From the monthly archives:

February 2010

Great Article by @BethSchneider: 4 Steps to Creating a Superstar Team

I used to have a recurring nightmare. I would find myself sitting in a high school classroom. I’d be chatting it up with friends I hadn’t seen in a while when suddenly the teacher would announce it was time to take the final exam. Suddenly I would remember that I hadn’t been in class all [...]

February 27, 2010 Continue Reading →

10 More VA Tips for Entrepreneurs

There are so many ways to utilize a Virtual Assistant in your business. You can delegate tasks you do not have time for, do not know how to do, or do not enjoy doing. You should delegate the tasks that keep you from doing what you love, making more money, and spending time with your [...]

February 24, 2010 Continue Reading →

Guest Blogger Jodi Crosby (@SmartVAforU) Let Me Count the Reasons I’ve Fallen for WordPress

I’ve been blogging for about a year now on a couple of different sites and tried out a couple of different scenarios prior to landing and sticking with a self-hosted WordPress blog.  I am truly amazed at the possibilities of what you can create using this platform.  Over the last few months, I’ve been educating [...]

February 22, 2010 Continue Reading →

Announcing the Exciting Expansion of SophieZo, LLC

I am happy to announce that I have brought on a team of high-quality, experienced Virtual Assistants to provide you with more services to get more “stuff” off your plate. Now when you need to delegate tasks from Social Media Management to WordPress Site Design and Maintenance we can help you with that. In other [...]

February 17, 2010 Continue Reading →

Guest Blogger Kim DeYoung (@TheMetroMom) The How-to’s of Building a Virtual Team

Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in the busy world of being a solo-preneur and are losing some of the passion your started with? Like many of the entrepreneurs I know, I’ve got a crazy long to-do list that often feels unmanageable. I’ve got ideas galore, plans of when I’d like to accomplish them, [...]

February 15, 2010 Continue Reading →

Guest Blogger Susan Young (@SueYoungMedia) The 10 Commandments of Blogging for Virtual Assistants

Virtual Assistants are entrepreneurs who must compete in a changing technological marketplace, learn new skills, understand customer loyalty and provide quality services. Blogging is a key tool for VA’s to develop an online presence, build credibility and attract new business. You don’t have to be a professional writer or journalist to blog. Here’s my version [...]

February 12, 2010 Continue Reading →

Get a Marketing Edge by Going Green…Learn How in This Private Teleseminar

I just learned that Denise Wakeman is offering a private, “invitation only” teleseminar to anyone who registers for her Online Visibility Secrets (OVS) program by February 17. Denise will be interviewing award-winning author and one of the foremost authorities on ethical marketing, Shel Horowitz. Shel’s latest book “Guerrilla Marketing Goes Green” was published in January [...]

February 10, 2010 Continue Reading →

Your Virtual Assistant Can Set Up And Manage Your Social Media Accounts

Social Media is one of the best ways to get yourself out to your target market. There are many social networking sites to choose from. Three of the most popular are Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. If you are unsure of how to set up accounts for marketing your business, your Virtual Assistant can help. Your [...]

February 8, 2010 Continue Reading →

Guest Blogger Laura West (@JoyfulBiz) 5 Ways to Use Photos and Facebook to Build Your “Celebrity With Integrity” Status

As a coach, consultant, author or speaker or other small business owner, you are always in the mode of creating your “expert status.” That means that you know enough about your clients, their needs and desires and solutions to help them, that you can claim expertise in this area. Many marketing gurus talk about being [...]

February 6, 2010 Continue Reading →

Two Birds With One Stone: Taking My Own Advice

As a Virtual Assistant, I always talk about taking time for yourself and your family. Part of the reason you should delegate to a VA is to have that time. Taking care of yourself and spending time with family is crucial to success in life and business. Your business will be more productive while your [...]

February 4, 2010 Continue Reading →