouldn’t have been safe or comfortable for the cat to go along. So the kitty stayed here in the Chicago area until they could make a return trip to get her.

This family was able to make these arrangements because they trusted Detour Services. By doing it this way, they were able to take advantage of some cost-cutting options while at the same time, they looked after the health and well-being of their cat.

Are you facing a similar situation? Contact us for a free consultation today!

Could a couple of extra helpers make the process less painful? Why not give Detour Services a call to reserve your inventory count date?

But sometimes, the task is harder than it seems like it should be. Where are those brand new gloves from last year? Perhaps a young one has outgrown those sweaters?

A personal concierge service like Detour Services can help you prepare and get organized. Because of our versatility, we’re able to help in ways that are more complete than other professionals. We can do any or all of the following:

1. Rearrange and organize your closets. Detour Services is a proud member of the National Association of Professional Organizers.
2. Transport the items you wish to donate and return with a receipt.
3. Arrange for the sale of other items online, in a garage sale, or through resale shops.
4. Search online for the best new purchase bargains.
5. Do the buying for you. Wouldn’t it be great to try out clothing in the comfort of your own home?
6. Return unwanted merchandise.

Save yourself the headaches and hassles of this busy time of year. Call Detour Services to see how we can make your life so much easier.

How does a restaurant club work?

On a designated night, you and your friends gather at a chosen restaurant. Your table has been reserved. All your special requests have been communicated and taken care of. There’s nothing left to do except talk, enjoy each other’s company, and figure out if you have a new favorite place to eat.

Restaurant clubs are a great way to stay connected with your social circles. It’s all too easy to lose track of friends and back out on invitations because work is too hectic and you’re just too tired. A regular social event like a restaurant club helps you recharge and keeps you connected.

The problem is—someone has to plan all this. Someone has to pick a restaurant and propose it, keep track of who is coming, make the reservation, and send out the final details.

That’s where a personal assistant can come in. Why not let your assistant keep track of restaurant openings and reviews? Let him or her call ahead with questions. Is there parking? Is it BYOB? Are there vegetarian options?

Once a place is decided, your assistant can handle the rest—from invitations to reservations. You and your friends can just show up and enjoy.

The high-quality Japanese disc manufacturing plants are all but gone. The market is filled with lower quality product from cheaper manufacturing options.

The rule of thumb used to be to burn a new backup every four to five years. With your especially sensitive or precious information though, you’ll probably want to beat that timetable by a mile.

Copying your CDs and DVDs is another one of those time intensive necessities that is easily outsourced to a personal assistant.