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- Are You Using The Power Of Visual Maps? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAny problem or issue can be made clearer with a picture. But if you aren’t feeling creative or visually fluent, it helps to know how to be effective. Find out the 6 secrets for visual impact right now. One of the most familiar pictures is an outline, such as a map of the United States. By ...
Views: 1492(3 votes) - Presentation Skills Training For Global Collaboration - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIn today’s quickly changing market, more and more work is done virtually and collaboratively. Tools constantly change. But core skills guarantee success. Are your skills up to par? Anytime, anywhere. Virtual collaboration is the way of the future. It’s the secret to unlock tremendous ...
Views: 1124 - Go Green In Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWe are now living in a world where environmental consciousness is a growing concern. ‘Going green’ is a top priority for savvy consumers and entrepreneurs. Find out how to choose green when choosing professional presentation skills training. With more focus on environmental safety, it’s ...
Views: 1725 - Vancouver Video Production Company – For Various Kinds of Videos - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from exl filmsVideos can be made by anyone but the kind of footages developed by professionals will be found of more quality than normal footages. Video production companies are known to come with experienced professionals along with standard quality based equipment to support quality video production. As ...
Views: 906 - Social Networking: Tips in Etiquette - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroWorking virtually means that we don't see people face to face every day. We know that we need to perfect the skill of social networking in order to expand our audience and, well, our network. But it takes skills in order to be able to do this effectively. We can't just walk into a virtual ...
Views: 1171 - iPad App Developers Can be Hired Under Different Schemes - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from David AldrichAfter the invention of Apple’s tablet computers which are commonly known as iPad, most of the tech industries are thriving on the developmental work on these devices. The software sectors have undertaken different steps and have extended their services. They are no more restricted to providing ...
Views: 1859 - Procedures and Boundaries Help You Build Great Client Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroEstablishing procedures for how and when you work will give your clients a clear understanding of your availability. Procedures help you set boundaries for your clients to follow, and also give them information about how to communicate with you. Here are some tips on how to set up effective work ...
Views: 1185 - Dreams To Experience To Become Reality - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Debbi DachingerI enjoy doing different types of exercise and like to experience different forms. This year I did yoga which was on my list of things to try. Well, okay. I’ve done yoga lots of times before but it’s been a while and I really had to commit to make this one a reality and ended up finding a great ...
Views: 1148 - iPad Application Developer Makes Your iPad More Useful For You - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from David AldrichiPad is Apple's range of tablet computers which primarily serves as a platform for audio-visual media which include music, movies, web content, games, books and other such applications. The operating system of the iPad is iOS and apart from running its own applications, this device is also ...
Views: 1871 - How Quickly Can You Get This Done? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroMany Virtual Assistants go through phases of overwhelm in their business. Anyone who owns a small business realizes that there are ebbs and flows of business, and there are also ebbs and flows of overwhelm as a result of that. If you have ever had a client call you with a project and ...
Views: 894 - Why Templates for Website Design may not be your best option - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from aidan doranMany people may see website design templates and think that they are best for their company and its needs. This is not always the case. While website design that is based on a template can be quite helpful (especially if you are designing your own site) there are times that using one may not be ...
Views: 917 - Just Do It! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroDo you have a wish list of things you want to get done in your business? If you don't, you should. You should have a list of short term and long term goals, and an even bigger strategy for your wish list. If you do, stop now and have a look at it. How are you doing with developing or ...
Views: 875 - Top Three Mobile Apps to Track your VA’s - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Matt HallaranLet’s face it, you are a busy guy and you are constantly on the move. Managing your team, especially your Virtual Assistants in a BPO company, can be a little tedious. We looked up a few mobile applications that project managers have used, and we discovered the top three that could actually help ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - What Should Come First on the Task List? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Matt HallaranEvery week, I make a list of goals I need to achieve and tiny tasks that belong under them. Sounds like a drag? Well, trust me; I thought the same when it was first introduced to me. But it was the very practice of goal setting that helped me prioritize my tasks a little bit better. For Virtual ...
Views: 1063 - Electronic Data Room and Online Data Room Growing Trend For its Usability and Ease - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Andrew CooperAs businesses work on a more global level communication is vital. Communication includes not only voice, but sharing of documents. Data is important for businesses to make smart fiscal decisions. Fax machines and email are two ways to share important files. However, these two forms of ...
Views: 943 - Who Are You Accountable To? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroWhat is it they say about the best laid plans? I think it's something about planning being futile when you aren't certain of what the actual outcome will be. That may be true if you make plans or goals in your business and you don't have a strategy in place to roll it out, but it can also be ...
Views: 825 - The List is the Thing - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroI'm a list person. I'm proud of it. People have actually laughed at my lists from time to time, but I stand behind them in support of myself and in support of being organized, productive and successful! From a personal perspective, I need to have a list when I go out shopping (especially if ...
