Recently, someone asked what is International Virtual Assistants Day (IVAD) and why do we celebrate it. I thought it a great question and wanted to share a bit of history about the significance of IVAD and why it’s OUR special day. Read the rest of this entry »
The Virtual Assistant Industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Thousands of virtual assistants worldwide provide services ranging from Realtor® support, administrative operations management and transcription to Web site services, on and offline marketing and event planning. One reason for the growth in this exciting industry is the economy and the threat of recession. Another is because savvy business owners understand the value and advantages gained over their competition by working with dedicated, experienced, professional assistants focused on their business growth and development. Virtual assistants save entrepreneurs’ time, money and sanity, and allow them to concentrate on income-producing responsibilities that fuel their passion. Read the rest of this entry »
Third annual OIVAC showcases communication and technology tools virtual assistants can use to enhance business and increase profits.
Sales Copy… eventually every small business owner must consider what needs to be included in order to produce a successful advertisement or piece of marketing material, including your website. Read the rest of this entry »
Once you have made the decision that you need some help with various office related tasks that come with running your business, where do you go from there? Read the rest of this entry »
Marketing is an integral part to any business. How you get the word out about your product or service can have a tremendous impact on the success of your business. Just throwing together a business card or brochure to hand out, or a quick website is not enough. You need a marketing strategy. Read the rest of this entry »
Recently, while providing an up-and-coming Virtual Assistant (VA) and small business owner with some start-up information, she asked me a very interesting question, “Why do you and other VA’s join organizations?”
I guess I take for granted the reasons why I belong to several industry specific organizations. But, to those that are new to any industry, joining an organization made up of your competitors is a valid concern. Read the rest of this entry »
The term “blog” is a noun that is a short form for the word Weblog.
A blog is similar to a website but generally includes journal-like entries in chronological order. These entries can be anything from your thoughts to a personal diary of what is happening in your business or life to articles and informational posts on a particular subject. Read the rest of this entry »
Welcome to a New Year and a time for new beginnings.
At the start of every year, most of us make resolutions or have thoughts about making some changes to our lives. From telling ourselves that we need to lose weight or eat healthier, to quitting smoking or any other life-changing task, we all wish we could profess these wishes and then actually stick to them. Read the rest of this entry »
Little Billie wants the latest Power Ranger. You know, the one that shoots lasers and turns into an ‘Incredible Hulk’ kind of thing. And little Sarah, she wants the newest Barbie, the one that ‘all her friends have’. And then, of course, there’s your beloved spouse who thinks he will just die if he doesn’t get a new set of torque wrenches. Read the rest of this entry »
Our goal for this blog is to provide information to those who may be thinking of acquiring their first website, for those who want to update to their existing site, for those who want information on Virtual Assistance and for those looking for helpful small businesses information. Sort of a portal for a variety of business subjects. Read the rest of this entry
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