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- ***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: 1582(1 vote) - 5 Tips for Being Professional - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Lyn Prowse-BishopI am in despair!!! For the last few years – five at least – I’ve been trying to teach newbie virtual assistants about how to increase business, stay in business, keep clients happy and so on. By ‘newbie’ I mean anyone who has been in business less than 2-3 years. Forgive me for being blunt but ...
Views: 2716(1 vote) - 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: 1489(3 votes) - Do You Need a Personal Assistant? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Prime OutsourcingWhen you hear the word 'personal assistant,' probably the first thing that came to your mind are celebrities. Celebrities are known to have personal assistants, employees whose responsibilities include buying coffee and buying presents for family members and friends. If you are not one of ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Here is Why Your Business Should Switch to Virtual Fax - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2020 from Kalyna KapurFaxing might sound like an old-school technology to the new generation of professionals, but the truth is a lot of businesses and corporations still rely heavily on it. Where most businesses now use digital documents for easy sharing, there are still plenty of companies that still need fax to ...
Views: 676(1 vote) - How to be a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from Jane HurstIf you would like to have the freedom and flexibility to be able to work from anywhere, it sounds like a remote job would be your ideal situation. There are several different types of jobs that you can do from anywhere, as long as you have an Internet connection. One of the more popular remote ...
Views: 2096(1 vote) - Internet Marketing In The Business World - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Olive Joy VillegasInternet marketing is not far different from the traditional marketing. The only difference is that the former is more convenient and faster as compared to the latter. There is a use of technology through this strategy that makes the marketing more effective. To begin with, I could say that ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Signs that You’re with the Wrong Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Kristine FergusonVirtual administrative assistants are the next trusted secretary of the 21st Century, and you must be delighted about the summary of services they offer. True enough those online personal assistants you can find in various virtual assistant websites can adequately perform specific duties, but ...
Views: 1483(2 votes) - The Best Thing I Ever Learned (about marketing) - Reader's Questions - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Robin SagaraIn another article I wrote about what I learned from the VP of Marketing at Disneyland, how it's best to stop putting money into something that isn't working. However, I received some emails from readers that sent up some red flags. One reader said that she was considering stopping (or ...
Views: 1964(1 vote) - 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) - The Future of Natural Language Processing | Chatbot GPT - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2023 from Daniel BrainIn the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Chatbot GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) stands out as a game-changer. It's not just a buzzword; it's a technological leap that's shaping the future of Natural Language Processing (NLP). In this article, ...
Views: 393(1 vote) - The Future of Video Creation: How AI Video Generators are Changing the Game - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2023 from Daniel BrainThe video industry is evolving rapidly with new technologies being developed that revolutionize video creation, and AI video generators are at the forefront of this evolution. These AI-powered tools are transforming the way videos are created, making it easier and more accessible for businesses ...
Views: 483(1 vote) - Virtual Businesses that can make Lockdown Period Profitable! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2020 from Jaclyn TengCovid-19 Pandemic brings with it new age, limiting our lives to online interaction via a computer screen. The lockdown pushed previously successful businesses down, making them incur significantly high losses. However, these seemingly extreme conditions can prove irrelevant it online media gets ...
Views: 702(2 votes) - 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: 1277(1 vote) - Visual Storyboarding: Big Lessons From a Little Proposal - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly Sonneman“Let’s have a visual storyboarder capture our team meeting.” Sounds like a great idea, right? Wrong. Some folks will get up in arms about making the investment. Curious how to respond? Planning big events often starts with requests and proposals. Committees review proposals to make smart ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - What you Need to Know about Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kristine FergusonBusinesses nowadays are pretty much dependent on the Internet, from marketing to client accommodation. Relying on traditional office assistants may not be very practical, as employee cost and your need for more outputs may not meet your standards anymore. As your business strive in an unstable ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - 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: 838(1 vote) - Writing a Great Bio - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Kimberly GrassA bio can be used on your website, social networking profiles and many other online avenues. It’s there to let other people know more about you and what you are good at. It also tells people important information like what you do for a living. A bio does a very important job, and can help us ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - ***10 Efficient Tips to Keep Your Personal Life and Still Be a Social Media Rockstar - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dawn PigoniI think we can all feel confident when saying “social media is here and here to stay.” What we probably are not so comfortable with is juggling our social media endeavors with our personal life. I’m sure social media doesn’t take away all of your personal life, but it can impose on it greatly if ...
