You know where you want your business to go, but you might need some support to get there. Building a business is incredibly demanding, and no matter how good you are at multitasking, it’s still impossible to attend to everything at once. Luckily, you don’t have to! A virtual assistant is the highly-trained professional that… [Read More…]
4 Reasons You Need
OBMs And VAs – Your
Business’s Support System
Online business managers and virtual assistants are wonderful assets to any growing online business. Both positions ensure that daily tasks and projects run smoothly, and both free business owners up to pursue growth, but there are some differences in the workloads of OBMs and VAs. An online business manager is a virtually-based support professional who… [Read More…]
How To Know If You
Post On Social Media Too Often
These days, we all know how important it can be to have a social media presence. Businesses active on social media have an additional avenue through which they can market their products and services. At the same time, having a social profile also allows you to build stronger relationships with your target audience – turning… [Read More…]
The Difference Between A Virtual Assistant And An OBM
You’ve finally made the decision that it’s time to grow your team. You’re exhausted from working too hard, and yet your business still isn’t growing as quickly or as successfully as you would like. When it comes to finding the help you need for delegating tasks appropriately throughout your business, there is a range of… [Read More…]
What is an Online Business Manager (OBM)?
When it comes to finding professionals who can help to manage their business, many online companies seek out virtual assistants for help, and then become confused when they realize they’re not actually getting what they wanted. If you’re looking for a way to free up your professional time, improve growth opportunities for your company, and… [Read More…]
Year End Replenish
As the New Year approaches, you may be getting ready for an uptick in business as clients, vendors and colleagues return from their vacations. Is your office fully stocked for new business? Make sure your office has all the supplies you need, and now is a fantastic time to take advantage of all the after-Christmas… [Read More…]
Easy Ways To Practice Gratitude
Expressing gratitude is a good habit to cultivate in yourself. It not only tells others that you appreciate them, but it also helps you value all that’s right in your world. Good for you, good for others – good for everyone! You can make thankfulness a practice. At least once a day, show someone you… [Read More…]
‘Tis the Season… Are You Ready?
The end of the year is approaching rapidly, and with it, the need to wrap up your business. Here’s a quick checklist so you don’t forget a thing! Get your books in order Prepare for tax filing by finding and organizing all business expense receipts and income statements. This will be a fairly easy task… [Read More…]
Eggcorns and Malapropisms: Avoid These Embarrassing Mistakes!
Words that sound alike but are spelled differently are frequently confused, such as the there/their/they’re problem. But when the confusion stems from a mishearing or misunderstanding, it’s called an eggcorn. The phrase seems to make sense, but when you examine it, the meaning doesn’t hold up. The expression comes from someone mistakenly referring to an… [Read More…]
Customer Service Hacks To Make Your Life Easier
Don’t you love it when your business is flooded with customers? You know you’re really delivering a valuable service that people need and want, and they are willing to give you their hard-earned cash for it. Hooray for you! But… Once the initial rush subsides, you may have reams of paperwork to process. Depending on… [Read More…]