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Communication Tips for VA’s and Clients – Hearing is Not Always Listening!

The Editor — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:45:16 +0000

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 my email, or are you fully absorbing and understanding it? One can actually equate hearing and listening to reading and absorbing to fully understanding. (Click below to continue…)

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The Product Launch Secret (psssst…It’s all About the Virtual Assistant… pass it on)

The Editor — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:42:29 +0000

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. (Click below to continue…)

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What is a Website Audit?

The Editor — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:35:41 +0000

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 → (Click below to continue…)

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Search Engine Optimization: How Important is It?

The Editor — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:42:14 +0000

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 for a product or service and they use search terms or “keywords and phrases” to find what they are looking for? (Click below to continue…)

Author: VA Networking (Diane Coville)

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Affiliate Marketing, Social Media and a Virtual Assistant – A Match Made in Heaven

The Editor — Sun, 23 May 2010 14:23:56 +0000

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. (Click below to continue…)

Author: VA Networking

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Your VA is an essential part of your Social Networking Strategy

The Editor — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:10:18 +0000

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. In today’s fast paced environment almost everyone researches businesses online to determine where they will eat, at what stores they will shop, or what companies can provide the services they need. They look for ease of use, prices and reliability. All of these can and should be formed by creating a business’s positive online presence. (Click below to continue…)

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Using Audio Acrobat to Record Teleconferences

The Editor — Sun, 09 May 2010 19:02:02 +0000

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 software. (Click below to continue…)

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Why Join IVAA?

The Editor — Sun, 09 May 2010 16:00:46 +0000

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. Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern. Join us at the following times: 5:00pm Eastern 4:00pm Central 3:00pm Mountain 2:00pm Pacific You will get a reminder message before each meeting. You can unsubcribe at any time. More info will be emailed to you. There is no charge, but you do have to register in order to attend – we look forward to seeing you there! (Click link below to continue…)

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How to Handle Rude Customers

The Editor — Sun, 09 May 2010 02:14:33 +0000

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 (Click below to continue…)

Author: Virtual Assistant Cafe

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OIVAC Podcast Tour

The Editor — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:23:28 +0000

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. (Click link below to continue…)

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VA Networking Offering Free Copywriting Services Seminar (May 5th)

The Editor — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:30:59 +0000

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
Cost: Free

Author: VA Networking

Details: Copywriting: How to Add This New Revenue Stream to Your VA Business

Online Business Manager Academy Launches New Infusionsoft Training

The Editor — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:10:51 +0000

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 link below to continue…)

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Systemizing Your Business

The Editor — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:17:27 +0000

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 more efficient, they streamline your business and they help you see where you can improve and where your business is excelling. When your systems work, everything runs smoothly. When they don’t work, however, all heck can break loose. (Click below to continue…)

Author: VA Networking (Tawnya Sutherland)

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Let’s talk about Customer Perceptions…

The Editor — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:08:26 +0000

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 up, the clarity of your marketing message and your customer service levels all have an impact on how your customers perceive your company. (Click below to continue…)

Author: VA Networking (Lauren Pibworth)

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Andrea Kalli Blogs The IVAA Summit (Video)

The Editor — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:03:46 +0000

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. I want to capture the experience as it happens and broadcast it as I go. At least that’s the plan. My own personal experiment in mobile blogging, if you will.

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Have you had your first Event yet?

The Editor — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:18:55 +0000

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 (Click below to continue…)

Author: VA Networking (Diane Coville)

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Communicating – are you doing it?

The Editor — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:16:58 +0000

Whether we are discussing our personal lives or our work environment, lack of communication seems to be the number one problem many of us have.

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. Have you been clear as to what your needs of your VA are? (Click below to continue…)

Author: VA Networking (Carol Ann Quibell)

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How to Create A FriendFeed Account

The Editor — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:55:17 +0000

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 to date on the content your friends and family are sharing. You can keep track of the web pages, photos, videos and even music and stay connected. (Click below to continue…)

Author: Virtual Assistant Cafe

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How To Use Google Docs

The Editor — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:52:12 +0000

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.. (Click below to continue…)

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Don’t Limit Your Business to One Payment Method

The Editor — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:56:19 +0000

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 (Click below to continue…)

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Email Etiquette

The Editor — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:00:12 +0000

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 (Click below to continue…)

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FriendFeed Is a Great Marketing Tool

The Editor — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:54:13 +0000

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 (Click below to continue…)

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How to Use Skype Safely For Your Business

The Editor — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:00:08 +0000

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 (Click below to continue…)

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Virtual Assistant Cafe Business Skills Webinar

The Editor — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:48:15 +0000

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 (Click below to continue…)

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(VAccolade) Stephanie Watson of Stephanie Watson’s Virtual Assistance Team

The Editor — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:32:18 +0000

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, (Click below to continue…)

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