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Taryn Merrick, Mac/Eco Virtual Assistant
Recording Artist’s Virtual Assistance Package!
Recording Artist’s Virtual Assistance Package!Post from: Taryn Merrick, Mac/Eco Virtual Assistant Recording Artist’s Virtual Assistance Package!Post from: Taryn Merrick, Mac/Eco Virtual Assistant We at Merrick Management And Media Services have always been fortunate to be affiliated with a top notch recording engineer, producer, composer and arranger: Neal Merrick Blackwood. After all, he’s...
3 Top Reasons Why People Don’t Hire Virtual Assistants
3 Top Reasons Why People Don’t Hire Virtual AssistantsPost from: Taryn Merrick, Mac/Eco Virtual Assistant 3 Top Reasons Why People Don’t Hire Virtual AssistantsPost from: Taryn Merrick, Mac/Eco Virtual Assistant The results of our survey on why people are hesitant in contracting with a Virtual Assistant have been tabulated. The results don’t...
5 Benefits to Virtual Assistants using the MobileMe iDisk app for the iPhone
5 Benefits to Virtual Assistants using the MobileMe iDisk app for the iPhonePost from: Taryn Merrick, Mac/Eco Virtual Assistant 5 Benefits to Virtual Assistants using the MobileMe iDisk app for the iPhonePost from: Taryn Merrick, Mac/Eco Virtual Assistant Yet another Apple iPhone application has made it’s debut. As a Virtual Assistant this...
Have Your Virtual Assistant Do Custom Soundtracks For Your Podcast?
Have Your Virtual Assistant Do Custom Soundtracks For Your Podcast?Post from: Taryn Merrick, Mac/Eco Virtual Assistant Have Your Virtual Assistant Do Custom Soundtracks For Your Podcast?Post from: Taryn Merrick, Mac/Eco Virtual Assistant In case you were not aware, we offer customized music production for podcasts, videocasts, webinars and tele-classes. Through our partnership with...
Great Apple Mail Enhancement Tool
Great Apple Mail Enhancement ToolPost from: Taryn Merrick, Mac/Eco Virtual Assistant Great Apple Mail Enhancement ToolPost from: Taryn Merrick, Mac/Eco Virtual Assistant Just a quick review for a software tool that I have been using for a few years now: indev MailTags. After a brief separation from this tool after I switched...
Virtual Regeneration
Publicity Specialist Training for VAs
Our friends Cindy Greenway and Tina Forsyth are offering the first ever Publicity Specialist training program via HotSkillsVATraining.com. Lead by publicity expert Diana Ennen, this 3 week program has been designed to provide Virtual Assistants with the skills, understanding and......
Have you Tried an Unconference
I was catching up on my backlog of reading the other day and came across this article in the December 2009 edition of Inc. Its about the latest craze in attending conferences - The Unconference. What the heck is an......
COLD IS A RELATIVE THING. .TOUGHNESS COUNTS!
65 above zero: Floridians turn on the heat. People in Michigan plant gardens. 60 above zero: Californians shiver uncontrollably. People in Michigan sunbathe. 50 above zero: Italian & English cars won't start. People in Michigan drive with the windows down........
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The Art of Visualization - What I am learning from My Trees
Still with me? You are probably thinking I have lost my mind right....actually seeing my future office, with a huge tree and stream in it no less. Trust me - kind of freaked me out too. But stay with me,......
Virtual Assistance for Real Estate Professionals
That’s What Christmas is All About Charlie Brown
Christmas isn’t wrapping paper, bright lights and Santa Claus. It isn’t about scurrying around to find presents at the last minute to tuck under the Christmas tree. And it isn’t about being disappointed when you don’t get exactly what you want on Christmas morning. Here is the...
Help Make Terminally Ill 5-Year-Old Boy’s Wish Come True
The Cosmic Cow’s Carra Riley sent me a message on Facebook from one of her other Facebook friends telling me about this heartbreaking/heartwarming story that I wanted to pass along to everyone else in hopes that you, dear Active Rain members, will help this little boy and his family create...
“I don’t need a blog…period!” These are the actual words spoken by one of our clients as she was being informed that, while SEO is great for working her site, social networking was an even better tool with even bigger results. She wasn’t buying it. (Notice the “period”, just in...
