Here’s a question that I received today. I thought it was such a valuable question that I went to my PLR expert, Nicole Dean to answer for us. Dear Nicole, I hear you talking about PLR articles, but I’m a Virtual Assistant, not an Internet Marketer. I need clients, not content. Why should I care? Dear Virtual Assistant: Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to respond to your great question. PLR content can actually help you to get more clients. And, I’ll explain how. As someone who hires and works with a lot of Virtual Assistants in my business, I’ll tell you that I hire…
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Question What are your recurring expenses?
Virtual Assistant Forums - Online Community for Virtual Service Providers23 May 2013 | 8:54 pmHi everyone! So in an effort to accurately determine my operating costs, I was trying to list what my recurring expenses might be. I feel like I'm missing a few things, but this is what I anticipate once I'm open for business: Memberships Quickbooks Web hosting Business Phone Internet/Mobile Broadband P.O. Box E&O Insurance Emergency Fund Tax Payment Fund What else do you have as recurring monthly costs that I've forgotten to project? I appreciate your help! Laura -
Online Business Manager & Social Media Experts Needed!
Forum Discussions - FindVirtual21 May 2013 | 1:23 pmWe're hiring! We are looking to add Online Business Manager / Social Media Rock Stars to our established team of VA's! http://www.yourusava.com/our-team/virtual-assistant-home/ Please visit our page to find out more about us, and how we work. We have work available NOW, and even more in the very near future! We do check references and ask for work samples. We would love to hear from you! -
What no one told me about retirement
Loosely Speaking14 May 2013 | 1:56 pmI am officially retired. No more clients or projects. Every day is whatever I want it to be. To that end: I’m signing on for some new volunteer projects and causes. Since the nest is empty, I’m rounding up all … Continue reading → -
Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Register
Virtual Assistant Success Strategies10 May 2013 | 2:58 pmIf you have not yet heard, we are hosting a free training that will show you exactly how you can use your administrative background to start your own Virtual Assistance business. This special training is a direct response to the many inquiries that we receive on a daily basis: ‘How do I get started? What is a VA? How do I get clients? How do I approach people? How do I get the courage to be my own boss?’ You will get the answers to these and many other questions. If you are not registered, click the link below. Register Here Here are the top three reasons why you should register and join…
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Virtual Assistants: What is PLR & How Can it Help you to Get More Clients?
14 May 2013 | 11:57 pmHere’s a question that I received today. I thought it was such a valuable question that I went to my PLR expert, Nicole Dean to answer for us. Dear Nicole, I hear you talking about PLR articles, but I’m a Virtual Assistant, not an Internet Marketer. I need clients, not content. Why should I care? Dear Virtual Assistant: Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to respond to your great question. PLR content can actually help you to get more clients. And, I’ll explain how. As someone who hires and works with a lot of Virtual Assistants in my business, I’ll tell you that I hire… -
The Virtual Assistant Report – April 19th
19 Apr 2013 | 7:24 pmHow to Find Guest Speakers for Your Online Conference Over the last month I’ve been busy finding guest speakers for a online conference I’m hosting in May for Virtual Assistants. If you haven’t heard about it yet, check it out here. (We are almost sold out and it is still two weeks away!) I thought I’d share with you some of the ways I went about finding 20 guest speakers to speak at my conference in a very short time. Online conferences or webinars are excellent vehicles for establishing yourself as an expert in your field. But that doesn’t mean that you… -
10 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can REVOLUTIONIZE Your Business
18 Apr 2013 | 1:27 pmFor those of you who are still in the dark, a Virtual Assistant, or VA, is an executive level, administrative professional who works from his/her own office to support clients using some of the latest available technology. The Internet has brought many skilled professionals out of the corporate environment and back into their homes, enabling them to create a better work-life balance, while still performing in the roles they love. The VA is one such professional. Working from their home-based offices and making use of the Internet, telephone, fax and email, VAs are able to offer small and… -
Hire Ruth Martin as Your VA
9 Apr 2013 | 4:21 pmAt VAnetworking we regularly spotlight Virtual Assistants that stand out at our network to further help you in your search for the ultimate VA for your business. Our VA Spotlight is on: RuthMartin VAnetworking Forum Member: Maplewood Started Business: 2000 Visit Website What is your Niche or Specialty? Project Management, Marketing & Writing Services, Online Business Support Why did you decide to become a Virtual Assistant? Becoming a mother was the catalyst for becoming an entrepreneur. Following maternity leave our son and I went back to work full-time with a nursey set up in my office. -
5 Ways to Grow Your Virtual Assistant Business Using Just Your iPhone
12 Feb 2013 | 9:57 pmI love how easily I can stay on top of my business using just my iPhone! Do you have an iPhone yet? If you’re like many owners, you most likely access your iPhone for a variety of personal and even some business uses. You probably use the GPS to find your way to appointments. I know I’d be lost downtown Vancouver if it wasn’t for my Maps App! Maybe you use a financial application like Mint to stick to your budget. You might even use a note-taking application to track ideas. However, chances are your iPhone is underutilized. Here are some innovative and fun ways to use your…
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Question What are your recurring expenses?
