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.
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Archive for Business – SOHO
An Introduction to working with Virtual Assistants
Attend Online International Virtual Assistants Convention and Discover How to Take Advantage of New Technology Tools
Third annual OIVAC showcases communication and technology tools virtual assistants can use to enhance business and increase profits.
You Are What You Communicate
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 more..
Joining Industry Specific Organizations Has Many Benefits
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 more..
Common Question: Is this business viable?
Starting any small business is, for lack of a better term, a challenge. You can’t just jump into it without plenty of thought and research. Running your business is a never-ending roller coaster of good days and bad; ups and downs; rewards and failures; all from which we learn. » Read more..
