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Sound marketing advice from a guy who knows

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

I first became aware of Joe Hage on Biznik (which I’ve talked about many times on this blog before and if you’re still not joining me, well…) and he’s now a client of mine.

He’s a Marketing Guy. That’s not his official title, of course, but he knows his stuff. Just look at his resume or testimonials to figure that out.

But I’m writing because I was reading a marketing article of his and I am compelled to share it! Never mind that it says Seattle Marketing Strategy - the advice is actually completely independent of Seattle (he probably did that for SEO purposes - learn it!).

Virtual assistants, marketing assistants, etc - we’re as in demand now as it’s ever going to get, so if you’re not getting business, you really need to re-think your marketing strategy.

Read Joe’s article here and if you’re brave and/or smart, you really should join me on Biznik and follow my lead so you can get clients (good paying ones), too. I am a paid member but didn’t start out that way. A Biznik membership is completely free. Even if you just want to learn from some experienced folks, you need to be networking.

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Virtual Assistant e-zine: July Issue

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

“I KNOW-HOW to do that!”

Get in Gear: The Know-How Virtual Assistant’s Guide, August 2008

Hi there,

the theme for this month is “I know-how to do that!” I’m going to jump right into it this month because I’ve been away on vacation and this issue is going out a few days late!

In this issue:

* Feature: I KNOW-HOW to do that! Includes a link to my VA Skillset Readiness Plan & Resources
* Great VA Training Resources
* VA Marketing Resources
* Sign up for eMarketing Essentials - a new weekly free internet marketing advice & resources
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Feature Article: “I KNOW-HOW to do that!”

You always want to be in a situation where you can handle the bulk of the client’s needs, as long as they are desirable to you.

But do you “know how” to do what your clients are asking about?

Here are some of the most typical virtual “administrative” tasks out there:

* Word processing
* Proofing/Editing
* Data Processing
* Database Management
* Telephone Answering/Message Taking
* Email Management
* Spreadsheet Design & Update
* Power Point Presentations
* Business Letters & Correspondence
* Calendar Management
* Appointment Scheduling
* Data Processing
* Document/ File Conversion
* Place Orders/ Fulfillment
* Create Manuals
* Transcription
* Internet Topic Research
* Report Preparation

Are there items in the list above where you lack skill but wish that you didn’t?

(more…)

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Faith is integral to success

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

What would happen if you

  1. Declared your intention to be successful (or to get X new clients next month or to make $$ money this year),
  2. Actually believed that it is already yours,
  3. and then set yourself up to receive it - feeling the way you will feel when you finally receive…but feeling that way right now?

Per Mel Robbins, in an article submitted on “The Big Idea Blog” by Donnie Deutsch:

You must stop defining success as something that happens in the future.

I challenge you to harness your thoughts, turn them into positive feelings and then step into your success as a right-now reality, and not a dream or a goal or a mission.

I’m on vacation tomorrow through Tuesday night. Have a wonderful, successful weekend!

*Tia*

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