My Online Biz Insiders Podcast partner Carla Wilson & I just posted our latest episode (#60!), in which we discuss what a website really needs to have in order to work well for a business... especially a new business. During the podcast, I mentioned several things that may be a bit surprising coming from one whose livelihood comes from building websites! Many people who start a new website project—or revamp their old one—typically overestimate what's needed in order to have an effective web presence. So, I've come up with a few quick rules-of-thumb to help new business owners…
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So how much website do you need, really?
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Virtual Assistant Weekender Report – May 12th
Virtual Assistant Network - Hire a Virtual Assistant - Virtual Assitant Training | VAnetworking.com » Blog12 May 2012 | 5:34 pmYou may not know this but a bulk of my revenue is generated by incorporating Affiliate Marketing into my online business mix.I’m even speaking about this hot topic at OIVAC coming up this week (see more info below under #2 Virtual News You Can Use Now) if you’d like to learn about the nitty gritty details.For those of you who have never heard of the term before, affiliate marketing basically means selling other people’s products for a commission online. Affiliate marketing is similar to offline sales where sales people earn a commission for selling a product; the difference is… -
Crushing on Seth Godin…
Virtual Regeneration15 May 2012 | 7:00 amI admit it. I have a professional crush on Seth Godin. If you haven’t read any of his thirteen bestsellers, you are missing out. He’s also a fabulous speaker on topics as far ranging as marketing (his best-known field), leadership, the post-industrial revolution, and CHANGE in general. He’s got a great blog, several businesses, and he’s done two amazing Ted Talks online, find them atwww.ted.com/talks.com. I love that Seth is a passionate speaker and writer, and has no fear of telling it like it is. When he talks about marketing, he tells you how it’s going wrong… -
From Silent to Chatty :-)
Virtual Assistant Forums | Work from Home16 May 2012 | 10:39 amHello :-) I am Andrea Busch, owner of I Assist Your Biz. Joined the forum a while ago for research about the VA-industry and was a silent reader, which is about to change. Maybe some of the fellow UK members met me at the VA Conference 2012? Well, I've officially started my business at Good Friday/also: the beginning of the current tax year on 6th April. Certainly a good day in my life :-) My speciality niche is assisting technology companies in the UK, especially if they deal with German business partners, as my native language is German. But: I am on a quest right now. a) I have someone in… -
The GROWTH of your business is our priority!
Forum Discussions - FindVirtual14 May 2012 | 8:18 amHi my name is Rachel and i would like to offer our company's services. Insta-Call Center Insta-Call Center Solutions is one of the fast growing call center located in Cebu Philippines built and owned by a Canadian Company INSTACASH. Insta-Call Center provides extensive sales and customer support specializing in inbound and outbound teleservices, email response, live web chat, sales , lead generation ,customer service and interactive voice response (IVR) services. Insta-Call Center offers span all clients in all industries who are in need of comprehensive or singular services. By offering…
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So how much website do you need, really?
3 May 2012 | 9:34 amMy Online Biz Insiders Podcast partner Carla Wilson & I just posted our latest episode (#60!), in which we discuss what a website really needs to have in order to work well for a business... especially a new business. During the podcast, I mentioned several things that may be a bit surprising coming from one whose livelihood comes from building websites! Many people who start a new website project—or revamp their old one—typically overestimate what's needed in order to have an effective web presence. So, I've come up with a few quick rules-of-thumb to help new business owners… -
Maximize Your Email & Customer Service Effectiveness with Yesware
1 Apr 2012 | 5:11 pmYou probably make a considerable effort to add new contacts to that list with "pink spoon" offerings, free teleclasses and other bait to get visitors to leave their email address. But what about all those other contacts you have—the people that may not have opted into your website's mailing list, but with whom you already have some relationship: a colleague from a old project, a past client - maybe even an indirect competitor? You want to reach out... but you don't want to "email market" to them, necessarily. Enter Yesware. -
Announcing The ProVirtual Preferred Coaching Club
19 Feb 2012 | 10:59 amI'm very excited to announce the grand opening of my new ProVirtual Preferred Coaching Club! There is a great need for ongoing consulting and advice about technology, internet marketing and online business resources, offered at an accessible monthly rate. The ProVirtual Preferred Coaching Club is designed to be easy and convenient, with four membership options designed to meet your specific needs. Be sure to join me March 7th for my complimentary preview call: "Online Business Myths...Debunked! Stop Wasting Time & Money & Make Your Virtual Business EASY Again!". -
Checking email a just twice per day is now doable with AwayFind
5 Feb 2012 | 2:31 pmNot hovering over your laptop or smartphone all day sounds like fantasyland to any service provider who uses email as their primary communication method. You don't want to be perceived as unresponsive, but in the effort to appear attentive, you can really wreck your daily workflow (costing you time and money) with endless interruptions responding to seemingly "urgent" messages, that in reality just aren't. Enter AwayFind... -
Must Read: 101 Most Useful Websites by Amit Agarwal
22 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pmThere's nothing like finding a great resource to save for later - when you need it. Now there's a resource... for the resources! Amit Agarwal, author of my favorite tech blog, Digital Inspiration, has a quick link list posted of his 101 Most Useful Websites. Each of the sites listed aim to solve a specific problem... no fluff here.
