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- What's Your Specialty? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroWhat is so special about your business? Have you narrowed it down yet? As you build your business, you will realize that being very specific about what it is you are best at, is an essential part of your success. Many VAs start out as generalists, providing various administrative services ...
Views: 1122 - Work Your Business Like a Business - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingBy Beth Barnett, Director of Communications I remember hearing this phrase as a brand-new agent. I don’t think the ink on my license had dried yet! This sounded great and I remember being so excited. I also remember that in my inexperience and naivete that I hadn’t a clue what that statement ...
Views: 1122 - Starting a Newsletter or Mailing List - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroOne of the most important parts of marketing your business will be to get in touch with your ideal client, and then to continue to maintain regular contact with them. It is essential that you build a relationship with your 'people' so that they will want to buy from you. Building a ...
Views: 1121(3 votes) - Curing Shiny Object Syndrome: Clarifying the Outcomes - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Denise GriffittsDistractions are everywhere and for professionals who have “Shiny Object Syndrome” (SOS) the world is a dangerous place. Slick, pervasive marketing campaigns attract even the most educated and otherwise disciplined executives to chase the next best thing. This segment of the market buys into ...
Views: 1119 - Hire Yourself, Fire Your Boss - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Sydni Craig-HartI have no doubt that you are an amazing administrative professional. The skills that you currently possess may be enough for you to get starting in your new career as a Virtual Assistant. Although you will need to acquire new skills (as normal), the base knowledge and skillset that you possess ...
Views: 1117 - 5 Great Options for Newsletter and Email Services - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroThere are so many different newsletter services out there, how do you choose one to use for your newsletter? How can you be sure it's the right one for you? Here is a list of a few features of five very popular services, to help you make your decision easier: 1ShoppingCart - 1SC is a great ...
Views: 1106(3 votes) - 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: 1102 - 10 TIPS TO STAY SAFE ON FOGGY ROADS THIS WINTER - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2018 from Milind ShahOn the morning of January 29, thick mist on the Jaipur-Agra thruway caused a kilometer long, 30 vehicles heap up, murdering one and harming 15. Its a well known fact that driving in the haze can be a total street security bad dream, notwithstanding for the most experienced and certain drivers, ...
Views: 1099 - THE EXTEND AND EMBRACE STRATEGY OF VMWARE - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2017 from Kalyna KapurThe highly successful players in the IT space are those who can adapt to the violent changes. With a plenty of technical talent and a large installed base, it is imprudent to count VMware out because the enterprise customers who have embraced its server virtualization tools contemplate how they ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Top Virtual Office Services You Must Have - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Alvin JayWhen you are looking at the virtual office and the kind of services that you need, there is really a whole list of things for you to consider in the first place. The virtual office service has evolved of late, and the amount of options that you can have is really quite amazing. This is why you ...
Views: 1096(3 votes) - Virtual Assistants – When is it time to hire a coach? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Diana EnnenYou probably started your virtual assistant business with big hopes of success. You figured as soon as others knew you were in business they would be flocking to you. Yes, you were ready. Success was yours. However, even though you put up your shingles, “Open for Business” a funny thing ...
Views: 1095 - Periodic Inspection & Testing FAQ - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Carl Liver1. What is a periodic inspection? A periodic inspection is a regular inspection on the condition of an existing electrical system. The periodic inspection aims to identify any faults or deficiencies within the system which pose either an immediate risk or one which could potentially develop. A ...
Views: 1094 - The Power of Checklists - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingChecklists are not unique in bringing a transaction coordinating business to order and nothing new to my fellow entrepreneurs. Yet, many resist and often work much harder than necessary to get from start to finish. Many mistakes can be dramatically reduced or eliminated by putting together ...
Views: 1094 - Traditional HTML or Blogsite? The Answer is Easy! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleTraditional website creation using HTML is beginning to fall by the way-side as WordPress is becoming the popular and most cost effective way to create a professional webpage that will get your business noticed. Creating an effective site for your business is important to your overall ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - 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: 1084(1 vote) - Amazon Product Listing Experts - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2018 from Neena ShajuAmazon is one of the best online shopping websites. A large number of individuals depends on the e-commerce site for satisfying their day to day shopping. The platform opens doors equally for small and big businesses to sell their products directly to customers. Selling products on Amazon is ...