Views: 883 - Apple iPad App Development – A True Direction - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from David AldrichIt is true that this is an era of iPad. iPad has capture the market in true sense. Its large screen is a real estate for its users and developers too. Its multi-touch screen offer a new experience of navigation. Its two camera enable you to arrange a video conference or give experience of ...
Views: 2045 - How to Manage Multiple Clients - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroIt's great to be your own boss, isn't it? ... or are you? Virtual Assistants often work with many clients at the same. It's a more common model to have many clients than it is to just work with one or two clients (once your business is established of course!). So what do you do when ...
Views: 1155 - Secure VPN Connections Allow for Greater Security - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Tim DicksonMany people never consider the type of internet connection they are using. Using a VPN connection, instead of relying on DSL or cable providers, could benefit consumers. VPN connection stands for ‘Virtual Private Network,’ and could make our information safer. Open Wi-Fi Hotspots at ...
Views: 954 - Do You Know Your Magic Number? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroI once took a course that helped me to see how I was interacting with potential clients, and how I was attempting to convert those potential clients into actual clients. It introduced me to my 'magic number' - my conversion rate of prospects. What does that mean? Well, simply put, that ...
Views: 963 - 4 Simple Ways to Grow Your List - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroHopefully by now you have an email list set up. It doesn't matter what stage of your business you are in, it is essential to start building an audience of prospective clients that you can start to make that connection with. I remember it was so exciting watching my list grow by a few ...
Views: 1022 - 3 Tips to Help You Find Your Target Market - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroWhen you decide to get started as a Virtual Assistant, it's generally because you have administrative skills that you have acquired over a series of jobs, and you want to start to work from home for one reason or another. But it's important to realize that once you are home, sitting at your ...
Views: 1006 - Eliminate 'I Am a Virtual Assistant' From Your Networking - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Cindy GreenwayWhen you're asked 'What do you do?' How do you respond? I know for a fact that so many Virtual Assistants respond with "I'm a Virtual Assistant. I work from my home office and provide administrative support to other business owners." NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. (Can you hear me scream?). When I ...
Views: 1135 - Outsourcing - Current and Future Trends - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Abilene JonesOutsourcing is now an essential part of any business enterprise that wishes to acquire a cutting edge over its competitors and double its profits while reducing costs dramatically. It may have begun as an experiment but it quickly became a popular trend, so much so that today, outsourcing has ...
Views: 2297 - Business lessons from high school - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroHave you ever thought about your high school days, and wondered what kinds of lessons you may have left on the table? High school is such a formative time in everyone's life, and sometimes the underlying messages that we are taught don't stick with us into adult life... at least not until we sit ...
Views: 867 - The REAL DEAL – 35 Reasons Why You NEED To Be Working With a Virtual Assistant Today. - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Grainne FoleyIf you haven’t heard of or aren’t working with a Virtual Assistant in your business, this article will absolutely change your mind and have you running to find one. Do you ever wonder how your competition seems to accomplish more in the same amount of time?. Newsflash, they are not only ...
Views: 1154 - Virtual Assistant’s are a great resource for WAHM’s - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Grainne FoleyAs a working mum of two very young (10 months and 23 months) children, I understand how hard it can be to manage everything and yes, we do try to do everything. However as business owners, it simply isn’t possible to manage everything in our business, be there for our family and have that much ...
Views: 1273 - Your Virtual Assistant can be a huge addition to your team - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Grainne FoleyYou know the saying “two heads are better than one”, is so true. When I am working on a blog post or a project and I need a second set of eyes, I always turn to my husband, he has a brilliant business mind and always has something to add to the mix, sometimes it’s something that seems so ...
Views: 1163 - Increase Your Recruiting Efforts Substantially by Partnering with a HR Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Grainne FoleyThese days, the staffing industry is a huge business where it is crucial to have contracts flowing on a consistent basis. The staffing world is gradually shifting more and more to a flexible system that is all about bringing in skilled talent and expertise on an as needed basis in order to ...
Views: 1197 - Virtual Staffing – get expert help on a tight budget. - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Grainne FoleyThe economic downturn in recent years has forced companies large and small to find new ways to save money while continuing to deliver value to the customer. This necessary shift combined with the high unemployment rate has forced new trends to emerge in the workforce. The first trend is ...
Views: 1384 - IPad Web Applications Play Vital role In Growth of Modern Business - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from David AldrichThere are many apps found in Apple store but all are not suit your requirements and you need to develop iPad web apps for iPad to fulfill your requirements. There are obvious difference between native apps and web app. Native apps are faster because it uses more of iPad's resources and ...
Views: 2136 - Working with a Virtual Assistant for Social Media Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Hilary BrooksThere can be little doubt that the advent of social networking stands as a truly revolutionary way to reach new consumers. Few ideas have transformed marketing as quickly or as profoundly as social media and social media marketing. If you are looking to increase or enhance your company’s web ...
Views: 1313 - Outsourcing--The Answer To Small Business Owner Burnout - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Jennifer HazlettAs a small business owner you are involved in all aspects of your business from bookkeeping and marketing to customer service. At some point you realize that it is no longer possible to do it all and still grow your business. How do you know when it's time to stop trying to do it all yourself? ...
