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- Entrepreneurship Highest in Decades –One Industry, Virtual Assistant Industry Leads the Way - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Diana EnnenAccording to a recent study by Babson College and Baruch College, U.S. entrepreneurship rates have climbed to their highest level in more than a decade. Some attribute this to the fact that after the financial crisis of 2007, hundreds of corporations went belly-up and workers either lost their ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - 10 Tips to Take the Ugh Out of Business Networking - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Diana EnnenWhat are your first thoughts when you hear the word networking? We know some of you are probably thinking, “Ugh, I hate to do that!” Right? All that work meeting new people. Forget about it. Or perhaps you’re thinking “Networking is too much like marketing and I’m not good at marketing. Never ...
Views: 976 - Entrepreneur Tips – What is driving your clients away? And What to Do About It - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Diana EnnenMany businesses experience a slow down at times throughout the year. It happens to the best of us. However, if you’ve been feeling that slow-down for the past several months, perhaps it is time to take some action and figure out what is going wrong. What might you be doing or not doing that is ...
Views: 693 - Virtual Assistant Business Tops The List of Businesses to Start in 2013 - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Diana EnnenIt’s no secret being a business owner can be one the most rewarding ventures ever. After all, you get to be the boss, make all the rules, and make a great income—all at the same time, right? It doesn’t get any better than that! Of course that comes with a lot of hours, a lot of sweat, and a lot ...
Views: 1248 - Virtual Assistants – When is it time to hire a coach? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Diana EnnenYou probably started your virtual assistant business with big hopes of success. You figured as soon as others knew you were in business they would be flocking to you. Yes, you were ready. Success was yours. However, even though you put up your shingles, “Open for Business” a funny thing ...
Views: 1030 - Different Payment Options for Working with Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Diana EnnenNot sure what payment option to use when working with Virtual Assistants and their team? Fortunately, there are many payment options available. You can work with them on an hourly basis, retainer basis, utilize their service packages, and even hire them to work with blocks of time. Dependent on ...
Views: 1121 - 5 Tips to Grow Your Business Beyond Your Wildest Dreams - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Diana EnnenThere’s nothing like owning your own business. There is the thrill of landing new clients; the joy of getting emails from those you work with who love the results they are getting. And then, there’s that rush you get when you look at your bank account balance and for once it doesn’t make you ...
Views: 1096 - Virtual Assistants: Are You Offering Article Marketing Services – Why Not? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Diana EnnenAs more professionals begin working with virtual assistants, they quickly realize that the unique skill set of the VA in today’s market is invaluable in promoting, marketing and enhancing their business ventures. Today’s coaches, authors, speakers and other businesses are recognizing the value ...
Views: 1149 - The Entrepreneur’s New Year – Tips to Having the Best Year Ever in 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Diana EnnenGoals, dreams, to do’s, follow-up, connecting with old and new clients, coming up with a new plan, working, working, working … AAAHHH, it all seems to be too much at the beginning of a New Year. It’s just too much to even think about and so much easier just to not do it. But when you do, it ...
Views: 636 - What a Publicity Virtual Assistant Can Do For You - Everything - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Diana EnnenSometimes in business it gets harder and harder to succeed and so often we feel that we are doing it alone. There is the everyday tasks of keeping up with client work, but then there is also the challenge of making sure you have enough clients. So often we get so focused on the day to day ...
Views: 646 - Creating Super Kids – Tips to Maximize Your Child’s Talent - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Diana EnnenWe all want our children to do well. That is why we send them off to classes to explore art, sports, music, etc. We encourage them to try out for sport teams and school-sponsored shows and events. We spend our hard-earned money to get them involved in things we feel will help them discover and ...
Views: 992 - Summer Activities for Kids –Tips for Engaging Your Kids & the Importance of Play - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Diana EnnenAs summer approaches, and moms everywhere begin their annual struggle to figure out how to survive the summer with kids at home and out of school, there’s no better time than now to really look at what is best for your kids when it comes to keeping them entertained. And, with so many parents ...
Views: 752 - Pregnancy Tips: - Working After You Are Pregnant – What Are Your Options? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Diana EnnenThere have been significant changes in the last three to four decades for mothers and work. The number of mothers working has risen from close to 0% in 1950 to 55% in 2005 and is now 62% in 2010. Not only are many more mothers working, but they are returning to work sooner after pregnancy. In ...
Views: 729 - Pregnancy Tips – Recommendations for Eating Right While Pregnant - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Diana EnnenFor a large percentage of women, the time when they gain the most weight is when they are pregnant. More than 25% of women gain more than 40 pounds during pregnancy. Typically, 18 to 20 pounds are due to the baby and pregnancy changes, so the rest of the weight gain (20+ pounds) will stay on ...
Views: 811 - Tax Basics You Need to Know – Save More on Your 2010 Taxes - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Diana EnnenAs we head into 2011, it’s time to truly understand your taxes. Let’s face it, it’s a lot better to get money back each year than to owe money. Fortunately when you take the right steps now, you can make sure that you get the best results. So let’s go over some tax basics. First, let's ...
Views: 809 - Understanding Mortgage Rates & Arm Mortgages - Tips You Need to Know - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Diana EnnenMortgage rates have declined to historically low rates. Couple that with plenty of real estate homes on inventory and it can be a great time to invest in real estate. In addition to the option of plenty of homes, you now have multiple options to your mortgage as well. For example, aside from ...