Views: 1075 - 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: 1072 - 4 Ways A Virtual Assistant Subcontractor Can Help You With Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Carol EignerDo you have that project sitting on your desk that you keep putting off because it isn’t one of your preferred tasks or do you have a limited amount of time and need to get something out quickly? Do you need some research work done and just can’t seem to find the time? Would you just like to ...
Views: 1064 - The Rewards of Global Virtual Teams - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Adam FridmanIt is widely accepted that the reward for promoting global virtual teams is the ability of organizations to leverage on the different skills and competencies of team members from around the world. What does leveraging mean? You may have heard of the term leveraging from a financial ...
Views: 1064 - 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: 1061 - Appointment Setter Empowerment - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Adam FridmanA recent article in Businessweek explored the question: what drives your best sales managers? The once revered volume technique, insisting on a high quantity of pitches to accomplish Inside Sales goals, is no longer cutting it in today’s business. Instead we see a shift towards improving the ...
Views: 1060 - Why Is Virtual Assistant One Of The Best Ways To Reduce Over Work-Stress Of Your Business? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Thomas HallYou have a business. You want to get more business but don’t get time to focus on marketing because of long to-do list. Moreover, if you feel that you are running out of the time and need some expertise help to handle the work which is holding back your profits, then the only solution to ...
Views: 1059 - Start Your Virtual Assistant Business Part-Time - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Sydni Craig-HartIf you are currently employed with a company working as an Administrative Professional and are wondering how you are going to transition into your own home-based Virtual Assistant practice, the thought may have crossed your mind to start your business part-time. This likely led to a number of ...
Views: 1052 - Work as a Well Paid Virtual Assistant Online Part Time - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomPlease only come to us about this job vacancy if you are seriously interested and are able to give us at least ten hours each week... there is no expense to you and you do not need any relevant work experience but you do need to be the sort of person who hurts when others hurt and who is able to ...
Views: 1049 - Is Your Business Serving You? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2018 from Michelle SpaldingYesterday, during a coaching call with one of my clients, the topic of self-care and making time to do things other than work came up. It’s one that I personally have been working on for the last few years and believe as a female entrepreneur it’s one I’ll likely be working on the rest of my ...
Views: 1048 - More Than 353 Million Products On Amazon: Time to Make Yours Stand Out - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2018 from Lisa RusselAmazon is not your everyday e-store. With 310 million active customers, how could it be? So, if you are on Amazon, and selling, let's say, ten products, make no mistake. Your products are up for grabs, agreed, but they are also competing against 12 million others. 353 million, if you ...
Views: 1048 - Virtual Office Assistant | Virtual Office Services – Yourwallstreetoffice - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Paul CharlesIn a recent interview on WNET’s Open Mind, New York Times journalist David Segal noted an alarming fact: Law firms just aren’t hiring as many new law school grads as they used to. Not too far in the recent past, big law firms used to act almost as finishing schools for young lawyers. With law ...
Views: 1046 - Data Entry Services - For Safe and Quick Information - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Thomas HallA large number of businesses require data entry services and the requirement is continually expanding. It is surprising to note that more than 3,00,000 US workers are engaged in keying data. Despite this, most of the companies are reducing the number of workers in this function. Then, how is the ...
Views: 1043 - 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: 1039 - Earn £60 Per Hour Advising Clients on Love - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomEarn £60 per hour advising clients on love. Are you the sort of person that people love to tell their problems to? A good listener? A person who has patience, is on the ball, is understanding, is able to see the whole picture when someone is talking about their situation or problem? If so we ...
Views: 1038 - How to Make The Most Out of Your Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Celia BalmerSmall business owners/entrepreneurs are usually looking for ways to eliminate or reduce business cost in order to minimize the financial obligation of their business. It is extremely important for business owners to monitor the business spending habits so while the business continues to grow it ...
Views: 1038 - Building Products for Your Ideal Clients: Four Simple Ideas - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Tracey D'AvieroOnce you start to build an email list, you will be starting to build relationships with people who will want to work with you. The more information you provide for them, the faster that trust will grow. The key is to provide good content, and to provide it regularly so that they will always ...
