Taking the Monday off before the Melbourne Cup? Join us for an open discussion about being or becoming a virtual assistant – we share business challenges, resources, and have an informal chat about anything participants would like to discuss during this open forum. We’ll also be sharing information about the International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA.org), [...]
Join me for an interactive and FREE teleseminar where I’ll share what I believe is the current State of the Virtual Assistance Industry, what it means to you, and your business, and why I believe 2010 can be an exceptional year for VAs. Date: Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM EASTERN Registration [...]
A blog is a great marketing tool to connect with a specific audience. Blogs allow you to build a relationship, and establish a level of trust, a critical piece in establishing your expertise and creating the desire to connect to you, and your products or services. It is important to establish good practices on your [...]
For the most part, all the hype and panic about the downturn of the economy has quieted down, thankfully. We’re in a recession, we all know it, so what, move on. I talk to a lot of my clients about the entrepreneurial mindset and how important it is to running a profitable business that [...]
Social Media Marketing sure is HOT! I help my clients with their Social Media Marketing and I’m always asked, ‘What are the benefits?’ While most clients want to be assured that closing new business is a part of the benefit, and it is; it is probably the least in overall importance to your total [...]
Did that title give you pause? Many people struggle to answer this question. Sometimes referred to as your elevator speech, or infomercial, having a smooth and easy to understand response will really go far in helping people to know who you are and what you have to offer. Here are five things to consider [...]
Last week’s Elite Insider call was very informative and interactive. I got lots of great responses and thought I’d expand on that positive feedback by sharing some information with my peeps. Getting referrals takes time and work. Just because you do a good job for your clients doesn’t mean they’re going to naturally send [...]
Bottom Line – almost all of us could use more business – Join us for a results oriented teleseminar focusing on Word of Mouth Marketing – the most cost-effective way to grow your business. Face it, closing a sale with a prospective client can be a challenge. On the open market you have to [...]
We’ve all heard of social media – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc., and we’re all finding our way to getting involved in the phenomenon. For those of you who are totally involved, you might ask, what’s next? Research I’ve done indicates that Social Bookmarking will be the next big thing for businesses to be involved with [...]
We all know it costs us a lot more to develop a new client than it does to maintain and grow with a current client. They already know the benefit of working with us. Adding services or products that will help them be more productive or efficient is a great way to grow your business. [...]
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Outrageous Advertising
For anyone who wants to expand their marketing options this is THE book that will help you think outside the box.
The Magic of Newsletter Marketing
Great read on building client relationships through newsletter options.
The Art of Barter
by my dear friend Karen Hoffman who shares incredible insights on making connections and trading for just about anything.
Cracking the $$ Code
a frank look at how differently men and women look at money and how to learn to get paid what you deserve.
Delivering Knock your Socks Off Service
Incredible read with multiple techniques for working successfully even with the most difficult client.
This is a great read about the marketing plan process, especially for VA start-ups. She really goes into some detail about the different elements of marketing and gives some good solid examples.
Great read about mindset and attraction. It was encouraging and inspiring to read about the ‘six-figure’ women she interviewed. If Six-Figures is one of your goals, you would find this an interesting read.
A lot of what I teach in my coaching programs mirrors Michael Port’s system. This is a great read with lots of great resources & exercises. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
The definitive ‘how to’ book for anyone looking to start or grow a small or home-based Virtual Assistance practice; from deciding whether or not you have what it takes, to building a successful and ethical business. Available in soft-cover and eBook versions. A Companion Workbook is available, too.
Wonderful detail and outline to organizing a profitable speaking business. Helps me with speakers I support, too.
Virtual Business Startup System
VA Emarketing Essentials
VA Social Media
VA Passive Income Blueprint
