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Hands down, one of the most time consuming tasks in any business is scheduling meetings. First, you have to figure out what time you have available to meet, then you propose a time only to find out that the other person has a conflict. Then… the barrage of emails starts. The other

Creating compelling marketing materials is an exercise you cannot afford to skip or rush through. Your marketing materials are critical to your overall marketing strategy and brand. One of the important components in your marketing materials is “your story”. Your story, of how you decided to

Let’s face it – we live in uncertain times. On any given day you may have a power outage, your Internet connection may be down, your child could wake up sick or you may be faced with some type of natural disaster. Hiccups and disruptions in your work flow COULD be detrimental to your business.

Everybody likes a good deal and to save money. Perhaps you clip coupons to use at the grocery store. Or maybe you go out to eat on family nights when kids eat free. You may look for “out of the box” or gently used items to get that new electronic gadget you want. But one

Public speaking is one of the most effective ways to attract more clients to your Virtual Assistant business. Even if you’re not comfortable talking in front of a crowd – right now – there’s a good reason you should start. Why? Because it’s the fastest way to automatically establish yourself as an

Savvy Virtual Assistants setup and implement systems to run their business. Using systems consistently will allow you to work as effectively and efficiently as possible. The more you can systemize, the more you can monetize! Systems are the key to your business organization. It’s a way to ensure that you create consistent high-quality…

Choosing a name for your new business can be an exciting but stressful task. There are so many factors in selecting an appropriate name for your new company. While you can change the name down the line if you want/need it, it can be a cumbersome task. So you want to make a decision

The number one question I get asked about Virtual Assistance EACH week is: “How do I get clients?” The answer is very simple. You have to “fish, where the fish are!” And you have to “fish” consistently. Many VA’s find it difficult to market their services and thus struggle to consistently attract clients. This…

DVVAA (Delaware Valley Virtual Assistants Association) presents: 5 Simple Steps to Attracting More VA Clients with Sydni Craig-Hart of Smart Simple Marketing & EAtoVA.com on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 5:30pm (PDT)/8:30pm (EDT). [...]

I have a confession…..I am an office supply junkie! I love to go to the office supply stores and get all the matching organizers like pencil cups, paper trays, folders, and covered memo boards. I love cool pens, pretty folders, interesting Post It notes…you get the picture. It all looks so nice and neat in the …

Dealing with the accounting aspect of your business is a necessary “evil” of being an entrepreneur.  Whether or not you are a “numbers” person, keeping accurate records, billing your clients and paying your taxes are tasks that you will need to handle regularly in order to stay profitable. These weekly processes can be simple if you set up a system to handle them.  What is a system? It is simply a matter of documentation.  [...]

As Virtual Assistants, we tend to be really good at creating lists.  We create to-do lists for ourselves, our clients, our families, the housekeeper, etc.    These lists are created as a method for getting things done.  But,  how often do you go back and review your lists to see if “what” you’re doing is yielding the right results?  In other words, is how you’re spending your time supporting or detracting from the life and business you want to create? If perhaps you aren’t making the money you want to make, or you’re working with clients who drain your energy, or you find yourself working far more hours than you’d like, it’s time to step back, take an honest, objective look at your VA practice and decide what adjustments need to be made.  Just as you would create an action plan for your clients, you need to create one for yourself.  The first step is to answer this question, “Are you making these 3 common mistakes?” Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Share this on Linkedin Digg this! Share this on Reddit Share this on Technorati Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Subscribe to the comments for this post?

Sydni Craig-Hart, co-founder of Craig Hart Consulting, LLC,  recently launched EA to VA (Executive Assistant to Virtual Assistant) – a site dedicated to helping corporate executive assistants transition to entrepreneurial virtual assistants.

The site is packed with great information for emerging VAs. Sydni draws on her…