Seva Call founder Manpreet Singh has finally brought his call-saving hero Seva Man to Rockin’ Rochester, New York where they’ll shake-down the drudgery of the Google Search and decoy method of finding a professional needle in The High Falls Smoke Stack. With Seva Call, a fast find for a quick fix is at every Rochesterian’s fingertips.

Seva Call is a virtual concierge that allows customers to quickly and securely contact small businesses that meet their service and availability needs.  Seva Man explained what makes Seva Call a better solution than the traditional methods saying, “Available and affordable may have an alphabetical advantage in the dictionary, but few small businesses top the listings in the Yellow Book or even search engine results”.

So, whether you have frozen pipes or dropped your white hot garbage plate  all over the carpet; chipped your tooth in an ice-hockey related brawling incident or are getting sued for knocking someone else’s teeth out in an ice-hockey related brawling incident,  Seva Call can navigate the more than 13,019  local business to find a plumber, dentist, carpet cleaning service, or lawyer– all in minutes and according to your schedule. If you’re a Rochester resident in distress, just  visit www.talklocal.com, enter your request, and leave the sleep-deprivation to that sleepless coastal city to the south.

Written by Dallea Caldwell

February is approaching, and all of us at Seva Call are anxiously waiting for the groundhog’s prediction for 2013.  On this Groundhog Day, February 2nd, if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of winter.

Don’t let the groundhog ruin your last month of winter! At the Seva Call office, we’ve been discussing ways we can enjoy the chilly month of February even if the groundhog does see its shadow.

All of us are looking forward for the Super Bowl. Naturally, most of us are rooting for the Ravens, but some of us are cheering for the  49ers as well. Whatever the case is, we’re all looking forward to Super Bowl parties. Have your own Super Bowl party! It’s a great time to sit around with friends and family, eating delicious food, and watching the game and all of the entertaining commercials!

The winter also gives us the excuse to snuggle up in flannel pajamas, watch movies all weekend by a fire, and drink a lot of hot cocoa. Although escaping the cold is relieving, don’t be scared to beat the cold with fun outdoor activities!

Many of us in the office love skiing and snowboarding down the slopes. Look up ski and snowboard deals from the ski-resorts near you. Our local ski-resorts allow college students to ski for $35 on Wednesdays!

As much as we try to pretend the groundhog’s prediction doesn’t matter, there is a little part of all of us that is crossing its fingers for the groundhog to welcome an early spring. If the groundhog answers our wishes, we’re more than ready to put away the blankets and firewood, and break out the shorts and barbeque.

Get a head start on your spring-cleaning early with Seva Call! We can help connect you to your local professional maid services, carpet cleaners, and moving and storage professionals.

Seva Call is on its way to taking over New York! After already bringing our services to New York City, we are ready to launch in the 2nd largest city in the state, Buffalo. Our service will give Queen City residents the royal treatment with a service that will help them find local professionals in minutes.

With over 5,000 local businesses, residents of Buffalo have a huge selection when picking a service professional. Seva Call narrows down their search into 3 quick and simple steps.
1) Tell Seva Call what, where and when the service is needed. Include a description of the service, a name and phone number.
2) Wait a few minutes while Seva Call’s system calls local professionals that can cater your specific needs.
3) Receive calls from professionals that want to help you.

Buffalo, it’s time throw away your yellow pages and stop searching the internet for local professionals! Seva Call will save you hours of time, and connect you with the businesses you need in less than 3 minutes.
With all this free time, Buffalo residents can now visit the beautiful Niagara Falls more often!

“Don’t worry Buffalo businesses, this helps you too!” says Seva Man.
Businesses will now be able to accept or reject client referrals from Seva Call in order to fill their schedule and expand business.

Get on your computers and start using Seva Call, Buffalo! It’s a simple way to cut time from performing your mundane everyday tasks.

After launching Seva Call in 11 cities across the East Coast, Seva Man finally feels ready to move to the biggest and brightest city in the United States. We are proud to announce that we are finally bringing our services to the Big Apple, the city the never sleeps- New York, New York!

Did you know that over 8.5 million people live in New York City? Lucky for these residents, they will now have Seva Call to help them find local businesses!
“Want to be liberated from hours of searching the internet and yellow pages, repeatedly calling companies until you find one you like?”, asks Seva Man. “Meet me at the statue of LIBERTY!”
Seva Call will now save the busy New Yorkers time and aggravation by connecting them with service professionals in minutes.

Seva Call will also help the thousands of businesses in New York City connect with residents. Businesses can choose which clients to accept from Seva Call in order to fill their schedule and expand business.

Get excited New York! With Seva Call, you can save time finding the local professionals you need so you’ll have time to take a walk in central park or ice skate at the Rockefeller Center. Maybe you can even change your name from The City That Never Sleeps to The City that Catches a Wink Sometimes! Once again, Seva Man saves the day. “Live from New York, its Seva Call!”

Written by Dallea Caldwell

We at Seva Call would be remiss if we did not take a moment to recognize how far we’ve come. Relationships which once were  forbidden have enriched our lives. Opportunities which once were beyond our reach have enabled us to achieve our goals. Talents which might have gone unrecognized enable us to make a contribution that enriches every community we touch.

Everyone at Seva Call  is grateful to Martin Luther King and all the brave citizens who dared dream of a better America and faced down all doubt and fear to make that dream a reality. The melting pot of colors, creeds, and cultures that make up the Seva Call team as well as the various communities we service wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for their sacrifices. We celebrate the groundbreaking advancements towards a more equitable society where shared humanity outweighs all difference and differences are appreciated as sources of mutual enrichment and growth.

