When I started my new business venture, I was looking for help with a website, publishing an ezine, proofreading, guidance on doing business in the world of the Web, and someone to keep track of me. I was looking for someone to work with as a team that would support and guide me to the success I wanted for myself and my business.
Enter Gulf Coast Office Support: a team of virtual assistants to assist me with all of those things and many more.
Having GCOS as part of my team is freeing and empowering! I know that I am working with people who are forward-thinking and action-oriented to keep me going strong and away from overwhelm. One thing that stands out is how accessible my team is to me and how fast my work is handled. They are on my side and can understand exactly what I am saying, even when I’m not overly clear. How they each instinctively know what I need (and sometimes before I even know) is amazing. Each virtual assistant is caring, thoughtful and highly personal – I feel that I am the only client and my needs will be taken care of in no time (and they always are). I sense a connection to each of the women I work with, and since 'connections' are a high value of mine this is the piece I love most about having GCOS on my team!
If you need assistance in any of the areas that I did -- website building, weekly ezine publication, blog posting, article marketing, social media, copy editing/proofreading, and organizational guidance -- you need to reach out to Gulf Coast Office Support and get them on your team. They offer many other services as well, so don't be shy about looking over their website or calling the Chief Virtual Assistant, Jama St. John, and finding out exactly what they can do to help you get -- and stay -- on track.
Kim Ravida
Kim Ravida Coaching
As an entrepreneur, I have wanted to have a support team for a long time. However, I was losing confidence in the VA industry as a whole after hiring and firing at least four different providers. When I interviewed Jama I was early on in my search for VA #5. She professionally answered my questions and probed for more information about my needs. She won me over when, while I had to delay hiring for a few months, she continued to check in with me on a monthly basis to see how I was doing. No pressure, no push, she simply checked in.
When I was ready to start, I immediately called Jama. She eased me into the process, and now I am delighted to say that the quality of service and delivery that Jama and her team have delivered over just a few short months are unrivaled! I finally feel the relief I was seeking!
Each week Jama has a short check in call with me to make sure we are on task, that I actually use the time for which I pay, and to help her be certain that she and her team put my top priorities first. Jama understands that flexibility is key and her adaptability has helped me launch new ideas quickly, grow my list, and increase my revenues. I doubt you will find a VA who has the depth of experience, the expertise, the “service-focus” and the enjoyable personality like Jama does.Kristin Harad
VitaVie Financial Planning
As a passionate business coach to entrepreneurs and the self-employed, often I hear clients and prospects ask: “How can I grow my business faster?” The answer is quite simple: Delegate!
I’m a big believer in outsourcing. It’s one of the secret weapons to my own success and I teach it to my clients and students all the time. You see, in today’s economy, you just can’t do everything yourself.
This is where Ms. Jama St. John comes into the picture. I had the good fortune of meeting Jama in the Fall of 2010, through another wonderful V.A. when I knew my business was expanding.
Jama, the owner of Gulf Coast Office Support, is a well established, full service virtual assisting company with many specialists working with her to serve and meet her clients’ needs.
What I love most about Jama is that she is an excellent listener. She pays attention to details, and most importantly, comes up with brilliant ideas to simplify my life. And when she manages to create more time for me….I am creating more time for my clients; henceforth, serving a greater audience. So you see, Jama creates for me a win-win situation for all concerned, and she will do that for you too.
One more thing, Jama is HIGHLY trustworthy, honest, and reliable and goes out of her way to make sure her clients are satisfied with the high level of quality service she provides. Many times she anticipates my needs before I even know what I need. This makes for a great partnership.
Think about what would happen if you could get more done, make more money and have more free time? – Jama St. John is only a phone call away!Ali Rodriguez
Vision for Success
Working with Jama has been life changing. I started working with Jama as I was transitioning from 1ShoppingCart to Infusionsoft. I was taking a risk with a new VA but Jama more than met my expectations! All of my contacts, products and programs were moved, templates were created and webforms were checked and updated. The real beauty of all of it is that the process was completely seamless to my clients. They continued to get the information and messages they expected from me in the timely manner they were accustomed to.
Beyond Infusionsoft Jama simply steps in and takes control. She does not shy away from making suggestions and insisting on making my life easier. She takes it upon herself to proof read every message I send out and reviews copy on my website. She works quickly and efficiently and doesn’t complain when I drop things on her at the last minute.