23 May 2013 | 8:54 pmHi everyone! So in an effort to accurately determine my operating costs, I was trying to list what my recurring expenses might be. I feel like I'm missing a few things, but this is what I anticipate once I'm open for business: Memberships Quickbooks Web hosting Business Phone Internet/Mobile Broadband P.O. Box E&O Insurance Emergency Fund Tax Payment Fund What else do you have as recurring monthly costs that I've forgotten to project? I appreciate your help! Laura -
Link Science of Color
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Anyone try referralkey.com?
23 May 2013 | 5:19 pmI don't know much about it but have been invited by a couple people to join their network. If you have experience with it, I would love to heart your thoughts on it. Thanks -
Hello from SE Missouri
23 May 2013 | 3:57 pmHi, my name is Barbara and I am just starting to build my own VA business. I am looking at a combination of on-site and virtual support. Southeastern Missouri is just right on the border of the South and personal connections are important. As far as I can tell, I will be the only VA in the area. I haven't quite decided on my charges yet because this is a chronically economically depressed area. My niche will be traditional administrative support, both virtual and on-site. And I will be adding social media tasks as I learn them and become comfortable with them. I have a friend who might try… -
Validating Excel Data
23 May 2013 | 3:22 pm*Validating Your Excel Data* Today’s Excelgram, data validation, is fairly short and covers an area in Excel that even casual users should be aware. ... Click to read the rest of this post and comment at the VAF Community Blogs. VAF Community Blogs: yet another great feature to help you to make the most of your membership. Start your own blog now!
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Online Business Manager & Social Media Experts Needed!
21 May 2013 | 1:23 pmWe're hiring! We are looking to add Online Business Manager / Social Media Rock Stars to our established team of VA's! http://www.yourusava.com/our-team/virtual-assistant-home/ Please visit our page to find out more about us, and how we work. We have work available NOW, and even more in the very near future! We do check references and ask for work samples. We would love to hear from you! -
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Software to manage/track staff goals
23 Apr 2013 | 1:39 pmI am working with a contractor who has a client trying to achieve a way to manage/track staff goals. Currently they’re manually updating a word document and then meeting with the boss every 6 weeks or so to go over their achievements. Could anyone recommend or suggest a software to streamline that process? -
Let's Grow YOU!
23 Apr 2013 | 8:54 amIt is amazing how powerful social media sites can impact our connections. For many, social media sites could be just a "virtual" place to express your voice or have some fun. For a virtual assistant, social media sites could mean networking, forming alliances and prospecting clients. As a virtual assistant, we virtually service clients to fit the needs of their business which allows them to focus on what they do best ~ Grow THEIR Business! Let's Grow YOU! I invite you to share the links to your social media platforms with other members of the group by posting your information in the… -
Want to improve your Facebook Page?
