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1). Expect Success in Your Home-Based Business
That’s right! Don’t sit back and hope that clients will come your way and that this business might work for you. Expect it! Go in with a winning attitude. An attitude that no matter what obstacles come your way, no matter what challenges arise, you will meet them. Not only will you meet them, you will face them and grow in strength by overcoming, and rising above them.
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2). How Do YOU Handle Change and What Does It Mean for Your Business?
Copyright 2006 Sandra P. Martini
The book "Who Moved My Cheese" by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth Blanchard is a 98-page look at the various ways that we react to change. In the book, there are two mice and two mice-size humans and we see how each reacts when their cheese has been moved -- not just moved, but no longer in sight.
We all react differently.
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3). Several Do’s and Don’ts for Starting a Virtual Assisting Business
Virtual Assistants (VAs) are highly skilled professionals who provide administrative support and specialized services to businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, and others who have more work to do than time to do it. Examples of services a VA can do include web design and maintenance, word processing, meeting and event planning, desktop publishing, internet research, e-mail coordination, business start-up consultations and so much more.
Article tags: work from home, wahm, virtual assistant, home based business, women in business, small business, business startup
4). Legalities & Contracts -- The Not So Fun Stuff!
This year has been my most eye-opening year when it comes to the legalities of running a business. In 2005, I celebrated 20 years in business. I believe up until then I just sailed though when it came to the legal aspects. Oh yes, I did everything the best I could. Don’t get me wrong and I did most things right. But this year it seemed to all hit. This year I learned the importance of “protecting my business” and this year I learned the true meaning of a “contract.
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5). The perfect Home Business- Is it right for you?
Does this sound familiar? You know that your job will never provide you with the lifestyle (lots of money, and lots of free time to enjoy it!) you desire. You know that starting your own business is the answer. You are constantly trying to think of a business you could do. What products could I sell? What could I invent? What do people need that I could.
Article tags: home business ideas, work-at-home moms, mom work-at-home idea, moms, stay-at-home moms, ideas, home business, virtual assistant, va, career kit, finding the right home business, business opportunity, perfect home business, starting your home business
6). Taking Time Out for ME
I can give stay-at-home parents loads of advice about creating schedules to work around kids, organizing their work for optimum effectiveness and efficiency, multi-tasking tips and so on. But there is one key that helps me do all the stuff I need to do and remain sane. I don't hear about it often, it's called . . .ME TIME.
Yes you heard me correctly.
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7). Ten Ways Your Small Business Can Benefit From a Virtual Assistant
Hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) can be one of the smartest business moves you will ever make. A good VA will be able to assist you in handling your administrative workload, allowing you more time to focus on growing your business and generating revenue. Here are just ten of many ways that a Virtual Assistant can provide much-needed support to your small business:
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8). Outsource Your Hiring Process
More small businesses and hiring managers are choosing to outsource some or all of their hiring process. Hiring a "virtual hiring manager" allows them to focus on their ongoing responsibilities and have piece of mind that an experienced person is going to direct to them the most qualified individuals for their open positions.
Article tags: outsource, outsourcing, outsource hr, human resources, virtual assistant
9). Start your own Welcome Service!
Did you know that one of the easiest home based businesses to start was a Welcome Service? Start now and the opportunities are endless! You will be amazed to know that there is no or very little competition in most local areas. You will earn money from local businesses who want their products and services to reach the new home owners.
So now you are wondering what the Welcome Service business is all about.
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10). 10 Reasons Why You Should Become A Virtual Assistant This Year
First of all, what is a virtual assistant (VA)? I like to explain it as a word processor gone wild. A VA is someone who works with clients, providing them with top quality support services without having to be physically present at a clients office. VA services are becoming more and more popular thanks to today’s technology such as email, the Internet, online instant messaging, fax, phone, and overnight delivery.
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11). A Professional Support Circle CAN Change Your Life!
With the growing demands of professional and personal commitments, do feel success in balancing your life? If not, there are several dedicated professional service providers that can make a difference in your life NOW!
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12). The World is going virtual
Now that everyone is going virtual, you can too. Many small businesses and entrepreneurs are having a hard time keeping up with the high cost of having a full-time employee. You can now reduce your cost as well as your work overflow, by hiring a Virtual Assistant. Virtual assistants are experienced administrative and secretarial office support professionals who can reduce your work load and save you time.
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13). Mom and Pop and Their Virtual Assistant?
Many different businesses already employ virtual assistants or other online support for everyday tasks. What about those who are not quite as likely to dive into the virtual workforce? Small retail businesses, often know as Mom and Pop shops, are an ideal candidate for virtual employees.
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14). Are You "Shooting" Your Marketing Dollars with a Shotgun or a Rifle and WHAT's the Difference?
Copyright 2006 Sandra P. Martini
In marketing your services or widgets, what approach do you use? Do you scatter your marketing efforts over a range hoping to hit something? Or do you take careful aim, hitting the target more times than not?
Shotgun Marketing
Gun aficionados are going to shoot me here (no pun intended), but whenever I use the term “Shotgun Marketing”, I have this vision of Al Pacino blasting away in Scarface – I’m repeatedly told that he does not use a “shotgun”, but you get the idea.
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15). Virtual Assistants – A New Breed of Work at Home Entrepreneurs
According to a 2004 study, the Center for Women’s Business Research reports there are an estimated 10.6 million privately-held, 50% or more women-owned firms in the U.S., accounting for nearly half (47.7%) of all privately-held firms in the country. Astonishing, isn’t it?
It’s the dream of millions to start their own business and utilize their computer to make money at home.
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