A Little Background Goes a Long Way

Contributed by Ruth Martin You see an RFP that matches your services. You receive an email inquiry asking if you can handle a certain task. Before hitting REPLY you need to Stop! . . . Pause. . . Do some background research. Check them out. Take the time to get to...

Help!! Finding a Subcontractor You Can Depend On

Congratulations! Your thriving business has been so successful that you can no longer keep up with the demands of your clients. You now have two choices: 1) start turning clients away or 2) start looking for subcontractors that you can honestly depend on. As business...

Team Up for Big Results!

Thomas Edison was once asked why he had a team of twenty-one assistants. He replied, “if I could solve all the problems myself, I would.” Many entrepreneurs these days know the value of having a virtual assistant. But what about multiple VAs? Perhaps Mr....

Say It With Testimonials

Savvy marketers recognize the power of testimonials and use these to ramp up their marketing efforts. Sure you can tell someone about yourself, how good you are, how your business is THE business to meet their needs BUT it is so much more powerful when someone else...

5 Ways to Get More Bang for Your Outsourcing Buck

Everyone is feeling the pinch. Even if you’re projecting more prosperous times, there remains a dilemma over how to sustain key operational and marketing activities when cash is tight. And if you have a virtual assistant or other contractor on the team,...