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Virtual Assistant Weekender Report – May 12th
12 May 2012 | 5:34 pmYou may not know this but a bulk of my revenue is generated by incorporating Affiliate Marketing into my online business mix.I’m even speaking about this hot topic at OIVAC coming up this week (see more info below under #2 Virtual News You Can Use Now) if you’d like to learn about the nitty gritty details.For those of you who have never heard of the term before, affiliate marketing basically means selling other people’s products for a commission online. Affiliate marketing is similar to offline sales where sales people earn a commission for selling a product; the difference is… -
Virtual Assistant Weekender Report – April 14th
14 Apr 2012 | 8:31 pmPHEW! It’s been a crazy and busy week! AND, I’m now off to travel to Memphis, Tennessee and attend IVAA Summit, a Virtual Assistant Conference. I’m super excited to connect with ‘ole’ VA friends and meet some new ones. (Keep tabs on the VA excitement brewing in Twitter with #IVAA12). This business trip reminded me of a time a few years ago when I attended my first VA Conference and the reasons why I attended same. I recorded a whole VA Talk Show on my experience. Here’s the podcast from back then (NOTE: Being this was an archived podcast, some of the links… -
Virtual Assistant Weekender Report March 23rd
23 Mar 2012 | 9:47 pmWell it’s only a few days before our online Virtual Assistant Conference, VAvirtuosos Series 5 (VAVS5)!I’m been super busy getting ready for to all 20 webinars next week, all presented by Virtual Assistants who have been there and done it successfully in their VA business. With only 12 seats left at $19 a seat (that’s less than $1 per training webinar), I’m sure it will be sold out when this email hits everyone’s inbox today. If you haven’t got your seat yet, REGISTER NOW. Here’s a PREVIEW of what to expect. This is our first webinar on Everything You… -
Virtual Assistant Weekender Report – March 16th
17 Mar 2012 | 10:58 amIn This Issue: A Note from Tawnya Virtual News You Can Use NOW! VAinsiders Club MotiVAtor Webinar Schedule – Mark Your Calendar! Who’s talking about what at the Forum… YOUR Weekender Freebie About Tawnya Sutherland, The VA Market Leader Are you truly happy in your life and work? While the ability to achieve happiness and fulfillment may seem elusive at best, the truth is it is actually quite possible to find both.Here are 5 tips to achieve happiness and fulfillment in your life and work.Tip #1 – Know what you want, and write it down What do you truly want? Visualize… -
Virtual Assistant Weekender Report – March 10th
10 Mar 2012 | 10:26 pmVirtual Assistant Weekender Report | Year 9, Issue 10 March 10th, 2012 In This Issue: A Note from Tawnya Virtual News You Can Use NOW! VAinsiders Club MotiVAtor Webinar Schedule – Mark Your Calendar! Who’s talking about what at the Forum… YOUR Weekender Freebie About Tawnya Sutherland, The VA Market Leader Looking To Startup Your Own Virtual Assistant Business? Invest in VBSS, our Virtual Assistant Startup System… Download FREE 48 page sampler! I see the new iPad just came out and I would love to hear feedback from anyone who gets one. I love my iPad2 and iPhone4…
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Crushing on Seth Godin…
15 May 2012 | 7:00 amI admit it. I have a professional crush on Seth Godin. If you haven’t read any of his thirteen bestsellers, you are missing out. He’s also a fabulous speaker on topics as far ranging as marketing (his best-known field), leadership, the post-industrial revolution, and CHANGE in general. He’s got a great blog, several businesses, and he’s done two amazing Ted Talks online, find them atwww.ted.com/talks.com. I love that Seth is a passionate speaker and writer, and has no fear of telling it like it is. When he talks about marketing, he tells you how it’s going wrong… -
Should I Check Email?
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Happy Tree Day!
