How would you like to educate the marketplace about the Virtual Assistant profession?
Participate in the second annual survey of the Virtual Assistant profession conducted by the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce.
Participate in this anonymous survey and get a FREE copy of the survey results. You do not have to be a member of the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce to participate. It is open to individuals who seems himself or herself as a Virtual Assistant. It is open to individuals who work for themselves and who currently have a Virtual Assistance business and have at least five years of secretary/administrative assistant experience.
Topics range from clients/target markets to pricing and marketing. The survey is instrumental in that it creates more awareness about the Virtual Assistant profession and better educates the marketplace.
Please complete the survey page at
http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/survey.htm
Until next time...
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Are You Earning Your Potential?
Do you want to learn about the 5 strategies to earning your worth?
If so, then drop by the virtual assistant networking site to hear the monthly expert, Mikelann Valterra, Founder of The Women's Earning Institute on Thursday, September 20, 2007.
Register Here: http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/teleclass-registration.htm
Time: 5PM PST/6PM MST/7PM CST/8PM EST
It's just one hour of your time.
Oh yes! The teleseminar is FREE.
Mark it on your calendars for next month.
If so, then drop by the virtual assistant networking site to hear the monthly expert, Mikelann Valterra, Founder of The Women's Earning Institute on Thursday, September 20, 2007.
Register Here: http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/teleclass-registration.htm
Time: 5PM PST/6PM MST/7PM CST/8PM EST
It's just one hour of your time.
Oh yes! The teleseminar is FREE.
Mark it on your calendars for next month.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Procrastination
Procrastination! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Speaking of procrastination, I've been doing a lot of that lately. I'm usually one that is on top of things. If there is something that I know needs to be done, I'm right on it. But quite some time now, I've been procrastinating on just about everything. Yes, even my blog. I've come across an article below by Julie Plenty which talks about procrastination and ways to kick the habit.
5 ways to kick the
procrastination habit!
by Julie Plenty
Do you rush around doing things at the last minute? How many times have
mentioned something that you felt you ought to do and said yes, I'll get
round to it -but it; never happens. Procrastination means to defer action,
but it rarely serves you well, unless you know what's behind it and what to
do about it.
Procrastination isn't only about deciding not to do or to delay doing
something -it also means that we have chosen to do something else
instead. So, it's watching TV instead of having a relaxing swim. It's going
out to lunch with a friend when there's a report to be completed. Habitually
making choices which don't serve you well will continually create challenges
and drama in your life.
Procrastination causes stress. Yes, most of us have too much on our plates,
but leaving things until they really have to be done just ensures that we
put even more pressure on ourselves.
Delaying things take time and energy -because when you know that
something needs to be done and you're not doing it -it stays in the back of
your mind and quietly/silently drains you.
Procrastination is only a habit and habits can be changed. The first thing to
ask yourself is whether procrastination is a sign that you need to change
something fundamental in your life (ie job, environment, relationships) or if
it's
masking fear, lack of self-confidence, self-esteem etc
There are a number of ways to tackle procrastination and you can use
different strategies for different situations.
1. Conversion
May of live a have to rather than a want to life. Our lives are full of
obligations and things that we don't really want to do. But with some
creative and imaginative thinking we can convert the have to into the want
tos. How can we do this? By thinking beyond the immediate task and
focusing on the wider benefits of completion.
For instance, if you don't want to do the books or open your bank
statements, you can try asking yourself what are the benefits of greater
financial control. Will you have much more money in the long run as you
learn to save, spend and invest it wisely? How much freer will you feel now
that you've taken back control and your energy isn't being drained by the
nagging, insistent worry that you ought to be doing something about it -
because you already are!
2. Prioritization
By which I mean do the thing you least want to do when you have the most
energy to do it. You can always find the energy to do things that you enjoy
doing, but you need your energy level to be highest when tackling things
which you don't care for. So, if you're best in the morning -then tackle the
administration then, clear out your clutter and vice versa if you're an
afternoon or evening person.
