Dianne's contact list :)

[dreuby]

I'm looking to build up a network of contacts - people who can provide services that I don't.

I do basic web creation - but I want to avoid shopping sites, flash as I don't have enough experience to sell those services.
I do DTP and word processing, but not spreadsheets or databases.
I do ebook and ecover creation, but not logos or graphic design stuff.

I don't know whether I'd have a page with these peoples sites on, or simply keep a contact list so when a client wants a service, I can refer them. Or we could work together.

Does anyone else do this? And is anyone else interested? Or does anyone want to give me advice on this? :lol:

[Debbi]

Hi Dianne,

Actually, I do this now, although informally. I have a small network of people I use when I have too much work (YEA!). I think forming an organized listing of people interested in such work is a great idea. I think, also, that Lori had mentioned doing something similar on Freelancemom.com.

Right now, she has a service directory, which you can take a look at, but I really do like your idea.

A freelance referral network....

Count me in! My skills include:

Website design/maintenance
Shopping cart configuration (such as shopping cart services, not creating a stand alone shopping cart on a client's server.)
DTP
PDF creation
Marketing materials

I have someone who handles database work and flash work for me, at reasonable prices.

I also do any type of admin work, including databases, spreadsheets, etc., as well as Bookkeeping, tax preparation, etc.

I wonder, is there a freelance referral network in place on the web? and do you think it would be something a lot of freelancers would be interested in?

Debbi

[dreuby]

I'm sure they'd be interested - I haven't come across one, and I've reasearched quite a lot over the last few months before setting up my VA business. I'll do some more research on that.

My main worry would be if we had to "vet" people - for example you wouldn't want to recommend someone to a client, or ask the client if you could pass on the work, unless you were sure that person was up to your standards. :?:

[Lori]

My main worry would be if we had to "vet" people - for example you wouldn't want to recommend someone to a client, or ask the client if you could pass on the work, unless you were sure that person was up to your standards. :?:

That is my worry as well. Maybe it is best to require a portfolio/resume?

and references/testimonials...

Lori

[Anonymous]

Hi Dreuby-
Sounds like a great idea! I would be very interested!!
If you contact me, I can send you a resume/porfolio whatever you need.
I am experienced with Excel and databases. I work contract for a publishing company and that's what I do, a Corporate Directory Database!

Thanks for posting this!
Celina Neely
cneely0408@hotmail.com

[dreuby]

This is something I've said to a fellow Ryze member:
What I'd really like to be able to do is never turn away a client. So rather than have links on my site, when a client has a requirement that I can't meet, I can tell them that I can put them in contact with [name] who can provide that service. Hopefully our clients would then start to think along the lines of "Let's ask [your name] - she'll know someone who can do it."


What do others feel about how this sort of thing would be organised?

I haven't found anything online that sounds like what I'm thinking about, I've mostly found directories.

[Debbi]

Dianne,

This is actually an idea I've been tossing around for a while. I'm still in the process of figuring out how to develop it, however. It seems to me that the people we recommend would have to go thru some sort of process....maybe a test project? I don't know, but I really think this is a great idea.

Maybe if we had members with their qualifications listed, and then they list their database of potential vendors. Again, I am still in the thinking stage, but I do believe it is an excellent idea.

Debbi

[glassraven]

Hi Diane

What a good idea!

I do website design, ecommerce sites, database driven (jsp) sites, logo design and web hosting (I think thats all!).

You can see some of my previous work at: www.glassraven.com

If you don't mind I'll add you to my list of fellow UK web designers (I am keeping a list for people who wants someone local to them rather than working across the internet, and also for incase I have too much work on to take on another job)
:) Sadie

[dreuby]

Thanks Sadie - I've added you to my UK list too.

Debbi/Lori - is it possible to change the name of this topic so others can see what it's about? :)

[dreuby]

Celina, just realised I didn't answer your post :oops: !

There are certainly a wide range of talents here - we just need to work out how to organise.

[kimber57]

I would also be interested in networking this way. I do digital editing, photo restoration, and graphics.

Kim

[Anonymous]

HI

I would love to join this list,
My services include
Research
Typing
Photography
Editing
Writing (original work, ghost writing, and I also work from out line)

Please e-mail me and I will happily provide samples of my work as well as a price list and references

thewritestuff81@yahoo.com

I am also working on a website that II hope to have up and running soon .

[Davi]

Hi -

I am relatively new here, but I would like to be on your list, as well. If you would like my resume, I would be happy to send it. I do clerical (typing, proofing, data entry) mostly, but have done a mural in the past and also am a decent artist (I can email some of my most recent/best if you would like it as well). I am a Jack of all trades by nature and can easily adapt - so if there is any misc. work you have and cannot do, I would be willing to take that off your hands, too! :rofl:

[hungonh]

Hello,

I would like to be added to your list, I do bookkeeping, data entry and any other office tasks. My main venture is bookkeeping, I do all aspects of it. I can discuss with you further my abilities.

Nicole