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- Simple Facebook Tips for Business Networking - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroIt seems these days that most people are on Facebook for either their personal life or their business life, or both. Social media is very popular, but I would still say that Facebook is king in the social media world. From a business standpoint, Facebook is a very effective way of networking, ...
Views: 569 - Things To Consider Before Hiring a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Matt HallaranHiring a virtual assistant might be harder than you think. First, there is the task of finding your pool of applicants, and then there are the skills to take into account. Finding the right ingredients to make the best virtual assistant lie in your personal recipe for success. So here are a few ...
Views: 886 - Different Areas Of Your Business Outsourcing - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Bryan CañonOutsourcing covers a wide range of services including: web, software, programming and design outsourcing. Web Outsourcing is an established software development outsourcing. Custom web development providers in countries such as India are known for the lucrative software with excellent quality. ...
Views: 688 - What You Need to Know About Business Process Outsourcing - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Bryan CañonWhat is the business process outsourcing or BPO? BPO is a kind of outsourcing the service to pursue activities of the contracting authority and responsibilities, especially the outsourced activities. BPO is generally classified as (1) back-office outsourcing which includes internal business ...
Views: 727 - Benefits of Call Center Outsourcing - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Bryan CañonCall center outsourcing provides many valuable benefits, with the customer experience is key. It is common practice for small and medium-sized companies to outsource call centers, in exchange for the opportunity to focus on the infrastructure of their business. The Americans have managed call ...
Views: 922 - Your Money Staircase - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroWhen you first get started as a Virtual Assistant, you earn money by charging clients for your services. This is usually the only stream of revenue that you have for your business in the beginning. Some people never have any others, but there are many other ways you can earn revenue in your ...
Views: 580 - Agency ... or Network? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopIf you’re a new virtual assistant you’ll want to take up the advice of the veterans and join a few networks. You get some great support, encouragement and advice particularly when starting out. Most networks will offer a discussion board, and for financial members a publicly-available listing ...
Views: 1012 - Be Mindful of Your Brand - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopIt’s not often you get to meet someone who’s Googled you! But I did… yesterday and of all places at a school graduation. Still not 100% clear how it happened but apparently he was looking for my husband, knew I ran a business and ‘vaguely’ what it was about and voila! Actually, I just tried it – ...
Views: 1083 - I’ve In-sourced my Outsourcing - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Warwick MerryWe live in a global economy. Whether you are big business or small business, it is easy to reach out to the other side of the world and get things done for a lower price. But there is a lesson that the big boys learned when they sent work overseas that a few of us smaller players are just ...
Views: 781 - Virtual Business Assistance - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim BeckersAre you a small business owner? Are you overwhelmed by your never ending to-do list? Are you weighed down by time-consuming busywork? Then a Virtual Assistant may be just what the doctor ordered! Simply put, a Virtual Assistant is an off-site employee or independent contractor that provides ...
Views: 1083 - The Advantages of Getting a Virtual Office Assistant - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim BeckersHave you noticed that there is a flourishing market for virtual office assistants? This happens because the businesses today want individuals who have proficiency, and not just people who know how to work. Virtual office assistants can make up a lot of significance once you consider them in ...
Views: 1759 - How to Make Your Business Grow - Fast! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim BeckersA Virtual Administrative Assistant is also known as a Virtual Assistant, since they mostly do the same job. There is an increasing rate of companies and the likes, that are employing more virtual administrative assistants to help them with the workloads, lessen their pressure and most ...
Views: 1484 - Turning Ordinary Visions Into Attainable Goals - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim BeckersWhether your businesses range from small to medium scale or even simple home-based businesses, there is a suitable provider of customized services in the persona of a Virtual Business Assistant. This group of dedicated individuals can offer off-site and cost-effective business solutions at the ...
Views: 921 - Virtual Business Assistant - Your Business Provider and Partner - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim BeckersA professional, who excellently provides some administrative support to a business or enterprise that requires specific office duties, is called Virtual Business Assistant. This individual assists the employer and his business in the comfort of his own office space as opposed with the virtual ...
Views: 902 - To Hire Or Not to Hire - Why You Need a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim BeckersIn the business world, a virtual assistant may sound rather trendy and just something businessmen may consider as a phase or just something that will get them into the chic bandwagon. On the contrary, there are a number of valid reasons why you need a virtual assistant. These reasons have been ...
Views: 600 - Reasons Why You Need a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim BeckersThese days, there are so many ways to make anything easier. Machines are being churned out daily to ease function on just about anything. Gadgets are invented, making everything faster and more convenient. Modern technology has also affected the way everybody conducts business and office ...
Views: 691 - Shorten Your Path to Success - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Tracey D'Aviero"A coach is part advisor, part sounding board, part cheerleader, part manager and part strategist.”~ The Business Journal In order to grow your business to the level of success that you want, you need to formulate a plan that will get you there with the least amount of resistance. How do you ...
