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- How XML Conversion Services Can Boost Online Publishing Business - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2018 from Riana MittOne can’t deny that converting data into XML makes it more readable and accessible. But, doing this conversion process in-house can be costly and tedious as it will require specific resources skilled in XML. Thus, to make things simpler, outsourcing redundant and time-consuming tasks like XML ...
Views: 971 - Data Analytics Is Revolutionizing The Real Estate Industry. Here’s How! - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2018 from Riana MittNowadays, almost every industry is using data analytics to its advantage in order to stay ahead of the competitors. And the real estate sector is no exception. Delving deeper into the real estate data processing scenarios, one can clearly infer that it is among the most efficient ways to utilize ...
Views: 971 - 10 TIPS TO STAY SAFE ON FOGGY ROADS THIS WINTER - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2018 from Milind ShahOn the morning of January 29, thick mist on the Jaipur-Agra thruway caused a kilometer long, 30 vehicles heap up, murdering one and harming 15. Its a well known fact that driving in the haze can be a total street security bad dream, notwithstanding for the most experienced and certain drivers, ...
Views: 1060 - 5 Top Benefits of Outsourcing Medical Billing - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2018 from John TieYou are most likely to find yourself in a soup if you do not send patients their bills on time as this will ultimately lead to delayed payment. In order to ensure that your collection rates do not suffer, it is best to outsource your medical billing to an external service provider: ...
Views: 1195 - Here’s Why Magento Product Data Entry is Not One of Your DIY Projects! - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2018 from Riana MittOwning a Magento store is one thing, and uploading products to it the right way is another. It does sound easy, no doubt. After all, you can simply login into the Magento Admin Panel, tap on Catalog, choose to Manage Categories from the drop-down menu that ensues, and go about creating one, but ...
Views: 906 - More Than 353 Million Products On Amazon: Time to Make Yours Stand Out - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2018 from Lisa RusselAmazon is not your everyday e-store. With 310 million active customers, how could it be? So, if you are on Amazon, and selling, let's say, ten products, make no mistake. Your products are up for grabs, agreed, but they are also competing against 12 million others. 353 million, if you ...
Views: 1017 - 175 Million Active Buyers: Time For You To Go All Out On eBay - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2018 from Riana MitteBay, the e-commerce giant, needs no introduction. With an annual net revenue of-of 9.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2017, why would it, right? Not to mention, it has been one of the biggest U.S. online companies, on the basis of market cap. In short, eBay is a big deal. More so, if you are already ...
Views: 916 - Amazon Product Listing Experts - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2018 from Neena ShajuAmazon is one of the best online shopping websites. A large number of individuals depends on the e-commerce site for satisfying their day to day shopping. The platform opens doors equally for small and big businesses to sell their products directly to customers. Selling products on Amazon is ...
Views: 1042 - Is Your Business Serving You? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2018 from Michelle SpaldingYesterday, during a coaching call with one of my clients, the topic of self-care and making time to do things other than work came up. It’s one that I personally have been working on for the last few years and believe as a female entrepreneur it’s one I’ll likely be working on the rest of my ...
Views: 1017 - Customer Service – Creating RAVING Fans - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2018 from Michelle SpaldingWhen I say the words “customer service” a wide variety of ideas pop into one’s head. Perhaps an example of an interaction with a sales clerk that was pleasant and made you really want to go back to the store again. Or another experience, like the one I had with the cable company that didn’t go ...
Views: 958 - Why You Need Extra Support From An Amazon Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2018 from Lisa RusselIt is not possible to be the jack of all trades! This statement holds water for all types of large, mid-sized and small-scale enterprises. Similarly, while selling on Amazon, it is not necessary that a merchant would be well-versed in all the facets of online selling. This is where the need to ...
Views: 1107 - What Is the Significance of Visitor Management in Your Office? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2018 from Ritesh PatilFrom school to large corporations, from restaurants to hospitals, welcoming visitors is the basic and most significant part. Visitors play an important role in finance, education, and other industries. However, having visitors doesn’t mean compromising with your privacy and safety. In this ...
