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Working virtually can often be wracked with miss communication and sometimes misunderstanding. Have you ever had a long dissertation of back and forth emails between a person about a certain project? It can be tricky to communicate your ideas and thoughts via email. Effectively communicating as a Virtual Assistant allows the client/VA relationship to grow

Believe it or not one of the most important factors to think about while hiring a Virtual Assistant or working with clients is comprised of one world only, that word is trust. Without it, you might as well call it a day and close your computers. Let me explain in greater detail. Does your client

On October 7th – 8th, 2010, the International Virtual Assistants Association will be holding a two-day virtual conference entitled “Sharpening Your Technology Tools!” This two-day event is specifically designed to help new and seasoned VAs use technology to help grow and streamline their business! Your Ticket to Success – Continuing education is vital to the…

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IVAA’s 5th Annual Online VA Summit has been scheduled for October 7 -8, 2010.  (Click link below to continue…)

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Back when Social Media started, Internet Marketers were thrilled with the new opportunities to build their presence and their brand for their own companies and their clients. Social Media now allowed people to contribute and share content in various ways throughout the internet, over and above their own websites and suddenly there was a resurgence in

Throughout my various experiences in the business world, and I am sure yours as well, there is always a question of…Are you listening to me, or are you just hearing me? There is no doubt a huge difference. Taking it a step further into the emailing era… the question can become, are you just reading

Have you ever launched a product on the internet? Actually launching the product is the easy part, its the build up before the launch that takes time and energy. You could do it all yourself or have your Virtual Assistant be an integral part in the process from pre-launch, launch and post-launch. Sales Page: write

How old is your website? Is it a few years old or brand new? Are you happy with the level of website traffic you get each month? Does your site have all the necessities to make it work for you? What percentage of conversions do you experience each month: visitors → prospects →

It is amazing how many Companies put up a website on the Internet but don’t know if it is optimized for Search Engine crawlers. If you Google your Company Name and it comes up at the top of the first page, you may think your site is optimized. But what if your prospective customer is looking

Affiliate marketing and social media can be compared to peanut butter and jam; a combination that just works. More and more internet marketers are introducing their affiliates to social media sites to help them generate affiliate sales. It’s a great idea and it does work. You’ll find that only a small percentage of affiliates have

Building an effective social networking strategy is essential for creating positive brand recognition for every company regardless of whether they operate online or are a traditional “brick and mortar” type business.

Audio acrobat is a For those who don’t know, Audio Acrobat is an online audio recording software that allows you to record audio to be added to your site or sent to people. This is not a free service so you will need an account and pay your monthly fee in order to use the

Learn about who we are, how we support the virtual industry and why an IVAA membership is an important key to building your virtual assistance business. You will get a reminder message before each meeting.There is no charge, but you do have to register in order to attend – we look forward to seeing you there!

Regardless of the type of business you own, brick and mortar, internet based or a combination of the two there is one thing for certain – you’ll eventually have the pleasure of dealing with a rude customer. It’s a fact of life. We all have bad days and occasionally people forget and take it out on

We’ve heard or read about tours designed to promote all kinds of causes or industries. But you’ve never read about something like this before! Sharon Williams, also known as the Podcast and Blog Hopping Virtual Assistant, will embark on a 30 Day Virtual Tour (April 15, 2010 – May 16, 2010) designed to promote the Virtual Assistant Industry and its upcoming convention.

Most VAs work with clients who frequently need copywriting help. These clients need web pages, press releases, sales letters, blog posts, brochures and other marketing materials written.  If you can offer this service to your clients, you can increase your income substantially. (Click below for more…)

Date:  Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 at 6PM EST…

More and more business owners are looking for OBMs and VAs who can provide ongoing Infusionsoft support. These clients either want to “make the switch” from another system, or they’ve already done so and desperately need someone to manage (and leverage!) this amazing software for their business.   What Does Infusionsoft Software Mean for YOU?  (Click…

As an entrepreneur, your systems are the processes and procedures by which everything in your business runs. When your systems work, everything runs smoothly, or as smoothly as possible when running a business! Systems are essentially a step-by-step process written out for each aspect of your business. They help you stay on track, they make you

Perception is defined as how someone sees you and your company. Business owners who work primarily online, rely on their visual media – mainly their brand, logo and website to make the first impression, but perception management goes far beyond your logo! Your level of professionalism, how you answer the phone, how proactively you follow

I wanted to give all of my readers a heads up about what to expect over the next week on this blog. I’m heading to Phoenix tomorrow for the IVAA Live Summit ( #IVAA10 ). My goal is to do as much audio and video blogging from my iPhone as possible. [...]

Many businesses have chosen to plan an “Event” as the next step in their marketing strategy. This works very well for Coaches, Speakers, Sales Trainers, Authors, Internet Marketers, Virtual Assistants and many other types of service-based businesses as well as businesses that are launching a new product. In the recent past, marketing an Event started out with

When speaking to other VA’s I have heard that a frustrating part of doing business with their clients is their lack of understanding as to how these VA’s can help them. Running into this problem myself I honestly believe it comes down to lack of communication. We must ask the questions that will bring the answers we need to better serve our clients. {…}

Friends and family are spread around the globe. Fortunately technology makes it fairly easy to stay in touch. We have email, blogs and even photo sharing sites however all of that can become overwhelming – particularly if you have a large network of friends and family. FriendFeed makes it easy for you to stay up

Most word processing software programs don’t come cheaply. Even the most commonly used, MS Word comes at a hefty price tag if it wasn’t preinstalled on your computer. If you’re looking for a top-notch word processing software that is absolutely free, don’t look any further than Google Docs. Google Docs is Google’s answer to a web

If the objective of generating storefront traffic is to achieve a high conversion rate, it makes sense to examine any obstacles that may interfere with the outcome. Limiting a business to just one payment method can mean fewer conversions, and ultimately, less profit. A study of North American online businesses found that offering more than one

There are some very useful tips regarding email etiquette that if used properly, will increase the chances of an email being read more thoroughly and responded to timely. It will not only provide for clearer communication but also better response levels – and in general, save both sender and recipient time and hassle. This is

The increased social interaction available on the Internet has contributed greatly to its appeal. More and more people are going online to connect with friends, family, and even people they’ve never met in person in ways that were never before possible. They can leave messages on one another’s MySpace pages, rate and discuss news stories

If you’re unfamiliar with Skype, it’s a way to make phone calls to anyone around the world from the convenience from your computer. It’s easy to use and extremely affordable, in fact in many cases it’s free to make a phone call. And for business owners, it can offer the convenience they’re looking for. Skype offers

Sending out newsletters is a must for most small business owners and a skill you must master as a virtual assistant. Join us on April 21, 2010 at 2:30pm Central/3:30pm Eastern for this month’s Virtual Assistant Café members only business skills webinar, Creating & Sending Out Client Newsletters. Discover… How to design & format an email Sections the

Congratulations to Stephanie Watson of Stephanie Watson’s Virtual Assistance Team, who is the recipient of this week’s VAccolade Business Entrepreneur Award. Stephanie is a virtual assistant living in Huntsville, AL. She offers services such as administrative services for authors, as well as support for sales reps. She has been a valued member of VAnetworking since May,