Furthermore, from awareness building efforts in the aftermath of the Sikh Temple shooting to the simple vocation of facilitating neighbors helping neighbors,  we at Seva Call take up the mantle of advancing tolerance and uniting communities. Today, we renew our commitment to fulfilling  Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream and remember his transformational life.

If you’re coming in town for President Obama’s inauguration Monday, Jan. 21, don’t cut your trip short! Seva Call is based in the Washington, DC area, and we know how to have fun in the capitol!

Here is a list of our 5 favorite things to do in the D.C. area!

1.     Visit the Smithsonian Museums and Zoo- Have you ever been told that only the air you breathe is free? Well, that’s not true! The Smithsonian Institution offers 19 museums, gardens, and galleries and the national zoological park for no cost. These museums are engaging and fun for the entire family to enjoy. Take a day or two to visit at least a few of the exhibits you’re most interested in and an IMAX movie. Smithsonian museums are DC’s treasures, so make sure to take advantage of them while you’re in town.

2.     Tour the National Monuments and Memorials- From the Lincoln Memorial to the Korean War Veteran’s Memorial, monuments and memorials are a must-see when visiting D.C.  A great way to see the monuments and memorials is to take a sightseeing tour. Our favorite way to view the monuments is at night when they’re lit up and less crowded.

3.     Shop and Walk in Georgetown- One of our favorite things to do in D.C. is walk along the cobblestone tree-lined streets of Georgetown along the Potomac River. Georgetown is a shopper’s and food lover’s paradise known for upscale shops, bars, restaurants, and cupcake bakeries. Even if you’re not planning on spending a lot of money, Georgetown is a beautiful place to walk and view the 200 year-old restored houses and their picturesque gardens.

4.     Enjoy the C & O Canal- The C & O Canal is a great place to walk your dog or take a hike with friends and family. Although hiking isn’t the only recreation the C & O Canal has to offer. There are 184 miles of scenic towpath that can be biked. Boating, kayaking, and horseback riding are also offered along the C & O canal.

5.      The Washington Monument- Although this is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Washington D.C., all of us at Seva Call recommend going to the top at least once in your lifetime. An elevator takes you to the top where you are treated to the best view of Washington, DC, and can view your favorite monuments from a different perspective.

There are hundreds of other attractions that the United State’s capitol has to offer. Don’t be afraid to explore Washington D.C.’s Metrorail system, and wander around the city. So make your inauguration trip even more memorable!

Seva Man has been all over the East Coast this Fall season, helping people find the right service professional. Now, you can see him in Rhode Island’s capital city, Providence, which is one of the first cities to be established in the United States.

So you’re looking for a plumber, but it’s taking forever to find the right one for you. You’re tired of researching, reading all of the ratings, and calling numerous companies. Cue Seva Call – our service will let you sit back, relax, and have service professionals call you!  It’s simple, by visiting www.talklocal.com, entering your location, availability, a brief description of your problem, and contact information, we’ll be able to connect you with up to three highly rated service professionals. There are hundreds of listings for each service industry in Providence’s local directory, so Seva Call will be able to match you to the best ones who already know what you need help with.

“I”m Seva, Seva Man – here to help you find the right service professional,” says Seva Call’s secret spy agent. In honor of James Bond, Seva Man has been in his 007 mode to see who needs help.

Seva Call is bringing its service to Connecticut’s capital and third largest city, Hartford! Being the oldest of many things, the Seva Call team is excited to be introducing something new to the city of Hartford. Our service will make life easier for the Hartford residents, and less stressful.

Local consumers of Hartford won’t have to worry about spending time finding a service professional now that Seva Call has launched in their area. With Seva Call servicing in over 40 different industry categories, Hartford residents will be able to receive the help they need for a variety of tasks. Residents of Hartford, get ready to be connected, in an average of 100 seconds, to three service professionals that will help you with what you need done. Seva Call will not only be helpful for consumers, but businesses as well. So, fear not, Hartford businesses, we are here to help you too! Seva Call is a great way to broaden your client list. Our service allows you to accept or reject calls based on your availability, location, and the task at hand.

Seva Man is especially excited for another city launch. “Who doesn’t like traveling to different cities?!”, asks Seva Man. “I have the perfect job – helping people and being able to site see, it doesn’t get any better than that!”

Seva Call is on it’s way to launching in more cities around the nation, so keep a look for that! We are also running beta requests nationwide, so feel free to use us from anywhere in the country.

At Seva Call, we’re wishing you a happy New Year by giving you a sneak peak at a few of the things that we’re working on in the office. Look out for these exciting new additions to Seva Call!

1.     In the office, we are eager to launch of our free iPhone and Android apps! We’re just adding the finishing touches on these apps, so they’re flawless for you, your friends, and your family. These apps will allow you to easily find the local professionals you need from your home, office, or even your car! Don’t waste an extra minute searching the yellow pages when your smart phone can find you a solution in just a few minutes.
2.     We’re working hard to expand our services to help everyone we can! Seva Call is growing fast! Look out for launches in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and many other states across the nation.
3.     Our writers are thinking of interesting, important, and useful new articles to post to our website. These articles will help you accomplish tasks from winterizing your house to staying fit for the New Year. We promise you’ll find our tips useful and relevant.

Don’t worry, that’s not all! In the office, we’re always thinking of new ideas. Keep an eye out for our new advancements to Seva Call in 2013.

All of us at Seva Call hope you had a relaxing and fun filled holidays spending time with loved ones. We sincerely wish you a happy and healthy 2013.