Views: 1265 - Showing Some Client LOVE - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2018 from Michelle SpaldingWithout a doubt, the best advice I received when I began my business as a transaction coordinator was to take care of your clients first and they will take care of you. My mentor knew that there was such value in taking care of those who were already there in front of you. She encouraged me to ...
Views: 923 - Are You Playing Texas Holdem Online Free Read This Before! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2018 from Krima FlintTexas Holdem is an interesting game that is most popular amongst both- online and offline casino lovers and you will be amazed by the popularity of this game. Any poker lover would mention the Texas Holdem as his one of the favorite games. If you search on the internet, you will find many web ...
Views: 2411 - Why You Must Outsource Content Writing Service? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2017 from Darsh TContent is one of the most important ingredients of any digital marketing strategy; whether a digital marketing expert uses SEO, SMM or Paid ads, for each mode of marketing, the most vital thing is content. There are different types of content which are used in the digital marketing still text ...
Views: 989 - Work Your Business Like a Business - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingBy Beth Barnett, Director of Communications I remember hearing this phrase as a brand-new agent. I don’t think the ink on my license had dried yet! This sounded great and I remember being so excited. I also remember that in my inexperience and naivete that I hadn’t a clue what that statement ...
Views: 1093 - Top 10 Reasons to Fire Yourself as Transaction Coordinator and Delegate Your Way to a Raise! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingSeveral years ago I met with the owner of a Florida based brokerage about encouraging the agents who worked with him to use our Transaction Coordinator services. There were several savvy Realtors in his firm that were already clients who suggested I call on him. At the meeting he was a bit ...
Views: 998 - The Power of Checklists - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingChecklists are not unique in bringing a transaction coordinating business to order and nothing new to my fellow entrepreneurs. Yet, many resist and often work much harder than necessary to get from start to finish. Many mistakes can be dramatically reduced or eliminated by putting together ...
Views: 1063 - The Happy Secret to Better Work - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingSeveral years ago I came across a video on TED by Shawn Achor titled “The Happy Secret to Better Work”. I’m always on the lookout for innovative business ideas to share with my team of transaction coordinators and the title intrigued me. After viewing it 4 times, I knew this was something that I ...
Views: 1000 - How to be a Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from Jane HurstIf you would like to have the freedom and flexibility to be able to work from anywhere, it sounds like a remote job would be your ideal situation. There are several different types of jobs that you can do from anywhere, as long as you have an Internet connection. One of the more popular remote ...
Views: 2054(1 vote) - Staying Connected Without Going Crazy - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingMore than 17 years ago, when I started in real estate, we didn’t use the internet. There were no websites to get instant information on taxes or neighborhoods. We didn’t have “CrackBerrys” or “iPhones” to instantly know when someone wanted us either by mail or text. Yet, closings took place ...
Views: 940 - More Sales….. Less Selling - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingThe easiest way to increase business is by staying connected with those that already know, trust, and adore you. This is the number one strategy of many top sales and business professionals. They realize that nurturing a relationship, building rapport, and staying connected is one of the best ...
Views: 937 - In House Transaction Coordinating Service vs. Virtual Transaction Coordinating - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingThis is an actual email I received today: “Would love to talk to you about the closing coordination services you offer. We have a gal that does it in our office, but our phones are SO busy that it is hard for her to do that and answer all of the calls without things falling through the ...
Views: 888 - How Long Should it Take for your Transaction Coordinator to Start on Your New File - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingYesterday I received a call from a Realtor interested in our Transaction Coordinating services. As always I want to get to know the callers before I launch into what we do, so I asked her to “please tell me about your business and why you are considering hiring a transaction coordinator at ...
Views: 994 - Gain Time and Increase Profits - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingOne of my favorite books is The EMyth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber. The book tells the story of why many small businesses fail and offers suggestions on preventing it. Much of it has to do with systems, or lack thereof. Systems are what can help you take your Real Estate business to the ...
