By Diane Hughes
So many small business owners – especially those who work from home – are very pressed for time. After all, as an independent professional, you must wear the hats of: accountant, salesperson, customer service representative, marketing manager, distribution manager, tax professional, and countless others. While you may need help desperately, you probably think you can’t afford to “hire” someone. The truth be known… you can actually SAVE money by using an assistant.
By Vlad Ehrsam
Virtual business assistants help your business carry out tasks when you’re short on time. The demands of being a business owner today can leave you with little time to care of everything. This is where virtual business assistants can help out and why they’re getting popular with many businesses.
As professionals and contractors, virtual business assistants are not employees on your payroll. But they can handle administrative and other tasks that your business needs when you’re strapped for time. Because they work on the Internet, phone or fax, they can operate from anywhere ¡n your town, or anywhere nationwide.
By Vlad Ehrsam
Is managing the day to day running of your business taking up all your time? Are other important tasks being put on the back burner? Maybe it’s time you sought the help of virtual business assistants who can help take some of the work load off your shoulders.
A virtual business assistant is not an employee. He or she is a professional consultant, who can help you with administration and other activities that need to be taken care of. These assistants don’t have to physically present. They can live in the same town or across the country. The work is done via the Internet, fax or telephone.
By Janet Barclay, MVA
You’ve missed out on opportunities because you forgot to follow up or didn’t have time to submit a proposal.By Suzanne McLoone
So you want to get organized. Before you start on the road to blissful organization, ask yourself one question. Do you really want to get organized?
A lot of individuals and yourself may be included, think they SHOULD get organized. Not because they have the deep down stirrings of panic and they see the black shroud of total chaos closing in on them, but because they think it’s the “right” thing to do. Not that this is a bad thing, but deciding to take the time and effort on changing your habits and routine is a pretty serious commitment. Not one that should be decided on a whim.
By Amitaabh K Saboo
Unless you have the required skill to maintain proper bookkeeping and accounting services, you should think of outsourcing it to specialized bookkeeping firms.
The specialized bookkeeping firms have the know-how and the infrastructure to handle such outsourced jobs. They offer the best available technology solutions and accounting packages that deliver desired results within the stipulated timelines. In short, you get quality service at reasonable cost.
By Catherine Franz
Welcome to the zany ideas of a productive writer. My students keep reminding me of my unusual tools and how helpful they have been for them. I also thank my students for their concept testing and refinement. Now, I feel much more confident about sending them out into the world.
For the next few minutes let your imagination run amuck. Okay, amuck is a little too far out there, so what about allowing an open mind for the time being. Afterwards, you can let your mind ruminate.
By Theresa V. Wilson, M.Ed. CPBA
Most writers are readers first. Whether historical, research, romantic mystery or spiritually focused, writers love to read. Many well-versed writers combine their love for reading with other opportunities or challenges they’ve experienced through a variety in-depth, life-changing venues. Remember, your best writing already is “in” you.
Let’s talk about how to put those thoughts on paper. First, take time to discover what inspires you:
By Theresa V. Wilson, M.Ed. CPBA
For some, writing is a hobby, a stress reliever, or an escape from reality. They do it because we love it, but do not necessarily view it as a potential career move. If your goal, however, is to publish, taking time to develop a tool that will enable you to market and promote your writing is essential to success.
Editors and publishers do attend writers’ conferences, seminars and workshops as both presenters and panel members, or to participate in forums in which they review and analyze written work—making recommendations for improvement. You, the writing artist, are in the spotlight and must be prepared to “show your best stuff” at a moments notice.
By Shannon Emmanuel
Is your business still an inspiration, or has the pressure of time and responsibilities started to dull your enthusiasm?
Find your best working strategy, and you’ll save time and energy that can be better spent on creative avenues of business and with family.
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