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WIN a New Lenovo ThinkCentre M90z Computer

Want to WIN a NEW Lenovo ThinkCentre M90z Computer For Your Virtual Business?

YES, you heard me right, you can win a Lenovo M90z all-in-one Think Centre just like the one I’ve been using and bragging about for the past couple of months that was given to me on a long-term loan by Lenovo.

Between May 3-7, 2011, VAnetworking.com is giving away one system identical to mine that I use on a daily basis for my virtual business (value $1200)

HOW EXCITING is that??!?

Some lucky work at home entrepreneur is going to win a brand spanking new computer for their business!  Learn more about this computer system at Lenovo’s website.
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Posted by on April 20, 2011 in All Topics, Products | 9 Comments

Facebook Fan Pages and Necessity

It’s no secret that today is the age of social media; however, I have come to find out that throughout my dealings with Facebook, fans, business and individuals alike that it is no longer enough to just think about having a Facebook fan page, and only having a profile, but rather that it is necessary to have one.   No matter what type of business that one might have, be it a small business, services business and/or a business where you hand make items people need to have a facebook fan page, because if you don’t rest assured that the millions of other individuals out there will have one sooner or later.   So what’s the point of spelling this out aside from the obvious which is to get more sales, more leads and more potential customers and clients you might be wondering?
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Posted by on December 7, 2010 in All Topics, General, Partnering Benefits | Comments closed

Does your Website Match your Underwear?

Ok – admit it – the title jarred you. It made you do a double take. That’s ok to do in your own marketing too.

Take a good look at your website – is the message consistent to your brand’s message? If you are marketing your company as “the best in your field” – does your website convey that message in both content and marketing about your business and in its level of professional functionality?

In my business, we work with Speakers, Authors and Trainers and we have found some must have elements that their websites demand in order to position them at the top of their field – and ultimately get them more ideal clients.
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Posted by on November 18, 2010 in All Topics, Hiring Tips, Marketing Tips, Success Tips | Comments closed

Loyal To the Bone as Only a VA Can Be

Have you ever heard the expression – “loyal to the bone”? A quick search on Wikipedia says “loyal to the bone” means: steadfast in allegiance or duty.

So why do I preface this post with that phrase, because it signifies an experience I just had that, to me, personifies what partnering with a Virtual Assistant means. Let me expand.

In my world as a Virtual Assistant, last week was “one of those weeks” where you question the decision you made (in my case 3 years ago) to enter the world of the self employed. A situation happened that could have either helped solidify the client/VA relationship I had OR it could have severed the ties.
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Posted by on November 11, 2010 in All Topics, Partnering Benefits | Comments closed

Time to Kick up Your Businesses for 2011!

It’s that time of year again when people should think about what they can do for their businesses in order to succeed.   This could mean making a few changes; such as, looking over budgets, adding new products or services, and lowering costs or overhead!

Naturally one of the ways in which to do most of the above is by hiring a Virtual Assistant, but not only to do this work for you and/or with you, but also because of the sheer fact that hiring a VA will lower a businesses cost/overhead.   A two for one deal!
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Posted by on November 9, 2010 in All Topics, Partnering Benefits | Comments closed

Looking for a Virtual Assistant? You will need a RFP!

You have finally come to the conclusion you can’t do everything yourself and the answer is to outsource the work to a Virtual Assistant. Contracting with a VA is the best solution in helping you take care of many administrative duties and maybe look after that special project you haven’t had time for.

It can be daunting trying to hire someone who may be hundreds or thousands of miles away and there are no guarantees they will meet your needs or are able to fulfill their commitment to you and your business. Don’t give up before you even start. There are many good, reliable and super qualified VA’s who would be very happy to take care of your administrative needs.
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Posted by on November 4, 2010 in All Topics, Hiring Tips | Comments closed

Growing Your Business: Do you have everything in place to take that next step?

There is a lot of information out there for setting up a small business:  exploring your business idea, deciding who your ideal client is and your target market, researching the viability of your idea by doing market research, writing up a business plan, forecasting your financials, your marketing strategy, predicting your growth, etc.

Once your business is up and running, at some point you will experience the realization that you must take the step to move to the next level – you have existing clients, new clients, referrals and what worked when you started up will not accommodate the growth you are experiencing now.
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Posted by on November 4, 2010 in All Topics, Partnering Benefits, Success Tips | Comments closed

Pro’s and Con’s of Hiring a Virtual Assistant – Are There Con’s?

Throughout the various articles that I have written I’ve always tried to focus in on the issue of how a business and/or an individual alike can earn money by hiring a Virtual Assistant. When put into this perspective it almost doesn’t make any sense, but in reality it makes perfect sense. Here is a run down of how someone can earn money by hiring a Virtual Assistant and then the downside of why someone wouldn’t want to hire a VA.

Pro’s:
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  • More free time as a whole
  • More free time to focus on work, sales, etc.

Posted by on October 12, 2010 in All Topics, Partnering Benefits | Comments closed

Social Media Evolution: The Many Changes

The majority of companies, big and small, have discovered Social Media as a very successful way of marketing their businesses and have planned their strategies and implemented plans to take their place in this exploding and popular medium.

When large companies actually do television commercials where they mention their Facebook or Twitter accounts instead of pointing the public to their websites, it is evident that they have recognized the power of Social Media.
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Posted by on October 7, 2010 in All Topics, Marketing Tips | Comments closed

How can a Virtual Assistant help my business?

Virtual AssistantDuring the past few years the term “Virtual Assistant” has become more widespread and people are somewhat aware of what a Virtual Assistant is. However, they don’t always understand how a Virtual Assistant or VA can help them in their own business.

First of all, it must be clear that a VA is not an employee. They are self employed business owners providing various types of services that usually relate to helping other business owners run their businesses smoothly.

Types of Services
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Posted by on October 5, 2010 in All Topics, General, Partnering Benefits | Comments closed

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