Views: 1186(6 votes) - Solid Financial Tips for Getting and Staying Out of Debt for the Generation Y Crowd - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Diana EnnenTo get your financial goals in check it’s important to understand your unique circumstance. First, you need to understand how you accumulated the debt. Was the debt accumulated due to car repairs? Shopping? Education (student loans)? Vacationing? Once you identify the reasons, then you can plan ...
Views: 1073 - 10 Publicity Tips to Market Your Business This Holiday Season & Start the New Year On Top - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Diana EnnenThe holidays are upon us. For most business owners that means an increase in sales - or at least it used to. In today's frustrating economy, small 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. So ...
Views: 2186(3 votes) - Opportunities Abound for the Administrative Assistant To Work From Home - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Diana EnnenAdministrative assistants are moving from the office back into their homes as the opportunities for working in a home-based environment are growing daily. As modern technology allows for the transfer of information quickly and easily, administrative professionals are finding it has never been ...
Views: 1298(2 votes) - 10 PR Tips to Market Your Business This Holiday Season & Start the New Year On Top - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Diana EnnenThe holidays are upon us. For most business owners that means an increase in sales - or at least it used to. In today's frustrating economy, small 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. So ...
Views: 1242(5 votes) - Can I build a work-at-home career if I'm unemployed? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Diana EnnenWe've all seen the figures. Right now in our country we're facing a 10.2% unemployment rate. That number speaks volumes. What happens when income that you had coming in every week suddenly stops? Sure, we all know we should have saved for such an event, but many Americans are barely getting ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - Celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month with the Perfect Personalized Gift - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Diana EnnenNovember is National Adoption Awareness Month, a time to be thankful for the joys adoption has brought to countless families and mindful of the many foster children in this country still waiting for families to call their own. If you or someone you know has been fortunate enough to build a ...
Views: 2535(1 vote) - Home-Based Business Success – Plan Ahead - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Diana EnnenWe all know how much we love our businesses and what a joy it is to be able to finally say, I own my own business and then to actually start making money doing it. It’s the best! However, sometimes it’s just hard to do. We’ve all been there -- The biggest project of your business finally ...
Views: 1151 - Social Networking Changed Everything – The New Marketing & PR Model - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Diana EnnenIt’s pretty obvious that the marketing of today has changed. You have newspapers going virtual/web only, Twitter and Facebook replacing postcards and phone calls, and potential clients now being the main target of your press releases as opposed to editors. It’s all changing and to do PR today, ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Moms and Fall Morning Stress - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Diana EnnenEver wonder where the morning went? From the second you wake up, your mind is ticking off an impossible to do list as you wander through your dark house to get that first load of laundry in, answer early morning emails, and maybe even log a work out. By the time your kids are up, you are way ...
Views: 1226 - Enhanced Classroom Learning with Brain Exercises & Brain Gym - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from Diana EnnenAn innovative program designed to teach students to activate their brains through specific body movements is helping children throughout the world be better prepared to learn. With back to school in full swing now, this is welcomed news for both educators and students alike. The program, ...
Views: 1505 - Brain Exercises Through the Brain Gym and Me Program Makes Learning a Pleasure - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2007 from Diana EnnenEvery child can learn. There are no problem learners, only problem learning programs and systems. With proper learning techniques, learning can a pleasure, even for those facing difficult learning challenges. If we teach to the way children learn best, through movement, play and language ...
Views: 3146 - What makes a good fiction book? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2007 from Diana EnnenIn fiction, the writer’s job is to entertain, to draw an emotional response from the reader. The reader is often looking for suspense, action, and to go on a journey they have not been on before, one they will not easily forget. Readers want to get drawn into and experience the story for ...
Views: 907 - Entrepreneur Marketing Advice - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2007 from Diana EnnenMarketing your business is essential to its success. You can have the greatest service or the best product, but if you don't market it and let others know about it, then it's doubtful that you'll be very successful. When considering your marketing, you first want to take into account who your ...
Views: 972 - Do’s and Don’ts for Starting a Virtual Assisting Business - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2007 from Diana EnnenVirtual Assistants (VAs) are highly skilled professionals who provide administrative support and specialized services to businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, and others who have more work to do than time to do it. Examples of services a VA can do include web design and maintenance, word ...
Views: 981 - Steps to Writing an Effective Press Release - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2007 from Diana EnnenWant to get the most media attention and spotlight for your business? Then the first place to start is with a GREAT press release. Now I can almost see half of you leaving now, dreading the thought of having to write one of these. But wait!! I’m going to show you easy methods to make your ...
Views: 895 - Publicity and Marketing – The Perfect Niche for Successful Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2007 from Diana EnnenWe all realize how Virtual Assistants have revolutionized the way we work today. Most businesses now count on their Virtual Assistant the same as they used to count on their secretaries, only so much more. VAs are a prized and respected part of their client’s team, and unlike secretaries, who ...
Views: 1031 - Publicity and Marketing – The Perfect Niche for Successful Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Diana EnnenWe all realize how Virtual Assistants have revolutionized the way we work today. Most businesses now count on their Virtual Assistant the same as they used to count on their secretaries, only so much more. VAs are a prized and respected part of their client’s team, and unlike secretaries, who ...
Views: 1028 - Expect Success! - by Submitted on May 19, 2005 from Diana EnnenThat’s right! Don’t sit back and hope that clients will come your way and this business might work for you. EXPECT IT! Go in with a winning attitude. An attitude that no matter what obstacles come your way, no matter what challenges arise, you will meet them. Not only will you meet them, ...
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