Virtual Assistance Business Briefs

Customer Service Revival

I’ve decided to start my own ministry, and my first order of business will be a customer service revival. Will you join me? Funny as that may seem, the exodus of customer service has been evolving for several years. The latest downturn in the economy has simply caused a bigger impact on customer service, I believe, due [...]

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Are You Like a Salmon When Looking for New Clients?

In my former life, I was a purchasing agent for a seafood company. This time of year reminds me of the salmon runs. During the summer months, many wild salmon species take the journey back to their birthplace to spawn and ultimately end their lives. Their upstream journey is a challenging one, swimming against rugged rapids, leaping [...]

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Five Ways to Grow Your Business to Six or Seven Figures!

Ever wondered how your competitors generate six and seven figures incomes? As a professional in your field or niche, you face many challenges when marketing and promoting yourself to achieve six and seven figure incomes. As we’ve helped more and more professionals grow their business through traditional and Internet marketing and social media, I’ve found several underutilized [...]

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Why Reveal Your Prospect’s Objections?

One of the questions I ask during the prospect interview process is, “Have you ever worked with an independent contractor before?” – the response this elicits helps me to determine if there are any negative past experiences that might present itself as an objection throughout the interview process. Objections are an important part of the [...]

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Top Five Reasons I Prefer 1ShoppingCart

Thanks to my coaching and speaker clients, I have been exposed to several shopping cart options. While each of them has similar features and benefits, I have found 1ShoppingCart (1SC) to be THE most effective system with all the best options for most of my clients who have products and services to sell. Here are five [...]

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Four Tips to Going Viral (Part Two)

Last week we looked at the length and tone of your video to keep your audience engaged and willing to help your video go viral. We close out our four tips by understanding the advantages of the lead-in and content. Craft the Lead-In Like a lead-in to any written article or oral presentation, cut to [...]

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Four Tips to Going Viral with Your Video (Part One)

These powerful viral video techniques that will help you kick-start your campaign, ramp up word-of-mouth and put your video center in the spotlight. By incorporating key viral qualities into your video, your target audience will be more likely to spread it online via email, social media and bookmarking sites like Stumbleupon, digg, and delicious, and [...]

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Build Trust Through Email Marketing Content (Part Two)

Last week we discussed giving more than you gain in your email marketing pieces, as well as, keeping promises. We close this discussion with important insights on proofreading and how best to communicate. 3. Proofread your emails. While I would think this goes without saying, I’m surprised at all the typographical errors I see in [...]

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Build Trust Through Email Marketing Content (Part One)

Your email copy plays an immensely important role in gaining trust from subscribers. While the quality of information is still the most important element, there are a lot of other factors to consider. Listed below are those I find most important. 1. Give more than what you might gain. We all know the importance [...]

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Five Facebook Fan Page Success Strategies

In recent years, having an Internet presence for your business meant putting up a website. While still an important feature for promoting your business, a website is no longer enough. Web 2.0, or the social web, is an essential feature of a successful marketing plan to reach your clientele. Facebook is considered one of the [...]

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