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Virtual Assistant or Traditional Employee—Who’s Better for You?
Virtual Assistant or Traditional Employee—Who’s Better for You? Knowing the difference between a Virtual Assistant and a Traditional Employee can be helpful as your business
You’ve decided to hire a Virtual Assistant – Now What?
You’ve decided to hire a Virtual Assistant – Now What? Preparing your business to work with a Virtual Assistant is vital to a successful working
The Importance of Business Plans
The Importance of Business Plans Having a Business Plan is essential for any company. Whether you are just starting out or have owned your business
Time Management for Small Business Owners – Tips to help improve productivity
Time Management for Small Business Owners – Tips to help improve productivity Small business owners often find there are more tasks to accomplish than there
Virtual Assistants and Non-Profit Organizations
Virtual Assistants and Non-Profit Organizations Whether you are starting a non-profit or are in an executive role, you know the organization does not run by
Websites, Microsites, & Landing Pages
Websites, Microsites & Landing Pages – which is best for your business? Websites have long been the standard when it comes to having an
Are you a blogger?
Are you a Blogger? According to WordPress, over 409 million people view over 20 million blog posts each month. The popularity of blogs continues to
Video Marketing – A Must Have for your Business
Video Marketing – A Must Have for Your Business Have you noticed that almost all social media posts these days have a video component? That’s
Is a Virtual Assistant right for you?
Is a Virtual Assistant right for you? Business owners take on many tasks and responsibilities which at times can be overwhelming. Maybe you are doing
Nurturing Leads
Nurturing Leads No matter how you generate them, leads are a critical part of any business. As business owners it is important to keep in
Is your email inbox out of control?
Is your email inbox out of control? There is no question that email is ingrained into our daily lives both personally and professionally. Many of
Building Your Brand
Building Your Brand As a small business owner how much thought have you put into your brand image? Many small business owners think a brand
Are You Ready to Hire?
Are You Ready to Hire? In my previous business ownership venture, the thought of hiring an employee made my heart palpitate and my palms sweat.
You and YouTube
You and YouTube The use of video content in marketing is skyrocketing and YouTube is taking the lead as the biggest video social media platform with
Do you really need a CRM?
Do you really need a CRM? CRM – is a commonly used acronym in the business world but many of us may not fully understand
The Art of Writing a Cold Email
The Art of Writing a Cold Email Email is one of the easiest ways to communicate with others, however, cold emailing can be just as
Elevate Your Elevator Speech
Elevate Your Elevator Speech One of the first things most business owners do is to create an “elevator speech” – that 30 – 60 second
Keeping up with Social Media
Keeping up with Social Media Social media is everywhere these days and as a solo professional or small business owner it is imperative that you
The Customer Experience
The Customer Experience There is no doubt that customers and clients are the heart of a business, no matter what product or service is being
Your best (marketing) friend
Your Best (Marketing) Friend This is the time of year when many business owners think about reaching out to clients and business associates. Some send
Tips to maintain momentum for small business owners
Tips to maintain momentum for small business owners Recently I have had several conversations with small business owners who are tired of working their business
Keychains, pens, sticky notes and more – it’s all about promotions.
Keychains, pens, sticky notes and more – it’s all about promotions. Don’t you just love all the trinkets, coupons and handy household items you get
Weathering this Storm
Weathering this Storm Wow! The events of the past few weeks have been unsettling to say the least. Our lives have been upended in many
Customer Relations Management – Beyond the Holiday Greeting and Semi-Annual Sale
Customer Relations Management – Beyond the Holiday Greeting and Semi-Annual Sale Staying in touch with your customers is more important than ever in today’s competitive
The Business Card Collection
The Business Card Collection Ok, so you’ve been to some networking events, met some great people, made some initial connections and walked away with a
Tips for Successful Face to Face Networking
Tips for Successful Face to Face Networking As a small business owner, you know the value of connecting with people in order to tell them