23 Apr 2013 | 7:25 amImprove Your Facebook Page with the Facebook Page Checklist Here’s the info in brief: About section: List your URL first. Additional About: Link your other social media. Cover Photo: Meet Facebook rules and add a Description. Profile Photo: Reflect your brand. App thumbnails: Feature important ones with calls-to-action. People Talking About This: Should be at least 2% of fans. Content strategy: Post relevant and valuable info for your target market. Exclusive content: Treat your fans to exclusives! Branding: Does your brand attract the right audience? Engagement: Like all fan comments and…
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What no one told me about retirement
14 May 2013 | 1:56 pmI am officially retired. No more clients or projects. Every day is whatever I want it to be. To that end: I’m signing on for some new volunteer projects and causes. Since the nest is empty, I’m rounding up all … Continue reading → -
April Series: How’s YOUR Local Economy? Part 2
17 Apr 2013 | 12:01 pmAnd now a look at the coffee business. Specifically, I’ve been wondering how our independently owned coffee houses have weathered the recession. We have a number of them where I live. They all seem busy when I stop in, and … Continue reading → -
Annual Events for Fiber Fans
12 Apr 2013 | 11:50 amI’m building a page here to help keep track of all the wondrous fiber events I hear about all the time from my yarnie pals. With a little planning (and saving), I hope to get to at least one of … Continue reading → -
April Series: How’s YOUR Local Economy, Part 1
9 Apr 2013 | 10:41 amFor a couple of years now we’ve been reading that there are strong signs of recovery. Then, in the next segment on the news we hear there aren’t enough quality jobs. How can a small business owner get a handle … Continue reading → -
Repurposing
1 Apr 2013 | 1:36 pmI found this beautiful skein produced by Spincycle Yarns just over a month ago. It beckoned in Spincycle’s booth at Stitches West 2013 in Santa Clara, CA. The yarn is “certified organic handspun, super bulky weight,” spun from Polwarth fleece … Continue reading →
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Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Register
10 May 2013 | 2:58 pmIf you have not yet heard, we are hosting a free training that will show you exactly how you can use your administrative background to start your own Virtual Assistance business. This special training is a direct response to the many inquiries that we receive on a daily basis: ‘How do I get started? What is a VA? How do I get clients? How do I approach people? How do I get the courage to be my own boss?’ You will get the answers to these and many other questions. If you are not registered, click the link below. Register Here Here are the top three reasons why you should register and join… -
It’s ALL about YOU (… or is it?)
8 May 2013 | 1:10 pmYou can become a very successful Virtual Assistant if you focus on the right things at the right time. For example, if you are interested in becoming a virtual assistant but have not yet started your business, that is the perfect time to focus on YOU. Here are some things that you want to consider. You Focus Do you have: -
Hire Yourself, Fire Your Boss
26 Apr 2013 | 9:00 amI have no doubt that you are an amazing administrative professional. The skills that you currently possess may be enough for you to get starting in your new career as a Virtual Assistant. Although you will need to acquire new skills (as normal), the base knowledge and skillset that you possess could put you on the road to becoming an entrepreneur. What do I mean by that? You Have The Needed Skills The work that you are doing right now as an Executive or Administrative Assistant is currently paying your bills, correct? Great! It doesn’t matter if your in a law firm, an investment company or… -
Is Virtual Assistance A Real Business?
23 Apr 2013 | 11:17 amMany people are fed up and are looking for another way to support themselves financially. Does this sound familiar to you? It is possible that you have reached your limit of dealing with office politics, feeling unappreciated by your superiors, or just tired of the monotonous grind that you have experienced ever day for a number of years. One of the points previously mentioned may have driven you to this blog. You may have heard a little bit about the Virtual Assistance industry. Perhaps the grapevine of communication has heightened your curiosity about how you can use your administrative… -
How To Start A Virtual Assistance Business
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Grab targeted attention by crafting your 160 character bio
10 May 2013 | 2:34 amHow many times have you wanted to find out more about someone on social media only to find they haven’t completed their bio, and you’re left wondering: Who are they? What do they do? What are they interested in? Are they worth connecting with? When people read YOUR bio are they asking these same questions..? Hello, missed opportunity! Your bio is a 1st-class chance to attract targeted followers so don’t waste it. We want to know what you do, who you help, what you’re passionate about. (We all want to connect and work with other people who share our interests and… -
Bright Sparks list: Reality checks and sexy playthings
3 May 2013 | 3:28 amLast month I didn’t write a Bright Sparks list – I shared this secret instead. Considering the huge impact it had on my business and life I figured it was a suitable alternative. So, what’s on my Bright Sparks list this month? 3 servings of inspiration, reality checks and tools for smooth running business processes. YUM. Dig in… 1. Hello, sexy new plaything! Having a steady flow of great blog articles to share with my peeps on Twitter and Facebook, plus keeping up with the latest goss in my field is a cornerstone of my online content plan. Without it I’d be… -
Fed Up With Competitors Keeping Tabs On You?
