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RSS Herald · 2M ago

Great New iPad Program

Came across a great new iPad app for using Microsoft Office. It’s called OnLive Desktop. I really love the syncing between my iPad, computer and the Cloud, after adding to the cloud the files you want to work on everywhere. So I’m able to work on the same files on my iPad, laptop and PC. [...]
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RSS Herald · 3M ago

A Cautionary Tale…

Hello All: Very recently, I received an email about potential client work. I had my suspicions but thought to play them along so I responded with a request for more information and their response is below. My scam feelers went up first at the seemingly mass-sent nature of the original email. Not add
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RSS Herald · 4M ago

New (or not so new) Ideas For The New Year

At the start of every year, most of us make resolutions or have thoughts about making some changes to our lives. From telling ourselves that we need to lose weight or eat healthier, to quitting smoking or any other life-changing task, we all wish we co...
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RSS Herald · 7M ago

Cheaper doesn’t always cost less

Recently, a potential client indicated he thought my rate (which has not been raised in several years) was too high. When I asked him what he thought would be appropriate, he replied, “Fair market rate”. He indicated that at my rate he could hire someone to come into the office for 20 hours monthly
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RSS Herald · 1Y ago

Key Challenges Companies Face

Great new interview featuring my friend and mentor: Key Challenges Companies Face Well worth watching. Visit his site today. ©2012 All the news Virtual Assistants can use.... All Rights Reserved..
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RSS Herald · 1Y ago

Letting Go

As the song says, “Letting go is hard to do…” It’s especially hard knowing when to let a client go. Other than the obvious issue of non-payment it can be difficult to determine when or even if you should terminate a contract. For me, several things must combine before I will terminate a contract. Fi
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RSS Herald · 1Y ago

Increase Your Success and Reduce Your Stress – Get Help from a Virtual Assistant

When you picture a business professional’s typical office scenario, what comes to mind? A classy man or woman, dressed in a high priced business suit, an overflowing briefcase sitting on the corner of the desk, dictating memos and delegating task...
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RSS Herald · 1Y ago

Taming Time-Wasters

From Scott Wintrip of StaffingU comes a terrific tip for those who are surrounded by time-wasters… Like teenagers who let all of the cold air out of the refrigerator as they stand for minutes perusing the contents, you have people in your life who sap precious minutes from your day. From the colleag
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RSS Herald · 1Y ago

Proud to announce – Second Edition of “How to Build a Successful Virtual Assistant Business”

Want to know how to become a Virtual Assistant but you just don’t know where to start? Now there’s one, affordable book that takes the guess work out of starting your own successful VA business … Becoming a Virtual A...
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RSS Herald · 1Y ago

Value Versus Price

Recently, my long time client, Scott Wintrip of StafifngU wrote the following article. I thought it was excellent and of value to each of us. Selling value over price is so powerful that even procurement and HR may choose to buy in. If you have any doubts, listen to what Jen, one of my clients, [...
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