27 Apr 2012 | 9:00 amArbor Day is an often overlooked, but happy little national holiday that’s meant to get everyone, especially children, thinking about the gift of the natural world around us, and our stewardship of that gift. Do you remember bringing home that spindly little tree from your school or local hardware store as a kid? It was FREE! Every kid’s favorite price. The Arbor Day Foundation distributed hundreds of thousands of those wisps of life to schools, churches, and anyone else who would give them away. Kids all over the nation happily took them home, dreaming of their very own “giving… -
Check Out the Digital Publishing Industry
25 Apr 2012 | 9:00 amThere is a major switch happening right now in the Digital Publishing industry. The reality is the people LOVE their books, but more and more are snuggling up to a favorite book or magazine on their Amazon Kindle Fire or iPad (via the handy dandy iBook). While physical books may not be “exiting stage right” anytime soon, the growth of digital book sales here in 2012 is simply staggering! People are consuming their favorite publications digitally at alarming rates. In fact in 2011, Amazon digital book sales surpassed both hardcover and paperback book sales by more than double! The… -
Summer Internship for College Students
20 Mar 2012 | 9:00 amAn associate sent this to me today. What a great opportunity. Feel free to pass on to those you think might be interested. Southwestern Summer Internship Southwestern is a sales and leadership company based in Nashville, Tennessee that provides unique and challenging summer work opportunities for university students across North America! Southwestern has been working with college students across all majors since 1868 to develop character, leadership ability, communication skills, and independence – all to prepare students for full-time jobs after graduation. It is a sales and business…
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From Silent to Chatty :-)
16 May 2012 | 10:39 amHello :-) I am Andrea Busch, owner of I Assist Your Biz. Joined the forum a while ago for research about the VA-industry and was a silent reader, which is about to change. Maybe some of the fellow UK members met me at the VA Conference 2012? Well, I've officially started my business at Good Friday/also: the beginning of the current tax year on 6th April. Certainly a good day in my life :-) My speciality niche is assisting technology companies in the UK, especially if they deal with German business partners, as my native language is German. But: I am on a quest right now. a) I have someone in… -
E-mailing Prospective Clients?
16 May 2012 | 8:16 amI want to start e-mailing some prospective clients that I have seen posting ads for Virtual Assistants or talking about possibly hiring one. I have a powerpoint presentation all done about my business that I can attach to the e-mail, but what else do you think I should have all set before I send out any e-mails to these individuals? What else would you include? Any other attachments? Info sheets? Thanks :) -
Additional Skills?
15 May 2012 | 7:42 pmI'm just starting up my VA business and am looking to specialize as a REVA as I worked as an administrative assistant for a mid-sized Baltimore based Real Estate firm for six years and really enjoyed the work. Having said that, the last time I worked in real estate was six years ago and I'm a little out of touch with the newest technology/programs. Are there any particular skills you would reccomend I brush up on? -
New Girl from Maryland
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How to: rate forum threads
15 May 2012 | 2:08 pmVirtual Assistant Forums members can rate threads between 1 star (terrible) and 5 stars (excellent). Once enough votes are cast for a thread, a star rating showing the average vote will appear next to the thread title. On the forum viewing page you can also sort threads based on their rating, displaying threads with either the highest or lowest ratings at the top. Rating threads is a great way to curate the information on the forums - when you rate threads you point out, sort, and locate the best and most useful (or, not) content on the forums as well as alert other users to really useful…
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The GROWTH of your business is our priority!
14 May 2012 | 8:18 amHi my name is Rachel and i would like to offer our company's services. Insta-Call Center Insta-Call Center Solutions is one of the fast growing call center located in Cebu Philippines built and owned by a Canadian Company INSTACASH. Insta-Call Center provides extensive sales and customer support specializing in inbound and outbound teleservices, email response, live web chat, sales , lead generation ,customer service and interactive voice response (IVR) services. Insta-Call Center offers span all clients in all industries who are in need of comprehensive or singular services. By offering… -
Looking for Subcontractors
24 Apr 2012 | 4:00 pmHello! I am new to this forum & excited to have found this vast resource for VA's. I am looking to have a few subcontractors at hand to take on a few of my extra tasks that I cannot fit into my VA business myself. I am looking for VA's with any of the following skills who would be interested in sub-contracting their services. - wordpress web design - graphic design - SEO - simply accounting - excel -quickbooks thanks! -
Live chat link on a wordpress website
9 Feb 2012 | 2:28 amHi All, I would love to add a live chat link to my wordpress website - www.consideritsorted.com.au. Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks, Michelle Key -
Introduction to Efficise
8 Feb 2012 | 10:33 pmHope you all are doing well. Efficise is your one-stop solution providing virtual assistant services and online business solutions. We specialize as a business process outsourcing service provider. Our services range from personal assistance, administrative assistance, search engine optimization, web designing, bookkeeping, project management to data entry and customer support services. At Efficise we aim at building long term business relationships, so that we grow as you grow. So whether you are a busy individual who needs assistance with personal tasks, an Entrepreneur or a Startup… -
What's the true measure of a good virtual Assistant?
