Bringing a new virtual assistant into your day-to-day workflow can be a daunting experience. Where do you start and how do you know if the VA is supporting you and your own unique way of doing things, rather than just systematically going…
Who doesn’t love a good practical joke or prank once in a while, especially at the office? According to research conducted by The Harris Poll, a whopping one third of American adults plan to play a practical joke or prank on April…
I hate paying by the hour… And why flat-fee pricing for virtual assistants is the most respectful way to charge a busy customer. 1 My Time An extremely frustrating aspect of working with any service provider is that most of them insist…
Businesses face so many operational challenges today. Between the increased service demands, cost pressures and just trying to differentiate your business from the competition, resources can get stretched thin to the point where it feels like you can barely keep…
Everyone needs help once in a while for their business. But how do you know when it’s time to get help and what kind of help you need? Here are 20 clues to help you decide. 1 It’s Okay to…
I know what you’re thinking, “Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday about romance, chocolate bon-bons, and roses not customers and business success!” Here’s another take: Valentine’s Day is a great way to reflect on the relationships with the most important people…
“64% of People Say They Open an Email Because of the Subject Line” – Chadwick Martin Bailey When deciding on a subject line, you must first gain clarity on the purpose, email content, and audience. From there, a set of best…
The first step in getting Salesforce CRM up and running or up to date is to move your data from it’s current location into Salesforce. But importing and updating Salesforce with large amounts of data can be a daunting and…
It’s a common dilemma for professionals: You love your craft, but you need more business and don’t have time to nurture it. Your clients like you, but they don’t refer you often enough. Most professionals don’t consider themselves salespeople, but…
According to InsideSales.com research, inside sales is growing 300% faster than outside sales. Despite this, outside sales is still a viable approach to connecting with important customers and prospects to close larger deals. In fact, because there’s been a big shift…
