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- Ecommerce Virtual Assistant- a Helping Hand to Gear up Your Online Business - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2020 from Maya KashyapLooking for support from highly trained assistant with specific skills you Need…right now? Well, an intelligent virtual assistant is a one-stop solution to all your administrative, operational, or functional needs of online business. What Is A Virtual Assistant? A virtual assistant is ...
Views: 1012 - Cut price PAT testing could mean corners are cut too! - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Carl LiverWith the financial crisis having more sequels than Pirates of the Caribbean, it's no wonder that many companies are shopping around in order to find the best price possible for many of the products and services they require. This could be anything from printer paper to insurance to portable ...
Views: 1011 - Secondary Offerings of An Outsourced Inbound Customer Support Desk - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Elizay ShawnSummary: This article provides insight to the functions performed by an outsourced inbound customer support desk. Besides providing the primary service of customer support, the inbound support desk can also provide several secondary services. This article gives a detail of the salient services ...
Views: 1011 - A Virtual Phone System is an Important Business Tool - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Kevin JohnCommunication is an important aspect of running a business, so if the level of communication that is being provided to clients and customers is sub-par, a business can never realize true success. A virtual phone system can make a huge difference for a business of any size for a number of ...
Views: 1010 - Portable Appliance Testing – It's Better To Be Safe Than Sorry - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Carl LiverNot all businesses need to carry out PAT testing as a legal requirement and with the recession lasting far longer than any of us would have hoped for, some business owners may be considering not undertaking portable appliance testing in 2012 in order to cut costs and save money. However it ...
Views: 1010 - Data Analytics Is Revolutionizing The Real Estate Industry. Here’s How! - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2018 from Riana MittNowadays, almost every industry is using data analytics to its advantage in order to stay ahead of the competitors. And the real estate sector is no exception. Delving deeper into the real estate data processing scenarios, one can clearly infer that it is among the most efficient ways to utilize ...
Views: 1007 - 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 - How XML Conversion Services Can Boost Online Publishing Business - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2018 from Riana MittOne can’t deny that converting data into XML makes it more readable and accessible. But, doing this conversion process in-house can be costly and tedious as it will require specific resources skilled in XML. Thus, to make things simpler, outsourcing redundant and time-consuming tasks like XML ...
Views: 1004 - Appointment Setting Illusion #1 – Groundless Projections of Results - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Adam FridmanHere is what “groundless projection” illusion sounds like: “I am looking to start a campaign selling my widgets to CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies, considering how the greatness of my product and the fact that this call is ONLY appointment setting exercise, I am expecting .5 to .75 appointment ...
Views: 1002 - Finance Services at Your Fingertips! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Ross BenHiring a financial assistant; someone who can help you with projects related to finance,accounting or bookkeeping. The assistant should have a strong understanding of accounting; should be able to spot trends, develop forecasts, and generally be able to interpret financial data. Bookkeeping is ...
Views: 1000 - How Can You Keep Your Client Work Organized? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from Sydni Craig-HartAre you a Virtual Assistant who is looking for an easy way to collaborate with you clients and stay organized? If you are having difficulty staying organized in working with your clients, you may have too many locations where you store stuff. For example, if you have 5 different clients that ...
Views: 1000 - Are You Hosting Virtual Events for Your Clients Yet? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroVirtual events have become a very popular way to market your business. Whether it's a simple teleclass, a webinar, or a multi-call event that spans several days or even weeks, holding a virtual event is a service Virtual Assistants should add to their specialties for many reasons. You can use ...
Views: 999(6 votes) - 3 Steps To Save Time, Money Stress Whilst Driving Your Success - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Rebecca Huntingdon3 STEPS to saving time, money and stress...whilst driving your success Do you have enough time in your working day without having to work overtime? My PA saves time, money and stress by understanding and driving your goals whilst supporting you on tasks and projects. Follow the 3 easy steps ...
Views: 995 - Telecommuting - Five Ways To Find Your Next Job - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Jill HartThe trend of telecommuting is on the rise as employers begin to see the savings involved in both gas and office space. With gas prices at an all-time high, many Americans are looking for ways to do less driving and more companies than ever before are offering telecommuting options to their ...
