Virtual Assistant Certification–Do You Need It?

I recently asked the question, should I seek virtual assistant certification? First of all, what exactly does it mean? According to one website: “When you display the VAcertified Seal on your website and in your other marketing materials, it says … Continue reading

LinkedIn Recommendations: You Must Give Before You Receive

The value of recommendations and testimonials cannot be underestimated or taken for granted. Recommendations are similar to testimonials of your good name, good product(s), or expertise. Recommendations enhance your credibility as an expert similar to how quality content, quality presentation … Continue reading

What to Look for When Hiring a Virtual Assistant or Online Business Manager

The Internet is constantly changing, with new and innovative ways for marketing and selling your products and services always looming over the horizon. If you are looking to hire a great virtual assistant or an online business manager, you’ve got … Continue reading

Are You Feeling the Mompreneur Wave?

“They are all over the TV, newspapers and online media; they are “mompreneurs,” and they prove that it is possible to be both a nurturing caretaker of little ones and a successful business mogul. Here’s what is means to be … Continue reading

Barnes and Noble’s Nook E-Reader–Why You Should Be Publishing Your Content

I recently sat in on a webinar hosted by Joan Stewart and Daniel Hall. The subject matter was “How to Publish a Nook Book”. This webinar was chock full of information on how to publish you content. So, why publish … Continue reading

What is a Virtual Assistant?

Wikipedia.org defines a Virtual Assistant as the following: “A Virtual Assistant (or simply VA), is an independent contractor providing administrative, technical, or sometimes creative assistance to clients – usually to other independent entrepreneurs and solo and small business practices, such … Continue reading

12 More Ways to Avoid Missed Opportunities on the New & Improved Facebook

Just when you start feeling comfortable with the latest round of changes to Facebook, along comes another series of new features that can throw you into a tailspin. Like me. For example, I voluntarily converted to the new format rather … Continue reading

Spank the dog, The Publicity Hound that is

It’s Joan Stewart’s a.k.a The Publicity Hounds birthday and she is blowing out 59 candles on the cake. There’s an old tradition that says the birthday person should get a birthday spanking–one light pat on the behind for every year. … Continue reading

What to Blog About – Some Helpful Topics

Having trouble with developing interesting blog content? Does it seem that you are seeing the same old “stuff” about your industry in all of the posts? Sometimes it can be a real challenge finding interesting subject matter. In his most  … Continue reading