Archive for Small Business – Page 2

Virtual Assistant Forum Blog Post Winner

I belong to Virtual Assistant Forums which is a wonderful support group and resource provider for all things Virtual Assistant.  The information shared there does not just benefit virtual assistants, but small business members as well.  There are many threads and discussions about best business practices, resources, how to work with a virtual assistant and [...]

Common misconceptions for small business owners

Running and owning a small business is no easy feat as I have discovered first-hand. These are a few things that I have picked up along the way. I hope you will find these four misconceptions handy in your quest to start and build your business. Image by aloshbennett via Flickr I don’t need a [...]

Need a basic bookkeeping program?

As a bookkeeper, I usually recommend QuickBooks for the functionality it provides.  However, many small business owners just want something simply to keep track of receivables and payables.  Enter Freshbooks. Here is the company description of the program: Running a business is hard enough. We believe financial record keeping should be easy, fast, (and perhaps [...]

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 [...]