As a virtual assistant it’s very easy to fall into the trap of working around the clock and doing everything all on your own. If you’re getting lots of clients and repeat work, that’s fantastic and speaks dividends about your services. How about now using that to your advantage? Expanding your VA business makes sense on all levels – you’ll have the ability to grow a client base, you’ll have…
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While the dot-com boom has pretty well subsided, savvy businessmen and women are still making a pretty penny using the internet. The key to making money is to know what you’re doing and how to market yourself. One great way to make money is through e-products. Here are five tips on how to achieve it: 1. Go with what you know – There are certain products online that are going…
If you have no other reason for self-development, technology is it. Technology is changing constantly, and if you’re not up to date, you’re probably going to be left behind. Even if you choose not to use what’s available, you need to be knowledgeable to keep up with your marketing methods and to figure out how to get ahead of those who are using these technologies. An important part of being…
Every year parents spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on toys and activities for their kids. While many of things are great for keeping young minds and bodies active, many of them are unnecessary. Sure kids need structured play, but they also need “free” plan and this is easy to do when the world’s largest playground is right outside your back door. Why not let them play outside? Every…
Visuals are becoming more important than ever in relation to creating compelling content on the internet. Compared to 2014, use of visuals has shot up more than 400%, with video on the rise. It is easy to see why. Sites like YouTube are hugely popular, and it is amongst the top five sites in the world. Facebook has in recent months made a huge push towards video, by making their…
Business and emotions don’t really seem to mix very well. But as emotions are a daily part of our lives, short of becoming robotic, you may be faced with the two intermingling at some point in your career. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track and overcome emotions in your business life. #1 – Take a deep breath – If you’re having a bad day or…
In today’s market, being a successful small business owner means that you need to be frugal, yet you still need to be able to make money at the same time. Here are a few ways for you to cut costs around the office. 1. Make friends. It’s true that there is strength in numbers. By partnering with other businesses, you can share costs for things like advertising, or reduce costs…