18 Apr 2013 | 10:19 pmAre your competitors following you on Twitter and signing up for your free stuff and email updates? ME TOO! Initially, this can feel like a line has been crossed. I get loads of questions about how to deal with this – especially asking how to block competitors (or anyone weird and unsavoury) from following on Twitter. It’s understandable. When we put SO much effort into our businesses we don’t want anyone swooping in and taking our ideas and secrets. Of course, you CAN block people from following you on Twitter, but wouldn’t that time and energy be better spent… -
7 Creative ways to thank someone for sharing your Tweet
12 Apr 2013 | 2:28 amWhen someone shares your tweet with others it’s a wonderful thing and not to be taken for granted. By sharing, they are helping you spread your message, exposing you to a completely new bunch of people (and probably brightening your day). Through this act they are endorsing you and raising your profile. How nice is that? So it stands to reason the smart (and polite) thing to do is to thank them. Just like you would ‘in real life’. Except, it doesn’t have to be limited to a ‘Thanks for sharing my tweet’ or ‘Thanks for the Retweet’ - you could… -
Fearless Launching: There is no way I can keep this secret to myself
5 Apr 2013 | 5:30 pmA little over a year ago I took a leap of faith that would change my business forever. I didn’t realise it at the time but when I clicked on the ‘Join Now’ button and entered my credit card details, I wasn’t signing up for just another 8 week training course. But I took the risk of committing my money, time and energy into an unknown because something had to change in my business. I simply couldn’t continue doing what I was doing and expect different results. When those 8 weeks were over, I knew that my leap of faith was well worth the risk: it had an instant impact on…
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Real Estate Agent Diaries: Promoting Yourself
23 May 2013 | 9:08 pmReal estate is a business of networks. The more people you know, and the more people who know you, the better your chances are at closing a deal more frequently. However, you cannot just wait for fate to do his thing on you – you have to make your own move to get your name known in the vast, complex and overcrowded world of the real estate industry. How do you promote yourself effectively as a real estate agent? How do you let your promotions and advertisement investments turn into potential and actual sales? Here are some of the most effective ways: Be creative with your business card. -
Closing Costs: What You Need to Know
14 May 2013 | 9:50 pmLooking at all the things involved in a home sale can be bitter sweet if you’re the home buyer. This is the kind of bittersweet that goes beyond the emotional and sentimental attachments you have with your old home. Getting a new house always comes with a good feeling, even with people after foreclosure. It’s still a roof above one’s head and a new place to build new memories in. But, the bitterness comes when you’re trying to pay up for it. As I sit here sipping coffee in my cousin’s condo right in the heart of KLCC, I realise that closing costs are a whole other dimension of… -
Puchong Real Estate – A Projection For 2013
8 Apr 2013 | 11:26 pmI got my start in real estate investments back in 1994 when I stumbled upon this area in Selangor, Malaysia called “Puchong”. During that time, it was developed by SP Setia (helmed by a very innovative management team), which carved out an estate area called “Pusat Bandar Puchong”. Now, some 20 years later, Puchong has emerged as one of the brightest spots in the Klang Valley as far as real estate development is concerned. Recently, Setiawalk has been launched, and this integrated development is expected to hike up the property prices in Puchong. On the other hand, MSN… -
How Not to Get Scammed in Real Estate by Frank Grant, MBA
8 Mar 2013 | 7:09 pmContributed by Frank Grant, MBA. Frank has been a real estate agent for the past twelve years, focusing on properties in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. He specializes in procuring properties for the Malaysian expatriate community, Contact Frank by email at frankgrant@hotmail.my or call him +6012-3244881. Be sure to mention that you read this article on eRealtyAssistance.com! As with any other industry out there, the field of real estate has its own share of scam artists, as well. Malaysia property market is not that cut-throat, but still you’ll need to be wary. Although the…
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Why Should You Outsource Your Financial Services?
23 May 2013 | 1:55 amIn the present business scenario, companies and entrepreneurs spend a good deal of money in the management of their finances. This is because, no business can survive for long without good financial planning and management. However, this is a support function for most of the companies and can hence easily be outsourced. Since financial services involve dealing with numbers in an accurate way, you have to hire highly qualified and experienced human resource for them. Obviously, these resources come with a high price tag. On top of it, you have to provide… -
With Virtualemployee.com, You Are Not Outsourcing But Hiring Employees
22 May 2013 | 2:06 amThe common perception of outsourcing for the average business owner in the US or the UK is that of a remote external third party working in a Third World destination and handling their outsourced processes. By and large, outsourcing has traditionally been associated with offshore freelancers or with regular outsourcing companies that handle large volumes of work for big US multinationals. But there is a third dimension as well.Standing apart from the mushrooming outsourcing vendors in this burgeoning industry is VirtualEmployee.com, one of the most reputed outsourcing companies in India. Its… -
What does a virtual employee expect from their distant manager?