3. Delegation
We have things that we're good at and things that we prefer to do. Ask
yourself: (i) does it have to be done at all? (ii) does it have to be done by
you? Is there someone else who could do the job? You may decide that you
don't want to concentrate your energies on bookkeeping, but you can hire a
bookkeeper or Virtual Assistant to free you from this. Or someone else at
work may like administration; ask for their -or more -assistance.
4. Do it in pieces
The difficulty with procrastination is that the task may seem overwhelming
because it has been avoided for so long. It has grown in size and taken on
a life of its own! Bring it back down to earth and start tackling it in bite
sized pieces (when you're at your best! -see no 2)
5. Develop a system
Procrastination takes up time and energy. You may always find yourself on
the defensive as things catch up with you. Developing a system means that
you nip procrastination in the bud.
If you want to take more exercise, then exercise with a buddy, hire a
personal trainer (either at your house or the gym), join a walking club,
sports club -somewhere where you are committed to being and encourage
others to commit with you.
Set up structures which ensure that procrastination doesn't get the chance
to put its feet under your table.
And remember to reward yourself when you've broken through and
achieved something. Dealing with procrastination is a way of taking back
control of your life and the ultimate reward is having more time to really
enjoy your life.
©2003 by Julie Plenty
Julie Plenty is a Personal and Business Coach who suffered from low self-esteem for years. She developed tips
and techniques to raise her own self-esteem and turn her life around and now wants to share these with others. For
more tips visit: http://www.kickstartyourselfesteem.com
NOTE: Do NOT remove copyright information for any purpose whatsoever.
After reading this article, I promise to get better. And in case, you're a procrastinator too, I thought I'd share the article with you too.
Until next time....
5 ways to kick the
procrastination habit!
by Julie Plenty
Do you rush around doing things at the last minute? How many times have
mentioned something that you felt you ought to do and said yes, I'll get
round to it -but it; never happens. Procrastination means to defer action,
but it rarely serves you well, unless you know what's behind it and what to
do about it.
Procrastination isn't only about deciding not to do or to delay doing
something -it also means that we have chosen to do something else
instead. So, it's watching TV instead of having a relaxing swim. It's going
out to lunch with a friend when there's a report to be completed. Habitually
making choices which don't serve you well will continually create challenges
and drama in your life.
Procrastination causes stress. Yes, most of us have too much on our plates,
but leaving things until they really have to be done just ensures that we
put even more pressure on ourselves.
Delaying things take time and energy -because when you know that
something needs to be done and you're not doing it -it stays in the back of
your mind and quietly/silently drains you.
Procrastination is only a habit and habits can be changed. The first thing to
ask yourself is whether procrastination is a sign that you need to change
something fundamental in your life (ie job, environment, relationships) or if
it's
masking fear, lack of self-confidence, self-esteem etc
There are a number of ways to tackle procrastination and you can use
different strategies for different situations.
1. Conversion
May of live a have to rather than a want to life. Our lives are full of
obligations and things that we don't really want to do. But with some
creative and imaginative thinking we can convert the have to into the want
tos. How can we do this? By thinking beyond the immediate task and
focusing on the wider benefits of completion.
For instance, if you don't want to do the books or open your bank
statements, you can try asking yourself what are the benefits of greater
financial control. Will you have much more money in the long run as you
learn to save, spend and invest it wisely? How much freer will you feel now
that you've taken back control and your energy isn't being drained by the
nagging, insistent worry that you ought to be doing something about it -
because you already are!
2. Prioritization
By which I mean do the thing you least want to do when you have the most
energy to do it. You can always find the energy to do things that you enjoy
doing, but you need your energy level to be highest when tackling things
which you don't care for. So, if you're best in the morning -then tackle the
administration then, clear out your clutter and vice versa if you're an
afternoon or evening person.
3. Delegation
We have things that we're good at and things that we prefer to do. Ask
yourself: (i) does it have to be done at all? (ii) does it have to be done by
you? Is there someone else who could do the job? You may decide that you
don't want to concentrate your energies on bookkeeping, but you can hire a
bookkeeper or Virtual Assistant to free you from this. Or someone else at
work may like administration; ask for their -or more -assistance.
