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In business, it is important to have an edge or some relevant, in-demand skills that set you apart and enable you to play a bigger role with your clients. I think this video will definitely stimulate some ideas on how you can grow your business and income opportunities for the last half of 2010!

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By joining a Virtual Team, a VA can gain access to a client base that would otherwise be unattainable, and can be assigned tasks in her area of strength, rather than the usual muliti-faceted tasks of a general VA. For example, a VA with vast knowledge of internet marketing may be assigned internet marketing projects only, for a number of clients. This is a unique opportunity for a VA to become an “expert” in a niche area, increasing her value in the marketplace and enabling her to command a higher rate of pay.

How does a Virtual Team work? A Virtual Team is led by a Team Leader, who is the contact person with the small business owner. That Team Leader will delegate the employer’s individual tasks and projects to the most qualified VAs available, who are uniquely skilled in their particular areas of expertise. For example, the Team Leader may utilize 5 different VAs to manage the needs of the business: one for website design and management, one to write press releases and web content, one for data entry and list management, and so on. The business owner communicates only with the Team Leader, and she will manage the rest of the team to ensure impeccable, on time results. If any VA on the team has not provided the highest quality work, the Team Leader will contract with a different VA for that project or task, until it is properly completed.

Virtual Teams cut the time and energy associated with training and supervision immeasurably, enabling entrepreneurs to use their time to focus on what they do best – envisioning growth strategies and being creative. Virtual Teams are a very attractive and growing outsourcing option, and a great opportunity for hightly skilled VAs. For more information on joining a Virtual Team, visit

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Too busy to record client hours accurately? Check out Chrometa, a low-cost automatic time-tracking software program that can increase your billable hours and improve your productivity.

As you move from task to task for your VA clients, it’s easy to lose track of how much time you spend for each. Then, at the end of the day, you spend more time allocating hours. Chrometa offers inexpensive software that will enable you to determine billables as you move among programs and when you are working off-computer. Increase your productivity by going to
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It is always exciting to uncover hot and profitable new niches to tap into for your Virtual Business. Internet Marketing, Ecommerce Support and Social Media Marketing continue to be very in-demand” services niches -however, I am excited about this emerging niche in the Virtual Event Industry.
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The “Virtual Events” field is one of the hottest avenues to building your business right now, especially in this down economy! The statistics are clear: currently a significant increase in the number of participants attending virtual events such as webinars, tele-events, live podcasts and web TV shows. However, there is a corresponding decrease in those attending offline events and conferences partly due to the economy, as well as other reasons… The reality is that Virtual Events are more cost-effective to deliver and attend, have the capacity to reach a larger audience and can be re-broadcast for continued exposure.

Businesses are keenly interested in running Virtual Events right now, but many lack the knowledge and time to effectively set-up and implement the Virtual Events successfully. As a result, this has presented a very timely and unique opportunity for Virtual Professionals to position themselves as a “Virtual Event Specialist”!

On September 16th, VAClassroom will be hosting a “must attend” event with Craig Cannings and Virtual Event Expert, Michelle Schoen titled,

“Building a Profitable Niche as a Virtual Event Specialist (Even in a Down Economy)!”

They will be exploring the crucial skills required to effectively deliver Virtual Event Set-up and Management services to your clients.

In addition, they will be sharing some exciting news on our upcoming training program: The Virtual Event Specialist Certification.

So, go ahead and click on the below link to watch a short 5 minute video and then sign-up to receive some special bonus information including more details on the upcoming event on September 16th!
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You have to think seriously about what you are trying to accomplish in your business, do the necessary upfront work and then press forward knowing that success will not happen overnight.

These five principles that will keep you on target as you start your business and help you accomplish your goals for success:

Here are tips to successful home business, from Michael Russell – Home Office Weekly :

Principle No. 1: Get Focused
When it comes to your new home business, focus on something about which you
are absolutely passionate and feel that one day you could be one of the best at
doing. That focus will generate the energy and the drive you will need to
continue when things seem like they are not going as well or as quickly as you
had hoped.

