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…]
How To Know If You
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…]
De-clutter and De-stress
If you’re like me, having your papers and desk accessories all over the place can be very stressful. Maybe it’s my nature to be orderly (I am a Virgo, after all!), but I find that when everything is in its place, I can get my work done faster and with less stress. It’s Not Hard… [Read More…]
Business Magic? Nope, Just Organized
One of the most disorganized places for most business owners is the inside of their computer. Most entrepreneurs keep documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and graphics all over the place. Some items are on the desktop. Some are in folders… but the folders are who knows where. It can be really time-consuming to find everything you need… [Read More…]