Views: 2452(3 votes) - ***7 Reasons Why Twitter is Beneficial to Small Businesses - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Dawn PigoniDid you know that twitter already has millions of users that access it daily to find deals, news, information, and to share ideas and topics? It is a steadily growing web outlet that can also be used as a promotional tool. Not to mention, it’s free for all users so there is no reason not to join ...
Views: 1912(2 votes) - ***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: 1642(2 votes) - Business Peaks & Troughs - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWith the economic downturn I've noticed of late more and more discussion on various networks about worry about work dropping off, finding part time jobs and so on. I think it's important to remember this: as virtual assistants we are in business. We are business owners. This means we are ...
Views: 2155(2 votes) - 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: 1888(4 votes) - Outsourcing Appointment Setting - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Derek HollandOutsource Your Appointment Setting Most salespeople I speak to face similar struggles. They know that cold calling is a time-tested, proven way to generate new business. They’ve been told since their careers began that telephone sales is a “numbers game”. They want to spend more time ...
Views: 2066(3 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 ...
Views: 1804(3 votes) - What's in a name? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopThere has been lots of discussion of late on various Virtual Assistant (VA) lists around the world about what VAs should be calling themselves. Basically, the problem appears to be that after the term 'virtual assistant' was hijacked by outsourcing companies from cheaper labour countries and ...
Views: 1888(3 votes) - Twitter: How VAs Can Help - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopAre you wanting to get on Twitter but are not sure if you have the time, energy or ability to use it effectively? A virtual assistant can help you get started - and keep going - on Twitter. This is a perfect 'back office' function you can outsource to your VA. Here are some of the things a ...
Views: 1725(4 votes) - ***5 Ways to Network and Market Your Business Using LinkedIn - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Dawn PigoniLinkedIn is a great tool for social media networking your personal business, and a great tool to use and incorporate into your marketing strategy, thus creating another fantastic free outlet to expand your business. Here are 5 ways to do so: 1. Utilize LinkedIn's Q&A Function. Upon ...
Views: 1745(1 vote) - Brave New (Virtual) World - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Jacki OpfermanThe world has turned digital. It used to be that we had to travel to a location and sit around a table to have a meeting. Sending letters meant using pen, paper and stamps. A networking party required getting dressed up and driving to the event location. And a job usually meant a daily voyage to ...
Views: 1745(4 votes) - Don’t Let Today’s Uncertain Economy Bring You Down…Get a Virtual Assistant! - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Hilary BrooksWith all the bad economic news these days, it might be tempting to let it all bring you down. However, it is important to realize that there are concrete and decisive steps that you can take to help you achieve all of your different business goals. One of the best decisions that you can make ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - How to Set Your Virtual Assistant Professional Fees - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Denise GriffittsMost virtual assistants start their business with a picture-perfect idea of flexible hours spent working with long-term clients on interesting and well-paid projects. Fast forward a few months and what many virtual assistants end up with are long hours, clients from hell and income that is ...
Views: 2717(1 vote) - Increase Your Bottom Line by Hiring Help - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Alicia ForestDo you do everything yourself when it comes to running your business? Or are you like me and find it difficult to delegate to others, at least sometimes? Do you think you don't have the money to hire help? Well, I'm going to show you how hiring help can help increase your bottom line ...
Views: 1580(2 votes) - Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should - Why Outsourcing is Essential to Business Growth - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Serena CarcasoleMany dream of being their own bosses and being in control of their own financial destinies. There are several reasons for this e.g., lack of job security, advances in technology, desire to earn an unlimited income, to be available for family. So they take matters into their own hands by ...
Views: 3008(2 votes) - Muscle Up Your Website - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from James EvansMore and more otherwise astute businesses, organizations, and professionals are making poor choices in their website design and construction. Too often, they choose a friend who is “good with computers” to be the webmaster (and usually willing to do it for next to nothing) or they choose a ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - Networking For Now - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Jacki OpfermanNews boards. Hobby sites. Networking forums. Social media sites. It doesn’t matter what you call them or which ones you belong to. They’re everywhere and we all use them in one form or another. Social networking sites have many uses; making friends and contacts, learning about trends and ...
