Even though the big three (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) have been around for more than a few years, conventions and best practices for their use still seems like a hot topic. Every where I turn lately, there are classes, webinars and live chats on the subject. My AZVAs colleague and I are no exception, as [...]

If you haven’t explored social networking yet (and from what I hear you’re not alone if you haven’t), there are plenty of classes to help you get up to speed. What if you have tried it but can’t figure out what exactly to do with your new Twitter or FB accounts once you open them? [...]

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.

126 spams. 1,314 spams. 471 spams. Lately this is what Akismet tells me when I log on to the backend of my blog. End result: spending more time pondering whether my blog is here for the sole purpose of giving spammers target practice than I do working on new posts. Then there’s lure of social [...]

Harry Caray may be one of the best networkers ever, moving thousands of tone-deaf Cub fans to stand and sing at the top of their lungs. Harry had no issues with his own terrible singing voice, using his presence to connect many of us in ways which extended beyond our fandom. During my recent sojourn [...]

While many Virtual Assistants already do offer these services, some VAs and clients may actually be wondering, SHOULD they? Social networking became the trendiest way to stay connected in 2008. As a result, clients in many industries are seeking VAs with proven expertise to manage their social media presence. As a hot new niche market, [...]

Social Media sites have been heralded as the latest and best way to network and establish your brand. When you’re your own boss, your time is your own and without someone peering over your shoulder, you can Tweet/Plurk/Flickr/Facebook/LinkedIn your day away if you like. Just how many minutes a day can you justify without cutting [...]