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Entrepreneurship Highest in Decades âOne Industry, Virtual Assistant Industry Leads the Way
According to a recent study by Babson College and Baruch College, U.S. entrepreneurship rates have climbed to their highest level in more than a decade. Some attribute this to the fact that after the financial crisis of 2007, hundreds of corporations went belly-up and workers either lost their jobs or realized there was no longer financial security. Others feel itâs because so many are realizing the huge potential of self-employment. No matter the reason, one thing is clear
August 30, 2013
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10 Tips to Take the Ugh Out of Business Networking
What are your first thoughts when you hear the word networking? We know some of you are probably thinking, âUgh, I hate to do that!â Right? All that work meeting new people. Forget about it. Or perhaps youâre thinking âNetworking is too much like marketing and Iâm not good at marketing. Never works, so why do it?â Itâs easy to be apprehensive or even downright anxious about networking if you havenât had much success at it. But perhaps your lack of success come
April 23, 2013
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Entrepreneur Tips â What is driving your clients away? And What to Do About It
Many businesses experience a slow down at times throughout the year. It happens to the best of us. However, if youâve been feeling that slow-down for the past several months, perhaps it is time to take some action and figure out what is going wrong. What might you be doing or not doing that is driving your clients and potential clients away? Before it is too late you need to take a minute to reflect and then make some positive changes. These should help. Top Ways to Keep Yo
February 19, 2013
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Virtual Assistant Business Tops The List of Businesses to Start in 2013
Itâs no secret being a business owner can be one the most rewarding ventures ever. After all, you get to be the boss, make all the rules, and make a great incomeâall at the same time, right? It doesnât get any better than that! Of course that comes with a lot of hours, a lot of sweat, and a lot of sacrifice. Nonetheless, over 20 million of us do it and wouldnât trade it for the world. One of the most hottest businesses to start, according to a recent article in Home B
February 13, 2013
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Virtual Assistants â When is it time to hire a coach?
You probably started your virtual assistant business with big hopes of success. You figured as soon as others knew you were in business they would be flocking to you. Yes, you were ready. Success was yours. However, even though you put up your shingles, âOpen for Businessâ a funny thing happened. No one came. So you go back to the drawing board again and become a little more vocal this time. âHey, Iâm opened, come and get it.â That should do it. But unfortunately it
November 10, 2012
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5 Tips to Grow Your Business Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
Thereâs nothing like owning your own business. There is the thrill of landing new clients; the joy of getting emails from those you work with who love the results they are getting. And then, thereâs that rush you get when you look at your bank account balance and for once it doesnât make you want to run back to bed and cry. Owning your own business truly rocks! A key component of building a successful business is continually working on it. We arenât talking about doin
November 4, 2012
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Different Payment Options for Working with Virtual Assistants
Not sure what payment option to use when working with Virtual Assistants and their team? Fortunately, there are many payment options available. You can work with them on an hourly basis, retainer basis, utilize their service packages, and even hire them to work with blocks of time. Dependent on the client and their needs, a plan can be customized and implanted specifically for them. This is especially beneficial for those clients who arenât exactly rnsure what their needs w
November 4, 2012
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Virtual Assistants: Are You Offering Article Marketing Services â Why Not?
As more professionals begin working with virtual assistants, they quickly realize that the unique skill set of the VA in todayâs market is invaluable in promoting, marketing and enhancing their business ventures. Todayâs coaches, authors, speakers and other businesses are recognizing the value of VA support, not only in areas of traditional support, but in specialty areas as well. One specialty area that virtual assistants are able to handle for their clients is sending o
June 11, 2012
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The Entrepreneurâs New Year â Tips to Having the Best Year Ever in 2012
Goals, dreams, to doâs, follow-up, connecting with old and new clients, coming up with a new plan, working, working, working ⦠AAAHHH, it all seems to be too much at the beginning of a New Year. Itâs just too much to even think about and so much easier just to not do it. But when you do, it can be so beneficial for the entire year. You set the pace and the success right now for what you can accomplish this year. So go ahead, get out there and do it. Hereâs a little he
January 27, 2012
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What a Publicity Virtual Assistant Can Do For You - Everything
Sometimes in business it gets harder and harder to succeed and so often we feel that we are doing it alone. There is the everyday tasks of keeping up with client work, but then there is also the challenge of making sure you have enough clients. So often we get so focused on the day to day work, we lose sight of making sure that we keep out there. The good news is you donât have to (do it alone!). You can get help with the most critical part of managing your business, the ma
December 15, 2011
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Creating Super Kids â Tips to Maximize Your Childâs Talent
rnWe all want our children to do well. That is why we send them off to classes to explore art, sports, music, etc. We encourage them to try out for sport teams and school-sponsored shows and events. We spend our hard-earned money to get them involved in things we feel will help them discover and pursue their natural talents more. However, what often happens is we stop too soon. As soon as we see our children fail or lack the talent to master something quickly, we tend to stee
July 4, 2011
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Summer Activities for Kids âTips for Engaging Your Kids & the Importance of Play
As summer approaches, and moms everywhere begin their annual struggle to figure out how to survive the summer with kids at home and out of school, thereâs no better time than now to really look at what is best for your kids when it comes to keeping them entertained. And, with so many parents working from home with little ones in tow, itâs important to learn the best possible ways of entertaining them as well. These children could be home with their parents year-round and
May 31, 2011
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Diana Ennen
Virtual Word Publishing is dedicated to helping WAHMs start their own virtual assisting or word processing business. Diana Ennen's 20 years of experience, excellent how to books, tips and personal attention is the key to success.
September 23, 2007
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Diana Ennen
Virtual Word Publishing is dedicated to helping WAHMs start their own virtual assisting or word processing business. Diana Ennen's 20 years of experience, excellent how to books, tips and personal attention is the key to success.
September 23, 2007