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Singaporeans Collaborate To Help Local Businesses Expand into the United States (May 11th, 2007)

Helena, AL- Rima McDonald is living a dream-loving family, nice home, and a growing business in the United States. However, she has not forgotten her home in Singapore and wants to help other business owners achieve the success she has. Desmond, a native Singaporean who also calls the U.S. home now, is also experiencing the benefits of having businesses in two cultures. Together, Desmond and Rima are working with local chambers of commerce to educate businesses on the technological resources available to help its members set up a U.S. presence without opening a physical office.

Rima owns Virtual Receptionists Singapore and said, "I want to help my fellow Singaporean business colleagues establish an American presence in a cost effective and efficient manner. I can save them the difficulties I had by introducing business owners to the networking and technological resources available." Rima was recently featured on AsiaOne's website as a successful Singaporean working in the US. She shared her story of success as well as helpful tips for businesses looking to expand into a foreign country.

Desmond, co-founder of Leap Interactive, said, "Effective communication is the key to success in every relationship. We're excited to be working with VRS to help Singapore companies establish a U.S. presence and create new relationships while controlling rising telecom expenses. Commerce is both regional and global these days, so it's pertinent to establish the right level of international presence with 24/7 availability to gain the confidence of clients. Today's technology allows us to do this more cost efficiently, which is always a plus! Essentially, the partnership between VR and Leap hits the sweet spot for small-and medium-sized enterprises."

Rima and Desmond have assembled a panel of specialists to host a web conference on July 7 to let Singapore businesses owners know how to use telecommunications, networking, and virtual marketing to increase market share. Rima said, "Participants only need an internet connection and a computer headset to attend this event. This is an example of one type of technology that business owners can use to communicate with partners and clients around the world to overcome distance and time barriers."

Desmond will address ways to acquire funds to assist with business expansion, and discuss how telecommunications technology help bridge the gap in connecting with American clients. Business owners interested in participating in the free online conference can go to www.VirtualReceptionistsSingapore.com to register their interest to attend. Chambers wanting to partner with Virtual Receptionists Singapore and Leap Interactive can contact Desmond at 93364200.

About Virtual Receptionists Singapore:
Virtual Receptionists Singapore (VRS) provides the basic services foreign companies need to smoothly transition into the United States. By supplying companies with a U.S. toll free number, mailing address, fax number, and 24/7 customer service specialists, VRS allows Singapore businesses to fully operate in the United States at a fraction of the actual cost of hiring full-time staff. For more information about VRS' services, go to www.VirtualReceptionistsSingapore.com, or call its global contact number in Singapore at 800-120-2703 and enter code 60351784#.

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