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Stop Trying to Do Everything

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:09PM ET

It’s not in your best interest to think that you can, or should, do all the tasks involved in running, marketing and managing your business. And the key to doing that is to overcome your objections to outsourcing.

How Did I Know I Needed A VA & Needed to Spend the Bucks?

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:46PM ET

Solo-entrepreneurs believe they have to do it all! This can be stressful & overwhelming! You’re so busy working IN your business-you can neglect working ON your business! If you do things you really don’t feel passionate about and, what’s more, is not your expertise…you start looking at your business as a love-hate relationship & may quit! So, in order to STAY in business-doing what you love…it’s often necessary to use an expert to help you!

How to Save Money, Time & Headaches!

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:38PM ET

Think of the many benefits of having a VA. Let me count the ways…

Is It Time To Break Up With Your Virtual Assistant?

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:14PM ET

Hiring a virtual assistant (a "VA") is all the rage these days. But hiring a VA is not as simple as it sounds. This is another personality that you're bringing into your business, at a highly intimate level. If this sounds a lot like being married, then you're right! Which is why I knew I had to share three of my personal tips on how to create a successful relationship with your VA, including how to know if it's time to call it quits.

Ending Entrepreneurial Overwhelm Once And For All

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:43PM ET

Do you find yourself falling into the trap of focusing on what seems important, only to feel like you're missing out on creating the wealth, grace and ease you truly want from your business? Happily, the solution to this very common business problem is pretty simple. And, the good news is, it doesn't involve any complicated time management systems. So let's look at 4 simple tips that I personally use that will help you put the soul back into your day and more dollars into your bank account.

Why Are You Doing Everything Yourself?

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:20PM ET

Are you spending all your time on the little stuff? Solo entrepreneurs sometimes find that their businesses aren't growing because they're simply not making enough time to do it! Learn how to make more time.

The Delegation Dilemma: Do I Have to Learn it Before I Outsource it?

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:44AM ET

With so many tasks and so little time, we all get the value of delegating to other people to get more done. The ability to leverage other people’s strengths can not only bring more joy and excitement back into your life (cause you aren’t doing tasks you hate) but the revenue potential is unlimited. Are you adopting
the CEO Mindset?

Five Reasons Why You Need a Virtual Assistant

Mon, 12 May 2008 22:46PM ET

Learn the five reasons why you need a virtual assistant to make your business successful.

10 Steps to a Great Virtual Support Team

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:08PM ET

Setting up and building a team of virtual assistants can be vital to your home based business success. Learn how to make your virtual support team work for you.

HELP: Hiring Assistants, Virtual Assistants (VA), and Other Consultants

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:54PM ET

By delegating tasks that, when you get right down to it, your work becomes more joyful and you get more done. Once you allow yourself to delegate effectively you can put your body, heart and mind into building your perfect business!

5 Key Elements to Quick-Start a High Payoff Virtual Team

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:51AM ET

You know you need to delegate and you want to get started right away. You leap forward and hire a new team member because you want to start making money and get rid of overwhelm right now! But instead of things getting better, they get worse! Leaping forward will often make things worse and you'll become more frustrated. How can you quick start your team without taking your eye off the money flow?

How to Breakthrough Your Glass Ceiling

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:06PM ET

You are working your buns off every day, with the pedal-to-the-metal and yet, the realization has sunk in, you can't squeeze any more in. The experts however are telling you that to make more money you have to fit in more tasks. Alas, if you can't squeeze any more work in, how are you going to make any more money? "Argh!" You think to yourself, "There has to be a better way." There is.

How Control-Freak-Itis Can Derail Your Success

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:01PM ET

Imagine what it would be like if you could run a profitable six, seven or eight figure business and enjoy as much freedom as you desire? For many, the moment you decide to grow your business you simultaneously think of all the hard work ahead. You begin to question the dream and wonder if it's really worth it. What if you could tap into a simple way to achieve your dream – without having to work more?

8 Things You MUST Know Before Hiring a Copywriter

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:50PM ET

Alexandria K Brown, the Ezine Queen spills the beans on the 8 things you must know before hiring a copywriter.

Increase Your Bottom Line by Hiring Help

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:23PM ET

Do you do everything yourself when it comes to running your business? Or are you like me and find it difficult to delegate to others, at least sometimes? Do you think you don't have the money to hire help? Well, I'm going to show you how hiring help can help increase your bottom line dramatically.

Necessary Tasks You May Want to Delegate

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:19PM ET

As a business owner, time is of the essence. Your time should be spent doing what you do best. The day-to-day administrative tasks can be delegated. It's so much easier to review work than to do it yourself! Here are some suggestions to get you started.

Benefits of Virtual Assistance

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:17PM ET

A virtual assistant is an individual who provides business services to other professionals. As a business owner, you can save time, money, and energy by hiring a virtual assistant. Best of all, you'll have more time to do what you do best - running a business!

Why is it so Difficult to Ask for Help?

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 07:00AM ET

We all know asking for help can be a good thing � but why is it so difficult to do? Here are five points of uncertainty that get in our way � and the questions that will open up some possibilities and get you unstuck.

How to Have a Successful Relationship with a Virtual Assistant (VA)

Sat, 03 Dec 2005 23:20PM ET

It takes time to find a great VA someone who you will share information about your business; someone that will, over time, "partner" with you to help you in building your business revenue. Consider these tips before and during your work with a VA.

VA Sites

Thu, 23 Jun 2005 22:42PM ET

Here are some useful VA sites.