21 May 2013 | 1:57 amThe expectations of virtual employees are the same as that of any employee working in the employer's onshore office. Your offshore resources working from India have to be motivated to perform the task given to them. They work as your own employee, and therefore, it is the responsibility of the onshore manager to make sure that the remotely working resource does not feel neglected. To derive the desired results from your virtual employee, you have to motivate them, take care of their needs, and make them work according to the work culture of your company. The virtual… -
Now Outsource Even Jewelery Designing and Enjoy Creative Benefits
20 May 2013 | 1:57 amSustaining a jewelery business takes precise understanding of a highly competitive market, some savvy marketing and above all, the ability to come up with new designs on a regular basis. These challenges of the business are enough to keep you on your toes at all the times to maintain a strong and growing clientele. Designing is all about creativity, imagination and flair and it has been proved that cross-cultural inputs into designs have always produced winners. So, outsourcing of jewelery designing can have tremendous benefits in helping you grow your business. By doing so,… -
How To Keep Your Virtual Employee Pepped Up and Not Let Him Feel Isolated
16 May 2013 | 1:54 amWhen you hire a remote worker, the last thing you want is to dampen his spirits just because he gets a notion of being sidelined. The Internet, one of the most versatile means of communication available today, is one of the keystones that has played a very important role in enabling the development of the outsourcing industry. It is ironical therefore that the very characteristic of the Internet – doing away with physical distances – which has played a very important role in the development of this industry is also the biggest obstacle to its success.Virtual employees and…
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Social Media Tips for Small Businesses
4 May 2013 | 8:00 amSmall business growth has grown exponentially in recent years. So has the use of social media. Not surprisingly, the two of these have found they are good match. Social media helps small businesses have a voice and engage directly with their customers. While many small business owners want to use social media more for reaching their target market, there is still quite a bit of reluctance for them to take the leap. (Hint: That’s something I can help with!) But, you can do it! And here are my tips to help any small business get started using social media. Don’t worry about being… -
Pinterest Makes Big Changes – What You Need to Know
2 Apr 2013 | 10:45 pmWhether you’re new to Pinterest or an old pro, recent changes in their design and features might be just a bit a confusing. In fact, in reading this article on Mashable about the recent changes, there were numerous comments about changes mentioned in the article that, in fact had not happened. Currently, if you have an account, then you are being given the option to switch to the new design right away or you can wait until it’s automatically rolled out to your account. If you switch though, then keep in mind you will not be able to switch back to the old design. What’s… -
Google Reader Alternatives – Top Picks
30 Mar 2013 | 11:03 amal·ter·na·tive – /ôlˈtərnətiv/ Adjective (of one or more things) Available as another possibility. As you may have heard Google is getting rid of it’s much loved, very convenient Reader. This move comes as Google tries to consolidate its services. Google Reader will shut it’s doors on July 1, 2013. Perhaps the petition to keep Google Reader alive will work …but in case it doesn’t, please read on. Everyone is writing about Google Reader Alternatives. I typed in Google Reader and it was the first option that came up. In this post I will give a snapshot of a few… -
Good-Bye Google Reader – How to Export Your RSS Feeds
22 Mar 2013 | 2:53 pm“Hearing that Google Reader is shutting down is like hearing that your favorite old bookstore is closing,” writes The New Yorker’s Joshua Rothman. Google is spring cleaning, first on the list is Google Reader which will officially shutter on July 1, 2013. Do you use Google Reader? I do. I am seriously bummed with it’s death. However due to declining usage, Google is putting down the Reader so we’ll need to come to terms with this. Why Use a Reader? In a nutshell, a RSS reader is a tool, a tool for getting information from other people so you don’t have to keep going to their… -
Pinterest Makes Marketing Easy on the Eyes
31 Aug 2012 | 10:33 pmPinterest has experienced phenomenal growth this year. With a mostly predominantly female user base much has been said about how if you market to women, and especially to moms, then you had better be on Pinterest. It is estimated that between 60 and 97% of the user base for Pinterest is female. Previously only available by invite, Pinterest has recently opened the network up to everyone. Just a few of the signs that Pinterest is HOT: Pinterest is now the 3rd most popular social networking site behind Facebook and Twitter. (Experian) Users who logged into Pinterest daily has increase 145%…
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IT Outsourcing Services India Blog / Business IT outsourcing Company India
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Why Should You Outsource Your Financial Services?
23 May 2013 | 1:55 amIn the present business scenario, companies and entrepreneurs spend a good deal of money in the management of their finances. This is because, no business can survive for long without good financial planning and management. However, this is a support function for most of the companies and can hence easily be outsourced. Since financial services involve dealing with numbers in an accurate way, you have to hire highly qualified and experienced human resource for them. Obviously, these resources come with a high price tag. On top of it, you have to provide… -
With Virtualemployee.com, You Are Not Outsourcing But Hiring Employees
22 May 2013 | 2:06 amThe common perception of outsourcing for the average business owner in the US or the UK is that of a remote external third party working in a Third World destination and handling their outsourced processes. By and large, outsourcing has traditionally been associated with offshore freelancers or with regular outsourcing companies that handle large volumes of work for big US multinationals. But there is a third dimension as well.Standing apart from the mushrooming outsourcing vendors in this burgeoning industry is VirtualEmployee.com, one of the most reputed outsourcing companies in India. Its… -
What does a virtual employee expect from their distant manager?
