http://blog.looseends.net A Virtual Assistant's Blog Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:51:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here's your quick link to the March 2010 AZVAs Podcast: [Listen Now!] This month on the podcast we're featuring Tara Fort's interview with Robin Binkley of Best Year Yet (see Robin's picture below, right). (By the way, we're also on iTunes in the podcast directory. If you review the podcast on iTunes,  ... http://blog.looseends.net/podcasts/azvas-podcast-episode-2-march-2010/ No resolutions for me this year. Nope, I'm keeping it simple by choosing a theme, which is the word "fit." When deciding whether or not I will do something, I just ask myself, "Is this a good fit?" or "Will this help me be or stay fit?" It's such a good choice for ... http://blog.looseends.net/life-of-the-virtual-assistant/my-2010-theme-fit/ AZVAs Podcast launches today! You can listen while you work, during your work out, or it's perfect for your afternoon virtual commute, or whenever you want to tune in! Put it in your iPod so you can take it with you! Subscribe to AZVAs podcast by emailing ktcosmos@LooseEnds.net. The flavor is decidedly VAC ... http://blog.looseends.net/life-of-the-virtual-assistant/azvas-podcast-episode-1/ I've been working from home as a Virtual Assistant for more than 13 years now. Early on, I attended a lot of in-person networking events and met often with clients. Now I rarely meet anyone I work or collaborate with in person, so the thought of heading to my industry's annual ... http://blog.looseends.net/life-of-the-virtual-assistant/living-in-a-style-vacuum/ With social media in its apparent heyday, what happens to your print or enewsletter campaign? Or, for that matter, your blog and website? Are those still viable markeing and branding tools? http://blog.looseends.net/business-strategiesperspectives/whats-the-status-of-one-way-communication/ 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 ... http://blog.looseends.net/virtual-assistant-resources/building-on-your-skills/ 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 ... http://blog.looseends.net/business-strategiesperspectives/managing-the-growth-of-your-va-practice/ Please bear with this veteran VA while she spouts off on some assaults on common courtesy she's noted of late. Lots of us who work in home offices find we have far fewer opportunities to attend meetings in public places these days. The proliferation of online meeting options has saved us ... http://blog.looseends.net/life-of-the-virtual-assistant/please-mind-your-manners/ What do these things have in common? 1. failure to use a condom 2. volcanic eruptions 3. buying imported foods 4. the earth's tilt 5. leaving the lights on when leaving a room 6. wildfires 7. running unnecessary errands in your car Though some are natural events and others intentional/unintentional human activities, all can engender consequences which contribute ... http://blog.looseends.net/life-of-the-virtual-assistant/climate-change-and-the-6-americas/ Ever wonder where blogging is headed now that social media web sites have become mainstream tools? If you've decided that blogs are so 2008, think again. I just watched a great 8-part video series on Build a Better Blog, presented by Denise Wakeman of "The Blog Squad" fame. The series ... http://blog.looseends.net/blogging/your-blogs-role-in-your-professional-visibility/