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 […]
Beeline for Business… Can You See the Forest?
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“To accomplish great things we must first dream, then visualize, then plan… believe… act! Alfred A. Montapert As a small business owner, does this quote resonate with you? You, the entrepreneur, are the original visionary for your business. Keep your business vision in mind while you are implementing your business plan, executing strategies to […]
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 […]