21 May 2013 | 1:57 amThe expectations of virtual employees are the same as that of any employee working in the employer's onshore office. Your offshore resources working from India have to be motivated to perform the task given to them. They work as your own employee, and therefore, it is the responsibility of the onshore manager to make sure that the remotely working resource does not feel neglected. To derive the desired results from your virtual employee, you have to motivate them, take care of their needs, and make them work according to the work culture of your company. The virtual… -
Now Outsource Even Jewelery Designing and Enjoy Creative Benefits
20 May 2013 | 1:57 amSustaining a jewelery business takes precise understanding of a highly competitive market, some savvy marketing and above all, the ability to come up with new designs on a regular basis. These challenges of the business are enough to keep you on your toes at all the times to maintain a strong and growing clientele. Designing is all about creativity, imagination and flair and it has been proved that cross-cultural inputs into designs have always produced winners. So, outsourcing of jewelery designing can have tremendous benefits in helping you grow your business. By doing so,… -
How To Keep Your Virtual Employee Pepped Up and Not Let Him Feel Isolated
16 May 2013 | 1:54 amWhen you hire a remote worker, the last thing you want is to dampen his spirits just because he gets a notion of being sidelined. The Internet, one of the most versatile means of communication available today, is one of the keystones that has played a very important role in enabling the development of the outsourcing industry. It is ironical therefore that the very characteristic of the Internet – doing away with physical distances – which has played a very important role in the development of this industry is also the biggest obstacle to its success.Virtual employees and…
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the million dollar side bar
7 May 2013 | 4:00 amIf you’re an old pro, you might be able to skip this post (though, I wish you wouldn’t – there’s always new ideas brewing in things we already know). Remember the days when sidebars were widget-heaven slices of real estate that you filled with tag clouds, archives that scrolled longer than your arm, and text ads that someone paid you $50 a year to place? Well sugar, those days aren’t that far behind us because there are still sites that get all hot and bothered when they see a new plugin or widget that can add the latest and greatest to their site. so,… -
13 things every online business needs
30 Apr 2013 | 6:26 amI’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about what I use to run my business so I figured I’d put together a quick post about what I use and why. If I miss your favourite piece of software, leave a comment below. #1: WORDPRESS There is plenty of competition, but nothing will ever beat WordPress. It’s so damn easy to use a child could do it. If you’re going to hire someone to build your website, make sure it’s someone who’s going to do the job properly. Remember, WordPress is supposed to make something complicated easy enough for the every day Joe to be able to handle. -
How do you get testimonials for a brand new business
23 Apr 2013 | 4:00 amThis question came in from Natalie who was about to launch a brand new business. Check it out: Hi Dawn! I loved your guest post on Mogul Mom today! Thanks so much for getting these tips out to everyone. I’m reaching out to you today to find out if you have content posted anywhere about how to get around having testimonials when you are just starting out. My business is getting prepared to launch in the next few weeks. While my partner and I have extensive experience in our field we are creating a new service for the dental community and are concerned about how to build a reputation for… -
mistakes: 6 things to avoid doing
12 Apr 2013 | 12:08 pmI’ll be the first to admit that there’s no hard and fast rules to building and designing a website-slash-online business, but that never stops people from seeking recommendations and best practices. Grab a notepad, here’s some of my top “don’t make this mistake” tips. SUBSCRIBE HERE – TO FEEDBURNER I recently came upon a great website and was amped up at the information they promised to provide. Subscribe here their pretty orange button said! Sadly, they were using Feedburner in lieu of a real honest-to-goodness mailing list. Yes, that’s right – in lieu of. That means if… -
3 Short Lessons in Online Business
3 Apr 2013 | 11:49 amIf you did a Google search for “multiple streams of income” you’re going to find a boatload of sites, mounds of information, and probably more than a handful scammy-looking sites. (don’t believe me, go ahead and look for yourself … I’ll wait). Some of the sites are very specific – they might focus on different ways that a Real Estate agent can find new ways to make money. A lot of it isn’t very helpful – knowing that I need to have more than one client or that I should take on a part-time job is NOT useful. Lesson #1: There’s always gold in your business Way…
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5 maneras de hacer spam en las redes sociales
