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5 TIPS for Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs
Have you ever heard that only a small part (5%) of 'all' Home-Based Business entrepreneurs achieve success? Do an online research on your favorite Search Engine and you will understand what I mean. In this article I'm going to show you the KEY...
Discover the Incredible Power of Ethics in Online Network Marketing
…build trust and watch the cash roll in!
As you are reading this article, the tide of the world is changing rapidly. More and more people are taking charge of their own lives, taking responsibility of their own future and taking control of...
How to Get a Business Loan in Five Steps.
Need funds to startup or expand your business? Follow these steps:
A lender looks at a loan request in three sections known as the "three C's". They are:
Credit. Did you pay previous lenders back as contracted?
Capacity: Can you...
How to Get a FREE Computer, Scale & Printer from DHL
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So You've Decided to Hire a Freelance Copywriter - A Guide to the Collaboration Process
Whether you're an executive or a small business owner, chances are you will have to hire a writer somewhere along the line to create your marketing material. Here is some insight into the process, what is expected of you, and how to get the most out...
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1 Overlooked Key to Small Business Success
Is this you?
You dreamed of owning your own business, doing what you love and
enjoying unlimited earning potential. You researched. You
planned. You prepared. Finally, you launched.
Your dream was realized...and then your business started to grow!
Could it get any better? Well, yes, but if you're like many
others, you may have encountered one unexpected challenge along
the way: Are you drowning in the day-to-day administrative tasks
necessary to make your business successful?
Managing emails. Bookkeeping. Writing articles or newsletters.
Processing invoices. Answering phone calls. Scheduling
appointments. Marketing. Customer Service. Travel Planning.
They all take time. Unfortunately, time is in short supply when
business is booming.
The work needs to be done, but you don't want to do it yourself
and you don't want the cost or the hassle of hiring an employee,
right?
So what's the key? A virtual assistant.
Virtual assistants provide a wide range of administrative
services to small businesses and individuals. They are
independent contractors who work from home, use their own
equipment, occupy their own space and pay their own taxes and
benefits. Best of all, they charge you only for time spent on
your particular project(s). They typically have years of
administrative experience under their belt and most are amazingly
budget-conscious.
As an emerging industry, virtual assistance is quickly
becoming a
valuable asset to individual business owners and a must-have in
the small business community at large. Handing off
administrative tasks to someone with the tools and know-how to
complete them quickly and efficiently is saving many businesses
untold amounts of time and money. A virtual assistant is
undoubtedly a worthwhile investment.
BONUS: 4 Tips for Working with a Virtual Assistant:
* Start small. Don't be afraid to "test the waters" by giving
your new virtual assistant a small project without a huge budget.
It may take time to find a virtual assistant with whom you work
well.
* Be specific. Virtual assistants like to know exactly what's
expected of them. Provide as much detail about your project and
your needs as possible.
* Forge a relationship. Establishing a strong, lasting
connection with a virtual assistant will benefit you enormously
in the long run. You will be surprised how much you come to rely
on his/her knowledge and expertise.
* Remember, your virtual assistant is not your employee; they are
small business owners themselves, partnering with you to achieve
success. This is a win-win situation because when you succeed,
they succeed.
About the Author
Find a virtual assistant quickly, easily and for free at SimplyComplete.com, owned by Amy Andrews. Search the VA Directory or post your project in minutes. Get your to-dos done!
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