Beeline for Business…P.O. Boxes

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Using a P.O. Box address as a small business owner is a controversial topic. As a military spouse entrepreneur who experiences frequent moves, I prefer to utilize a P.O. Box address versus my home/office address for user ease and separation of “Church and State.” The debate is ongoing about using the P.O. Box address versus your residence. […]

Gather ‘Round the Facebook Group

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As of the first quarter of 2016, Facebook had 1.65 billion monthly active users. (Statista.com) Facebook’s features and uses are ever expanding. Many businesses now include Facebook as an essential part of their Internet marketing strategy. Facebook groups have become vital venues for communication among teams in industries such as direct selling, a central communication hub for […]

Beeline for Business…The Power of a Facebook Page

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Facebook answers the question: What is a Facebook Page? Pages are for businesses, brands and organizations to share their stories and connect with people. They offer unique tools for businesses, brands and organizations. Like profiles, you can customize Pages by publishing stories, hosting events, adding apps and more. People who like your Page and their […]

Beeline for Business…Paying at the Door Paid Off

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I received a night-before-the-networking event invitation from a colleague and with a quick glance to check my calendar, made a spontaneous decision to accept and attend. Pre-registration had already closed but it was worth the pay-at-the door price to engage in a new-to-me networking group. It was a well-organized event with a big crowd of […]

How is a Virtual Assistant (VA) Like a Life Preserver?

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Feel like you’re drowning at your desk? Dive into the parts of your business you LOVE and that make you MONEY! SWIM laps around your competition by delegating administrative tasks. Add a Virtual Assistant to your team to help you make a splash, keep your customer communications and correspondence a-float! Give a VA a task […]

You deserve a break today – Happy Administrative Professionals Week/Day! April 24-30

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Administrative Assistants are the ‘caregivers’ of every business office. Administrative Assistant is a broad job category that designates an individual who provides various kinds of administrative support to people and groups in business enterprises. (Wikipedia.com). The job title and responsibilities may vary. Wikipedia lists these attributes for an Administrative Assistant: Strong work ethic Productivity Professionalism Problem-solving and critical thinking skills Technical skills […]

ICE, ICE Baby!

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“911, what’s your emergency?”- E911 Operator “I’m a small business owner and I don’t have any back-up…” As a small business owner do you have a plan ICE – In Case of Emergency? I currently operate my Virtual Assistant (VA) business as a solo entrepreneur. I provide direct services to my clients. At face value, […]