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Seattle Virtual Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant
Kristi Bennitt

January 2010
Happy New Year!

For months now I've been reviewing strategy options with clients and helping them to plan for 2010, but have yet to set my own goals for the new year. It may seem like a small thing, but setting goals for the new year is a great way to focus your energies and drive your business forward.

Another item I have been enjoying is working more with newsletters. I love the creativity of pulling together bits here and pictures there and coming out with this amazing piece of useful data. If you don't already have a newsletter, it may be something to consider for 2010.



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"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing!"
-- Walt Disney

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Welcome!

One of the most common questions business owners have when they meet me is, 'What do you do?' I've heard it over and over again and the answer isn't as simple as I do X. What I do is help businesses make the most of their time, energy, and resources. I have been helping businesses with a wide range of tasks for many years. Need a bookkeeper, you found one. Need help with your virtual shopping cart, I can do that too. Newsletters, ghost writing, database management and much more. Check out the Services Page to see what other services might make doing business a little easier for you.

Looking for Articles, resources and more. Check out the amazing information available from this site. Need an article? The articles section is full of them on every topic imaginable. Looking for a program to do this or that? Check out the resources page. All this and more is at your fingertips. Feel free to take time and explore and see just what this site has to offer.

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Book of the Month, Coming Soon!
Staying on top of your business isn't just about doing the work. It's also about know the industry and keeping up with the changes. This means reading books, magazines, newspapers. Listening to the news and paying attention to market changes and fluxuations. It can also mean changing your business plans mid stream. What it does not mean is freaking out every time the stock market takes a dive or buying something because someone else said it was a good idea.

To help you stay on top of everything and keep good information flowing I will post one book a month that focuses on business innovation and marketing. If you have a book suggestion, one that has helped to propel your business, please send me a note so I can review it and possibly post it as the book of the month! (And yes, you could be the author so long as the book is beneficial to more than just one type of business.)

I look forward to seeing your reactions on the blog!


What is a Virtual Bookkeeper?

The only thing new about a virtual bookkeeper is the term virtual. Bookkeepers traditionally work from an off-site location. It saves time, increases productivity, and is just as secure as an in-house bookkeeper. The best way to work with a virtual bookkeeper is to setup a secure way to share files. This could be a folder on a secure server, remote access to your computer, or many other secure options.

A virtual bookkeeper can do any task an in-house bookkeeper can do. From payroll and timecards, to reports and invoicing. Every step can be handled virtually. It's up to you to decide what tasks you are comfortable having someone else perform for you.

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