Views: 1077 - Apple iPad App Development – Fulfill Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from David AldrichWith the iPad provides exceptional opportunities to develop really amazing applications, it's time to get best applications for you. Apple provides extra ordinary products to its customers and stay ahead in the competition. iPad is one of the products which has capture the market with its ...
Views: 2513 - How do you follow up? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroNetworking is widely considered one of the keys to succeeding as a virtual professional. It really is 'who you know' that can help to build and sustain a successful business. But ... the key to great networking is not just in the connection ... it's in the follow up. After you meet ...
Views: 862 - Hire Dedicated PHP Developer For High Quality Web Development - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Stela RobinsonPHP is an open source web development script. It is popular and extensively used by web development community for customized web solutions which enhance your business practices and bring tremendous business growth. For professional output you have to Hire Professional Developer so you can get ...
Views: 1472 - Are you a good student? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroMany Virtual Assistants find themselves, at one time or another, looking around for various types of training to help them enhance their businesses. If you have taken any training courses or programs... have you been a good student? There are many ways that you can evaluate yourself as a ...
Views: 804 - Proper capacity for a Sellable Website Page - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Ingenious Tech Inc.First of all, you want to ask yourself why you are creation a website. What are you expectant to gain or gain from it? Most sites are produced to make money. If this is your sheath, then you need to conclude how you are going to make that an actually. Are you going to make penetrate a service ...
Views: 846 - Elevate Impressive Wordpress CMS Theme Development - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Stela RobinsonBlogging plays the vital role in online marketing. You can educate and lead your audience to buy your products or services through blogs. Statistics suggest that blogs have powerful influence for purchasing products or services. Therefore you need a well designed and with rich content blog that ...
Views: 1992 - Why cognition your target audience and what you do is great - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Ingenious Tech Inc.Having effete the last few months advisory, designing Word Press blog sites, running workshops, web pages and administration Twitter accounts I've made a few amusing remark. Firstly, quite a lot of trade owners, counselor and coaches think that well-being all things to all public is what's ...
Views: 840(1 vote) - How to increment change price of your Website - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Ingenious Tech Inc.Feeling overcharge with the day to day tread accountability? Are you hampering by limited time to instrument new strategies in running your trade with efficacy? Have you already scope your restriction of doing anything on your own? Then you specific need someone who can help relieve your ...
Views: 794 - Importance of an Online Assistant - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Ingenious Tech Inc.One day some people say you need to have a pertinent undergo as an executive helper for business possessor and directors before you can work at house as a Virtual helper. While it is partly true, not all need to have this suffer to become a VA. Like I said in my former posts, there is variety of ...
Views: 854 - Some Important Tips To Proceed With Successful iPad Game Development - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from David AldrichGaming experience on iPad is good because it is compatible with many ways. iPad is an excellent game system and better than Apple's iPhone because of its size. At the heart of every individual, there is a child who refuses to grow up. And to amaze this kid, you need something extra that will ...
Views: 2679 - Online Virtual Assistant - Web Development, Sales and Internet Marketing, Professional Software Developer - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Ingenious Tech Inc.Study how to design and expand websites will give you another italic no strategies to offer contingent clients. If nation know you are not only a practical helper, you are also a website draftsman, you will be more inviting to them. Businesses are looking for people who can stock more than one ...
Views: 834 - The Benefits of Becoming a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Hilary BrooksYou may have never considered becoming a virtual assistant before, but the simple fact is that this career path can offer some substantial and surprising benefits. While this job may not have been very prevalent years ago, our increasingly digital society has made the need for virtual ...
Views: 5614(1 vote) - Clients Wanting and Needing More Specialized Services and Virtual Assistants Specializing - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Cindy GreenwayIn early 2008 we noticed a trend developing when it came to online based business owners who were looking for Virtual Assistants. Many needed help with the 'typical' types of services that VAs help with. But others wanted additional, more advanced support. The problem was not many VAs were ...
Views: 1267 - For the United Kingdom – Quality Website Development and Programming from PHP Developers - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Stela RobinsonPHP is highly popular open source language. It is general purpose script and highly suited for web development. It can be integrated with HTML. It is strong server side script so used in generating dynamic pages. PHP is easy to learn language therefore you will find expert programmers easily. If ...
Views: 940 - Have you defined your target market? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroMany Virtual Assistants who are just getting started make one big mistake ... they think they can provide support for anyone. The question - 'Who is your target market?' often brings the response 'Oh, I can help everyone. Everybody needs my services.' While this is not exactly a false ...
Views: 802 - Excellent Tips for Interviewing Your Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Grainne FoleyLet’s face it, nobody can do it all! For today’s business owner to be truly successful, you need to be able to outsource some of the administrative, or non-revenue generating tasks (and many times some of the revenue generating ones) so that you can focus on your core business. While the thought ...
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