Need a Way to Make a Free Conference Call?
You have a big launch coming up and you, as the business owner, need to talk with your virtual assistant and your web designer at the same time. What are you going to do? I found a super resource to use and here are the simple steps to set up the call: Go to FreeConferenceCalling […]
Full of Gratitude Today
In my virtual assistant biz, I am grateful for each of my clients and their different businesses. Here are some of the reasons why I’m so grateful today for my clients: *They give me a variety of work. *They are careful with their choice of words. *They respect my time and ask me if I […]
Guest Post: Clear RFPs Help Your Business
Today I have Tess Strand, small business consultant and CEO of Virtual Assistant Forums and Virtual Assistantville as my guest. I asked her to share about the importance of a client writing a thorough RFP (request for proposal). Here she discusses what to consider when writing the virtual assistant title, job description, special skills required […]
How to Break Blogging Block
Today is Guest Post Exchange Day on the Blogathon and as my guest, I have a wonderful writer that I’ve known for a few years from the Blogathon. You’ll really enjoy Sara’s post. You know how blogger’s block goes. You sit down to write a post and the next thing you know you’ve spent […]
VA Tip of the Week: Grab That Water Bottle
Okay, so you already know it. Yep, You know you need to drink more water especially since summer is just a few days off. And with working at home, you need to take extra care of yourself because you don’t have other colleagues to share what their latest health habit is. You can’t have an […]
Twitter Benefits: Covert Research
Two years ago I was forced to learn Twitter only because I wanted to be part of the party. Well, of course I’ve learned Twitter and love it now. If you’re still new to Twitter, here are some ways that you can use it that you may not have thought of. While I was doing […]
Quotes about Fear
“Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral begins.” Charles Stanley “Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson […]
How to Improve Client Communication in 5 Minutes
Working virtually is rather amazing, actually. I get to work with some stellar clients, while at home and at any time of the day. However, because I’m working virtually, the need for strong written communication becomes even more essential for my business. Here are some quick tips for you to keep in mind when you’re […]
Are You Easily Distracted?
During your day do you find yourself taking a few minutes to check your email? The same email you checked 30 minutes ago? Do you run to Facebook to see who’s commented on your latest post instead of reviewing the Google analytics report that’s sitting on your desk? Do you get up and a grab […]
Guest Post – Don’t Forget The Most Important Ingredient In Your Social Media: You!
Today I would like to introduce a new friend and a stellar Virtual Assistant, Kristy Schnabel. She comes with a vast array of VA experience, and I’m looking forward to get to know her because she’s so generous with her knowledge and expertise. And she’s a nice lady! Welcome, Kristy! Most small business owners have […]