TV, radio, and blogs often feature weekly roundups. Loosely Speaking is trying it out today. Logging a lot of hours on the road over the past few months, I’ve got a lot of new knitted projects to show off, but am woefully behind on reading my favorite blogs. So, today, I’m thinking about success and [...]

Specializing was the trend of the past five years in the Virtual Assistance Industry. Most of us start as generalists and then progress to narrowing down the industries we prefer to serve as well as the services we wish to offer. It makes sense on many levels: honing your skills, having to stay current in [...]

It was a windy one in Tucson this weekend when Arizona and ASU finished up their seasons with a terrific 3-game series. Even better for our ‘Cats: they took the series after dropping the opener on Thursday night. While in Tucson we met a delightful couple from Grenoble, France, who were also guests at the [...]

I’m thinking about opening up a new niche providing VA services to people in the baseball world, such as agents and professional players. As I think about going after a market I have never served before, I have a little anxiety and know I have more to learn about this segment’s specific needs. (Just because [...]

Debra Dorrell, owner of “A Good Yarn” in Prescott wants help spreading this news: A Good Yarn, located in The Old Firehouse Plaza at 220 W Goodwin in Prescott, is proud to announce a book signing with Debbie Macomber on Saturday June 7th, at 1:00 P.M. The bestselling author of A Good Yarn, The Shop [...]

This topic must be incredibly beguiling since so many people are searching for help with it. That, or simply very confusing and/or seasonal … grad and wedding season is upon us! Here are a few questions I have received on the art of expressing thanks after publishing some other posts on the subject: Question: Is [...]

You’re the best. Here is a bouquet and some other fun stuff for you to enjoy: Postcards from Yo Mama Yarn for Dinner The Rainey Sisters Fort Peck Dam French Laundry at Home Favorite Vacation Spots Kitchen Klatter Walking Prescott Online Moms Find New, More Modern Ways to Nag (this one you have probably already [...]

A great way to be memorable (beyond your expertise in your area) is to be known as one who conducts relationships with grace and humility. That is, one who acknowledges others and gives thanks with deep sincerity. You create goodwill AND a good name for yourself. The thank you note is one form of acknowledgment, [...]

I love Goog 411. And I’ve lately been feeling like I “get” social networking, even though I struggle to incorporate it into daily life. I mean, if it’s a time crunch requiring a choice between exercising and Twittering or LinkedIn, I have to choose exercise. Now, just as I think I have a handle on [...]