Views: 888 - Essential Mechanics of a World-Class Business - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingAs a Realtor, investing in your future business needs may seem silly to some when all you really want is the phone to ring and the leads to convert to sales. However, without a proper foundation it’s difficult to fully capitalize on all the marketing and lead generation that’s being done or to ...
Views: 918 - Contract to Close ~ Not the Sexiest Part of Real Estate - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingOver the years of being a real estate transaction coordinator I’ve met a lot of Realtors. I often ask them what they love most about their career and I hear things like: Meeting and getting to know new members of the community. Helping people find the right home for their ...
Views: 863 - All Rock Stars Know - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingI’m a big fan of live music and attending concerts, from small intimate venues in coffee shops to large multi-stage outdoor festivals. Many years ago while at the De Luna Festival in Pensacola and watching the Jane’s Addiction concert, I had this huge realization and appreciation for all that it ...
Views: 911 - Action Speaks Louder Than Words - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingRemember the saying we heard as children, actions speak louder than words? At least in my house that was a common one. As a kid, I’m not so sure that it meant much, other than clean your room now and stop telling me you’ll do it later. Mom liked us to take immediate action and not give her lip ...
Views: 940 - What is a Transaction Coordinator? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingA Transaction Coordinator is a person who takes responsibility for managing the deadlines and tasks of a real estate contract to closing. Some of the duties include: 1. Responsible for processing of all contracts through closing. 2. Coordinating appointments for inspections, appraisals, ...
Views: 917 - The 10 Best Ecommerce Platforms for Small Businesses - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2017 from Neena ShajuThe digitized ecosystem in business has thrown the doors open for small businesses to explore the market. For a new eCommerce company, it is important to choose the right platform. Several platforms are operational in the contemporary online business set-up. The strength of your business largely ...
Views: 1477 - Is automation helpful for your ecommerce business? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2017 from Neena ShajuAutomation is what you see almost everywhere nowadays. Businesses that stay reluctant to embrace automation fail to succeed or even sustain; this is especially true in case of ecommerce business. There are a lot of online stores in the web. But how many of them are getting huge number of ...
Views: 2657 - Do More of What Makes You Happy - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingRecently I heard Michelle on the phone chatting with a Realtor about some of the struggles he was having creating the business he really wanted. She told him over the years she’d met many agents who started out with a vision but soon realized that there was way more to this real estate thing ...
Views: 934 - Aren’t All Realtors Alike? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingAren’t All Realtors Alike? Over the years, I’m sure you’ve met someone perhaps at a dinner party or networking event, told them you’re a Realtor and then had them say “oh, my cousin, sister, brother or friend (pick one) has a real estate license, they do it part-time for extra money”. Like ...
Views: 1098(2 votes) - Help Wanted: Can AI Assistants Really Replace Humans? - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Tony TieEvery busy professional needs a helping hand sometimes. If you’re insanely busy, you may require assistance almost all the time. In the business world, most top executives have a trusted personal assistant to manage their time and keep them on schedule. Until very recently, that personal ...
Views: 1844 - The Keys in Achieving Maximum Productivity When Working with a Remote Team - by Submitted on May 04, 2017 from Kaizer MancenidoIt’s undeniable that more and more companies are embracing the idea of handling remote employees. This concept, however, only leads to two distinct scenarios: the diversity of your manpower will fuel unmatched company efficiency, and an insufficient remote team management and control will lead ...
Views: 938 - Top 5 Home-Based Online Jobs for Millennials this Year - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from James HarnsbergerThe easiest way to spot a millennial is to look at what people have on their hands. Chances are millennials have their heads bent down while their hands are busy with their phones. Either they are checking updates on Facebook, stalking someone on Instagram or getting the feel of the world right ...
