Virtual Assistant Articles

1). Outsource Your Hiring Process By : Dana Wallert
More small businesses and hiring managers are choosing to outsource some or all of their hiring process. Hiring a "virtual hiring manager" allows them to focus on their ongoing responsibilities and have piece of mind that an experienced person is going to direct to them the most qualified individuals for their open positions.
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2). The World is going virtual By : Virtual Assist Connection
Now that everyone is going virtual, you can too. Many small businesses and entrepreneurs are having a hard time keeping up with the high cost of having a full-time employee. You can now reduce your cost as well as your work overflow, by hiring a Virtual Assistant. Virtual assistants are experienced administrative and secretarial office support professionals who can reduce your work load and save you time.
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3). Legalities & Contracts -- The Not So Fun Stuff! By : Diana Ennen
This year has been my most eye-opening year when it comes to the legalities of running a business. In 2005, I celebrated 20 years in business. I believe up until then I just sailed though when it came to the legal aspects. Oh yes, I did everything the best I could. Don’t get me wrong and I did most things right. But this year it seemed to all hit. This year I learned the importance of “protecting my business” and this year I learned the true meaning of a “contract.
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4). Expect Success in Your Home-Based Business By : Diana Ennen
That’s right! Don’t sit back and hope that clients will come your way and that this business might work for you. Expect it! Go in with a winning attitude. An attitude that no matter what obstacles come your way, no matter what challenges arise, you will meet them. Not only will you meet them, you will face them and grow in strength by overcoming, and rising above them.
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5). Several Do’s and Don’ts for Starting a Virtual Assisting Business By : Diana Ennen
Virtual Assistants (VAs) are highly skilled professionals who provide administrative support and specialized services to businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, and others who have more work to do than time to do it. Examples of services a VA can do include web design and maintenance, word processing, meeting and event planning, desktop publishing, internet research, e-mail coordination, business start-up consultations and so much more.
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6). The perfect Home Business- Is it right for you? By : Joyce Gowens
Does this sound familiar? You know that your job will never provide you with the lifestyle (lots of money, and lots of free time to enjoy it!) you desire. You know that starting your own business is the answer. You are constantly trying to think of a business you could do. What products could I sell? What could I invent? What do people need that I could.
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7). How Do YOU Handle Change and What Does It Mean for Your Business? By : Sandra P. Martini
Copyright 2006 Sandra P. Martini The book "Who Moved My Cheese" by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth Blanchard is a 98-page look at the various ways that we react to change. In the book, there are two mice and two mice-size humans and we see how each reacts when their cheese has been moved -- not just moved, but no longer in sight. We all react differently.
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8). Ten Ways Your Small Business Can Benefit From a Virtual Assistant By : Rosanna Tussey
Hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) can be one of the smartest business moves you will ever make. A good VA will be able to assist you in handling your administrative workload, allowing you more time to focus on growing your business and generating revenue. Here are just ten of many ways that a Virtual Assistant can provide much-needed support to your small business: 1.
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9). Start your own Welcome Service! By : Joyce Gowens
Did you know that one of the easiest home based businesses to start was a Welcome Service? Start now and the opportunities are endless! You will be amazed to know that there is no or very little competition in most local areas. You will earn money from local businesses who want their products and services to reach the new home owners. So now you are wondering what the Welcome Service business is all about.
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10). Taking Time Out for ME By : Joyce Gowens
I can give stay-at-home parents loads of advice about creating schedules to work around kids, organizing their work for optimum effectiveness and efficiency, multi-tasking tips and so on. But there is one key that helps me do all the stuff I need to do and remain sane. I don't hear about it often, it's called . . .ME TIME. Yes you heard me correctly.
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11). 10 Reasons Why You Should Become A Virtual Assistant This Year By : Liz Folger
First of all, what is a virtual assistant (VA)? I like to explain it as a word processor gone wild. A VA is someone who works with clients, providing them with top quality support services without having to be physically present at a clients office. VA services are becoming more and more popular thanks to today’s technology such as email, the Internet, online instant messaging, fax, phone, and overnight delivery.
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12). Mom and Pop and Their Virtual Assistant? By : Dana Wallert
Many different businesses already employ virtual assistants or other online support for everyday tasks. What about those who are not quite as likely to dive into the virtual workforce? Small retail businesses, often know as Mom and Pop shops, are an ideal candidate for virtual employees.
