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...

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,...

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. As a...

It’s All In The Relationships, Really

Who would have guessed that relationship building skills would be a criteria for being a business owner? Sure, you need to be able to get along with people and be appealing to those that you want to sell your services and products to but getting into a...

Partnering With The Lowest Priced VA You Can Find = Risky

I spend quite a bit of time pondering VA rates, both from the perspective of a client and the virtual assistant him/herself. I was reading a blog written by someone looking to partner with a VA – which is great – however, the first comment was one that...