A lifesaver for Virtual Assistants
Hi,
Are you a Virtual Assistant who would like to learn more tasks so you can be even more marketable? Or are you just starting out thinking about being a virtual assistant, but aren't sure what clients are going to be looking for from your services?
If so, I have a great resource for you. Alice Seba has put together Outsourcing Sweetie, and has a special trial offer for Virtual Assistants. Here is what you will have access to: (from Alice's site)
Private Strategies Area: In this interactive area, you'll benefit from the strategies and tips from myself and a team of experts. This is where we teach our members what to outsource, how to work effectively with contractors and more. Having this information available to you, makes you even more desirable to an Internet marketer looking for help.
Ready-to-Use Training Sheets: Receive access to a collection of fully-illustrated training sheets that show you how to conduct common online business tasks including using different web development tools, blogging formats, shopping carts, cpanel, etc. 20 new checklists are added each month, helping you build a comprehensive manual for working with your clients.
Extra Tools & Resources: This is your library of extra outsourcing tools and resources to help you make the most of your client experience. We're always on the lookout for things to make outsourcing dead-simple for clients...making things are simpler for you too.
Member Calls: On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, we get together to discuss topics and questions determined by YOU and fellow members. Find out when the next call takes place. You can also listen to the archives and read the transcripts of previous calls.
Member DiscountsNEW! Exclusive Member Discounts: Receive discounts and special offers on a growing library of tools and services to help you manage your business better. Everything from a free month of bookkeeping, a discount on transcriptions, survey services and more...as long as you stay a member.
I have purchased several of Alice's products myself and the quality is great! She packs a lot of information into each one.How can you lose? For $5, you can try out the membership for two weeks! Whether you are a beginner virtual assistant or if you are an experienced VA who would like to outsource some of YOUR work, this membership can be a HUGE help.
Click on the link below to start your trial.
VA TrialLabels: Virtual Assistants
Create a membership site for residual income
Hi,
Have you ever thought about having a membership site to keep money coming in month after month? I have, but, to be honest, I have no idea how to go about it.
Well, now there's help. Jimmy D. Brown, a top internet marketer, has created a membership course, where you will receive a lesson per week for 52 weeks. This is the way I learn best - in bite sized chunks, with a "to do" action step. He gives assignments to be completed, so you can create your membership site as you go through the course.
I am excited about this, because I have read a lot of Jimmy D. Brown's products and have always been happy with them. They are complete, easy to understand and easy to implement.
The idea of a membership site is becoming popular because it creates a monthly income. People like to join membership sites because of the quality content they receive.
You can build a membership site around any profitable niche.
If you are not sure what a membership site is, it is basically where you supply valuable content to those that have paid to receive it.The cost for this course is $27.00 per month, which is very reasonable to learn about this business model. You can stop the membership at any time.
Click on the link below to read more about it.
Membernaire
Labels: membership site, residual income
Share your challenge and enter to win!
Hi,
I am running a contest and am going to be giving away a free copy of my Home Business Resource Guide. This will include all the recent additions and bonuses.
All you have to do to enter is to leave a comment and share what is your biggest challenge in starting a home based business. In other words, what is holding you back? What would have to be different for you to go ahead and take the plunge and start a business?
Leave your comment and I will be picking a winner next Monday, January 28th.
Be sure to include your email so I can get in touch with the winner. Just click on "comments" in the lower right corner of this post to leave yours.Thank you!
Laurie
Labels: start a home based business
Do you need help in caring for a loved one?
Hi everyone,
I wanted to talk to you today about something that, if you are facing it, would probably be very glad to get some help with.
Below is an email I received from Rhea Perry, who has served the homeschooling community for quite some time. Here is her email:
Do you or someone you know care for a family member at home?
Is this family responsibility in your future?
My husband and I cared for his dad for 3.5 years before
he died in March, 2006.
We were not prepared for what we encountered, yet were
convinced we were doing the right thing.
Our neighbor was 24 years old when he became paralyzed
from the waist down in a 4-wheeler accident.
His pregnant wife suddenly found herself caring for a
toddler and a husband who could no longer earn an income
in the construction field.
It took a while for her to adjust… after she had the baby.
One of my dear friends, Debra Thompson of Fayetteville,
Tennessee, has a heart to provide support for families
who care for their loved ones at home.
She is a wise former homeschooling mom who encourages
others who care for or are preparing to care for family
members at home.
Whether you’re facing this situation or not, listen to
this call. You never know when you may.
The call is Tuesday night, January 22 at 9 PM Eastern
Time.
The number to call is 605-475-4150
The passcode is 42037#
You are welcome to pass this on to anyone you know.
Have a good week!
Laurie
Labels: caring for a loved one
Do you use an autoresponder in your business?
Hi,
I wanted to talk to you about using auto responders to simply things and make your business easier.
I resisted this for quite a while because I didn't want to add a monthly charge to my expenses. But I took the plunge and am really glad I didn
What can you use auto responders for? I use them for the following:
- To send out a welcome message when someone signs up for my newsletter
- For ecourses
- To send out a follow up email after someone buys my product
- To stay in touch with customers
- I use the same service that my autoresponder is through to manage my newsletter - send it out
If you have a growing business, you really should have an autoresponder. It helps you out by only having to write something once, and it keeps going out over and over.
