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2009 February

Let Your VA Be Your Eyes and Ears

As the old saying goes, “two heads are better than one”. There is so much great information out there today whether it’s a teleseminar, workshop or conference. You know you need to keep growing and learning if you want to stay on top of your game but who has the time? With everything you have to do on a daily basis you just can’t squeeze in one more thing right? So why not let your VA be your second set of eyes and ears?

Your VA can do more than complete projects and perform daily administrative tasks. She can also be you when you’re not available.

Got the Right Focus?

There’s a difference between being “busy” and being “hurried” when you’re an entrepreneur. I know entrepreneurs who are never hurried though are always busy with a focus on projects to advance their business and aid their clients in achieving their respective goals.

What’s the secret to avoiding the “hurriedness” of being “busy?” Self Care. These entrepreneurs recognize the importance of nurturing themselves before nurturing their business or having contact with a client.

Are you excited about your business?

The life of an entrepreneur can be wonderful – most times it is. You’re in control of your own schedule, you can work as much as you want or as little (depending on your goals), you can go bigger, stay smaller, make your own rules, write your own plan and you’re not at the mercy of an employer. This list could go on, but there are also some downfalls to being self-employed.

Statistics Show Homeshoring (Even in Recession) Is Worth a Second Look

Last week the bloggers at oDesk brought some stats to the table that might surprise business owners who’ve long assumed offshoring is the only affordable option for business process outsourcing (BPO). Turns out homeshoring is not only making gains, but some skilled services are in fact commanding increasingly higher rates. Um, isn’t there a recession going on? An economic crisis in fact?

What’s going on here and why should you pay attention as a business owner?

Creating a Hook

In today’s competitive market we all need a reason to stand out from the crowd. Something that will make people remember you.

I am sure that you will agree that after you meet 20 or 30 insurance agents, because let’s face it every networking group has one, it is hard to remember which agent is which … Unless they have done something to make you remember them. I say this because I remember once meeting an insurance agent at a networking event, that was giving out lifesavers with his business card and telling people, after I sit down with you and help you make sense of all your insurance needs you will realize that I am a lifesaver. It was just the hook I needed to remember this gentleman.

Delegation Means More Control, Not Less

Many business owners have a difficult time delegating because they feel like they are giving up control. I’m here to tell you that statement couldn’t be further from the truth! Delegating doesn’t mean giving up control. It means gaining control.