Views: 1593(2 votes) - 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: 5610(1 vote) - Working from Home - Top 5 Mistakes People Make - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleWorking from home has several benefits and can be one of the most rewarding experiences for not only yourself, but for your family. However, if you are thinking about establishing a home office, it is important to understand what this would ultimately mean to you. Taking your personality and ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - Get Ready For The Holidays - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Jacki OpfermanYes, you read that right. Even though Christmas is still more than three months away, savvy business owners are preparing now for the holiday season. Why? Because it takes time and planning to make your seasonal specials turn into the smoothly running, profitable operations that they can and ...
Views: 1666(3 votes) - Appreciate Your Support - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopAs we reach the end of another year my thoughts often turn to gratitude. I’m grateful to my clients who enable me to live this lifestyle, to be available for my daughter every day rather than having to ship her off to daycare, and generally be more relaxed about work. I’m also grateful for my ...
Views: 2588(4 votes) - Do You Need the Help of a Virtual Assistant? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Nita RobinsonRunning a business, whether large, small or in your home, is full of challenges. Getting the day-to-day tasks completed, e-mail, faxes and telephones answered, bills and statements sent out, reports run, schedule updated, travel arrangements made, marketing pieces and website updated, as well ...
Views: 1924(2 votes) - Have More Time, Make More Money, Be More Effective, With Less Effort - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Nick BogatinDo you feel you DO NOT have enough TIME to do and accomplish all you desire? Do you feel you DO NOT have enough TIME to get just what needs to be done completed? Is your focus in life like a flashlight or a laser? If you answered YES you need to explore delegating and outsourcing. Some ...
Views: 2075(2 votes) - Why Great Customer Service Is So Critical For a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Denise GriffittsCustomer service is a powerful differentiator that can set a virtual assistant apart from her competitors. This translates directly into more new clients, more work from existing clients and ability to charge higher professional rates. And yet for all its potential benefits, some virtual ...
Views: 1457(2 votes) - ***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: 1661(3 votes) - 2 Considerations When You Begin to Outsource Projects - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Hugh StewartMany self-employed people believe they cannot afford to outsource. There are actually good, sound business reasons for outsourcing and delegating. Take an honest appraisal of what you are spending your time on: Are you working on things you do not like doing? Are you spending time on tasks that ...
Views: 1436(3 votes) - 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) - Consulting Practice Tips: Delegate Weaknesses to Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Larry FergusonOne of the things that I noticed when I started off in my business was that I was doing everything. I was working 60, 70 hours a week. Then after six months, I sat down and looked at my cash flow and my income and I realized I was making a little over $300 per job. That was with a tremendous ...
Views: 1308(6 votes) - How to Determine if You Need a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Constance DrewYou have heard the recent chatter about “Virtual Assistants” from your friends. You are thinking about jumping on the band wagon of retaining your own virtual assistant, but not exactly sure how you should go about it. Spend a week jotting down the various administrative tasks that are eating up ...
Views: 1378(7 votes) - The 7 tips to Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Frank O'ToolePresentation skills play an important role in business today and if you use some of the key 7 skills taught on presentation skills training courses there is no doubt that you can develop the skills necessary to carry out effective presentation So what are these 7 skills and tips necessary to ...
Views: 2233(7 votes) - Are You Ready to Delegate Your Way to Success? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sophie ZollmannA new year has begun. Business owners are setting goals, designing vision boards, and even setting dates on their calendars for the events they wish to attend this year. They have to-do lists, strategic plans, and ideas galore. Once those things are documented, there are thoughts of time ...
Views: 1790(4 votes) - Aren’t All Realtors Alike? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingAren’t All Realtors Alike? Over the years, I’m sure you’ve met someone perhaps at a dinner party or networking event, told them you’re a Realtor and then had them say “oh, my cousin, sister, brother or friend (pick one) has a real estate license, they do it part-time for extra money”. Like ...
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