I knew you couldn’t resist! You’re naughty, naughty children and need to spend time in the naughty chair. I hope you have a Happy Halloween! Heather Chavez, Real Estate Virtual Assistant – Second Self Virtual Assistance: When There Isn’t Enough of You to Go Around! ...
As a tribute to my Lake Havasu family and since there’s been alot of chatter about the weather amongst my Facebook friends today, I thought I would present: You know it’s hot when… 1. You have to bring your CDs into the house with you because they will melt if left...
Are you marketing your blog or are you just writing it? Yes, Word Press, Blogger, TypePad and Active Rain allow for a certain amount of “Google juice”. But, are you simply posting your blog on one of these platforms hoping that someone reads it…sometime? Or are you actively marketing your...
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Resource Need Icons for your Website?
Found this great resource to get your icons for free. Iconspedia (http://www.iconspedia.com/) has TONS of free icons, everything you could need for your website/blog. ~C...
Question Advice on business name and tagline
Hi everyone, I thought this was the easiest part for me but i've since found another company holds the same name which means I have to change mine before I can register my business :( This is what I had come up with: "iVirtual" as the......
Been out of the biz for a few years because of caring for parents. I am now trying to get back on my feet and get a new one started. I am very excited to be here, and looking forward to learning from all of you who are much more...
Financial Section of Business Plan
I am the first to admit that I am not a financial guru. Thus, I'm having a very difficult time preparing this section of my financial plan. Is there anyone on the forum who would be willing to share theirs with me so I can get an idea of what...
Day 5 of the passive income challenge: Make your writing job so much easier - Write Associate Blog
Yesterday, we talked about collecting ideas and taking notes to help kick-start the creative process of writing your own e-book. Today, we’re going to sort all of those notes into a detailed table of contents that will serve as our writing guide.......
Question Telephone answering service
I have just read on another thread about offering a telephone answering service for clients. Can anyone tell me how this works please? not sure exactly how one would go about this. Thanks in advance...
blog.looseends.net
I’ve been working from home as a Virtual Assistant for more than 13 years now. Early on, I attended a lot of in-person networking events and met often with clients. Now I rarely meet anyone I work or collaborate with in person, so the thought of heading to my industry’s annual...
What’s the status of one-way communication?
With social media in its apparent heyday, what happens to your print or enewsletter campaign? Or, for that matter, your blog and website? Are those still viable markeing and branding tools?...
It’s the time of year when we all do some self assessment and then look ahead to changes we want to make in the coming year. Personally, it may be your work out routine that needs some recommitment. Professionally, it’s time to review your skills and make upgrades to your...
Managing the growth of your VA practice
Virtual Assistants in practice for a number of years usually reach a crossroads when their client load begins to challenge their energy and time limits. In talking with veterans in the industry, most eventually remodel their business plan taking it in one of the following directions, all of which take...
Please bear with this veteran VA while she spouts off on some assaults on common courtesy she’s noted of late. Lots of us who work in home offices find we have far fewer opportunities to attend meetings in public places these days. The proliferation of online meeting options has saved us...
Climate change and the 6 Americas
What do these things have in common? 1. failure to use a condom 2. volcanic eruptions 3. buying imported foods 4. the earth’s tilt 5. leaving the lights on when leaving a room 6. wildfires 7. running unnecessary errands in your car Though some are natural events and others intentional/unintentional human activities, all can engender consequences which contribute...
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Top 7 Reasons to Hire a Virtual Assistant
Sharing Article by Laura Legendary… Evidently I’ve been living under a rock. Recently, I...
Lissa Duty (@LissaDuty)2/4/10 2:37 PMGo to 35 mins 2 hear just me! RE: Link to web radio show I was...
VAnetworking and a Virtual Business World
If you already have some administrative work experience, then I highly suggest looking at investing...
How to kill a Facebook bot http://bit.ly/duHRHp...
How to protect an aging body – not just for old ppl!! http://bit.ly/aKzW8r...
Great article on mobile bank safety http://bit.ly/9bhh9k...
The Virtual Wire
So you're hoping to gain influence?
Everywhere we look, that "cry" for significance can be felt. Have you seen it, sensed it, felt it? I imagine it comes from a longing deep within ... well, uh, that's another story for another time and place. In the......
