20 Tips to Finding Writing Material for Your Article or Blog

“I have writer’s block, again.” “I write a paragraph and don’t know what else to say.” “I don’t have anything new to say that has not been previously written.” Do you find yourself thinking any of the above scenarios? First you need to know that you do have something to say.  It may have already [...]

10 Questions to Consider Before Hiring a Virtual Assistant

Because the Virtual Assistance industry is growing so rapidly there are now thousands of virtual assistants (VA) to choose from. And because clients work so closely with their VAs it is very important to find one that is a perfect fit for you. The task can be daunting. However, if you ask yourself the right [...]

Tips and Stories Needed: How Has Your Company’s Business Etiquette Set Your Company Apart From All Others?

Do you regularly thank your clients for their business? If so, do you customize your customer ‘thank yous’? Do you thank potential clients and customers EVEN IF they do not purchase your services or products? What medium do you use to show your appreciation…letter, handwritten card, email, postcard, tweets, etc.? I am a marketing virtual [...]

Over-Marketed in 2010 and I’m Not Going to Take It Anymore!

2010 will go over as the last year this virtual assistant will be over-marketed. Email is my primary method of communication. I monitor several email Inboxes boxes, which quickly fill-up with marketing messages faster than I can hit the delete button. Email Marketers use numerous tactics to increase their chances that I will open their [...]

Arizona Tragedy is the Catalyst: NOW is the Time to Reflect About How We Communicate With Each Other

I am rather disturbed by the news of the shooting of killing six people and injuring 12 others, including U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords in Arizona this weekend. I’ve had a tough time concentrating on my work today. I dislike discussing politics outside of my own circle because it just brings out such viciousness in people. [...]