Last Day of the 2013 Blogathon: Word Cloud
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What Blogging 30 Days Taught Me…
This is my 3rd year that I have completed the Blogathon. And it was my easiest one, yet. (Tomorrow is our last day.) I see that planning is key to my stress level. I brainstormed loads of ideas weeks ahead of time, had certain days for certain subjects like Quotes Sunday and Guest Post Thursday […]
Responding to Emails Takes Patience
As a virtual assistant, I often respond to my various clients’ clients. I have to answer questions or clarify something. Or in the past, I’ve had to quickly respond to a regional parenting editor who needed some extra information. And one thing I’ve learned over the recent months is I need to be patient and […]
Guest Post: How I got Rich as an Entrepreneur
It’s Thursday so it must be Guest Post day. Today I’d like to introduce another amazing, talented and generous Virtual Assistant Coach, Lisa McDonnell. I’ve never met her in person but I feel like I’ve known her for years because she’s been so super helpful and generous with business info, tips and encouragement in my […]
Need to Record an Interview for Free?
Earlier I shared how to put on a free conference call with FreeConferenceCall. Today I want to share another great way you can use FCC to record an interview of yourself to share on your blog or share with potential clients. Below are the easy steps on you can set up the interview, record it […]
Virtual Assistants Sound So Expensive
As a business owner, you have to keep on top of all costs in your budget. And yet, you’ve probably heard that virtual assistants make between $25 – 75/hour depending on what type of technical skills they have. Why are they paid so well? When you hire a VA, you are not paying to house […]
Sunday Quotes: Facing Trials
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. Helen Keller Acceptance of one’s life has nothing to do with resignation; it does not mean running away from the struggle. On the contrary, it means accepting it as […]
Hey Virtual Assistant: Are You Too Picky?
As a highly detailed person, you probably have had people tell you that you: need to chill a bit more, are anal, worry too much, or are too picky. And guess what, you probably are some of those words. But you know what? Clients need those strengths! Business owners want those characteristics in their virtual […]
Happy First Day of Summer!
Often I struggle with the question: Am I doing the right things with my blog, with my website and with all of my social media interactions? Because the right things do help. Learning tips about how to market yourself better on the net are important. Learning when and how often you should tweet or post […]
