Today we answer Sheila’s question…can you give me pointers on using Twitter for my business?
Resources:
Twitter: Candy Beauchamp
Twitter: OffAssist
Twitter: TexVAL
Twitter: 2 Minutes with a VA
Twitter
VAclassroom
Tag Archives | Marketing
Viewer Challenge Response-Joining In: Lara Nieberding
This video challenge response comes from Lara Nieberding, owner of The Data Digger.
Lara, Thank you for submitting your video.
Resources:
Viewer Challenge: Tell us about JOINING IN
Lara Nieberding, The Data Digger
IVAA
VAnetworking
IVAA Summits
FoVA
How Do I Get Back That Feeling of Working in a Group that I Loved About Corporate America?
Today we answer Nicholas’s question…How do I get back that feeling of working in a group that I loved about Corporate America?
Update: After I did this recording, I found out that our lovely Tawnya over at VANetworking is holding 28 seminars this year – for $27 – yeah, all 28. What a steal! Sign up at the website. This is another way to feel connected and part of a team or group. Many thanks to Tawnya, a true leader of our industry. You rock!
Resources:
OffAssist
VAnetworking
IVAA
Twitter
Facebook
Meetup.com
How Can I Broadcast Myself, My Personality, and My Confidence to Customers Half a Continent Away?
Today we answer Tammy’s question…How can I broadcast myself, my personality, and my confidence to customers 1/2 a continent away?
Resources:
Twitter
VAclassroom
Facebook
LinkedIn
Headshot Tips for Your Virtual Assistant Website
Our guest vlogger, Tawnya Sutherland with VANetworking.com, answers the question, “Should I put my photograph on my website?”
Resources:
VANetworking.com – Tawnya’s forum and website for VAs
VBSS (Virtual Business Startup System) – that box Tawnya’s holding, I’ve heard great things about this!
What do I do after my first client comes calling?
Kevin asks “what now” once you start getting your first client calls…
When can a VA expect to start making some money?
Courtney asks me how long it takes before she starts making some money… 
No holds barred there, Courtney! 
Is VAClassroom’s Social Media Marketing worth the cost?
Guest Vlogger, Sherra Scott, owner of Quality Practice Management Solutions answers our next question, “I keep hearing about VAclassroom and their Social Media Marketing class, but the cost seems high. Have any of you take this class personally or have any inside information?”
Resources:
Social Media Marketing class
Internet Marketing class
Remember, one of the most important things a business owner can do is continue to learn!
Guest Vlog with my son – Running a VA biz with children
I was asked how to start up and run a VA business when there are kids in the home… you get 4 minutes on this one and a my son guest vlogged with me My daughter was entirely too shy for it.
Resources:
VAC – stands for virtual assistant connection. These are VA meetings that IVAA sponsors. You don’t have to be a member or even join, they just do what they can to help – and provide goodies! Email vac@ivaa.org for info.
Happy Friday Bonus! – some of my favorite “keeping the kids busy” links – we still use these for Summer!
Kid’s Projects – from Recipe Zaar
15 Ideas – from At Home Mom Blog
Disney Online Coloring Pages – if you let them use a computer
ReadyMechs – print and fold toys
Funology – Your kids will never say they’re bored again!
Birthday Party Ideas – I use these to plan a “party” when the kids were exceptionally good and let me get a deadline done.
200+ Ideas – from The Dollar Stretcher
Origami – instructional videos – great for older kids, not so much for younger
Cool Science – some neat ideas for your science loving kids
Starting back up after a hiatus…
Teresa took a hiatus from her business and now looking to ramp it back up again…
Resources:
Online Networking For The Newbie – great eBook
Twitter
IVAA
VANetworking
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