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Old 06-17-2007, 12:36 PM
semeon semeon is offline
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One person operations

Hi - I run two websites and planning a third - They are not specifically a business more a hobby that should pay for itself. I have recently been diagnosed with heart problems. I have had a pacemaker fitted so I can carry on with admin and design as long as I don't do anything too strenuous.

I wonder if anyone here who is a OPO has any hints or tips of what to do if illness strikes. How would they manage sales etc.
I have no one that is interested or capable of administering the site while I am off sick.

anyone have any ideas?

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Old 06-18-2007, 09:38 AM
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Re: One person operations

We use a toll free number that is very flexible you can have that number go to any phone number. You could hire someone who could just return calls at a nominal cost or you could return them at your leisure when you feel better. We travel a lot and havent found not being there to answer the phone has been that much of a detriment.
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Old 06-20-2007, 07:33 AM
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Re: One person operations

If you can afford to pay someone to administer the site than I think you can find plenty of people who can do it. Especially if it is mostly backend stuff and email you can try a firm overseas. You can find them at Guru.com - The world's largest online marketplace for freelance talent. if it is more front office stuff you may want to try craigslist: san francisco bay area classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events. Good luck and I hope you fee better.
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Old 06-22-2007, 09:32 AM
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Re: One person operations

I would look to do a joint venture with a complementary firm and give them more of a share of the revenue because they are doing the admin work.
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Old 12-20-2007, 07:22 AM
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Re: One person operations

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If you can afford to pay someone to administer the site than I think you can find plenty of people who can do it. Especially if it is mostly backend stuff and email you can try a firm overseas. You can find them at Guru.com - The world's largest online marketplace for freelance talent. if it is more front office stuff you may want to try craigslist: san francisco bay area classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events. Good luck and I hope you fee better.
We do the same when we are on vacation
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