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13). Virtual Assistants – A New Breed of Work at Home Entrepreneurs By : Diana Ennen
According to a 2004 study, the Center for Women’s Business Research reports there are an estimated 10.6 million privately-held, 50% or more women-owned firms in the U.S., accounting for nearly half (47.7%) of all privately-held firms in the country. Astonishing, isn’t it? It’s the dream of millions to start their own business and utilize their computer to make money at home.
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14). A Professional Support Circle CAN Change Your Life! By : Melissa Vokoun
With the growing demands of professional and personal commitments, do feel success in balancing your life? If not, there are several dedicated professional service providers that can make a difference in your life NOW!
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15). Simple Strategies to Ease Your Work-From-Home Job Search By : Susan Hill-Break Time Virtual Services
Finding legitimate work from home opportunities can be a challenging task for the work at home wannabe. The process itself can be fairly complex and finding that perfect job is not as easy as it may seem. When you’ve spent hours, days, and months searching for a legitimate opportunity, only to get taken in by false claims, where can you go for help? Here are some basic tips to help you in your work from home job search that will help decrease your frustration and ease the pain.
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16). 5 Steps to Becoming a Virtual Assistant By : Dana Wallert
So you’ve decided you want to start working at home and starting your own business. Now, you’ve heard about being a virtual assistant and thought “I could do that!” Now what?
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17). Are You "Shooting" Your Marketing Dollars with a Shotgun or a Rifle and WHAT's the Difference? By : Sandra P. Martini
Copyright 2006 Sandra P. Martini In marketing your services or widgets, what approach do you use? Do you scatter your marketing efforts over a range hoping to hit something? Or do you take careful aim, hitting the target more times than not? Shotgun Marketing Gun aficionados are going to shoot me here (no pun intended), but whenever I use the term “Shotgun Marketing”, I have this vision of Al Pacino blasting away in Scarface – I’m repeatedly told that he does not use a “shotgun”, but you get the idea.
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18). 10 Ways a Virtual Assistant can REVOLUTIONIZE Your Business By : Tawnya Sutherland
For those of you who are still in the dark, a Virtual Assistant, or VA, is an executive level, administrative professional who works from his/her own office to support clients using some of the latest available technology. The Internet has brought many skilled professionals out of the corporate environment and back into their homes, enabling them to create a better work-life balance, while still performing in the roles they love.
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19). Hiring A New Assistant? By : Dana Wallert
Should I hire a new administrative assistant? What are my other options?
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20). Welcome Back to Your Life - Outsourcing and the Entrepreneur By : Dana Wallert
For entrepreneurs, balancing their personal and business lives can be a difficult juggling act. Learning to let go and delegate some of their responsibilities can be a much needed relief.
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21). Virtual Assistants And The Power Of E-Productivity By : Bob Corcoran
VAs help you put a laser-like focus on what you do best – sell real estate
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22). The Virtual Edge - Work At Home Success By : Diana Ennen
Do you have the Virtual Edge with your business? That website that when people go there they say, Wow, I want to work with that company. If not, here are a few pointers. Packing a Punch Your website is the one thing that defines you and your business and has the potential to draw the entire virtual world to your products or services. How important is it? Well, I just recently had mine redone, and I immediately starting gaining more clients.
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23). Computer Profits From Home By : Diana Ennen
On your mark - Get Set -Go!!! You’re ready. You’ve finally got it, the top of the line, latest and great computer that moves at the speed of sound and has everything you need, plus some. But will it make you money. Absolutely - We’re going to show you how. There are numerous ways to utilize your computer for a home-based business. The key is finding the right one for you.
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24). Office Help is Just a Click Away By :
"The Internet has revolutionized many business sectors and has single-handedly created one - virtual assistance." ("More firms use virtual assistance" by Nick Eason, CNN.com)
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25). How To Make Money With Your Own Virtual Assistant Business By : Liz Folger
So you want to start your own virtual assistant business. Great! I assume you want to start your own VA business not only to own your own business, but also to make money. More and more businesses are outsourcing and paying VA’s, and there is no reason why you can’t be one of them. You’ve got your business name, all the office equipment you need, and you’ve got the determination to make your business a success.
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