Entries from October 2008

October 27, 2008

Virtual Book Tour- An Interview with Rita Cartwright

The Clerical Advantage Conference Table has been lucky enough to be chosen as a stop on Rita Cartwright’s Virtual Book Tour for her new e-book, ” Online Marketing Tools for Today’s Small Business“.   I got a chance to interview Rita to find out more about her and her very pertinent e-book.

TH:      Why did you [...]

October 21, 2008

Time for another ‘Fishing Lesson’

The 3rd Virtual Assistant Fishing Lesson is posted over at Home Office Warrior Virtual Assistant. Lesson #3 is on becoming an “Expert” Angler.  It’s all about finding and using your expertise to gain more clients.  Check it out!

October 14, 2008

Here Comes the Bride’s Virtual Assistant

As a virtual assistant, I learn new things every day. Today I learned that perhaps I need to think outside the box. I’ve consistently seen my business as a business to business service. And for the most part it is, but by thinking that way am I limiting my business potential?
Yesterday I was asked by [...]

October 8, 2008

Hiring a Virtual Assistant = Buying Extra Hours for Yourself

Overhearing a conversation that is not meant for you can make one uncomfortable. But every now and again, it can be a good thing. Like this weekend when I caught a tiny snippet of a conversation in which the obviously overworked and overbooked woman stated to her companion, “Wouldn’t it be great if we could [...]

October 5, 2008

Another ‘Fishing’ Lesson

I’ve posted the 2nd in a series about marketing over at Home Office Warrior Virtual Assistant. Lesson #2 is all about narrowing your target market in order to raise your chances of ‘hooking’ the perfect client. Find out more by reading “Fishing Lesson #2- Find a Smaller Fishing Hole”