Industry News & Press
Email Design Tips for BlackBerry Friendly Newsletters (ITWorld) -- Despite the appeal of the iPhone, many businesses and individuals rely primarily on their BlackBerry. Yet, despite the amount of time users spend checking e-mail on their BlackBerry, many BlackBerry models display messages in a text format. Therefore, any messages sent in HTML can't really be read, at least not the way the highly-paid graphics designer intended.
10 Best (and Real) Work-at-Home Jobs (Bankrate) -- A growing number of employers appear to believe telecommuting is a good deal for them as well. It reduces overhead expenses, allows access to talented workers who may not be available locally, provides off-hours support and helps retain employees, says Sara Sutton Fell, CEO of FlexJobs.com
More Firms Use Virtual Assistance (CNN) -- The Internet has revolutionized many business sectors and has single-handedly created one -- virtual assistance.
Virtual Assistants Become Real Help (Chicago Tribune) -- It's an emerging occupational niche spurred by the Internet and a desire of some tech-savvy professionals--typically working mothers--for more flexible hours. They are finding a ready market among small-business owners and "road warriors"--traveling professionals who need support but can't justify the expense of full-time assistants.
Overworked? Try A Virtual Assistant (BBC News) -- The internet and other new technologies have changed the way many of us work and the titles of our jobs. So, instead of the secretary, meet the virtual assistant.
Office Help From Afar (BusinessWeek) -- More business owners are hiring virtual assistants to handle tasks from bookkeeping to buying gifts for Mom.
Virtual Assistant's Give Entrepeneurs Real Help (USA Today) -- It's a business filled with cutting-edge terms. Virtual assistants design their services for business owners called neo-SOHO's and "netpreneurs," Internet-savvy entrepreneurs working from small office/home office settings. Virtual assistants have adapted traditional skills to a virtual marketplace.
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Electronic Newsletter Basics (September 2009) -- Newsletters are a great way to inform individuals and promote your business and industry, but in today’s world people have short attention spans. That is why most newsletters are now electronic.
A Brief Look Into Virtual Shopping Carts (September 2009) -- Shopping carts come in many different shapes and sizes and no they are not created equal. Every brand has its ups and downs compared to other brands.
The Role of Personality in Business (August 2009) -- A business wears it’s personality on its sleeve. It is the first thing potential customers perceive and the last thing your customers remember.
The Aim of Site Linking (August 2009) -- Search Engine Optimization, also known as SEO, is not as cut and dried as it once was. With so many websites vying for peoples attentions search engines and spiders have had to become more sophisticated.
Understanding Financial Reports (August 2009) -- Financial reports are windows into a business. From these reports you can see how profitable a business is, where a company may be over or under spending and much more. But in order to read these reports you must first understand what goes into them.
How Open is Your Business (July 2009) -- An open business must have more than a single layer of openness. It's not enough to have a website, have your doors open and say you are open for business...
How The Economic Slowdown Impacts At-Home Workers (June 2009) -- Its' not surprising that with the economy as unstable as it has been in recent months more and more businesses are looking at ways to cut costs.
Three Basic Components to Article Marketing (May 2009) -- Article marketing is an easy way to bring awareness to your industry, your products, and your business. Once you know the fundamental concepts of article marketing you can literally implement this strategy over night...learn how!
Simple Ways To Create & Maintain an Audit Ready Paper Trail (April 2009) -- If you've ever been audited you know how important a paper trail can be. This article provides a simple outline for creating and maintaining an audit ready paper trail year after year.
Timing Is Everything! 3 Rules to better auto-responders (April 2009) -- Automatic email messaging is a low cost tool that can really boost the bottom line when used correctly. There are only three fundamental rules which are so easy to understand it's amazing so many business owners miss them. From message planning and timing to content and personality, this tool could add possibilities to your bottom line.
Top 5 Ways to Stay Connected With Your Clientele (April 2009) -- Every business owner needs to stay connected to their clients. It is the only way to build and maintain their trust as well as their attention. By choosing how you communicate and what you say, you can drive as much business as possible in.
Hiring The Right VA (April 2009) -- If you're considering hiring a virtual assistant but are unsure of the process, this document will help you step by step through the process. From determining the projects you want help with and the skills they require, to interviewing and contracts. This guide makes hiring the help you need easier for everyone involved.
The Last Great Source of Hidden Fees (March 2009) -- Are you considering accepting credit cards? You'll want to read this article first. Inside you will find descriptions for the most common fees charged by Merchant Account providers as well as other key facts about merchant accounts.
Is Time Running Away From You? (February 2009) -- If you look at the clock and wonder where the time went, you might want to check out the time management techniques listed here. These time tested techniques can help you avoid time wasting activities as well as help you accomplish tasks and projects you want to do but have no time to complete.
Scam Avoidance Techniques (February 2009) -- With the economy down scam artists are spending more and more time trying to pry money out of innocent individuals. Arm yourself against these individuals and their tactics with avoidance tactics of your own.
Why Subcontracting Makes Good Business Sense (January 2009) -- It’s obvious that the economy is down and businesses are tightening their belts to stay afloat. It’s also just as obvious that there are certain tasks that need to be handled by professionals.
Defining Common Marketing Methods (January 2009) -- There are many elements to marketing just as there are many relatives on one’s family tree. Defining these elements can be as simple as following a single branch of the tree. There are in fact three main marketing methods.
The Elemental Structure of Business (January 2009) -- Business is more than sales and marketing. Yes, Sales drive the business, but what holds the business together? What defines the road each business takes?