Determine early what you want out of the business and have clearly
defined short and long term goals for you new business. The focus of your
business goals and your vision for the business will be the foundation for all your
efforts. Have a vision for the business and realistic goals and objectives.

Principle No. 2: Your Reasons for Being
Make your reasons for starting your home business bigger than just about you,
making money, buying a new car etc. You are going to have to find a reason for
starting your business that is bigger than material things. You will need
something to keep you going in the business when things get challenging. Have
reasons for starting your business that are bigger than you. Reasons like wanting to help other family members, or to give to your church, or provide a nest egg for your children for college.

Also, understand that it is highly likely that someone has already started a business like yours, so make sure that you do your research and look for ways to distinguish yourself and your business. Do something that the other like businesses are not doing or figure out how to do it better. This will make the difference for your business and enhance its opportunity for success.

Principle No. 3: Create an Impact Message
In the first 10 seconds of someone accessing your site you must answer the
question “What will this do for me?” As a result, you have to create a message
that will impact your customers and immediately tell them how valuable your
product is and make them want it. Coming up with this kind of impact message
is not difficult at all. Just place yourself in the shoes of your customers. If your
message does not move you, it will probably not move them. Make sure that it
clarifies your purpose and stays focused. Use this statement on all your business
ventures. Put it on all your business cards, web sites and any other place you can think of. The more people that hear about and see your business, the more aware people will be about you.

Principle No. 4: Test, Change and Test Again
You don’t need to go out and hire a consultant to figure out what methods work
and what don’t work. You can do that by testing your methods, changing them
based upon your results, then testing again. Go research what others in your
business field have used to succeed and see if this can apply to you as well.
Check out what others have for article content and make sure you have better
keywords and richer content. There are a number of free tools out there to help
you. Use those first and make some money before you start paying for these
kinds of services.
Principle No. 5: Have you conducted a Reality Check?

Listen, you need to realize upfront that starting a new business is challenging and that you will come up against obstacles, that you will have to overcome to fully realize the goals and objectives you have established. If you have adhered to Principles 1-4, you will have the passion to continue when it seems that things are not progressing as quickly as you had hoped. Always press forward. While you are pressing forward, make sure that you are operating in the real world and not in the beautiful Land of Oz. Evaluate your business and your marketplace constantly. Follow Principle No. 4 religiously. Ask the hard questions about
your results and do not be afraid to change or even stop what You are doing if the results dictate. Conduct a reality check!

Follow these five principles and success in you new home business will eventually be yours.

Meet the writer:

Michael Russell is owner of Your Independent guide to Home Business

http://www.homeofficeweekly.com/business/so-you-want-to-start-home-biz.html

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Danielle Keister, “The Gritty VA” recommends focusing potential clients on your expertise, and how you will be able to provide them with excellent results while freeing up their time to focus on growing their businesses.  Read the article Here.

Among them, Ms. Byer suggests searching the web for VA businesses to get perspective on how others are marketing themselves.  She cautions not to lift material from anyone’s website, but to only use the information for research purposes.  She advises choosing an appropriate company name that adequately reflects the nature of your business.  Networking and joining trade associations are also recommended, as are taking business courses and reading magazines for information and inspiration.  For suggested trade organizations and other VA resources, read more here.

If you need some inspiration, or would like to get some ideas for home businesses you can start with minimal cost up front, check out the JustAddSweat site …

Whether you’re considering starting a career as a virtual assistant, information product creator, podcaster, business coach, affiliate marketer, seminar host, online auctions, software creator, blogger, copywriter, or direct sales distributor… you will find a success story like yours from a woman who is making a full time living from her business.

These are *real* women earning *real* money with their online businesses.
With the “Just Add Sweat” Guides you’ll learn about new business ideas that they can be started from home, so you canwork on it part-time, there are NO MLM’s, NO “get rich quick” ideas, and they all have flexibility so you can work around YOUR priorities.

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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.

