There are other programs and technologies that you may want to learn to allow you to enhance your services or offer some unique ones: Adobe Acrobat/PDF Creators – convert various document types to PDF. Adobe PhotoShop – used to create website headers, banners, E-Book covers, postcards, etc., as well as edit photos and graphics. PowerPoint...Continue reading
Internet Skills
Specialized internet skills are specific to the internet and help a business run or perform a function online. These would include such things as email management systems, shopping carts, and web design as examples. The following is a list of some of these skills. ConstantContact – web-based email marketing system for setting up and distributing...Continue reading
Quote of the Month
In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later. (Harold Geneen)
Finding your Clients
How and where you find your clients should go hand in hand with your marketing strategies and efforts. Keep in mind though that what works for one business, or even product or service, may not work for another. Don’t lock yourself in to just one method. Explore all the options available to you. Professional profile...Continue reading
Marketing your Business
Marketing your business is a must, as it’s the only way you are going to gain exposure and ensure you have new clients coming in. Although internet or online marketing will most likely be your primary marketing method, it is important to have a good understanding of all methods. Networking Join a social network such...Continue reading
The Framework of your Business
The framework of your business basically defines the overall operation of your business. Decisions you make here can be translated in to your policies and procedures. Your framework may include information on: Packaging Your Products/Services How are you going to package your services? Will you charge an hourly rate (hours are billed at a standard hourly...Continue reading
Financial benefits of hiring a virtual assistant
Whatever you are hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) to do, and regardless what you are paying them to do the job, there are still financial benefits to be realized and enjoyed. Consider this, when you hire an employee you need a physical place for them to do the work. A desk, chair, supplies, and various...Continue reading
Duplicate Yourself – Hire a Virtual Assistant
Do you ever wish you had more time in the day to get things done? Or better yet, be able to split yourself in two so that half can do one set of tasks and the other half can take care of the rest? Well for most of us cloning isn’t an option, and that...Continue reading
Quote of the Month
A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts. (Richard Branson)
Can You Pass Blogging 101?
To understand blogs, you need to start with the lingo. Once you have that down you are well on your way to knowing exactly what a blog is and how to navigate through the virtual world with this awesome communication tool. Blogging 101 is simply the terms used in blogging. Without looking below, do you...Continue reading