13 Jan 2012 | 11:04 pmWere running an online outsourcing business http://virtualworkforce.asia/. for this we need to hire Virtual Assistants. the thing is that we don't really haven't set our standards, the truth is we don't have any idea what our standards should be. do you mind sharing yours?
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Speaking of working at home…
16 May 2012 | 7:05 amA couple of days ago I shared how much I love working at home and that I don’t miss the traffic out there at all. However, there are days (very occasional) when working at home can prove to be a challenge. Today was one of them. We got a letter a week ago to say the power would be off between 8.30am and 3.30pm for one day and we needed to ensure that all electrical appliances were switched off and unplugged, especially computers. What was I going to do? I started to put out feelers to see whose place I could go to, along with my laptop and my mobile phone (with the land-line…
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{Surprise Gift} Rebelations Magazine Visibility Boom Issue
2 May 2012 | 3:00 pmI have a surprise for you that has me grinning from ear to ear… If you’ve ever felt invisible in business, been deflated by lackluster marketing results or struggle to spark a 2-way conversation with your target market… – take a look-see at this: My biz girlfriend Gina Bell invited me to write an article for the newest issue of Rebelations Magazine! The “Visibility Boom” issue is devoted to helping you get noticed, get clients and get your business growing! Inside this top-notch resource for innovators, trendsetters and entrepreneurial go-getters you’ll enjoy 17 other… -
How To Accomplish Goals Faster
5 Mar 2012 | 5:50 pmAccomplishing your goals is the driving force of your Virtual Assistance business. Goals are what keeps you in the game, keeps you focused and enables you to be successful. Therefore, I know that you are interested in accomplishing your goals much faster than you have in the past. Would you like that? Of course! But, first there are two words which you must become familiar with and utilize more often in the future. Those two words are Commitment and Fulfillment. Why are these words so important? For starters, take a look at the definition of both. Commitment is the state or quality of being… -
These 3 Activities Will Grow Your Business
2 Feb 2012 | 8:00 amIt would be an understatement to say that you want more clients, more stability, fewer expenses and more money in your business. Let's not start there because that is what business is all about. If you focus on three simple activities, you will see your business improve in all of the aforementioned areas. PLAN ~ You likely have your sources for information gathering. In fact, the list of resources that are available to you grows daily. In some way, you have mentors who teach you tactics and skills that will help you to accomplish your business objectives. How you obtain that information is… -
One Tip to Explode Your Virtual Assistance Success
10 Jan 2012 | 5:57 pmGive yourself the credit you deserve! Many people doubt their self-worth. This is the case especially for woman. That can even be increased for female entrepreneurs. "Will people buy what I am selling? Might they think I'm a fraud? Who am I to try and be successful in business?" Let's stop right there! If you have such feelings of self-doubt, it is important that you believe the next fours words in this article. YOU ARE THE BOMB! End of story. Of course it is not that easy to dispel negative feelings that may have deeply entrenched roots. But, I want to help you to start realizing that you… -
BIG Changes! A special video message for you
30 Dec 2011 | 10:58 pmI've been hinting about this for a few weeks and have an announcement for you! Check out the video message I've prepared for you: Best of all, YOU don't have to do a single thing! You'll gain access to all these new resources automatically. I look forward to helping you create your version of a successful VA business in 2012!
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5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Working With A Virtual Assistant?