Views: 757 - Do You Know Your Value? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Tracey D'Aviero"Until you value yourself, you will not value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it." ~ M Scott Peck (The Road Less Travelled) It's easy to say that you know your value, but you could be sabotaging yourself and your business by not paying enough attention to ...
Views: 749 - Legit work from home jobs - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Christina GarabedianI know times are rough with the economy and a lot of people being laid off. As a parent I know you worry about your kids and some would rather stay home but also have some way to get legit work from jobs. They are out there but you must remember that this is work and you must put in the hours if ...
Views: 894 - To Autoblog, or Not to Autoblog? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Bruno GrezzoMany spears are braking around autoblogging. Mostly, with a definition of what exactly an autoblog is, and categorizing it - good or bad? Autoblog is an expression used to describe self updated blogs, with your own unique content or with content from other related sites that offer free RSS ...
Views: 968 - Virtualization for the Dynamic Enterprise - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from ANTHONY RICIGLIANOWhat does Server Virtualization Mean? Server virtualization is the use of technology to separate software, including the operating system, from the hardware. This means that you can run several environments on the same physical server. In some installations, this could mean that several ...
Views: 875(1 vote) - ***4 Positive Results for Using SEO in Social Media - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Dawn PigoniSocial media has been deemed the marketing front for all businesses wanting to be successful through the Internet, and while this is, in fact, true, there are other areas of social media that quite often are overlooked. One of the most powerful tools that can be used through the Internet is ...
Views: 824 - Even Newbies Can Earn Online And Prosper! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Vision BoardsHow to earn online if you are new to the world of internet marketing can be a real test of courage and patience - to say the least! It's like this; If online marketing really is such a breeze as the more experienced marketers make out then the question has to be why do so many newbies fail ...
Views: 841 - 6 Ways to Find More Time In Your Day - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tracey D'Aviero"People often complain about lack of time when the lack of direction is the real problem." ~ Zig Ziglar One of the things that 'busy' people often lament is the lack of time. Well there is only so much time available. If you find yourself wishing you had more time, it would be a good exercise ...
Views: 629 - ***Your Social Media Checklist for 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Dawn PigoniIf you haven’t already, now is a critical time to get your social media checklist going, reviewed and implemented to make your 2011 a successful networking year. So many things change in such a short amount of time, so it’s hard to keep up with everything. However, if you want your business ...
Views: 1006 - 5 Easy Things To Outsource in Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Tracey D'Aviero"Why is it that with all the information available today on how to be successful in small business, so few people really are?" ~ Michael Gerber Whether you are looking to build your business from the ground up, or grow from where you already are, it's important to look at what you are filling ...
Views: 958 - How to Attract the Ideal Client for YOUR Business - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Sydni Craig-HartHow do you attract the ideal client for your business? Follow these easy steps to wield your way through a pack of prospects and wind up with a selection of clients you love to work with. Let's be real about this, to have a successful business, you need to have clients -- so why not make it ...
Views: 646 - 3 Simple Tips To Value Your Clients - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Tracey D'Aviero"You don't get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour. " ~ Jim Rohn Your clients are the people who pay you money to do what you love. Without clients, you have no business. So you need to be really aware of valuing them in order maintain and build a successful ...
Views: 702 - ***4 Positive Results for Using SEO in Social Media - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dawn PigoniSocial media has been deemed the marketing front for all businesses wanting to be successful through the Internet, and while this is, in fact, true, there are other areas of social media that quite often are overlooked. One of the most powerful tools that can be used through the Internet is ...
Views: 1369 - ***Benefits of Having a Business Logo in Social Media - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2011 from Dawn PigoniIt is quite possible that you have successfully written and began to execute a social media marketing plan for your business. However, you’ve come across one tiny problem; you don’t have a logo for your business or social media accounts. Logos serve as a visual identity related to your branding. ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - ***8 Expected Social Media Trends for 2011 - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Dawn PigoniWith all things come change, and if you’re set on making positive moves for your business in 2011, there are some necessary aspects you should be aware of. More importantly, if you are using social media as a marketing or communication tool, it’s paramount that you add these changes to your ...
Views: 1189(2 votes) - ***4 Advantages of Using SEO in Social Media - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Dawn PigoniDid you know that social media is also a great tool for search engine optimization? It certainly can be if used in the proper manner. With the variety and abundance of businesses out there who are using the Internet as their medium for releasing information, having a high-ranking search engine ...
Views: 1140 - Internet Marketing Specialists Are in High Demand - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Grainne FoleyIt's surprising when you hear about a demand for anyone these days with the economy in such dire straits but it's true- Virtual Assistants specializing in Internet Marketing and Social Media are being kept very busy! However, it becomes less surprising when you look at the number of people ...
Views: 2260 - You Are Standing in the Way of your Own Success! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroWhether you are setting up a new business as a VA, or you are trying to grow an existing one, you will inevitably have to set goals to achieve the success you want. If you are setting goals and not achieving them, what is standing in your way? My guess: YOU. Setting goals is a very important ...