Views: 994 - 5 Top Tips for Working with a VA - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2008 from Celia BalmerHaving made the excellent decision of working with a VA, there are a few things to think about as to how to proceed with tasks in the most efficient way possible. There are a few common mistakes made that can make working together harder than it needs to be and the cause of a few teething ...
Views: 992 - Customer Service – Creating RAVING Fans - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2018 from Michelle SpaldingWhen I say the words “customer service” a wide variety of ideas pop into one’s head. Perhaps an example of an interaction with a sales clerk that was pleasant and made you really want to go back to the store again. Or another experience, like the one I had with the cable company that didn’t go ...
Views: 990 - 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: 986 - How to Protect your Business and Employees for Email Scams - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Erika ChittyThere is so much data and information flying around nowadays that it is often difficult to know which is legitimate and which part of an online scam is. For small businesses and their employees, nowhere is this more marked than when we use email. If you think it couldn’t happen to you, then ...
Views: 981 - How Are You Managing Your Mindset? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroWhen you go into business for yourself, it is important to build and maintain a mindset that you are more than an employee to your clients ... you are a business owner that is collaborating with them on their business. This can be a difficult place to break through, particularly if you come ...
Views: 979(3 votes) - Success Is In The Details - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroHow do you measure success? Maybe you are successful when you reach a goal, maybe when you make a certain amount of money, or maybe when you get to work with that client you chased for so long. Whether you are after small successes or big success, it is important to recognize that to get ...
Views: 976(4 votes) - The Keys in Achieving Maximum Productivity When Working with a Remote Team - by Submitted on May 04, 2017 from Kaizer MancenidoIt’s undeniable that more and more companies are embracing the idea of handling remote employees. This concept, however, only leads to two distinct scenarios: the diversity of your manpower will fuel unmatched company efficiency, and an insufficient remote team management and control will lead ...
Views: 972 - Tidying Up Your PC: Tips For Small Business - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2014 from Erika ChittyAnyone who has worked on a pc for a while knows that it can get cluttered over time. Things start to slow down and that can affect how you and your staff do business. Hard drives don’t have unlimited capacity and the older your pc gets the more troublesome it can become. If you want to add some ...
Views: 971 - Action Speaks Louder Than Words - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingRemember the saying we heard as children, actions speak louder than words? At least in my house that was a common one. As a kid, I’m not so sure that it meant much, other than clean your room now and stop telling me you’ll do it later. Mom liked us to take immediate action and not give her lip ...
Views: 970 - Are You Forgetting These 7 Details? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroWorking with a client on their first virtual event is your chance to shine! By bringing your expertise to the table, you can take a rookie client through their event and make them look like a professional. This will not only make them look good, but it will also reflect on you! A common ...
Views: 970(4 votes) - No Newsletter Yet? Don't Let These 6 Fears Stop You! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroWhen we talk about building a relationship with your clients and potential clients and so on, we often suggest starting and maintaining a newsletter as a regular means of communication. But I know what stopped me from writing one for a very long time (well there was actually a list of things ...
Views: 969(5 votes) - Staying Connected Without Going Crazy - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingMore than 17 years ago, when I started in real estate, we didn’t use the internet. There were no websites to get instant information on taxes or neighborhoods. We didn’t have “CrackBerrys” or “iPhones” to instantly know when someone wanted us either by mail or text. Yet, closings took place ...
Views: 969 - Virtual Telephone Comes With a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Kevin JohnBusiness owners who have ever wanted to save time and money but still enjoy all of the basic benefits of an in-office receptionist will be glad to know that a virtual assistant—part of a virtual telephone service—will do just that. These assistants can greet callers, route calls properly and ...
Views: 969 - Do More of What Makes You Happy - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingRecently I heard Michelle on the phone chatting with a Realtor about some of the struggles he was having creating the business he really wanted. She told him over the years she’d met many agents who started out with a vision but soon realized that there was way more to this real estate thing ...
Views: 967 - Still Using Microsoft XP? Now’s the Time to Change - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Erika ChittyWhilst many SMEs keep up to date with their pc operating platforms, recent evidence suggests that 1 in 5 are still using Microsoft XP even though mainstream support for it was withdrawn in April 2014. Windows XP was a pretty good system and a significant number of small businesses take the ...