28 Apr 2012 | 4:39 pm5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Working With A Virtual Assistant?Post from: Taryn Merrick, Mac Based Online Business Manager 5 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Working With A Virtual Assistant?Post from: Taryn Merrick, Mac Based Online Business Manager In my years in the Virtual Assistant / Online Business Manager industry, I have seen lots of less than perfect pairings of Virtual Assistant with Clients. Sometimes, it is the fault of the Virtual [...] -
Getting Familiar with Virtual Assistance
15 Mar 2011 | 8:46 amGetting Familiar with Virtual AssistancePost from: Taryn Merrick, Mac Based Online Business Manager Getting Familiar with Virtual AssistancePost from: Taryn Merrick, Mac Based Online Business Manager In my line of work as a Mac Virtual Assistant, I hear from so many prospective clients that they are nervous and hesitant about working with a VA. Even my famous one month no ties, no commitment trial period is a bit [...] -
Virtual Assistants Give More Quality Time To Retired Persons
3 Jan 2011 | 7:00 amVirtual Assistants Give More Quality Time To Retired PersonsPost from: Taryn Merrick, Mac Based Online Business Manager Virtual Assistants Give More Quality Time To Retired PersonsPost from: Taryn Merrick, Mac Based Online Business Manager Last week I came across several people in the semi-retired or retired “lifepreneur” classification. This is how I view those who have worked hard all their lives and are now at a point when they can realize many [...] -
3 Top Reasons Why People Don’t Hire Virtual Assistants
25 Sep 2010 | 7:35 pm3 Top Reasons Why People Don’t Hire Virtual AssistantsPost from: Taryn Merrick, Mac Based Online Business Manager 3 Top Reasons Why People Don’t Hire Virtual AssistantsPost from: Taryn Merrick, Mac Based Online Business Manager The results of our survey on why people are hesitant in contracting with a Virtual Assistant have been tabulated. The results don’t surprise me. In fact, they are just what I thought they would be! 22%: Trust So, [...] -
Recording Artist’s Virtual Assistance Package!
18 Dec 2009 | 4:04 pmRecording Artist’s Virtual Assistance Package!Post from: Taryn Merrick, Mac Based Online Business Manager Recording Artist’s Virtual Assistance Package!Post from: Taryn Merrick, Mac Based Online Business Manager We at Merrick Management And Media Services have always been fortunate to be affiliated with a top notch recording engineer, producer, composer and arranger: Neal Merrick Blackwood. After all, he’s my husband! Recently, we have teamed up to offer a fantastic Virtual [...]
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The Rise of digital Agency!
30 Apr 2012 | 6:51 amIn today’s time and age, any business worth its salt knows that they can no longer forgo the importance of web and digital initiatives as a way of communicating with their target audience. The main challenge faced by them is to deciding on the right platform or service provider to do the job for them. Website designing is not a rocket science anymore, even an eight year old can make one nowadays. With thousands of website popping up every now and then it has become really hard to make a unique identity for business. According to Wikipedia a digital agency is a business that delivers… -
Get A Skilled Dedicated Employee From India In 6 Easy Steps
19 Apr 2012 | 11:56 pmNow that companies all over the world have recognized that outsourcing has become a need rather than an option, and since India has firmly established itself as the global leader in outsourcing, it is only natural that Indian employees are in great demand. One of the leading offshore outsourcing vendors in Indiais VirtualEmployee.com, boasting an impressive clientele that straddles the globe. Its success lies in being able to hand-pick the best talent that suits a company's specific requirements at an affordable cost. If you are looking to hire a skilled, dedicated employee from India to work… -
What is Web Application Development
19 Apr 2012 | 12:11 amA web application is an application that is accessed over the Internet.Web applications became well-known due to the possibility of web browsers. The capacity to update and uphold web applications without spreading and installing software on thousands of client PCs is a main reason for their stock, as is the inherent support for cross-platform reconcilability.Developing web applicationsWeb applications engineering (especially in Java application development) is often simplified by OS software such as Wordpress, Presta, Magento, Joomla or MediaWiki called frameworks. These frameworks encourage… -
Outsourcing Companies in India prove India's Monopoly In Outsourcing
19 Apr 2012 | 12:08 amNo discussion on outsourcing can be complete without the mention of India. Over the past couple of decades, India has firmly established its position as the numero uno player in the outsourcing domain. One just has to look around at the number of outsourcing companies that have mushroomed all over the country, especially in the established hubs of excellence in the nation. It all started with the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and then medical transcription outsourcing. The resounding success of both ventures put the spotlight on Indian professionals who were not just a low-cost human… -
For Offshore Software Development Dedicated Virtual Employee Scores Over The Freelancer
17 Apr 2012 | 11:35 pmComparisons are odious, but when they become inevitable when one is outlining the pros and cons of working with a virtual employee vis-à-vis a freelancer. This is particularly true when the discussion veers to the topic of offshore outsourcing of software development services. Who is better? The virtual employee or the freelancer? Well, for a host of reasons it is the virtual employee who stands head and shoulders above his freelancing counterpart in this field. Here are some of the reasons why it makes better business sense to offshore software development to a dedicated virtual employee…
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More Twitter #Wine Fun!
