Whether you’re a brand new business just entering the marketplace or a seasoned pro,

the mountains of tasks can feel overwhelming.

The good news is this: You don’t have to do it all.

“She is able to dive into projects, assisting me in creating, maintaining, and administrating Wordpress websites, while enthusiastically doing support work, like answering emails and updating spreadsheets. It is rare to find someone who not only delivers in both areas but seems to love them both, and I feel fortunate to have connected with Melissa and to have her as a part of my business.” — Allie Rice, Design Professional | Allie Creative
“Melissa has a strategic, solutions-oriented brain wrapped in a warm, cheerful, enthusiastic personality — exactly the type of professional you want in a client-facing role, or behind the scenes working with your core team. ” — Abby Kerr | Chief Voice Bureau Officer, Abby Kerr, Ltd.
“For anyone who has a small business and needs help, I can’t say enough about Melissa Black and her virtual assistance company, Black Ink. If you need help with marketing campaigns, websites, social media, admin jobs, so many things….Melissa is AWESOME!!! She is all about execution and getting things done! Smart, reliable, mature, fabulous!” — Cristiana Quinn | President, College Admission Advisors
Melissa has been an amazing addition to my team. She’s extremely strong in both her communication and technical skills. I appreciate her reliability and consistency and have referred her to several colleagues and clients. She’s had an amazing impact on my own business growth. — Jac McNeil MKin., CPCC, ACC | Professional Certified Coach for Women Solopreneurs
“Ms. Black is a rare breed. She is the embodiment of both creative innovation and business savvy; a balanced combination that one doesn’t encounter often. It has been my experience that artistic professionals who excel in generating exciting and groundbreaking concepts, seldom have equal aptitude in the business sector.” — Wendie Tobin, Owner | Verb and Verse
“Melissa is fearless, diligent and extraordinarily creative. If she hasn’t done it before, she will figure it out – and knock it out of the park. Big or small, she can be trusted to get the job done and to do it well. She is an absolute pleasure to be around and her enthusiasm is contagious. I look forward to many more opportunities to work with Melissa in the future.” — Jamie Lind, Authenticity Ally | Integrity Ventures

Projects

You often have an endless to–do pile. Presentations, spreadsheets, press releases, and research. Just a few of the things that we make happen every day.

Operations

Technology is ever-changing. How do you know which productivity tools are the appropriate applications for your business? Black Ink has the scoop on up-to-the-minute technology. We’ll assess and identify the challenges that face your business and design a customized tech-based productivity plan that works for you.

Web

Our website designs are beautiful, functional, and executed in a time–conscious and budget–appropriate manner. Let’s talk about what you envision for your new or existing website.

Strategy

You’ve got a ton of ideas about how to promote your business. We think that’s pretty sweet. We have ideas, too. Let’s brainstorm and come up with a strategy to bring them to life.

We are small business-boosters.

Productivity

Find extra hours in your day to do the things that are important to you. Eliminate time-consuming tasks that slow your productivity.

Technology

We are committed to utilizing up-to-the-minute technology and the best equipment to run in the most efficient and productive manner. Click here to read about why Black Ink is “green”.

Savings

Realize all the benefits of a gifted assistant without assuming the overhead costs of an in-house employee. Benefits, employment taxes, equipment, and office space need not be considerations when working with Black Ink. We have all that covered at our place.

Knowledge

At Black Ink, we took what we learned during our decades of client-focused sales and small business interactions and created an entity that works for small business owners today. We love what we do and we’re excited to share our joy of discovery, creativity and efficiency. Read more…

Whether you’re a brand new business just entering the marketplace or a seasoned pro, the mountains of tasks can feel overwhelming. The good news is this: You don’t have to do it all.