“199 Online Tools” is an indispensable compilation of resources addressing an expansive array of business needs, including audio and visual tools to enhance a website; business and legal tools for incorporating and dealing with the legalities of entrepreneurism; social networking tools; shopping carts and e-commerce tools; financial and money management tools; time management resources; and a number of additional business topics. Each resource is identified as either free, or as having a cost attached from moderate to expensive indicated by a single or several dollar signs $$.

This e-book is one-stop shopping for everything you need to know to get your online business going, growing, and managed like a pro – all at your fingertips in one comprehensive resource.

The authors offer their e-book customers something in return: an opportunity to gain exposure on their website, newsletters and blogs by providing them with feedback, via audio or video testimonial, about their favorite tool and how it has helped their businesses to flourish. Go here to get yours now!

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!

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:
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Aspiring [tag]Virtual Assistants[/tag] can find a plethora of training courses available to them simply by visiting a blog or website aimed at the profession.  Many of these courses focus on the fundamental skills needed by an aspiring VA – time management, organizational skills, writing skills, software mastery, basic [tag]marketing[/tag] skills, and the like.

Although the Virtual Assistant profession has been growing and changing over the past decade, the past year has been instrumental in changing the skill set required of [tag]VA[/tag]s, as the use of social networking sites, blogs, and affiliate marketing to generate income has skyrocketed.  One of these VA training e-courses, VA Classroom has identified this emerging niche, and the dire need in the industry for VAs skilled at [tag]internet marketing[/tag], with an emphasis on creating social networking and affiliate marketing opportunities for prospective clients.

This very valuable and affordable e-course provides a series of 10 training videos, taking the VA from the fundamentals of a concept through complete mastery through testing and actual hands-on practice.  The videos include searching for, screening and selecting appropriate affiliate marketing partners for a client, as well as managing, maintaining and actually designing a blog for a client.  The course covers analytics, or analyzing a client’s competitors on the web; and teaches project management – another emerging niche, as clients have a desire to hand over an entire marketing effort to one capable professional.

Certification is provided at the end of the course, as well as ongoing training and bonus materials.  Enrollment in the course entitles the certified VA to a listing in the site’s directory, and offers a generous affiliate marketing opportunity to certified graduates as well.  This e-course truly differentiates itself from the pack as a modern, highly professional and reliable training tool addressing the most current needs of the marketplace.   Check it out here- VA Classroom

Andrew Brown, the “Small Business Guru,” brings us Dale Carnegie’s  3 steps for facing your worst fears head on so that you can move forward to achieve business success.  They are:

1)  What’s The Worst That Can Happen? Write down the absolute worst case scenario, and follow it through to the end.  Will you become homeless?  Will anybody die?  Mr. Brown says probably not, and that most of our fears are irrational, but until you get everything out on paper, all your worst fears will nag at you.

2)  Accept It - This is the most difficult concept.  You must accept the possibility of the worst case scenario, but realize that if it actually happened, your “family would still love you.”

3)  Draw Out The Steps To Prevent Your Worst Case Scenario – Start with the absolute worst case scenario, and work backwards.  Mr. Brown provides an example of this exercise:

- I won’t have to move in with my parents if I cancel HBO, sell my car, and pick up a night job tending bar to make ends meet.
- I won’t have to tend bar if I can find someone in my industry to hire me as a sales rep.
- I won’t have to go work for someone else if I can keep these 3 clients.
- I won’t lose any clients if I can make things right with Mr. Smith — maybe if I called Bob or Steve they might have some ideas on how to deal with this problem.

Mr. Brown’s article teaches us that if can articulate your fears, you can do something about them.  For more, visit his website at www.small-business-guru.com.

Diana Ennen, noted author of number books about the field of [tag]virtual assistance[/tag], 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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When a business hires a virtual assistant to help them with their marketing, web sites and email, they want to hire the most qualified person for the job. There are numerous certification courses that teach these skills and verify them. They range from quite expensive to cheap online degrees. Is this something you should seriously consider to become a VA?

It may not be primary to have the degree, but the idea of training is a good one, and worth your time no matter what, if it increases your online skills and value to a client.

There are many online schools and associations that offer VA certification, some of them are quite costly. Since there is no law that governs what this distinction means, each program or association can decide what is required for their specific certification.