Views: 967 - How To Change Your Virtual Data Room Vendor - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2019 from Lori WadeDo you realize that the type of virtual data room that you use determines what happens to your company’s files and online presence? As the virtual data room enables your organization to store all relevant files, documents and resources online, it is expedient that you purchase such service from ...
Views: 965 - More Sales….. Less Selling - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingThe easiest way to increase business is by staying connected with those that already know, trust, and adore you. This is the number one strategy of many top sales and business professionals. They realize that nurturing a relationship, building rapport, and staying connected is one of the best ...
Views: 965 - Virtual Office Service With Unbeatable Tools - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Alvin JayThe first tool that you should look at is the hosted systems that you will be able to find on most of these solutions and what they are, are in fact phone and PBX systems that would allow you to be super mobile, yet control the main functions of your office from where you are through the ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - 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: 964 - 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: 964 - Want to skip your 9 to 5 job and work remotely? Here are the 7 best ways - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from Angelina ClaireSome of the questions that come to the blog the most are ... What does a Digital Nomad live on? How do they earn money to travel the world? How do they finance travel? What do you do? How can I become a Digital Nomad?To do this, we want to answer all our readers interested in working as a ...
Views: 964 - 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 - 5 Traits Of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Alvin JayI would define a successful business as one that has been around for a long time. Churning progressive profits and weathering the worst financial times and the most bearish of economic crises. While we would like to know the secrets of their success, we unfortunately have corporate law ...
Views: 961 - 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: 959 - How to Face Your Fears and Defeat Them - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Sydni Craig-HartFear is a natural part of our emotional make up. It is even helpful at times. For without fear, we'd certainly walk into many unnecessary dangers. When it comes to being successful in your Virtual Assistance business, you may have many fears that hold you back from making the progress that you ...
Views: 958 - 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: 957 - Showing Some Client LOVE - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2018 from Michelle SpaldingWithout a doubt, the best advice I received when I began my business as a transaction coordinator was to take care of your clients first and they will take care of you. My mentor knew that there was such value in taking care of those who were already there in front of you. She encouraged me to ...
Views: 956 - 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 - Work from home - resume writing services - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainResume writing for other people is one of those jobs that there is a huge need for, and is ideally suited to individuals working from home. The biggest plus you bring to someone about writing their resume for them , is that you are not them ! A resume is some ones life -its not just a list of ...
Views: 954 - What is a Transaction Coordinator? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingA Transaction Coordinator is a person who takes responsibility for managing the deadlines and tasks of a real estate contract to closing. Some of the duties include: 1. Responsible for processing of all contracts through closing. 2. Coordinating appointments for inspections, appraisals, ...
Views: 953 - Essential Mechanics of a World-Class Business - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingAs a Realtor, investing in your future business needs may seem silly to some when all you really want is the phone to ring and the leads to convert to sales. However, without a proper foundation it’s difficult to fully capitalize on all the marketing and lead generation that’s being done or to ...
Views: 950 - 175 Million Active Buyers: Time For You To Go All Out On eBay - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2018 from Riana MitteBay, the e-commerce giant, needs no introduction. With an annual net revenue of-of 9.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2017, why would it, right? Not to mention, it has been one of the biggest U.S. online companies, on the basis of market cap. In short, eBay is a big deal. More so, if you are already ...
Views: 949 - virtual office assistants - virtual office new York - YourWallStreetOffice - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Paul CharlesA few weeks ago, a special advertising section in The Wall Street Journal detailed the insurance issues for home-based businesses. The lowdown was that many of these businesses are unaware of — and unprepared for — the unique risks presented by working out of your home. When the economy ...
Views: 948 - Developing Telemarketing Success – Partnership Exploration - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Adam FridmanWe have emphasized the importance of partnership as a means to increase the Inside Sales effectiveness for the telemarketer and generate repeat business not only for the client and B2B service provider but for the prospect as well by creating value added products and service to the latter’s ...
Views: 947 - 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: 945 - 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 ...
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