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As a Sole Operator, I RELY on OTHERS to Assist ME in my Business

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Property Manager with Gibson Management Group, Ltd.

As a Sole Operator, I don't have a lot of space in my office nor do I have time to be knowledgeable about all things that effect my business.  I rely on several local businesses to help keep me in Business!

Sir Speedy * I've used them for over a decade.  They do my printing * I just send it to them via e-mail as a pdf and go pick up my printing a week later.  They keep everything on file electronically so I know it is safe!

Pack 'N Mail @ Riverbend * I do not have FedEx or UPS accounts. Having had to send 2 lease packets overseas via DHL, I realized that I really don't need these accounts * I just need a "shipping service".  These guys are GREAT and always have the proper mailing container and give me delivery option times AND prices.

Keswick Post Office * I get my tenants' rent payments and my bills at our local Keswick post office.  My box # has been in my husband's family for over 2 decades and is adjacent to Sissy Spacek's box.  I can go anytime and pick up my mail AND I use the clerk/window service for sending USPS Priority Mail resident lease packets!

Virginia National Bank * These guys are awesome.  I opened my account almost a decade ago and a few years ago, they actually opened a new branch adjacent to my office building complex.  They do my certified checks and do stop-payments for me at no cost and when I need a notary for a document, they offer that service also.

Albemarle Lock & Safe * YES, I have a personal locksmith.  Not personal so much as close-by and always ready to help.  When I need locks changed or keys made, they are really there for me. 

 

I am also thankful for Settle Tire and Cole's Import for keeping my Lexus on the road and RUNNING and Dave Watkins of Watkins Computer Services * my IT guy for almost a decade....and he makes "house calls". 

 

When people ask how to can do what I do since there is ONLY me, I don't hesitate to tell them.....I am not alone!  I do have good help!

 

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Wallace S. Gibson is a Certified Property Manager with over 50 years of property management experience and expertise.  She maintains a specialized property management business in Central Virginia serving Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna and Louisa counties  

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Comments(10)

Ralph Gorgoglione
Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA
California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407

This looks like a pretty great list of helpers to assist you! Thanks for sharing this post.

Jun 27, 2011 05:43 AM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

Ralph * I need to thank them more often and tell them I L♥VE them!!!

Jun 27, 2011 05:48 AM
Mike Cathell
Real Estate Services of SWFL, LLC - Fort Myers, FL
Real Estate Investing for Real People

Wallace,

My philosophy is always to use other professionals any time I can.  It allows us the time to do what we do best - Real Estate.  Also, thanks for reminding all of us, we need to say thank you to everyone that helps us in our success!

Jun 27, 2011 08:18 AM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Wallace - You are such a name dropper.  I didn't know Sissy resided in your part of the world.

Jun 27, 2011 08:43 AM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

Conrad * her 2 daughters went to my alma mater and their place is not a ranch so much as a FARM/estate....in Cobham, VA which does not have a post office box so they use the Keswick po which is right on the same road to Cobham. Spacek married production designer and art director Jack Fisk in 1974. Fisk later directed her in the films Raggedy Man and Violets Are Blue and was Oscar nominated for his production design in 2007's There Will Be Blood. They have two daughters, Schuyler Fisk and Madison Fisk. Schuyler has appeared in several film roles and is pursuing a career as a singer. Spacek and her family live on a horse ranch near Charlottesville, Virginia. She also is an ardent crusader for women's rights.

Sissy will be seen later this summer in THE HELP * a movie about 3 women in the South in the early 60s.  I've listened to it on cd and the story is amazing

 

Sissy Spacek photo from The Help

Jun 27, 2011 08:56 AM
Michelle Francis
Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA
Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

Wallace, 

Life is so good when you have the right "TEAM" members.  Little companies can become much bigger by utilizing the right assistance that other companies offer!  

Knowing who to call is PRICELESS and always will be. 

Just talked with three of my main vendors today.  We know each other well and I know they will take care of their tasks or COMMUNICATE to me if they can't!  (They also tell me their vacation schedules ahead of time since they know I rely on them.)

All the best, Michelle

PS - I suggested, as I think this is worth a second feature for you today:-)

Jun 27, 2011 08:59 AM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

Michelle * my plumber JUST texted me he will be gone the 30th to the 4th....I L♥VE him!

Jun 27, 2011 09:01 AM
Virginia Gardner
Roy Wheeler Realty Co. - Charlottesville, VA
Realtor, Charlottesville, Serving Central Virginia

I can't speak to the professionalism of Virginia National Bank, but I love Albemarle Lock & Safe!

Jun 27, 2011 09:34 AM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Wallace - Thank you for FYI on Sissy.  A farm/estate sounds interesting.

Jun 27, 2011 11:15 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Wallace- I'm on my own as well, so I am my virtual asst as well as my Webmaster and designer.  Thank goodness for the internet!   I do have my own personal asst. for my vacant stagings who helps me move and hang pictures... I've also lived with him for over 30 years!

Jun 28, 2011 02:44 PM