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Learn Social Media Marketing - “Most Wanted” Skills
Social Media Marketing is a hot topic today and business professionals are getting serious about it. They know they need to learn the skills to utilize the new networking media, but they either have no concept how to do it, or are completely overwhelmed by how much time and skill it takes to be successful. Either way, online entrepreneurs need a skilled Virtual Assistant to implement the Social Marketing strategy, start to finish.
Right now, there are not nearly enough virtual assistants available that have this kind of knowledge and skill.
While big-dollar marketing budgets are being severely cut back, business professionals need assistance more than ever to help them market their business online using Social Media.
At the end of 2008, I had an opportunity to read many blog posts from Internet experts making their predictions for 2009 and guess what was at the top of their list: Social Media Marketing. It is anticipated that Social Media will grow at unprecedented rates in 2009 and beyond, as more and more businesses seek to leverage this powerful new marketing channel.
A further prediction is that Social Media Marketing Services will be in very high demand through 2009!
Most businesses either lack the time or expertise to effectively carry out all the necessary Social Media Marketing Activities and will be seeking to delegate these tasks to skilled Social Media Marketing Specialists.
You know you need specialized skills to offer this service to a potentially huge market, but where will you learn to master the new territory and take advantage of the opportunity? Did you know you can take a self-guided course that will give you a head-start on all the latest red-hot skills - and you will earn a certification to prove you are an expert?
VAClassroom.com has recently released a high-caliber 8 module training program, based on the seven hottest Social Media Marketing Services requested by businesses today including:
- Social Media Strategy and Action Planning
- Social Networking Profile Set-up and Management
- Facebook Marketing
- Twitter Marketing
- Online Video Marketing
- Online Reputation Management
- Social Media Content Distribution
The Social Media Marketing Specialist Training Program offers a self-directed training system for Virtual Assistants and Online Professional seeking to offer these in-demand services to their new and existing client base. The program features 8 modules, 30 videos, an interactive and supportive learning community, comprehensive resource guides, assignments and a Social Media Marketing Specialist Certification.
If you have recently lost your job or your husband is in fear of a layoff, you know that the smart place to be is at the forefront of a recession-proof trend - so don’t wait - get started now on the road to financial independence - and besides, it’s really a lot of fun!
Claim your seat now –Click Here and don’t miss out on one of the most important training opportunities you will take this year.
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To launch a successful VA business, you need more than just a computer and top notch administrative skills. To compete in the ever-expanding world of virtual assistance, you need a competitive edge. Janice Byer, Owner of Docu-Type Administrative and Web Design Services provides some helpful suggestions on her website to those considering launching a VA business.
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Work from home without a phone…
You’d love to work from home, but can’t imagine taking client phone calls with a crying baby and a barking dog in the background. And how many calls would you miss when you leave the house to run your myriad errands throughout the day? The good news is that there are many work from home opportunities that do not require turning your home into a call center. (more…)
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What’s Your Specialty? Consider Offering Publicity And Marketing Services
Every business needs some degree of marketing to remain foremost in clients’ minds. Many small business owners are simply too busy running their businesses to focus adequately on spreading the word about their products or services. Clearly, the more energy devoted to ensuring that a business is marketed constantly and effectively, the more likely it is that that business will flourish. Imparting this philosophy to prospective clients and then delivering excellent results can help you to distinguish yourself as a publicity and marketing specialist.
Diana Ennen, noted author of number books about the field of Virtual Assistance, provides suggestions on how to market a client effectively by seizing upon opportunities for publicity that present themselves every day in her article “Publicity and Marketing - The Perfect Niche For Successful Virtual Assistants.”
Ms. Ennen suggests capitalizing on all your client’s achievements. If she is quoted in a national article or noted website, create a press release and send it to all media outlets, especially local ones. The author notes that local media love to do success stories on local people. She suggests following up with those news outlets to ensure their consideration of your client for future articles. She reminds us that there are many opportunities for publicity created every day.
Ms. Ennen stresses the importance of knowing how to write a successful press release. She reminds us that we should keep the target audience in mind when writing the release, to make it interesting and factual, and not to sound too promotional or like an advertisement. For more information on creating a professional press release, click Here.
To read Ms. Ennen’s article, visit this Link.
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Great Resource for “WAHM”s - Work At Home Moms
MomsTalkNetwork is a multi-faceted website aimed primarily at WAHMs and moms looking for inspiration and ideas for a WAH business.
The community offers a plethora of articles, resources and links to information on life issues such as parenting, health and wellness, beauty and self-esteem; as well as resources for managing a home-based business and ideas for creating one. The Moms Talk Network includes moms talk news and the moms talk radio network, which features audio archives from a variety of perspectives and topics including military wives, new urban moms, product sellers and teen parenting issues.
This site is a rich, well-rounded resource for all things “mom,” but is a particularly useful resource for motivational articles, links, lists and e-books on making money from home. Check it out and bookmark this site for a great resource: Moms Talk Network!
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A virtual assistant is a highly skilled professional with finely tuned administrative and creative skills gained through experience in the business world, right? So why is the industry forever selling itself to the marketplace with words like “cheap,” ”low cost” and “no commitment?” When marketing yourself as a virtual assistant, it is wise to focus on the real business you’re in: providing clients with the convenience and luxury of more time, for which the overworked are more than willing to pay. (more…)
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Increase Earnings and Expertise with Social Media Training
As of this moment, there are thousands of Virtual assistants in the global workforce that can be hired for less than $5 per hour. For most of us in the USA, trying to compete for clients in today’s competitive environment and weak economy is difficult and frustrating, and reason enough to seek a unique niche for ourselves in which our skills are in high demand and worth paying more for.
Sarah H. of Winnetka, IL wrote VHO to tell of her recent success in a new emerging field — Social Marketing Specialist.
Sarah says, “In fact, within 1 month of completing the program, I secured a Social Media project that more than paid for the tuition of the course. Now that’s a good return on investment!”
Craig Cannings, the co-founder of VAClassroom and developer of this program, has seen so many amazing testimonies on how this niche training program has helped to increase many of their graduates’ client and income opportunities!
VAClassroom is running a very attractive summer special on this course where you can access a $100 discount off the regular price of $397 (ONLY $297). The course includes over 30 interactive videos, supplementary resources guides, action-plan templates as well as an exclusive Social Network designed for our Social Marketing Students to connect with instructors and each other - a great learning atmosphere!
“If you are looking to further your Virtual Assistant skills in the area of Social Media Marketing then don’t overlook the Social Marketing Specialist Training Program offered at VAClassroom. The course material is extensive, current and very relevant to any business looking to leverage social media into their marketing plans.”
Here is the link and Coupon Code for the Social Media Marketing Training Program:
LINK to your future
$100 Discount Coupon: SUMMER09
