The VA Biz 101 – Topic #8

Apr 16, 2009  |  under Starting Your Business, Your Professional VA Business  |  by

Now What? Tell Everyone – Part I Topic Objective: In this topic, we will focus on why you need to tell them and what you need to tell them. The Need for Virtual Assisting Way back in 2000 (a lifetime in the internet world) The George Washington University Forecast of Emerging Technology released a report [...]

Is Your Finger on the Pulse?

Apr 15, 2009  |  under The VA WaterCooler  |  by

I’m becoming a big fan of www.smallbiztrends.com. Anita Campbell and her writing staff at Small Business Trends do an excellent job of wading through the information overload, consolidating and reporting what is happening in the world of Small Business.

The Three Keys to Clear Client Contracts

Apr 14, 2009  |  under Tech Tools  |  by

Only three you say? But that can’t be right, Contracts need to be long, detailed and steeped in legalese, don’t they? Look, you are providing professional services, not buying the Brooklyn Bridge. Grab the original work description that your client provided and the proposal that you prepared. Have any emails or notes from phone calls [...]

Spring Break, Matthew and Me!

Apr 13, 2009  |  under Motivational Moments  |  by

This week my son Matthew will be home on Spring Break and I can work when I want and hang out with him when we want. I am so grateful for this wonderful lifestyle and as I was appreciating my abundance yesterday, I was reminded of the story below. It has made the rounds on [...]

Spring is Sprung!

Apr 9, 2009  |  under VA's Just Want to Have Fun!  |  by

There is an amazing thing happening in my backyard. There is fruit on the nectarine tree, there are little purple flowers on a bush that I don’t know the name of and leaves are bursting forth from the grapevine that serves as my patio cover. I was born with a brown thumb. My mother had [...]

The VA Biz 101 – Topic #7

Money Matters Topic Objective: In this topic, we’ll discuss taking care of the financial side of your business. Disclaimer – yea, you know that part of the commercial where the announcer reads five minutes worth of information in 10 seconds? Here it is: This is a general overview of tax and related financial issues. It [...]

SmallBizTrends says Businesses want Freelancers!

Apr 7, 2009  |  under The VA WaterCooler  |  by

I really enjoy the Small Business Trends – a “comprehensive online publication for small business owners, entrepreneurs and the people who interact with them.” Last week Anita Campbell posted an article about the current trend in Small Businesses to hire Independent Contractors and Freelancers.

CMS – A Beginner’s Definition

Apr 6, 2009  |  under Tech Tools  |  by

A relatively new technology buzz term is CMS – Content Management System. There actually isn’t anything new about CMS in terms of results. Content Management Systems are just new formats for things like office memos, brochures and other formats for sharing information.

One Small Step for ProVA, One Giant Leap for Me!

Apr 5, 2009  |  under Motivational Moments  |  by

Question: How do you eat an elephant? Answer: One bite at a time!

Fun and Frugal? And all in the same place too!

Apr 2, 2009  |  under VA's Just Want to Have Fun!  |  by

If you’ve never visited Frugal WAHMs Talk Radio-Podcast and Blog for Moms and Work At Home Moms you have to check it out! What an amazing collection of information and resources – everything from Home Buying tips to recipes (made Pizza Sammies last weekend – yummy stuff!). There is a veritable cornucopia for the Work [...]

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