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- Twitter - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleIt may sound like a funny word, but there is definitely nothing funny about what Twitter can do for you and your business. No matter if it does sound a little strange, it is a great tool to use to network, market, connect and more. Not to mention the fact that it is also easy to use. Twitter ...
Views: 1323 - Article Titles that Get Noticed - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleSo you've spent hours writing a killer article and are ready to submit it to online article directories. Good for you! But wait a minute; what about the article title? Did you spend some time trying to phrase the perfect title, or did you just throw a few keywords together in your haste to get ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - The Distinct Differences Between A Virtual Assistant And A Temp Worker - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Celia BalmerWhen extra help is required to make a business run more efficiently, a full-time employee isn’t always the best solution. If budgeting is a concern, other options are available to meet and even exceed expectations while keeping financing in check. Virtual assistants and temporary workers both ...
Views: 1213 - Improving Your Business Image with a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Celia BalmerHuge corporations have scads of people to help them present a professional, on-top-of-it-all image. Unfortunately, many small and medium size firms simply don’t have this advantage. When it’s time to play with the big boys and boost a company’s image, a virtual assistant can make a huge ...
Views: 1186 - Do I Have What it Takes to Be a Virtual Assistant? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Virginia LeeSomeone recently contacted me and asked me the question, "Do I have what it takes to be a VA?" After a bit of thought, I came up with eleven points to consider. 1. Make a list of your current skill set. 2. Determine whether or not you are an entrepreneur. There are quizzes you can take to find ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Supporting Business Growth: Virtual Assistant or VA Team? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Kimberly ChristensenVirtual assistants are becoming a popular alternative to traditional on-site office support for many entrepreneurs and small businesses. Now that there are more qualified VA’s available, there are also more choices to be made. When a small business owner decides it’s time to delegate some of ...
Views: 1215 - Why a Communication Plan is Key - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Jaylene GonyeaHaving a good “communication” plan in place with your VA is an important step in creating your working relationship. When both parties know how the communications will flow there is a sense of comfort in the relationship. This does not mean that you have to completely stay with the ...
Views: 2386 - How to Choose a Live Virtual Receptionist - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Jacques HabraThe best place to begin is actually in your own business. Identifying your needs is the key to figuring out which remote receptionist service company is going to best be able to meet them. For example, are you looking for a live virtual receptionist for after hours only? Or do you need a remote ...
Views: 1622 - Employees - The Key to Business Success - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Alvin JayLike the pyramids of Giza, the most important thing about something as grand and as wonderful as one of the eight wonders of the world is the method in which it was built. Its foundations and massive peaks were constructed by the people of Egypt – the subjects of the Pharaohs who were ...
Views: 1213 - 4 Ways To Increase Profits For Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Alvin JayBusiness is all about profits and we all hope that any venture we get into will turn into a money-spinner that vindicates all our efforts and leaved early retirement a questionable fact no longer. But gaining profits is not easy, as any person who has ever started his own business will tell you, ...
Views: 2801 - Importance of a Business Logo - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Alvin JayWhen starting a business there are many things to think about but sometimes even the smaller things that are just as important as the bigger things slip our mind, What is the one thing when you see the companies that appear in the world today, in the form of billboards, bus ads, tv advertising, ...
Views: 1327 - 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 - 5 Tips On Starting Your Own Business - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Alvin JayStarting your own business can be quite a hairy proposition and you are entering the neo-liberal market place, a place wrought with dangers, speed bumps and never ending wells of disappointments. Getting started on your money making venture is not easy – allow me to reiterate that one more ...
Views: 1042 - 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 - 5 Reasons To Use A Virtual Office Space - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Alvin JayVirtual offices are services that can go well with all forms of trade and most virtual office companies offer specially made services to equal the personage of the business. These are 5 reasons to use a virtual office space for your business needs. One of the reasons that a lot of companies use ...
Views: 1404 - Virtual Assistants................The solution to Every Company's staffing needs - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Francine ByfieldAre You Tired Of Spending Your Nights and Weekends Working On Administrative Tasks? Maybe You Need an Assistant That Works Nights and Weekends. Virtual assistants (VA) are one of the fastest growing professions world wide. It is the new “hot” career because it offers independence, ...