19 May 2013 | 9:58 amEdna Campos Esta semana impartí una charla a mujeres profesionales independientes y empresarias de mi estado. Una de las frases que utilizo mucho es: “no vendas en la fiesta”, estoy... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
La historia de las infografías [INFOGRAFÍA]
17 May 2013 | 4:44 pmEdna Campos Cuando me apasiono a hablar sobre los proyectos y actividades que realizo para mis clientes como Especialista en Marketing Online y Social Media, una de las preguntas que me hacen es:... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
14 Dulces tips para mejorar tus publicaciones en la página de Fans de Facebook
3 May 2013 | 3:58 pmEdna Campos No se tu pero a mi me encantan las infografías. Estas son representaciones gráficas visuales de información que nos permiten aprender de manera entretenida y hasta divertida. Esta –... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
¿Cómo saber si soy un Máster en Twitter? [Para el manejo de la cuenta de mi pyme]
2 May 2013 | 6:50 amEdna Campos Definitivamente Twitter es simple y mágico; con sólo utilizar 140 caracteres puedes crear interesantes relaciones duraderas, comunicarte, culturizarte, conocer de primera mano los... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
4 Estrategias de reputación online que toda pyme necesita implementar
2 Apr 2013 | 2:58 pmEdna Campos Así como Internet nos permite encontrar vasta información relevante y en segundos sobre lo que nos interesa con sólo hacer clic en un botón, también nos muestra el lado nada agradable... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Your Virtual Assistant: Providing Virtual Services to Small Business Owners
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How to Write a Headline That Says Something
22 May 2013 | 3:23 amAs we all know, we have just seconds to get someone interested in what we have to say online. Sometimes it can seem like an uphill battle in this noisy world, one that we may even lose from the get-go with a headline that, well, just doesn’t work. It may be clunky, or confusing or [...]Related Posts:Sock it to #Cancer by Pledging Now to @smacancerCopywriting: What Is It, And Why Should You Care (Part 2 of…SEO copywriting and your Virtual Assistant business (Part 1…stickybits – tag your world™Hate Paypal Fees? Check out the alternativePowered by Contextual Related… -
No-Cost Business Building Gifts For Solopreneurs
20 May 2013 | 3:02 amWho Else Wants Free Business Building Gifts For Solopreneurs? I still remember back of the time when I started up my business and I didn’t want to grow slowly. I didn’t want to wait years and decades before my business got profitable, juggling day-jobs until then to pay my bills. I knew I could build [...]Related Posts:When Chasing the Dollar Causes You to Spend MoreBecome a Virtual Assistant: Six Week Online CourseThe Low Down on Being a Six-Figure Virtual AssistantInterview with @PodJamTV | The World of Virtual AssistantsVirtual Assistant TrainingPowered by Contextual Related PostsThe… -
Conversions Tools | Guest Blog Post by @ValAlba
13 May 2013 | 8:12 amThis is a guest post from Valerie Alba, owner of Valerie L. Alba Virtual Assistance LLC (aka VLA – Super V.A.). Valerie provides a range of consulting, secretarial, and administrative tasks for small business owners and entrepreneurs.? VLA – Super V.A. assists with correspondence management (letters, email, reports, presentations), social media networking, customer relationship management [...]Related Posts:Resource: Cloud File Conversion and Transfer ServiceWhy You Should Never Ask Designers for Favors17 Resources for the Bootstrapping BusinessHow To: Create Mailing Labels Using… -
SEO copywriting and your Virtual Assistant business (Part 2 of 3)
10 May 2013 | 11:59 amAs we discussed last time, in today’s wired world, you need to understand SEO (search engine optimization) copywriting for your Virtual Assistant website to be a success. Don’t risk letting your website be just an online brochure. Use SEO copywriting to turn your site into a power site. When your clients and prospects search the [...]Related Posts:SEO copywriting and your Virtual Assistant business (Part 1…Struggling With Copywriting? Helpful Hints for Virtual…Struggling With Copywriting? Helpful Hints for Virtual…Copywriting: What Is It, And Why Should You Care… -
Leverage Your Time by Working with a Virtual Assistant
6 May 2013 | 5:26 amThis weekend was the first time I’ve attended Sarasota/Bradenton’s BarCamp event (unConference). I had absolutely no intention of speaking but due to a little push from three different people, a borrowed laptop and last minute inspiration I decided to do it. (NOTE: The original purpose of attending was to volunteer for the event with my [...]Related Posts:Are you a Geek (or not) in Sarasota? Join @BarCampSarasota…Throw Away the Calculator! Paypal Tip for QuickbooksSocial Media Marketing & Advertising EventsHow to Find Virtual Assistant Work (20 Ideas and…
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Multiply Your Minutes | Time Management Tips
