Ok. Here’s the quick version. Everything you wanted to know about word of mouth marketing but were afraid to ask. It all comes down to this: Happy customers are your best advertisers. If people like you and what you do, they will tell their friends. Lesson 1: The Definition of Word of Mouth Marketing Word [...]

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The practice of gratitude as a tool for happiness has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies support gratitude’s effectiveness, suggesting that a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success in work, greater health, peak performance in sports and business, a higher sense of well-being, and a faster rate of recovery from surgery. But [...]

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If trying to maintain balance in your life makes you feel like a tightrope walker, you’re not alone. Most of us have so many demands on our time and energy, life can feel like a three-ring circus. Take this quiz to see how well you are meeting responsibilities, while also recognizing and fulfilling personal needs [...]

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Do you have all your revenue eggs in one basket? It’s the classic situation many entrepreneurs find themselves in – and it’s a precarious place to operate your business from. If you have one big client, one main offering or one key industry that provides you most of your revenue, then you have left yourself [...]

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VAs: You’re knee-deep in a big project and chugging along right on schedule but you’re waiting on the client giving you feedback on an important piece. You follow up. No word. You follow up again. No word. Frustration ensues. Clients: You’re grateful for your VA’s help with this time-sensitive task (when are they not?), you’re [...]

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Knowing where you are is the only way to make sure you get where you’re going.  You may or may not be where you expected to be in your business by this time. Typically, success takes most business owners longer and costs more money than anticipated. Sure, you knew that it takes three to four [...]

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You are invited to join us for a fantastic series to hear from these wildly informative Virtual Assistants that have all found their niche in their Virtual Assistance business. The teleseminars are FREE and will leave you with new inspiration and information. No matter what kind of business you run, success is determined by mindset [...]

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The more the Internet grows, the more Internet-based programs and tools grow. Nowadays, you don’t have to be a techno-savvy super whiz to understand and use them either. There is a dizzying array of user-friendly newsletter, blog, database programs, and more. And there is also an interesting selection of online file-sharing programs that now make [...]

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Is your copy doing its job? Are your website visitors signing up for your freebies and your services? Are your social media contacts flocking to see what you have to say, and what new products you’ve got up your sleeve? If not, it may be time to do a copywriting check-up. Here are some key [...]

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Social Media is by far one of the most popular and fastest growing networking tools for online businesses. When used in a strategic manner, it can help boost your reputation, bring you key connections, and explode your business. There are many ways you can use social media portals to your advantage. And, as with any [...]

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