Archive for August 2009 – Page 2

Do you share with your colleagues?

I had a wonderful opportunity to do a VA Roundtable Discussion with colleagues Angie Green and Lily Chamber which was hosted by Darlene Gonzalez.  I was anxious as to how it would go with three different VA’s discussion current topic of interest.  Angie runs a successful business with small children at home, Lily a virtual [...]

Pay It Forward

There is much discussion nowadays about paying it forward or giving back as some call it.  I am a huge believer in paying it forward and for most it makes great business sense.  I not only offer my services to many non-profit groups in need of help but also contribute to auctions and giveaways as [...]

Partnering With Your Clients

When I first consult with new clients I let them know that my philosophy is to work with you, not for you.  I explain that if I have a clear idea of your vision or mission I can help you achieve your goals.  These are some of the topics and questions that I review on [...]

Refocus Your Marketing Plan to Include Social Media

I was recently asked how my business was doing in this economy.  At first I answered it was doing well because my services are geared toward helping business owners get more office and administrative tasks completed while saving costs by not having to pay employee costs.  But the more I thought about this I came [...]

Bucket List

Today’s post is a little more personal and the idea was sparked by a tag I received to someone’s bucket list.  It got me to thinking about some of the things that I have already done as opposed to what I have not.  Often times as business owners and professionals we miss acknowledging events  in [...]

Five great business resources I have found

I chose a one from each business area that may make your day just a little easier. OneNote – I am an organization freak and love to be green as well.  My OneNote notebooks hold all important information for both business and personal.  If you are tired of paper but want flexibility to put whatever [...]