15 May 2012 | 11:20 pmI’m really not sure that there could be many other things that would be more fun for a social media junkie like myself than tweeting while drinking wine with a bunch of people who are doing the same thing. But, that’s just what I’ll be doing tomorrow evening! I’m really looking forward to taking part in the #TGTaste Chat with Thirsty Girl and Villa Maria Estate Wines. We’ll be tasting two of their Sauvignon Blancs: 2011 Villa Maria Estate Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc – SRP $14.99 Click here to download a PDF Info Sheet for this wine. 2011 Villa Maria Estate… -
New Facebook Timeline Rolls Out for Personal Profiles
17 Dec 2011 | 6:15 pmAs promised, Facebook has made changes to the personal profile once again. Your personal profile account is now a “Timeline.” The Timeline was announced back in August. As the new Timeline rolls out, users will be prompted to change over to the Timeline. One nice feature about this change is that users will be given a 7 day review period to work over their Timeline and edit it to remove or change the privacy settings for any older items that they don’t want to show in the Timeline. Users can publish their new Timeline at any time but after 7 days it will automatically become… -
Wine Tasting + Twitter= Great Fun
17 May 2011 | 6:02 pmSo much of what we hear is that Twitter is great for business networking, engagement, visibility and making connections with others in your industry. And this is true. However, Twitter can also be a tool for having fun socially (imagine that, using a social network socially?) I’ve participated in and moderated several Twitter chats in the course of my social media addiction, but I’m really looking forward to the one tomorrow that’s being hosted by Thirsty Girl and the You Bet Shiraz tour (Peter Lehmann Wines). This is a great opportunity to not only do two things I really… -
Twitter Upgrades Advanced Search- Finally
5 Apr 2011 | 12:34 amThe news out today on the Twitter blog is that Twitter has finally upgraded their Advanced Search feature and moved it from search.twitter.com to the be housed within Twitter’s main search feature. When you do a search on Twitter now, then it will bring up the link for Advanced Search. They have also now added a tab that makes suggestions for people to follow related to your search topic. When you use Twitter Search, there will be four tabs: Tweets, Tweets with Links, Tweets Near You and People. The two things I noticed, is that promoted tweets will come up first and within the People… -
Social Media Round Up
3 Apr 2011 | 11:43 pmJust a couple of quick notes about some posts you might want to check out. The first is an interview that I did over on Business Darlings about my thoughts on the current state of social media. I answer questions about How to measure success in social media Where I see social media going What brands I think are doing an incredible job with social media Why some companies are not very successful with their social media efforts How my business and social media services have evolved in the past couple of years And more. You can read the full interview HERE. The other post that you might…
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IT Outsourcing Services India Blog / Business IT outsourcing Company India
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The Rise of digital Agency!
30 Apr 2012 | 6:51 amIn today’s time and age, any business worth its salt knows that they can no longer forgo the importance of web and digital initiatives as a way of communicating with their target audience. The main challenge faced by them is to deciding on the right platform or service provider to do the job for them. Website designing is not a rocket science anymore, even an eight year old can make one nowadays. With thousands of website popping up every now and then it has become really hard to make a unique identity for business. According to Wikipedia a digital agency is a business that delivers… -
Get A Skilled Dedicated Employee From India In 6 Easy Steps
19 Apr 2012 | 11:56 pmNow that companies all over the world have recognized that outsourcing has become a need rather than an option, and since India has firmly established itself as the global leader in outsourcing, it is only natural that Indian employees are in great demand. One of the leading offshore outsourcing vendors in Indiais VirtualEmployee.com, boasting an impressive clientele that straddles the globe. Its success lies in being able to hand-pick the best talent that suits a company's specific requirements at an affordable cost. If you are looking to hire a skilled, dedicated employee from India to work… -
What is Web Application Development
19 Apr 2012 | 12:11 amA web application is an application that is accessed over the Internet.Web applications became well-known due to the possibility of web browsers. The capacity to update and uphold web applications without spreading and installing software on thousands of client PCs is a main reason for their stock, as is the inherent support for cross-platform reconcilability.Developing web applicationsWeb applications engineering (especially in Java application development) is often simplified by OS software such as Wordpress, Presta, Magento, Joomla or MediaWiki called frameworks. These frameworks encourage… -
Outsourcing Companies in India prove India's Monopoly In Outsourcing