In most cases, this will mean that you, the VA has passed some exams in things like word processing, web design, internet research, and so forth. It is important to remember that there are no standardized tests, and one that receives certification from one organization may not be eligible for certification from another organization.

A certification such as this may not mean much at all, just a “piece of paper” only online–so it is important to look at the skill set, experience and understanding that the current market demands – to be a traffic assistant, social networking or affiliate management, and blog admin—jobs that are worth the investment.

This is especially true if you are wanting to become a VA who specializes in marketing or affiliate management. A basic VA certification may not have any bearing on these tasks, as these skill sets are not even tested through those exams.

If you are someone with a crisp and professional-looking website that is free of errors, who responds quickly to emails and is enthusiastic sounding over the phone, a potential employer will most likely assume that you will complete their assignments in the same way.

If you want to know how to do the tasks that are in high demand these days, you will need to learn them and get quick with them, since this is a faster-moving web than it used to be. So, if you know your stuff, the certificate is the icing on the cake, verifying you have experience and could perform the social networking, web and email skills needed to bring traffic and make sales for your client, or even for yourself! Now you can work from home—and have fun too – isn’t that what you wanted when you thought of becoming a virtual assistant?

Let’s face it, today’s workplace challenges are telling us that working at home is the best solution to the expense and instability of the current employment market. So save your gas, have lunch with your kids, breastfeed your baby, whatever it is you need to do – and still make a decent living – that can happen with a small investment of time and money, to get training and certification in internet marketing, traffic and lead generation, affiliate and small business web development skills.

Check out the VA Classroom – a niche virtual assistant course for a terrific expertise in all the skills you will need to succeed….get started now, don’t wait any longer.

However, the area has become quite competitive, due to the large profit potential. It is no longer enough to dabble in it, hoping that by choosing a topic that you find interesting and promoting related products through a website, you can become wealthy.

Today, affiliate marketers are true entrepreneurs. They stay on top of the market, they understand the need for continuing education, they network, and they focus both time and energy into their business. Being successful requires a commitment, both to the business model and to profitability.

To reach your affiliate marketing goals, consider the following factors;

1. Choose the right niche topic;
2. Learn how to pre-sell;
3. Maximize business with proven automated systems;
4. Drive traffic to your site;
5. Create valuable, benefit-driven content; and
6. Utilize adwords.

Where do you start? How do motivated entrepreneurs gather information on all of the subjects they need to know and then put them to work to start earning money? One of the best affiliate marketing resources available to business owners is the AffiliateClassroom. This site offers up-to-the-minute tools, resources, and knowledge required to succeed. Among its offerings are:

• A comprehensive marketing library;
• More than 60 user-friendly and extremely informative tutorials;
• Interviews with affiliate marketing experts;
• Case studies that enable you to see how success is attained, step-by-step; and
• Affiliate Program Profiles that allow you to begin promoting quality products immediately.

Moreover, AffiliateClassroom offers a 14-day trial for $1.00. The investment in time that you make in reviewing their information will pay off if you are serious about becoming an affiliate marketer, either as your sole business model or if you want to incorporate affiliate marketing into an already existing business.

Yes, you can still make money in affiliate marketing, given your willingness to seek the needed information and make the commitment to applying proven methods successfully.

In his blog Buzzoodle Buzz Marketing, Ron McDaniels reminds us that every time you help a person to succeed, you are creating an advocate for yourself and your virtual assistant business.

For most of us, that means that you could generate a few good leads per week.

In the case of that Indian Virtual Assistant company, their satisfied client wrote a best-selling book extolling their virtues, and they cannot hire people fast enough to accommodate all the requests for their services.

The morals of this story are:

#1 You could get very popular unexpectedly. Have a plan for what to do if you experience explosive growth.

#2 Buzz happens at all levels, from barely noticeable blips to industry transforming exposure. Keep at it and you will succeed.

Bonus #3 – Treat every person like they are your future Tim Ferriss.

For more on this, read Mr. McDaniels blog Here.

