Everybody is using one or more of the social networks these days. It’s crazy how much information exists on how to use them, why, where, etc. What are the most creatively brilliant uses of these networks, either that you yourself have experienced, or that you have observed? Let’s call them “WOW’s” and let’s talk about [...]

Just wrapped up our first AZVAs “REAL TALK” conference call, and it made me realize two things: I needed to dust off and update the Calendar of Events for Solopreneurs elsewhere on Loosely Speaking to reflect all that’s in store for 2011. I want to organize a second AZVAs retreat for those of you in [...]

I am looking forward to a newly formed alliance with www.AssistantEdge.com, which is launching a new portal next week. Their newest content hub targets “professional assistantship,” and provides links of of value to solopreneurs in various specialty niches. In the sidebar (at right) you’ll see a link Assistant Edge. Won’t you please pay them a [...]

Here’s an  interview with Tara Fort, Versatility, and myself, recorded by our colleague Candy Beauchamp (the brains behind both “Two Minutes with a VA” and OffAssist) during the recent IVAA Live Summit in Phoenix, in April 2010.

A huge welcome and a big hug for Sharon Williams, president of 24-Hour Secretary! Sharon’s been hopping around the blogosphere answering industry questions and promoting this year’s Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC). Today, she’s hanging out on Loosely Speaking while I am winding down here in Phoenix with other VAs at the 2010 IVAA [...]

It’s the time of year when we all do some self assessment and then look ahead to changes we want to make in the coming year.  Personally, it may be your work out routine that needs some recommitment. Professionally, it’s time to review your skills and make upgrades to your professional toolbox. AZVAs introduces professional [...]

Virtual Assistants in practice for a number of years usually reach a crossroads when their client load begins to challenge their energy and time limits. In talking with veterans in the industry, most eventually remodel their business plan taking it in one of the following directions, all of which take them out of personally providing [...]

Whew and Wow. Our AZVAs Fall Retreat in Phoenix was a terrific success. In fact, it appears that the genesis of many new projects and collaborations has already begun. Format The format allowed for both education and unlimited opportunities for networking. Our small contingent of Arizona VAs hopped on board and embraced our attempt to [...]

Retreat Schedule VAC Luncheon Agenda Breakout Sessions Coupons & Discounts The first ever VA retreat here in Arizona is set for Friday August 28 – Sunday August 30 in Phoenix. If you’re a VA in the area interested in participating in this FREE event, drop me a line at ktcosmos at LooseEnds dot net and [...]

A recent meeting with local VA bud Tara Fort, owner of Versatility4u.com, generated a list of resources you may want to review. Like everyone these days, you probably find yourself spread thin in efforts to keep up with social media, Web sites, blogs, and other reading in your quest for valuable, accurate information. These are [...]