19 Apr 2012 | 12:08 amNo discussion on outsourcing can be complete without the mention of India. Over the past couple of decades, India has firmly established its position as the numero uno player in the outsourcing domain. One just has to look around at the number of outsourcing companies that have mushroomed all over the country, especially in the established hubs of excellence in the nation. It all started with the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and then medical transcription outsourcing. The resounding success of both ventures put the spotlight on Indian professionals who were not just a low-cost human… -
For Offshore Software Development Dedicated Virtual Employee Scores Over The Freelancer
17 Apr 2012 | 11:35 pmComparisons are odious, but when they become inevitable when one is outlining the pros and cons of working with a virtual employee vis-à-vis a freelancer. This is particularly true when the discussion veers to the topic of offshore outsourcing of software development services. Who is better? The virtual employee or the freelancer? Well, for a host of reasons it is the virtual employee who stands head and shoulders above his freelancing counterpart in this field. Here are some of the reasons why it makes better business sense to offshore software development to a dedicated virtual employee…
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Monday Morning VA
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rise from the ashes, the phoenix + all that jazz
6 May 2012 | 11:22 amIn a little under 10 years, I went from a perky, happy-go-lucky, ass-kicking young adult to something that I can easily equate with an empty conch shell after the little hermit crab left it behind to take up a new residence. Yep, hard to believe but it’s the truth. Pinky swear. I prided myself on being stead fast. I was going to work at my marriage. But there comes a point when you have to give yourself (and your kids) the best chance of making it through life. In November 2010, I separated from my husband. There were plenty of reasons that led to the decision – don’t worry,… -
GO PRO: using newsletter services properly
6 Sep 2011 | 1:49 pmPsst … have you been thinking about getting a newsletter started? Maybe you want to look like a pro when you zap your new blog posts to your email subscribers. Or maybe you attend a lot of trade shows and want to figure out a way to gather emails from would-be clients {cuz having them write really tiny on that pad of paper is so passe}. Watch the videos below for some instant answers on how things work and ideas on how to get your groove started. {if you’re reading this anywhere other than on the site, click through for the sign up form + to view the videos} HAWT TIP: Aweber wants… -
the weekly rerun … or, crap you may have missed
25 Jul 2011 | 8:28 amIf you’ve been hiding under a rock lately, you may have missed a whole whack of things I’ve been doing away from Monday Morning VA. Don’t worry, this is your chance to catch up. MOGUL MOM ::The Pricing Mistake you Won’t Recover From ::Do you Really Need to be on Facebook and Twitter? ::Facebook Ads 101 ::7.5 Tips to a Better Testimonial BUSINESS DARLINGS ::Uh-oh, Is Your Blog Your Homepage? ::The Million Dollar Side Bar ::Are You Making This Fatal Mistake With Your Website? ::Weekly Roundup: Website Tutorials ::Here Twitter, Twitter ::2 Easy To Use WordPress Hacks… -
Dirty little secrets :: Facebook Ads
9 May 2011 | 10:13 amThis week over on The Mogul Mom, I tackled Facebook Ads. This is one of my favourite ways to advertise because it {can be} cheap and it’s always effective if you do it right. There were a few folks from my Fan Page that asked some questions of their own, and there’s a featured case study with an actual Facebook Ad that didn’t convert as well as the business owner had hoped. So whether you’re looking for some sage advice on getting started with Facebook ads, or you’re looking for some dirty little secrets to score higher results head over to Facebook Ads 101 and… -
tesimonials, the mogul mom, oh my!
10 Apr 2011 | 7:16 pmThere’s been some special things brewing ’round these parts – least of which is my appearance over at The Mogul Mom. Twice a month you’ll find my tips on how to rock social media, become a marketing maven and become more productive. First up are my top 7 tips on how to get super testimonials. Have you REALLY ever thought about your testimonials before? Have you thought about what the testimonials on your page say to your website visitors? That’s right … so head on over there and check it out. Forget plain Jane testimonial pages. Rock over and check it out:…
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Pinterest, 6 razones para utilizar esta red social para tu negocio.
2 May 2012 | 9:02 pmSeguramente habrás escuchado mucho ruido acerca de Pinterest, esta relativamente nueva red social ¡tan atractiva y fascinante! “Pinterest se ha erigido en popularidad, como la red social más candente, novedosa y atractiva”. Para diciembre de 2011, ya estaba punteando entre las 5 principales redes sociales, desbancando en sus posiciones por ejemplo a LinkedIn y Google + . Sólo para enero de 2012 la red ya tenía más de 11 millones de visitantes únicos en los Estados Unidos. Ahora, en los Estados Unidos ocupa el tercer lugar de las redes más populares. Pero… -
¿Qué es un hosting?