Views: 1905 - THE EXTEND AND EMBRACE STRATEGY OF VMWARE - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2017 from Kalyna KapurThe highly successful players in the IT space are those who can adapt to the violent changes. With a plenty of technical talent and a large installed base, it is imprudent to count VMware out because the enterprise customers who have embraced its server virtualization tools contemplate how they ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - The rise of the Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2016 from Kevin JonesOver the last few years the internet has introduced a whole host of opportunities for people in the PA field. What was once a fairly low-skilled job has now become a rewarding career choice for people who want to work from home and earn a sizable income. PA’s can now work remotely, ...
Views: 1237 - 5 Tips for Managing a Remote Workforce - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2016 from Jeremiah OwyangWith the Internet and technology, having a remote workforce which can work from outside the office is easier than ever. And while some businesses have concerns about letting employers out of sight, studies have found that remote workers are happier and more productive. Consequently, more workers ...
Views: 3132 - My Top 7 Tips for Hiring a VA - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Tracey OsborneAs a multi-VA business owner, I’ve hired a lot of VA’s over the years. At the same time, I’ve been hired as a VA and later, as an OBM many, many times. So I’ve learned a few things about how to hire and how not to hire VA’s. Here are my top 7 tips so that you don’t have to make the ...
Views: 1461 - The 5 Types of Specialty VA’s Who Can Make Your Business Faster and Smarter - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Tracey OsborneMany business owners assume when they are starting out that a VA (Virtual Assistant) is a VA. But actually, there are several different specialties within the VA industry. Hiring the right type of VA for your unique needs means they handle work more efficiently, saving you time and money, ...
Views: 1238 - 7 Time-Saving Ways to Grow Your Business Through Content Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2015 from Tracey OsborneAt this time of year, especially, marketing your business is easily the first thing to go when you have a full day with lots of tasks that just can’t wait. But it is possible to efficiently market your business to the right people without it taking all of your time. So here are the 7 best ...
Views: 1709 - To Podcast or Not to Podcast? Whether to Join the Trend in 2016 - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from Tracey OsborneHow many podcasts did you listen to at the beginning of 2015? How many are you listening to now? I know for me, it’s at least doubled. Podcasts are exploding, and for good reason. They have the ability to… * Laser target your perfect audience * Develop a relationship with them where ...
Views: 1200 - Expand Your Business with a Quality Team - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerIt can take a while to reach the point where your business is booming and you’ve got oodles and oodles of work to be distributed. But once you reach that point, you'll want to be ready to hire quality team members who are as passionate about your business as you are and whose knowledge can ...
Views: 1510 - Legal Basics You Should Know as a Business Owner - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Tracey OsborneI know legal stuff sounds pretty boring and dry, right? But consider the consequences… lawsuits, your products stolen from you without any laws being broken, fines and penalties, and higher taxes. Now do I have your full attention? It’s important you know these basics as a business owner. ...
Views: 1316 - Preventing Year-End Burnout - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2015 from Tracey OsborneAre you ready for everything the next few months is bringing your way? The holidays, the end of the calendar year (and fiscal year for many of us), school wrapping up for our kids, the parties, the shopping, the cooking… and trying to get work done in there somewhere. Whew! It’s exhausting ...
Views: 1371(2 votes) - 15 Tasks You Could Be Outsourcing That Will Save Time & Make Money - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Tracey OsborneIf your to-do list feels endless and you’re drowning in work, you’re not alone. So many of us as small business owners feel that way. And yet often, we don’t seek support because the perception is that it eats away at our profits. I see over and over again with my clients that the opposite is ...
Views: 1537 - 5 Ways to Do a Telesummit (Without Driving Yourself Crazy) - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2015 from Tracey OsborneOver the years, I’ve seen so many entrepreneurs fall into the same traps of running telesummits. They usually swear them off, declaring, “I’m never doing one of these again!” …Right up until they see the hundreds and hundreds of new email addresses on their lists as a direct result of the ...
Views: 1244 - Are You Making These Expensive Mistakes With Your VAs? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Tracey OsborneHiring mistakes can cost you a lot of time and money, even if you’re only hiring contract-based virtual assistants. These common hiring mistakes apply from your first VA all the way to your team with lots of full time employees. 1. Their Job Descriptions Aren’t Clear – If you want them ...
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