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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When it comes to the project management aspect of your business, how do you handle that? Do you hand off a project to your VA and assume they’ll take care of it without you being involved? Or do you micro-manage everything to the point that your VA is doing very little? Either way, you’re not [...]

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How you communicate in all areas of your business is critical to your success. Whether you’re meeting with a client, delegating to your VA or sending out a broadcast to your database, you need to be clear and professional at all times. This may sound pretty straightforward, but without good communication, you compromise your business [...]

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In a separate blog entry, we posted processes for developing an Account Login Spreadsheet that helps keep all your online logins in one place for yourself and your VA. Another great tool to use as part of the foundation for your business is to create systems, procedures and policies. For example, you may have a [...]

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Have you ever been at a crossroads? My guess is that the majority of us have been at this place at one time or another. For me, the Internet has opened up such an enormous amount of opportunity, deciding which path to take can sometimes be pretty confusing and overwhelming. There are just so many [...]

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When it comes to launching a product, program or teleclass, you want to have all your ducks in a row, and that means allowing enough lead time for your team to put all the pieces in place. Doing this will position you for the most success, both in terms of the back-end administration tasks as [...]

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A friend of mine sent me this and I just couldn’t resist sharing. How fun!  

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