What it takes to take a vacation
So I hope that you all have planned for some time off this year. If you are a solopreneuer, that could mean that you totally shut down your office and no work is done. This equates to lost revenue, customers......
Yes typical British slang, which is usually used when people are talking about money, i.e. “I’ve got a load’a dosh” translates into “I’ve got a lot of money.” I know I am being silly, but I just felt like it......
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him." --James D. Miles I found this to be evident in my own experience, unfortunately. Perhaps, you have as well. To......
One thing I really pride myself on is that I stay ahead of the pack. It is really a pretty easy thing to do--sometimes. I tend to micro-size my news however (since I don't watch the news on the television)......
The Gritty Virtual Assistant
Virtual Assistant Industry Survey: Last Little Bit of Participation Needed
We just need about 125 more participate to close out the 2009 Virtual Assistant Industry Survey. I was wondering why on earth we hadn’t been getting any further survey submissions. Well, I happened to be talking to a Virtual Assistant today on the phone and she said she had tried...
What Webconferencing Ware Do You Use?
I will be conducting some learning modules this month and need your webconferencing recommendations. What services do you or your clients currently like/use? Or, have you been on a webinar recently where you liked the webconferencing interface? If so, what were they using? Here is the snag I’ve been running into....
Do You Understand the Difference?
Sometimes I’ll read things from other Virtual Assistants and I have to wonder whether they understand the difference between a project and providing support. In case you’re confused, I thought I’d talk about it here… A project is something that is basically one-off, one-time work. It has a start and a...
(This is a personal musing post rather than anything to do with Virtual Assistants or administrative support, just so you know, LOL.) We don’t watch very much TV at all, but there are a few shows I like to keep up with. I love that I can do this online by...
I got a lot of messages yesterday from folks who enjoyed seeing my office and found inspiration and ideas for adding more beauty and function into their own spaces. A few even sent pix! I love seeing other peoples’ offices as well so I thought it would be fun to start...
Here’s an article I wrote and published today in “The Portable Business™.” If you’d like to subscribe, go here: Aesthetics are very important to me. The space in which I work has a a very powerful effect on my sense of well-being and I love to be surrounded by things...
Halo Secretarial Blog
Guest Post: How Paralegals Can Work From Home
I’m starting this week off with a guest post courtesy of Donna Mitchell, who regularly writes on the topic of paralegal schools online . Donna welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: donna.mitchell@rediffmail.com If you’re a paralegal, you must take pride in the fact that your job is...
It’s definitely time for getting back to work. I had more email yesterday from clients than I think I had over the entire last 2 weeks of December! New projects starting up, catch-up work to do – basically just lots of interesting stuff going on! I’m glad to be back on...
Holiday Hours for Halo Secretarial
I’ve already had one or two clients ask about this, so I probably should have been on the ball sooner and shared my hours. I’m going to send out an email to all clients as well, but just to make sure potential clients are aware too, I’m posting the holiday...
December is the Perfect Planning Time for a Small Business
Traditional planning/goal setting time may well be the beginning of January, but I actually think the beginning of December is a great time to set a day aside to start planning the upcoming year AND to review the past year to see if you’ve met your goals. The review part of...
Can You Access Your Documents From Anywhere
I can! When I first started operating Halo Secretarial, I realized how critical a proper backup system was going to be. I owned an external hard drive and was in the habit of using it semi-regularly to backup important information, but found it to be a time consuming process and...
There are so many things to learn when you are starting a new business, and there are some things I really wish I had known when I started my virtual legal assistant business! Whether you aspire to be a virtual assistant or you or thinking about working with a virtual assistant,...
ProVirtual Solutions - Mary Motz
It’s NEVER going to be “perfect” or “done”, so just get it online already!
On the web, the more you add and edit and test and experiment, the better it is for you - the more you learn, the more traffic you get. Change doesn't make you look shifty, it makes you engaged in your message and encourages you to pay closer attention...
Complimentary Webinar: Shopping Carts 101 for Coaches & VAs – hosted by DVVAA
DVVAA (Delaware Valley Virtual Assistants Association) is kicking off their 2010 Monthly Teleseminar Series on Tuesday, January 26th at 8:00pm ET. Yours truly will be presenting a complimentary webinar: Shopping Carts 101 for Coaches & VAs. This webinar event is for you if you are thinking of...