12 Apr 2012 | 4:36 pmLa mayoría de la gente en nuestros días, identifica plenamente que es un sitio web. Sin embargo, algunos se sienten un poco aterrados con las palabras técnicas ligadas a las páginas de internet. Es entonces en donde me convierto del modo técnico-techie mode..que ni tanto…no soy tan geek…..(sonrío al leerlo) al modo simple, con el propósito de brindarles una explicación de lo que es un hosting, host web, servidor web o servidor de hosting… Un sitio web o lo que es lo mismo, una página web, está hecho a base de archivos y códigos. Los archivos son como los que… -
Una manera fácil de conectar en LinkedIn y hacer crecer tu red de negocios.
1 Apr 2012 | 8:08 pmEsta semana LinkedIn actualizó una de sus características ya existentes: People You May Know una herramienta muy poderosa para hacer crecer nuestra red de contactos en esta plataforma profesional de una manera súper ágil. Lo primero que notas al hacer la actualización es que, aparecen en primera instancia, los lugares en donde has trabajado, estudiado o en donde tienes contactos e inmediatamente después, agrupados de manera diferente, todo el torrente de contactos con quien quizá te interese conectar y cuyo perfil se dispone en forma breve. Lo que me encantó en esta nueva… -
En redes sociales, no decepciones a tu mamá haciendo spam.
14 Mar 2012 | 10:03 amEsta mañana, al estar como siempre, informándome de lo que acontece en el ámbito de la publicidad y redes sociales, me encontré con un gráfico que me encantó en el sitio de uno de los expertos a quien sigo fielmente: Brian Clark, fundador de Copyblogger. Es un hecho de que si, nos dedicamos en palabras simples a hacer spam en redes sociales, no lograremos engagement con nuestra audiencia target y por consiguiente, no obtendremos buenos resultados. Muchos emprendedores, siguen sin entender que se requiere de un objetivo definido y estrategias dirigidas para lograr el éxito en nuestras… -
Cambios para páginas de fans en Facebook: el nuevo Timeline
4 Mar 2012 | 1:21 pmCon los nuevos cambios en la página de fans en Facebook, las pequeñas empresas se preguntan cómo incorporar los cambios y funcionalidad a sus estrategias y campañas de marketing. He puesto para mis lectores fieles la información má importante que puedan necesitar para hacer la transición al nuevo Timeline de Facebook. A continuación, pongo los tips, los recursos e información sobre lo que deben evitar: Foto de cubierta. Son una magnífica oportunidad de darle la bienvenida a tu comunidad. Sin embargo, algunas políticas rigen ya la forma como deben manejarse: dimensiones : 851 por …
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Featured Virtual Assistant | @JuliaLilly with 360Admin
3 May 2012 | 4:47 amPreface note: Julia is another Virtual Assistant I have been connected to for quite a long time and she’s one of many I’d love to meet in real life someday! What’s YOUR story? How did you get started? I started 360 Admin after 17 years in the corporate world. During my corporate career, I worked [...] -
18 HOT Online Marketing Tips | Free Webinar with @sarahsantacroce
1 May 2012 | 6:18 amFree Webinar on May 15th, 2012 at 7 PM Central European Time, 1 pm EST Do you generally feel overwhelmed by all the Social Media options and have not yet gotten any real leads from it? Do you have a nice website but don’t know how to use it to grow your e-mail list? Do [...] -
Featured Virtual Assistant | @BethFrank with Online Admin
26 Apr 2012 | 10:43 amPreface note: Beth is another Virtual Assistant that I’ve been connected with for several years now. It’s my pleasure to host her here on my space. As of this writing Beth is currently taking on new clients. What’s YOUR story? How did you get started? I have been described as an organized, efficient, detail oriented, [...] -
Free Resources I Love | Passpack for Securely Storing Passwords
25 Apr 2012 | 2:21 pmAny Virtual Assistant with more than one or two clients knows how hairy and messy securely keeping track of passwords can be. Even just as an individual it’s all too easy to become overwhelmed with the sheer number of them we need in today’s online, cloud based world. Over the past several years I’ve tried [...] -
Featured Virtual Assistant | Deborah Reynolds @DediKatedVA
19 Apr 2012 | 9:48 amPreface Note: Deborah is another Virtual Assistant I have been connected to, via Twitter, for a really long time. She is genuine and loves to help other people. And she has that awesome Texas twang when you speak to her on the phone. Get to know her. You will be glad you did! What’s YOUR [...]
