Archive for August, 2007

Invoice Daily, Monthly, Sometimes???

Friday, August 31st, 2007

The last day of another month. EOM, to those of us in the workforce.
There are countless chores done at the end or beginning of the month, depending on your preference.
Some small business owners invoice continually throughout the month. I prefer to do that task on the last day of the month, as the task [...]

How Would Grandma Blog?

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Sometimes you just run fresh out of ideas. When you’re looking around for inspiration, try stepping into the shoes of one of your favorite people. Pick out someone you really love or admire, consider their every day task list, and see if you can find some nuggets there.
Choosing my Gramma, Naomi Buchanan, for [...]

Health & safety concerns in our community: Where do you stand on these?

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Following is an open letter to elected officials and those running for office in my immediate area, Prescott Arizona.
Dear Elected Official or Candidate:
I am a long time Prescott resident. While I actually reside in the county (Forbing Park area), I also own property within the Prescott city limits. As such, I cannot vote in city [...]

Stargazing and Profitability

Monday, August 13th, 2007

Here’s a quiz.
1. Which is the better use of your time?
A. Staying up to view the Perseid meteor shower at 11:30 p.m., and again at 3:30 a.m.
Or
B. Working in the office until 10:30 p.m. on Project X.
2. Which will yield greater productivity during your work day?
A. Strolling around your garden at first light, pulling [...]

Virtual Assistant or Remote Professional? Which are You?

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

What title do you go by?
Or, if you are the potential client of a VP or RP, which job title would you say you might better understand?
The conventional wisdom (at least between my friend Jodi Diehl at Sun Frog Services and myself) is that the title “Virtual Assistant” implies that the services provided are support [...]

Landing Your First Client: Share Your Story

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

If you are a successful entrepreneur, you probably remember the day you landed your first client with a smile. Not unlike the memory of your first reciprocated crush, you were likely bursting with joy and your heart was probably pumping like crazy.
Let’s share our stories to help inspire our colleagues who are just getting started. [...]