Views: 725 - ***Will Social Media Benefit My Business? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Dawn PigoniTypically, when it comes to social media, a particular question is brought up time and time again: “Will social media really benefit my business?” Because all businesses are very different, it’s hard to come up with a “one-size-fits-all” type of answer. However, if you asked me, I’d probably ...
Views: 1460 - Reach Ahead to Achieve Success - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroOne of the things that it can be hard to see as a business owner is the clear path to your own success. You can do all the planning and research that you want, but when it comes down to it, because the path you are on is unfamiliar, doubts can arise and stopping points can come up that keep you ...
Views: 670 - Are You Putting Out the Right Message? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroThe other day I was shopping and came into the same aisle as a young family - Dad, Mom and Toddler. The Mom was pushing the cart, the Dad was looking on the shelves, and the Toddler got in the way of the cart Mom was trying to push around the corner. She immediately yelled, "That's enough of ...
Views: 736 - ***8 Tips for Making Your Facebook Fan Page Rock! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Dawn PigoniFor social media, Facebook Fan Pages can really enhance your business and catapult it into greatness. There are some awesome tools to use for your business and the added ability to connect with your audience. Facebook enables you to broadcast messages, ignite conversations with customers, ...
Views: 1316 - A Virtual Assistant Can Help You Write and Publish Your e-Book - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Denise GriffittsYou are giving some serious thought to producing a well written, informative e-book that will raise your credibility and trust ratings with clients or customers. You want to get your message out about your niche services to help you create ongoing, lifelong multiple streams of income for your ...
Views: 1185(4 votes) - Smart Tips About Tracking Your Time - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroWhether you are just getting started in your VA business, or whether you are looking to grow, you will need to have a solid time tracking system in place. Effectively and accurately tracking your time is something that seems easy to do, but can just as easily get out of control if you let ...
Views: 701 - Accountability Partners For Internet Marketers - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Denise GriffittsInternet marketing can be a lonely lifestyle. Sure, there are hundreds of forums, blogs, and conferences where you can connect with others, but even when you've been around for a while you can feel like you're all alone in your business. When you have little or no in-person connection with ...
Views: 918 - Setting up An Accountability Partnership - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Denise GriffittsBefore you jump right in and ask your best friend to be your accountability partner for the rest of your natural-born life, there are several questions you want to ask yourself before committing to a long-term relationship. These questions will help you figure out what you want in an ...
Views: 849(6 votes) - How to Build Your Virtual Assistance Team - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Denise GriffittsLooking to Outsource in Your VA Business? Plan Ahead to Keep Yourself Sane When you started your virtual assistant business you had a plan, a business plan. You gave your plan a lot of thought, shared it with family and friends for feedback and just generally polished it to a fine sheen. Your ...
Views: 1044(2 votes) - Virtual Assistants Hiring Other Virutal Assistants - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Denise GriffittsAs you build your Virtual Assistance practice you will find that sometimes your workload as a virtual service provider can get quite heavy. One of the best ways to handle it is to outsource some of your work to other virtual assistants. But, where do you start? Let’s dig a bit deeper to get your ...
Views: 1165 - Why Use a Virtual Human Resources Assistant? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Grainne FoleyIn these tough economic times, businesses are looking for ways to cut costs or ways to keep running their businesses with a limited staff. Virtual Assistants cost approximately 40% less than using a full-time employee. Virtual Assistants pay for their own taxes, insurance, provide their own ...
Views: 3277(1 vote) - ***Four Social Media Strategy Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dawn PigoniIt really is no surprise that over the past two years social media marketing has received a ton of attention. Most often, you’ll see a lot of success stories by internet celebrities, major brands and niche businesses and how they used it to their benefit. However, for others, the success ...
Views: 1249(3 votes) - Work From Home Time Wasters - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Denise GriffittsThose of us who have created our own businesses and who work from our beautifully appointed home offices can find some serious time wasting going on during the day if we don't reign in and control our time wasting activities. And no, I'm not talking about getting the kids up and ready for ...
Views: 871(4 votes) - From Mom to Supermom - Tips for Work From Home Mothers - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Denise GriffittsDo you work from your home office as a Virtual Assistant, Web Developer, Business Coach, Fill-in-the-Blanks here? Do you find that balancing your business and home can sometimes feel like an exercise in futility? Life is a balancing act for many people, but this is especially true for working ...
Views: 1058 - How to Manage Messy Spaces - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Denise Griffitts"I have never found a better way to enhance the communications process than by reinforcing the points or concepts I wish to make with timely, memorable quotations." ~Carolyn Warner Cleanliness is next to Godliness. This saying, while simple, has a very deep meaning. When you are knee deep in ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - Five Things To Consider To Keep Your Focus - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroAs the seasons change, it's a good time to step back and check out your business to see if things are going the way you want them to go. It's easy to get caught up in the day to day tasks you need to do. Don't forget to stop and have a look around to be sure you are staying on track. Here are ...
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