Views: 815 - 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 - Management Training In Dublin: The Courses That Compose It - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from sheila MulrennanThe management training in Dublin aims to provide you with a shortcut when it comes to obtaining the skills and the knowledge in handling people. It will basically show you how you can become a more effective leader and manager with ideas that may have to be cultivated for several years. In a ...
Views: 1170 - So You Want to Be A Virtual Assistant -- The Truth Be Told - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Kim GrayHave you ever been in a situation where you heard or read some information that was so close to the truth but just missed it? I hate when that happens because then I feel compelled to set the record straight. You are witnessing that moment by reading this article. As I was doing some research ...
Views: 1839(1 vote) - Virtual Assistants Come To The Rescue - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Tya BoltonMy, my, my! There are so many ways to use a virtual assistant in your business. Even before I knew of the term "virtual assistant", I've always enjoyed the flexibility of working remotely and love the reward of making the lives of others easier. So many clients feel “rescued” since ...
Views: 1260 - Top 10 Ways A Client Can Utilize A Virtual Assistant (VA) - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Tawnya SutherlandThe Virtual Assistant industry is on the rise as more and more businesses use this service to outsource some of their tasks. The internet has enabled professional Administrative Assistants to leave the corporate world and set up their own businesses, providing skilled support to busy ...
Views: 1297 - Virtual Assistance ... How May We Help You? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Tawnya SutherlandYou might have heard of a little emerging industry called “Virtual Assistance”. Well, this industry is little no more. It is quickly gaining popularity among businesses of all sizes from around the globe. Virtual Assistant (VA) business owners usually are former brick-and-mortar ...
Views: 1247 - Top 10 Reasons Why A Virtual Assistant (VA) is Better Than Hiring An In-house Office Assistant - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from Tawnya SutherlandYour business is growing and you have decided it is time to hire an Office Assistant. Hiring in-house staff can become complicated. Questions to answer are “where to advertise”, “what skills and experience should the candidate have”, “what will their work schedule ...
Views: 1696 - 10 Ways A Virtual Assistant Can Revolutionize Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Tawnya SutherlandFor those of you who are still in the dark, a Virtual Assistant, or VA, is an executive level, administrative professional who works from his/her own office to support clients using some of the latest available technology. The Internet has brought many skilled professionals out of the corporate ...
Views: 1517 - The Top Ten Things A VA Can Do For Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Tawnya SutherlandHave you ever wondered, “What exactly is that virtual assistant that you keep hearing so much about?” The answer is simple. A virtual assistant, or VA, is an administrative professional who provides immediate professional support, services, and skills to busy entrepreneurs and ...
Views: 1235 - Tips On How To Hire Your Virtual Assistant… - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Melinda JanickiSince the Virtual Assistant industry has grown sooo much there are several important aspects to look for when researching a Virtual Assistant Team or Solo Entrepreneur for your organization. First - Realize What You Need! While a professional Virtual Assistant can help you organize yourself to ...
Views: 1207 - Virtual Assistants Are Saving Small Businesses Time And Money! - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Charlette WoodcockSmall businesses make up 98 % of the nations business industry. Outsourcing to virtual assistants known as a VA is gaining ground every day and becoming even more lucrative for small business owners. In order to understand why this is happening, let’s first look at what a Virtual ...
Views: 840 - 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 - Virtual Assistants - What Are The Benefits To You? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWhat do you do if you’re a sole operator or independent professional/executive in need of professional, confidential admin support, but don’t want to go to the expense and hassle involved in hiring your own staff? What if you don’t have the space for staff, or necessary ...
Views: 1892(4 votes) - Virtual Assistants - Location No Barrier! - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWhen Greg Cole, Research Director and US Principal Investigator of the Global Ring Network for Advanced Applications Development (GLORIAD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, University of Tennessee, decided he needed an extra assistant, he resolved to look for a Virtual Assistant. But this VA ...
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