On top of everything she does for me she has a team too. It seems that every time I ask her if she knows someone who can handle something that I think is outside of the scope of her work she says “Oh, I have a person who does that.” In short Jama allows me to focus my attention on serving my clients and growing and marketing my business instead of worrying about the day to day things that were bogging me down. Thank you, JamaCarrie Greene
CarrieThru
I’ve worked with Jama for several years. I rely on her to do my bookkeeping, as well as various projects like transcription and research. She works quickly, is thorough and completes every project on time. She’ll take the time to discuss the requirements of a new project to be certain she understands what I want.
She is a pleasure to work with, always friendly and ready with a laugh. I’d recommend Jama to anyone who is looking for a top notch virtual assistant!Robbie Houcek
Robbie Houcek
I’ve worked with a number of virtual assistants over the years, and Jama stands head and shoulders above all of them. When I hand off a project to Jama, I can breathe a sigh of relief. I know she’ll get it done right and on time.
Whether it’s setting up a complicated system in Infusionsoft, sorting out a tangle of data, or keeping track of all the details that make my head hurt … she’s on the case. And not only is Jama highly competent, she’s a joy to work with. A phone call with her always leaves me both calm and smiling. She’s the one VA I can recommend 100%.Pam McAllister
New Futures Circle
I need two things primarily: dependable accuracy and quick turnaround. It's got to be consistently right and often very fast. That's the ticket to the dance.
I'm a one-person business and I frequently get last-minute client bookings. My clients judge me on the same criteria. Anything that makes me appear slow, inaccurate or unprofessional starts the death spiral and will tank my credibility. So I must be able to make a request of Jama, then let it go and count on it being done flawlessly and on time.
That's where she shines -- Jama has come through again and again. And frankly, I need it done without complaint. Speed is the nature of my work, so I can't afford to waste time fighting with, or begging, my resources to keep up.Rick Houcek
Soar With Eagles
Gulf Coast Office Support has always been there when I’ve needed them. They have always made sense out of my half-baked ideas and paperwork, and have always met my time constraints – even the unreasonable ones.
I feel comfortable recommending them to any future prospects.Peter Tennis
KW Commercial Realty
If I could I would type this ‘pat on the back’ letter in 1000 font and put it on a billboard on the busiest interstate in Georgia. I have been looking for a person to design a website for me for more than two years. Some were more ‘puter dumb than I am (and that’s saying something), some talked so far over my head I thought they had a flight plan. Then the ‘puter gods had mercy on me and introduced me to a lady that could talk to me on my level about computers and websites. Needless to say, she’s my computer hero. I was/am so comfortable with her I basically told her ‘here’s the stuff I wrote, make me sound smart’… I now have a very impressive website that even I can navigate. Jama St John is this lady and I will gladly brag on her and her computer abilities, and her ability to communicate with those of us ‘not so ‘puter savvy’. Jama, thank you ever so much for my website and your professionalism and patience in dealing with me.
David Qualls
Shoe-Less Farrier Service
I would recommend Jama to any one who needs assistance taking care of details and looking after projects. If you want someone who is dependable, responsive and just is a wonderful person to work with, then look no further. I have found her indispensable — especially handling tasks that I do not have the resources to get done. I never have to worry about details not being completed or even suggestions on how to accomplish tasks. If she can’t do it herself she finds someone who can and they are always the best in their field. Jama is saving me time which means money and allows me to focus on running all my businesses.
Randy Wohlers
HearPod
I met Jama St. John in Florida where I needed someone to put my manuscript onto the computer and I couldn’t have found a better person to accomplish this. Jama is efficient, friendly and does everything in a calm, unruffled way. I thought when I returned to Toronto, Canada, that I would have to find another company to finish the manuscript but, no, we were able to complete the project effortlessly by courier and email. Thank you Jama for a job well done!
Grant Panter
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have hired Jama on several occasions to provide transcription services for a variety of recorded business interviews. She has worked with me on a book project and several market research projects. The results were exceptional in all aspects of her work. She delivered extremely accurate transcripts with very quick turnaround. Jama has proven that she is professional and dependable. She understands that her clients rely on the accuracy of her work and strives to provide the best result she can. She also is easy to work with, but my biggest endorsement stems from the simple fact that she delivers what she promises to deliver.
Keith Herndon
Internet Decisions
Jama is fantastic! In running a business it’s sometimes difficult to find people who are expedient, accurate and trustworthy- and Jama is all of the above. I know that she’ll get the job done every time!
She’s also one of those rare people who really does care about her clients and it shows in the way she does business.Jason Syzdek
One Blink Media
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