tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23426704005215043562011-12-26T20:34:43.652-08:00"Doing business virtually!" I am the owner of Dena's Tools & Tips--a (V)irtual (A)ssistant business. I work with business owners, entrepreneurs and solopreneurs. I help to alleviate their administrative tasks allowing them to focus on growing their businesses.Dena Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17807799694448179897noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2342670400521504356.post-52001530488632379522011-12-26T20:30:00.000-08:002011-12-26T20:34:43.664-08:00

A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your! Dena Petershttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifClick here . . .

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 I have recently worked with two different clients on creating a website using the Thesis theme and a blog with WordPress.com:http://stockdaledentalexcellence.comhttp://miraclesinaction.wordpress.comThe Thesis theme is really great, very customizable. I hope to update my own website soon using this theme!

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Currently in the realm of business, time matters more than ever. People are much more aware of how valuable time is, living in a fast-paced modern world. Everyone wants to earn money and most just have time to spare. For any person engaging in business, time is equated to money. When you lose time, you lose money. This is why any businessman or woman will seek for something that makes

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Wow, I was nominated the VAccolade award this week . . . I am honored! http://bit.ly/d1Jl3S Thank you to my VA colleagues!

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Not sure what you are looking for exactly, but know you need office help? Let’s brainstorm for a moment.YOU NEED:Someone who can help streamline your workloadAn assistant who can help you to organize your administrative tasks and get them completed in a timely mannerAn individual who can help keep you away from your desk and computer and free up your time for more important thingsA professional

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Why You Should Hire a Virtual AssistantOne of the latest trends in business today is the outsourcing of office related tasks to a Virtual Assistant (VA). A VA can be extremely cost-effective and can improve the efficiency of your business, which saves you time and money.Imagine being able to off-load all those daily tasks that you just never seem to find the time for. Imagine not having to go

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Imagine having someone to take care of all the details of your business for you. The things you never get done or the tedious little things that keep you from the more important items on your list. Imagine that this person is better at the administrative details than you are, and can do them faster. She can do your spreadsheets, organize virtually anything and keep your calendar. Virtual

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1. A Sweet TraditionToday’s best-selling Valentine’s Day candy dates back to 1902. Chances are you’ve bought the pastel sugar Sweethearts made by the New England Confectionery Company (NECCO) with cute sayings ranging from “Ura Star” to all “All Mine.” Over the years, the “Marry Me” heart has been combined with an engagement ring for wedding proposals.Plus: 13 Things Your Florist Won't Tell You2.

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In remembrance,Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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By Willa PlankHow else can we say it: Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard of Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn as tools to promote your services and products online. According to a recent survey of 148 private companies by the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Marketing Research, 43% say social media is "very important" to their business and marketing

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Instead of doing all the tweets and writing your own tweets yourself, hire a virtual assistant to do the work for you by Lawrence Perry LONDON, ENGLAND -- (NewsPR.us and OfficialWire) -- 01/06/10 -- Tweeting and social media may be the biggest things to happen online for businesses in 2009. Companies can continue to benefit from social media in 2010 as long as they really pay attention to

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As we move into the new year 2010, I am moving to the next level to promote my virtual assistant business. You may know someone who can use my services, please share my website, Dena's Tools and Tips. How To Use Virtual Assistant Services To Develop A Business Source: businessmanage.coolblogsite.org

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PRINTED FROM OFFICIALWIRE If you are thinking of hiring a virtual assistant but do not know exactly how you can take full advantage of their time, here is a simple list of tasks that a virtual assistant can do for you by Lawrence PerryLONDON, ENGLAND -- (NewsPR.us and OfficialWire) -- 12/22/09 -- Search Engine Optimization- the virtual assistant can really help a business in its search engine

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by: Diane Cullen Page In today’s trying economy, it is extremely difficult to succeed. Small businesses and large businesses alike are facing record lows when it comes to sales. Even those in the service industry are seeing less and less clients sign up. So what’s the answer? Easy, hire a publicity virtual assistant to help with all your PR needs. A publicity virtual assistant specializes in

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By VAnetworking member Sherra Scott While most services a VA offers are geared specifically to the corporate world, many times those services can be adapted to other areas. Education for instance – most people know that standing in front of a class giving a lecture is not the only thing educators do. There are countless hours behind the scenes poured into the preparation of just a single

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While wandering online, I've passed upon "we are looking for virtual assistants." Verily, this is a clear indication that a VA plays an important role in business development. Their dedication and commitment to serve their clients with utmost diligence and maintaining professional relations have started to show the industry that their capabilities as well as skills are indeed an indispensable

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By Stella Ferrero When a small business entrepreneur hires a virtual assistant, he or she adds an extra expense to budget. After adding this amount in the expense list, you want a service that can be really a worthy deal for your business growth. Hence, it's important for you to know, how you can make the best use of your virtual assistance service provider. Read on to stay updated and enjoy the

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I came across this article today that I thought would be great to post on my blog. It explains what the qualifications are for a virtual assistant (VA). The article explains what the minimum qualifications one needs to build this type of business. Of course, I believe that I fit the mold, and hope this article will give others an idea of what it is I am doing in my business. Please visit my

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Just approved as a member of the Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce (VACOC). Danielle Keister is founder of VACOC. This site offers many resources for virtual assistants and for new clients . . . Click here to visit the VACOC website.

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A great historical document surrounding this day:A National Thanksgiving

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We're all busy throughout the year but the holidays seem to add undue stress to our lives and our businesses. No need to stress, call on a virtual assistant to get you through the holidays and start the New Year off on the right foot.1. Design custom holiday cardsWant to stand out from the crowd? Let your virtual assistant design a custom holiday card that's sure to impress your clients.2.

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Have you ever heard of a Virtual Assistant? If you are a busy entrepreneur, you need to pay attention! A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent contractor who provides administrative support services by utilizing advanced technology to complete work and communicate with clients. Below is a list of 10 ways a VA can help you get back to the business of building your business. Secretarial

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You've missed out on opportunities because you forgot to follow up or didn't have time to submit a proposal.You've sent out articles, proposals, or other important correspondence with spelling or grammatical errors.You haven't sent out your "monthly" newsletter in several months. You often work evenings and/or weekends to stay on top of administrative tasks. You have projects requiring skills

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Time is precious to ALL business owners . . . so anything that frees up time and helps business is invaluable! A Virtual Assistant (VA) does both--and more! Business owners--like you--hire VA's to free up time, help business and SAVE money! Yes . . . I said SAVE $$$. That may seem like an oxymoron, but just stay with me here. VA's are self-employed. They pay their own taxes, their own insurance,

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As a Virtual Assistant, I will maintain the highest ethics and honesty in all dealings with clients, colleagues and the general public.I will seek to deal with colleagues, suppliers and employees in a fair and equitable manner, and maintain the highest standards of personal conduct to bring credit to the Virtual Assistant profession.As a highly ethical Virtual Assistant, I will only take on

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VAnetworking.com: "A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a highly-trained independent entrepreneur who provides a myriad of business support services virtually via phone, fax and internet based technology to support and meet the growing needs of businesses worldwide. Partnering with a VA reduces stress, protects cash flow, eliminates administrative hassles, and enables business people to find the success

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I am starting my new professional business blog for Dena's Tools and Tips, my virtual assistant business. I have learned a lot about creating blogs in the past year and will try to use what I have learned to build a blog that will promote my business to help others be successful in their businesses!

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