21 May 2013 | 4:03 amSo you have read it is a myth. Well, it is in a way. You can’t manage your time but you can learn to better manage yourself. “Time management” takes discipline and commitment. There are many hindrances to time management but they are all relate back to how we regulate our lives and productivity levels. Things that hinder your time management Procrastination: when you consistently put off tasks, you end up in a time crunch and can miss deadlines or leave things undone. Distractions: take you away from the project, cuts into your time, diminishes focus Disorganization: misplace, misfile… -
Creating Opportunities to Target Your Success
16 May 2013 | 6:03 amI am now the proud parent of a college graduate and in listening to the variety of speakers, many of the words deeply resonated with me as they represented all of the life lessons we try to instill in our children as they grow up, mature and enter the world. In several heart to hearts with my daughter after graduation and a few replies of “I know mom,” it wasn’t just advice for her, but also for everyone in life and in business. We can’t wait for opportunity to knock as sitting on the sidelines does not create success. You need to go out and make life happen for… -
Building Trust with Your Customers
14 May 2013 | 5:20 amI love to read! One day I was sitting on the floor of a local bookstore, in the business of course, and picked up “Little Teal Book of Trust” by Jeffrey Gitomer. What a dynamic book about becoming a trusted advisor in business and life. Building and earning trust is a key foundation for any relationship. In operating a business, you want to be “THE ONE” customers and prospects call for assistance, products and services. Your customer wants to know he is valued, respected and you have his best interests at heart. WHAT A CUSTOMER WANTS FROM YOU by Jeffrey Gitomer Instead of simply… -
Get in the Game | Your Business Depends on It
4 May 2013 | 7:42 amWe all have goals and things we want to achieve but are you really ready to commit? To produce an impact? Can you make the pledge to maintain forward momentum and accomplish your objectives? Saying and doing are two completely opposite entities. Action begets action. “Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change – this is the rhythm of living. Out of our over-confidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope. And out of hope, progress.” Bruce Barton Sure, we often THINK about the changes we want to institute, the direction we see ourselves working… -
Virtual Assistants | Established Entrepreneur or Offshore Call Center?
2 May 2013 | 5:03 amDo you want to dance offshore or dive in with an established professional entrepreneur to help manage your business? Building a company is hard work and takes an extensive amount of time and energy to successfully manage and facilitate growth. There are vast amounts of daily responsibilities that coincide with your SOP, business development, customer service, social media, troubleshooting and all of the other 98 hats we must wear. Can you really do it all? Commit to every single task, project and activity for you, your company and your clients? Probably not. I know I can’t. Spreading…
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Are Dinosaurs Really Extinct? Modernizing Traditional Contact Center Operations
23 May 2013 | 1:28 pmAs children, we were taught that dinosaurs started to go extinct 65 million years ago, due to a massive asteroid impacting the earth. I’m not trying to insinuate that the extinction didn’t happen, because it did. What I do find interesting is that many scientists believe that birds and reptiles, such as crocodiles and komodo dragons, evolved from dinosaurs by learning to adapt to the new geological era they were living in after the asteroid impact. i.e. they adapted to survive. What has any of this got to do with contact centers? Give me some poetic license here. Traditional contact… -
Online Self-Service Crosses the Chasm
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FinovateSpring Fling 2013: Another Year Of Dazzling Financial Services Delight!
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Building on a Firm Foundation: Self-Service via the Omni-Channel
17 May 2013 | 1:20 pmIn my previous blog posts, we looked at the heavy price companies paid for offering poor web self-service, as well as the inadequacies of old school self-service tools like FAQs and site search. While the web is an amazing channel to build a great foundation for customer service, it isn’t the only way to reach customers, or for customers to reach you! Other online interaction channels and devices where companies should extend online self-service options are social media and mobile. Together with the corporate website, these channels are part of the omni-channel web and are today’s primary… -
Where Good Customer Service Goes to Die: The Problems with FAQs and Site Search
15 May 2013 | 1:33 pmYou have an amazing website with top of the line graphics and award winning content. You’ve managed to intrigue your customer (a good sign!) and now they’ve got questions, so they head on over to your FAQ page. The ‘Frequently Asked Questions’, or FAQ page, can be the least helpful page on a website. In many instances, the questions listed are irrelevant, outdated or infrequent. What is a customer to do when their question isn’t listed on your FAQ page? Desperate for information, they try typing their question into your ‘Search’ option, only to generate pages and pages of…
