Communication is the most important contributing factor to the success of any business. We spend our days utilizing various forms of communication in order to build our business relationships. Whether it’s trying to obtain new clients or contacts, or to stay in touch with those we currently value so much, everything we say and do is a reflection of ourselves and our businesses.
Archive for Business – General
Ontario-based Entrepreneur Receives International Award
Ontario-based entrepreneur, Janice Byer, owner of Docu-Type Administrative & Web Design Services and Equine Web Design, has won the prestigious Thomas Leonard International Virtual Assistant of Distinction award for 2012. The coveted international award was bestowed on Ms. Byer for her extensive contributions to the Virtual Assistant Industry worldwide, her dedication to helping other administrative professionals realize their dream of becoming small business owners, and her passion for helping her clients get the assistance they need to build their own businesses. » Read more..
Image Is Everything
Marketing is an integral part to any business, especially for a Virtual Assistant who has to rely on a professional and creative image. How you get the word out about your VA 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 to create a marketing strategy, one that will portray you as capable of creating an image for your clients. » Read more..
How to Build a Successful Virtual Assistant Business
So, how exactly do you start and build a Virtual Assistant practice, let alone expand it to a level where other VAs are working with you? The first thing you need to do is determine if you have those necessary skills. Having a computer does not make you a VA. You really need to have some real-life experience doing the tasks that are generally expected of VAs. If you have a background in the administrative field or a history of providing other VA-related services, you are well on your way to having what it takes to build a successful Virtual Assistant practice. » Read more..
What Can You Expect from Your VA?
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 more..
Don’t Be Afraid to Spend Money on Your Business
Most businesses have a budget and need to stick to it as much as possible. However, not everyone will include products and services in their budget that they may feel they can do without if they can get something similar, somewhere else, for free. » Read more..
Keeping Clients Happy Keeps them Coming Back
Whether you are a seasoned Virtual Assistant (VA), or you have just opened your doors to new clients, your marketing strategy should not only involve bringing in new business, it should also include keeping your current clients, your most important asset, happy and coming back for more or referring your services. » Read more..
Dealing With Stress in Our Overworked Lives
As small business owners, we often take on more than we can handle. Wearing all the hats running our businesses, as well as the other commitments we have (i.e. volunteer work, family, etc.), can sometimes leave us feeling overworked, frustrated, and stressed out. » Read more..
New Web Design – Myrddin Equestrian Centre
We are proud to announce the launch of our latest web design….
Myrddin Equestrian Centre
Strategic Alliances – Two Heads Are Better Than One
Many of us have heard the term “strategic alliance”, but how do we find the right one and how can it help our businesses? » Read more..