4. Do it in pieces
The difficulty with procrastination is that the task may seem overwhelming
because it has been avoided for so long. It has grown in size and taken on
a life of its own! Bring it back down to earth and start tackling it in bite
sized pieces (when you're at your best! -see no 2)
5. Develop a system
Procrastination takes up time and energy. You may always find yourself on
the defensive as things catch up with you. Developing a system means that
you nip procrastination in the bud.
If you want to take more exercise, then exercise with a buddy, hire a
personal trainer (either at your house or the gym), join a walking club,
sports club -somewhere where you are committed to being and encourage
others to commit with you.
Set up structures which ensure that procrastination doesn't get the chance
to put its feet under your table.
And remember to reward yourself when you've broken through and
achieved something. Dealing with procrastination is a way of taking back
control of your life and the ultimate reward is having more time to really
enjoy your life.
©2003 by Julie Plenty
Julie Plenty is a Personal and Business Coach who suffered from low self-esteem for years. She developed tips
and techniques to raise her own self-esteem and turn her life around and now wants to share these with others. For
more tips visit: http://www.kickstartyourselfesteem.com
NOTE: Do NOT remove copyright information for any purpose whatsoever.
After reading this article, I promise to get better. And in case, you're a procrastinator too, I thought I'd share the article with you too.
Until next time....
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Do You Want To Stand Out From The Crowd?
Do you want to discover how you can protect your position in your market? Insulate yourself from common competitive pressures? Avoid the pressure to compete on price and discounted services? And most of all, how to attract your ideal client?
Then drop by the virtual assistant networking forum to hear the monthly guest expert, Jim Logan, Marketing Consultant on Thursday, May 17, 2007.
Register Here: http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/teleclass-registration.htm
TIME: 5pm PST / 6pm MST / 7pm CST / 8pm EST
It's just 1 hour of your time.
Did I mention that the cost is FREE?
Mark it on your calendar for next week.
Marlo Harkins
Agape Business Services
http://www.agapebusinessservices.com
Then drop by the virtual assistant networking forum to hear the monthly guest expert, Jim Logan, Marketing Consultant on Thursday, May 17, 2007.
Register Here: http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/teleclass-registration.htm
TIME: 5pm PST / 6pm MST / 7pm CST / 8pm EST
It's just 1 hour of your time.
Did I mention that the cost is FREE?
Mark it on your calendar for next week.
Marlo Harkins
Agape Business Services
http://www.agapebusinessservices.com
Monday, March 5, 2007
Passive Income Streams
Are you one of those small business owners that want to create passive income streams for your business? Then drop by the virtual assistant networking forum to hear the monthly guest expert on Thursday, March 15, 2007.
Go to: http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/teleclass-registration.htm to register.
Did I mention that the cost is FREE?
Marlo Harkins
Agape Business Services
http://www.agapebusinessservices.com
Go to: http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/teleclass-registration.htm to register.
Did I mention that the cost is FREE?
Marlo Harkins
Agape Business Services
http://www.agapebusinessservices.com
Sunday, March 4, 2007
New to Blogging
I am a newcomer to blogging. I was hesitant at first about blogging because I didn't know what it entailed. But I realized a blog can contain anything from the happenings in one's life to what is happening on the world wide web. It can also contain pieces of tidbits of information that people are unaware of.
After much thought and consideration, I figured I'd give it a try. After all, I am a business woman with my own website, http://www.agapebusinessservices.com. I opened my business in January of 2006 and I contemplated starting a blog then. Well, here it is March 2007 and I've made it a reality. So that's one thing that I can scratch off my to do list. One down, 99 more things to do.
By being a virtual assistant, I often pride myself in being organized and willing to try different things. Well, I talked the talked now I felt I had to walk the walk. So here I am being a blogger.
Until next time...
Marlo
After much thought and consideration, I figured I'd give it a try. After all, I am a business woman with my own website, http://www.agapebusinessservices.com. I opened my business in January of 2006 and I contemplated starting a blog then. Well, here it is March 2007 and I've made it a reality. So that's one thing that I can scratch off my to do list. One down, 99 more things to do.
By being a virtual assistant, I often pride myself in being organized and willing to try different things. Well, I talked the talked now I felt I had to walk the walk. So here I am being a blogger.
Until next time...
Marlo
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