I highly recommend
Aweber for your autoresponder and newsletter manager. They have excellent service and they are easy to use.
Click on the link below to try them out.
AweberHave a great weekend!
Laurie
Labels: autoresponder, autoresponders
Starting a Home Based Business
Hi,
I wanted to tell you a little more about the additions I made to my Home Business Resource Guide.
I have added a report on how to choose a home business - based on your interests and if there is a market ready and willing to buy from you. I have given you steps to follow to determine the market's potential.
I've also added worksheets that will walk you through the process. I always find it helpful to write things down in an organized way - it makes it clearer for me.
I have added another bonus, which explains how to be profitable selling products in niche markets. A niche is just a specified area of interest, such as golfers or scrapbookers.
I feel it is a great product to help you on your journey to starting a home based business. So, just click on the link below to read more about this product. I am still offering it at the original price of $14.97.
http://www.legitimate-homebasedbusinesses.comLaurie
Labels: choosing a home based business, starting a home based business
Scrapbooking give-a-way
Hi,
I hope you all had a nice weekend. Our weather has not been too nice - clouds upon clouds, rain, then snow. Not good for someone who loves sunshine and warm weather!
I wanted to tell you today about a contest where you can win some great prizes if you're interested in scrapbooking.
Head on over to Vera Raposo's site and take a look at all the great prizes she's giving away. All it takes to enter is to leave her a comment telling her why you'd like to win them. Easy, right?
Click the link below to enter. It's free!
http://www.scrapventure.com/the-scrap-venture-2008-giveaway/310Have a good week.
Laurie
Labels: scrapbooking
Are you moving toward the "natural?"
Hi,
I wanted to talk today about the "natural" industry. It is becoming huge.
Whether it's organic food, natural skin/health care products, breastfeeding, homeschooling - there is a definite movement toward going natural in so many areas of life.
I think we are drawn to this way of living because it seems that it's the God meant it to be. We're moving back to eating and using products that are made out of ingredients that He put here for us to use.
If you have an inclination towards the "natural", why not do some investigation and see if there is a market you could serve with your information/products/services?
I would like to recommend to you a guide to help you get started in a natural business. I have gone through the guide myself and it's full of great information. Click on the link below to take a look:
Natural Business GuideHave a great weekend.
Laurie
Labels: natural foods, organic
Need help preparing your taxes for your online business?
Hi,
Are you confused on paying taxes for your online business? I know I have to keep track of my profits and expenses, but that's about as far as it goes. I have heard there are certain things I can deduct as part of my business, but I am not sure of all the details.
Now there is a package that will tell you what you need to know to make sure you are in compliance with the IRS, and also, to advise you on how to reap tax benefits from owning your own online business.
Whether you're selling on eBay, through a Yahoo store, or from your own website, the information contained in this package will not only keep you operating within the law, but will also teach you how to use the IRS rules to your advantage for even greater profits and savings.
Here's what's included:
- A professionally produced 96 page ebook written by Tim and Kristine
- A one hour video of Kristine speaking about protecting your income against taxes at a recent small business seminar
- The Powerpoint presentation used by Kristen during the video
- A one hour audio of Tim interviewing Kristine on the topic of income and taxes
- Over a dozen forms and worksheets to help you operate your online business legally within the IRS rules.
The price of this package is $97, and guess what? It's tax deductible!
Ebiz Tax TipsLabels: tax deductions, tax help
Online Tutoring Jobs
Hi,
I
ran across a website you might be interested in if you are looking for online tutoring jobs.
Tutorpost.com allows you to post your services, and have access to their tutors wanted board. Here's the information.
Post Your Tutor Listing In Our Directory! Advertise your services to the world and YOU decide who you want to work with!
Get Access To Our "Tutors Wanted" board. (This is where parents and students request someone to contact them for help!)
Access Our Members Only Private Rolodex That Will Take Your Business To The Next Level!
Your Own Personal Web Page at: www.TutorPost.com/YourName !
You can try it out for 60 days for only $1, after that, it's $17/month. This would be well worth the money if you can pick up some students from it.
You can't lose for $1 - try it out and see how it works for you. Visit www.tutorpost.com
Have a great weekend.
Laurie
Labels: online tutoring jobs
Have you set smart goals?
Hi,
Well, most of you are back to work today. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Have you heard the SMART Goal theory? When setting goals, make sure they are:
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Realistic
T - Timely
Specific - don't just say 'I want to work from home". Be specific in what you would like to do and how you will get there.
Measurable - make progress toward the goal able to be measured. It produces encouragement and gives you the incentive to keep going when you see progress being made.
Attainable - plan how you will move toward your goal and the time you would like to do it in. It will be hard for you to attain them if they are vague and if you have no idea of what you have to do to achieve them.
Realistic - is this something you are able to do? Are you willing to do it? Be honest with yourself.
Timely - set a timeframe to complete different stages of the goal. For example, you want to start a home business by when? Give a month (even down to the day or week of that month). Then you want to be earning how much by when? Set up specific timetables, as it will inspire you to move ahead.
I wish you all the best in the coming year.
Laurie
Labels: goal setting, smart goals