Views: 1037 - It's All About You (... Or Is It?) - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Sydni Craig-HartYou can become a very successful Virtual Assistant if you focus on the right things at the right time. For example, if you are interested in becoming a virtual assistant but have not yet started your business, that is the perfect time to focus on YOU. Here are some things that you want to ...
Views: 1037 - Content is King - 3 Easy Steps to Re-purposing - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Peggy MurrahI'm sure by now you're aware that content is a major component of online marketing and business. But how in the world are you to keep up with content requirements and actually run your business? It can feel like a full time job some days. There is light at the end of the tunnel! We've ...
Views: 1034 - 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: 1034 - The Happy Secret to Better Work - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingSeveral years ago I came across a video on TED by Shawn Achor titled “The Happy Secret to Better Work”. I’m always on the lookout for innovative business ideas to share with my team of transaction coordinators and the title intrigued me. After viewing it 4 times, I knew this was something that I ...
Views: 1033 - How to Effect an Image Makeover and Revenue Boost with Virtual Services? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Thomas HallBusiness outsourcing signifies delegation of non-core operations to entities who are specialists in those areas. Put simply, it is giving away certain tasks which are part of the actual business but can be better managed by another industry which specializes in that task. Outsourcing involves ...
Views: 1032 - Your Next Client Might Be In Your Back Yard - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Sydni Craig-HartYou say that you want more clients. Is that really true? Examine your marketing efforts over the past six weeks. What have you done to actually enroll new clients? Perhaps you sent a few emails out. Maybe you made a few new connections on LinkedIn. What have you really done? I want to challenge ...
Views: 1032 - 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: 1030 - 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 ...
Views: 1029 - Work from home - virtual assistant - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainThe term virtual assistant sound a bit like a robot, but is actually an online version of a type of job or work that has existed for many years. The idea of a virtual office was born by offering secretarial other office functions like mail delivery and fax collection to individuals who wanted ...
Views: 1027 - Search Engine Optimization Explained in Simple English - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Tarjinder KaileyUnless, you've been cohabiting under a rock for the last decade, you have come across SEO. You probably have heard about the acronym from a colleague or from the media. Most people have a vague idea of what it is. They know that the SEO is connected with the internet in some intricate ...
Views: 1024 - How Long Should it Take for your Transaction Coordinator to Start on Your New File - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingYesterday I received a call from a Realtor interested in our Transaction Coordinating services. As always I want to get to know the callers before I launch into what we do, so I asked her to “please tell me about your business and why you are considering hiring a transaction coordinator at ...
Views: 1023 - 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: 1020 - Avoid B2B Appointment Setting Mistakes - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Adam FridmanIt is our experience that if B2B Appointment Setting Campaign, is not handled with a "scientific" approach, it will not yield sustainable results for your Inside Sales or Outside Sales. Many businesses have embarked on lead generation as a tool for their business through a "simple approach", ...
Views: 1020 - Successful Thinking for Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Sydni Craig-HartDo you find it hard to believe that you can create or accomplish anything that you want? I used to have that problem. When growing up, I was very shy. My shyness stemmed from feelings of inadequacy. I always thought, "I'm not good enough, smart enough, strong enough, fast enough... " ...
Views: 1019 - Top 10 Reasons to Fire Yourself as Transaction Coordinator and Delegate Your Way to a Raise! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingSeveral years ago I met with the owner of a Florida based brokerage about encouraging the agents who worked with him to use our Transaction Coordinator services. There were several savvy Realtors in his firm that were already clients who suggested I call on him. At the meeting he was a bit ...
Views: 1019 - Why Everyone is Clamouring For Virtual Offices - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Alvin JayWell the logic is really simple and if you look at the virtual office and compare this with the normal solution, it would not take you too long to find out why more and more business owners are going towards the virtual office as a solution for their business needs and why you should consider ...
Views: 1019(1 vote) - Why You Must Outsource Content Writing Service? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2017 from Darsh TContent is one of the most important ingredients of any digital marketing strategy; whether a digital marketing expert uses SEO, SMM or Paid ads, for each mode of marketing, the most vital thing is content. There are different types of content which are used in the digital marketing still text ...
Views: 1011 - 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 ...
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