Proud to have a Feature Article in the April 2013 issue of the National Military Spouse Network newsletter, “Added VA-lue: Milspouse business owners discuss adding a Virtual Assistant to their admin team.” Click here for article. Special thanks to Kristen Robinson, Social Media Marketer, KR Design and Tammy Munson, Bravo Tango Tees for contributing real-time testimonies […]
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Beeline for Business… Automation – Set it and Forget it!
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The scene from I Love Lucy when Lucy and Ethel worked at a chocolate factory and began shoving chocolates into their mouths and uniforms as the candies whizzed by on the conveyor belt popped into my head when I thought about this topic. Automation has been discussed in several conversations with colleagues lately. Business owners […]
Dear SOHO (small office/home office) business owner, I know every day is casual day for the home-based business owner so don’t neglect your professional image when it comes time to leave the office for a meeting or networking event. Being fashion savvy can make an impact on that first impression for any business owner. Don’t […]
“Top 5 Best Applications to Organize Your Files” article by Leiden Johnson highlights organizational tools to support businesses and busy lifestyles. As a Virtual Assistant (VA) it is paramount to have the ability to share data and documents in an easily accessible way for my clients and for me. Dropbox is a popular online storage […]
On any given day a VA (Virtual Assistant) may perform work for two or more different clients. That’s one reason I love what I do. I enjoy working with multiple dynamic business owners who are experts in their field. My last blog, “It Takes A Village” talked about the importance of having a network of […]
Beeline for Business… It Takes a Village
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Even if you’re a solopreneur in business you don’t have to go it alone. Build a resource team to call upon as the need arises. Connect with a mentor through a professional association or source such as SCORE to seek advice and guidance on strategic planning and operations. The SCORE site at http://www.score.org offers a […]
Beeline for Business… Out with the old, in with the new. Maybe not.
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Turning the calendar to January everyone talks about what’s new, what will I do that’s new, making New Year resolutions. Let’s talk about something that’s tried and true: your company’s best practices. Investopedia.com defines best practices as: a set of guidelines, ethics or ideas that represent the most efficient or prudent course of action. Large […]
December is known as the “season of giving.” Does your business participate in community service or support a charitable organization? If so, is it a cause that resonates with you on a personal level or one that aligns with your business or maybe both? You and/or your staff may want to lend your talents, time […]
Beeline for Business: Corporate Greeting Cards
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Newsletters, postcards, letters and emails. All ways small business owners communicate with their customers and colleagues. The holiday season always brings up the question: to send a corporate greeting card or not? Common reasons why not? Can’t choose the right card style, the right prescribed message, the right personalized message? Reasons why to; the gesture […]
