Video Blog 3 - Update and Twitter
Here’s an update on me and why I have been MIA. I let you look over my shoulder as I do some twittering - If you haven’t started Twitter - check it out by Clicking Here! .
Video Blog 2 - Family Fun - Guesstures
Here is a short clip of our family playing GUESSTURES while we were waiting for the fish to bite while on a fishing trip. You can see that my hubby is not the best in the game but we all had fun!
Do you play games with your kids? What games do you play? Feel free to leave me your thoughts on this video.
Monday Mommy Tip - Don’t Miss Appointments
To minimize missing appointments - make sure to mark it down in your calendar and as you mark it, make sure to write the phone number of the person you have an appointment with so that if you ever need to re-schedule or cancel your appointment, you do not waste time searching for their contact info. Also, what I do is every Sunday or Monday - I make sure to look at my coming week’s scedule - that way I can prepare and not miss any and if I need to switch schedules around than I have enough time to do so.
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Video Blog 1 - A Day at the Beach
We spent a few hours in San Clemente Beach on Sunday morning - we had tons of fun. The kids swam with dad and I had a date with Jimmy Brown - take a peek at my Sunday at the beach.
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Are you a virtual assistant?
A Virtual Assistant Needs a Website That Sells
One of the most essential and first tools you should consider getting when beginning you Virtual Assistant business is a website. Your website is your virtual ‘home’, and should be an important part of your marketing plan. Your potential clients will want to know as much about you as they can find out before speaking to you in person.
While it’s true a large amount of your client base will come from referrals, you can be sure they’ll ask for a website address when considering margin contact.
As you design your site (or have someone design it for you), put yourself into the position of a potential client. What would someone want to know about you, your business and your services? Make sure you provide full contact information that’s easy to find - you’d be amazed how many people build a great site but leave no way to be contacted.
Your website will need a few key components that potential clients will be on the lookout for:
Contact Info:
As mentioned previously this should be easy to find so when people want to hire your services, they can!
Services:
Virtual Assistants provide a wide range of services so when people come to your website they will want to know what services you can provide. Have a clear, detailed list of what you are proficient at and explain the details if not obvious.
Rates:
This is a personal preference. Many VAs post there rates wile many others do not. Of course this may be a benefit for when someone is price shopping, but if you prefer to charge on a project-by-project basis (as I do) this may not work for you.
Portfolio:
If you do any web design or graphics work a portfolio is a must. People want to see examples of your work before paying you to do something for them. If you do things like sales letters and ghostwriting , having a portfolio of completed work is also a very good idea.
About You :
Your clients are not only buying your services, they are buying into a relationship with YOU. Let them know who you are and why you can be trusted to hold a portion of their business in your hands.
Policies and Privacy:
With all the privacy and internet safety issue out there you want to assure your visitors that their information is safe with you and always will be. Spell out your policies on collecting email addresses, collecting payments, work confidentiality, etc.
Testimonials:
Ok, so you’ve got up a great website with everything mentioned previously. Does that mean your visitors will trust you? Probably not. You see, they have no way of knowing what quality your work is or even if you’re a real professional running an actual business. Testimonials help to prove your credibility by showing that you have satisfied clients who are happy to sing your praises.
Now that you’ve learned some of the essential elements of a Virtual Assistant’s website, go back and have a look at your website (if you have one) and see if you are missing anything. If you don’t have a website yet then print this article out and use it as a checklist while your site is being developed to make sure you have used every advantage to create a site that sells your services!
Once you have your virtual assistant website up now you’ll need to go out and find your first clients! Visit Online VA Profits today to grab your 24 Hour VA Profits Special Report.
Wordless Wednesday - Together for 21 years
Today is our 21st Anniversary and we are still so much in love. I am truly so blessed for having the most wonderful husband in the universe. This photo was taken in 2003 when we renewed our vows.
Go on a Nature Walk with your Family
Have you ever gone on a nature trip with your family? If you haven’t, now is the time to do it - weather permitting. Before you go though, here are some things to consider:
Choose appropriate clothes and shoes for your nature trip. Make sure clothes are comfortable. You could wear light and layered clothes of course depending on the weather. You may want to bring a light jacket or raincoat too. Wear sneakers or hiking boots or any closed toed shoes to make sure your feet are well protected. It may be nice to bring binoculars too as you can never tell what sights await you.
Teaching our kids about nature and also the animals who live in our planet is a great practice because our kids can learn all about specific habitats, the animals who live in them, and the importance of preserving them for future generations.
Yes, our kids can learn about nature through books but, they discover more when they see and walk among different trees and flowers and discover the different species of birds and insects. It makes life more real for our kids and makes their easier to relate and understand nature.
Whether you are taking the whole family to the zoo, or to a reserve where extinct birds can be found, now is the time to do it. Our earth’s natural resources are vanishing as the population continues to increase. While there are still parks which preserve the beauty of nature and wildlife, no one knows how much longer conservation will continue.
Start with a family nature walk. This is a fun time of learning and appreciating nature and the grand treasures it holds.
Monday Mommy Tip - How to Calm a Noisy Toddler
Here’s a trick I used to do when my kids were toddlers. If they were being noisy or fuzzy - and I wanted them to be quiet, I would go up to their ear and whisper as I talk to them. Because they wanted to hear what I was saying … they usually quiet down. My kids are older now - but I still get to use this trick with my little neice and nephews.
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Podcast - Pizza, Pets, Direct Sales and Affiliate Marketing
This week, I talk about some pet tips shared during our Monday Mommy Tip Memes and I talk about Pizza toppings - YUM!
I interviewed Chris Carroll - a Direct Sales Expert - about Summer Tactics for Your Direct Sales Business. I also mention a resource for those who want to learn more about Affiliate Marketing.
Friday Faves - Favorite Pizza Topping
Hi all - today’s Friday Fave topic is simple - who doesn’t love pizza? I know most of us eat pizza at least once every 2 weeks - I personally LOVE “Hawaiian pizza” - so that is - canadian bacon/ham and lots of pineapples - if I go to fancy gourmet pizza places, I like trying out different pizzas. I love eating at California Pizza Kitchen and Gourmet Pizza (a local mom and pop pizza place in my neighborhood) and on other days - we make pizza from scratch here at home and my family makes their own personal pizza with their favorite toppings.
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