Things You Should Know Before Building Your Website: Control Your Domain Name
If you’re thinking of kicking off 2010 with a new website look for your business – congrats! There’s nothing like the New Year to inspire a web makeover. Planning a web project can be a lot of fun and there are great possibilities to increase your visibility with blogsites and...
Big Holiday Sale on Now at ProVirtual Domains & Hosting
I just did some redecorating at my hosting and domains sales website - now it coordinates nicely with this site.... it was long overdue. To celebrate the site makeover, I'm having a holiday sale on all our best products: All hosting plans on sale - save up to 30%: ...
Working with A Virtual Professional? Avoid These Costly Pitfalls
I work with a lot of virtual professionals (VPs) on a variety of different web projects. Most of my VP clients have their own team of other VAs/VPs that provide a range of services for their clients. The multiplicity of similar working environments provides a lot of experience to...
My List of Must-Have WordPress Plugins
Over the past year, I've had the opportunity to sample a more than a few of the thousands of WordPress plugins available that expand the functionality of a WordPress blogsite. In case you're wondering, plugins are simple WordPress add-ons that are easily installed and add additional features - typically...
Clerical Advantage
What’s the Hoopla About Headway?
You might have heard about the Headway theme for WordPress? It might even be the reason you ended up here on my website. But do you know why there’s been such a buzz about the premium theme? It depends on who you talk to. The visual editor, the ability to...
What’s So Great About WordPress?
If you’re reading this, you are probably already aware that one of the most important things you can do for your small business is to create a website. If you’re just starting out or looking to give your current site an overhaul you are faced with choices as to just...
How Do You Handle Rate Negotiation?
I recently followed a thread on one of the forums I frequent that told the story of a virtual assistant contacted by a potential client who was actually shopping around for the lowest price during their consultation call. While I think it’s rather rude to be doing price negotiations with several...
Did you Resolve to Grow a Successful Business?
Today is the first Monday of the New Year. I think any of us whom own and operate our own business would say that we always resolve to be more successful in the coming year. In an effort to assist you with that task, I’ve worked hard over the past...
Why Do I use the Headway Theme for Wordpress?
I did some work on a client blogsite yesterday. That in itself isn’t anything new, since a majority of my clients utilize my blogsite services on a regular basis. What was a bit different was the fact that my client’s site was using the Thesis theme. As I’ve mentioned before,...
VA Survival Series #12 I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas! We’ve made it to the 12th and final installment of the VA Survival Series. I hope you’ve found it helpful to you and your virtual assistant business. As I was writing this series, I realized that only...
Partnering With a Virtual Assistant
15 Steps to a Successful Webinar
Webinars have multiple uses in today’s internet world. Here are just a few: • Webinars can simply be an informative talk or sales presentation, geared to converting interested parties into potential buyers (essentially moving them down your sales funnel) • Recorded webinars can be a time saving and passive income generating tool...
Dianna Lambert of Online Virtual Office Solutions
Congratulations to Dianna Lambert of Online Virtual Office Solutions, who is the recipient of this week’s VAccolade Business Entrepreneur Award. Dianna is a virtual assistant living in Oshkosh, NE. She offers services such as admin support for the trucking industry, as well as general admin. She has been a...
Janice Mitchell of Virtual Assistant, LLC
Congratulations to Janice Mitchell of Virtual Assistant, LLC, who is the recipient of this week’s VAccolade Business Entrepreneur Award. Janice is a virtual assistant living in Lake Lure, NC. She offers services such as office and project management, as well as paralegal services and event management. She has been a valued...
Common Mistakes That Stifle Entrepreneurial Success
Entrepreneurs are no different from other people in that we all make mistakes. The difference is that when an entrepreneur makes a mistake, their business suffers. The good news is, many of these mistakes can easily be avoided. Let’s take a look at the five most common mistakes that stifle...
So often I speak to business owners who say they chose those specific colours because ‘they liked them’, or ‘they were pretty’, or because that is what their designer chose. But the real trick in choosing colours for business is too use the hues and shades that appeal to your...
Marketing is easy when you have a plan. A marketing plan that is. It’s hard to showcase your business if you don’t have a clue what to do or when so let’s talk about creating a marketing calendar. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to create your...
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