To learn more about Buzzoodle Inbound marketing, check it out here.

The editors at PR-GB.com provide some sobering facts about the realities of a new business venture, and some solutions to offeset your risk of losing the balance so important to a healthy lifestyle, and a healthy business. In brief, they are:

1) Ensure that your partner supports your decision to start a business – All new businesses require sacrifice, both personal and financial. While your spouse may fully support your decision to forego the corporate paycheck to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams, does he/she realize that the family will have to pitch in to help with the cooking, cleaning and general familial duties? Ensure that the whole family understands that you will need their help and support.

2) Accept that you may fail – If you’ve given up the corporate paycheck, is your lifestyle sustainable if your business fails? Do you have a plan B? It is crucial that you and your spouse have a clear business plan to avoid the unpleasant possibility of losing money in your venture.

3) Plan regular family time every week – Whether it’s a trip to the playground or a family movie night, it is important to make an appointment at least once a week to commit yourself fully to your spouse and family. Don’t let your business eat into the time that your spouse and children really need you.

4) Don’t stop exercising – It’s easy to say that you’re too busy working to get out and exercise. Taking a walk, doing a video workout, or taking your lunch hour at the gym is important to your mental and physical well being.

5) Hire a virtual assistant – Even if you can afford only a few hours a week, a virtual assistant is a wise investment. Whether it’s marketing assistance, database management or research, a focused individual may be able to do a better job on a task than you could do yourself, given your multitude of start-up responsibilities. Even virtual assistants need assistance as they launch their practices.

For more on a how a Virtual Partner can help you manage your small business and balance your life, visit Connect2Pro at this link. For more tips on keeping your business from taking over your life, read the PR-GB article here.

No matter how your VA business is oriented, there is an ezine available which will suit your purpose. For example, there are newsletters that focus on working at home and on using outsourcing to maximize an entrepreneur’s time. To locate the ezines that are most appropriate to reach your target audience, visit the Ezine Directory .

Once you have identified the ezines to use, how can you best promote your VA business? Here are three ways:

• Writing ezine articles. You are knowledgeable about your business and can offer insights related to it or to similar topics. Ezine publishers are constantly seeking articles to publish and will welcome your submissions. This will get your VA enterprise noticed, and it will clarify for potential clients that you have excellent communication skills. It can also give them an insight into your style and personality. The key is to make sure that the article will grab the readers’ attention, as well as appeal to your target audience. Also keep in mind that ezine publishers are seeking timely writings about current topics. For example, late in the year business owners will be looking to the economic prospects for coming months, and a related forecast should be of interest. In order for your seasonal ideas to be considered, develop and submit them a month or two prior to expected publication. Two popular ezines are ArticleCity and IdeaMarketers .
• Advertising in ezines. Compared to the alternative, ezines offer a relatively inexpensive way to reach a large number of people who may be interested in your VA services. The best ezines for advertisement are those that target internet business, marketing, and outsourcing because these readers may be considering hiring a Virtual Assistant. One idea for creating customer interest is to include a special deal available only to those that read the ezine. It is helpful to know that some sites offer multiple ezines and will provide incentives to publish in more than one of them. In addition, you may receive a better price by agreeing to do multiple runs. Always get a sample issue before advertising. Also, be sure to subscribe to the publications that you utilize so that you confirm that your advertisement was run as written.
• Publish your own ezine. Many VA business owners find this a successful way to speak regularly to their target audience. Your own ezine gives you the chance to emphasize your unique VA services by emphasizing your voice, whether it is serious, funny, quirky or whatever. One advertising rule is that potential customers need to see your message more than a dozen times before making a decision. By producing a great newletter for them to read, you can reach many of them. You have given a reflection of your VA business, as well as providing both existing and potential customers with information that they want.

Ezines are a powerful tool for your VA enterprise to easily reach customers and to describe your special services. To learn more about ezines and to decide if they are right for your business, visit Alexandria Brown’s, EzineQueen (www.ezinequeen.com).

How to Market your VA Services – also lists strategies to promote your virtual assistance business.