AGilpin Consultants

What Can You Outsource This Month? HOLIDAY GREETINGS!

November 12, 2012 By Aileen Gilpin Leave a Comment

The Holiday Season is the perfect time to show your clients appreciation, to show them you care about them more than just once a year. But how do you find the time to sit and write all those Holiday cards, or find one that truly expresses your gratitude? What if I can show you a card system that will produce high level cards, personalized with your message, your business logo or even a family photo, addressed, stamped and sent in less then half the time that you spend in the Hallmark store at half the cost. Would you be interested? Have you heard of SendOutCards, the gratitude card system? I have been using this system for just about a year … [Read more...]

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SUCCESSion

August 28, 2012 By Aileen Gilpin 3 Comments

“A business without a dream is like a life without a purpose.” ~ Michael Gerber Last week the West Suburban Women Entrepreneurs hosted a program 'SUCCESSion'. Since the event it made me re-evaluate some of the processes I have in my business, as well as, the processes I do for my clients. Being self-employed it is so easy to overlook the value of what you have created. For me the stage I am in for succession planning is to build my work environment on systems. During the program the panelists shared a tip with us to start out with something as simple as taking something that you do repeatedly and create it into a template, by doing this … [Read more...]

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What Can You Outsource This Month? Collect Contact Information

August 6, 2012 By Aileen Gilpin Leave a Comment

COLLECT CONTACT INFORMATION! Need specific information about current or prospective clients? With a little research performed by a Virtual Assistant you can collect all the data you need, including phone numbers, email addresses, social media links, etc. They can then enter the collected data into spreadsheets, documents, address books… whatever is most useful to you. Interested in support from a Virtual Assistant? Call or email me today! Remember that we work as a team, so don't worry if this is not your area of expertise. Please help spread the word! Please share this email with your friends and colleagues. We offer a 20% discount for … [Read more...]

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What Can You Outsource This Month? Sales Leads

July 9, 2012 By Aileen Gilpin 3 Comments

Sales Leads! Without sales, you don't have business. But if you’re spending time meeting prospective clients and servicing existing customers, it’s hard to find new leads. A Virtual Assistant can find and research individuals, companies, and technologies, via blogs, websites and forums. They can prepare reports and briefs to help you determine who to contact next. With the right information in hand you can focus on developing new business relationships instead of having to spend time researching. Interested in support from a Virtual Assistant? Call or email me today! Remember that we work as a team, so don't worry if this is not your … [Read more...]

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10 Reasons You Need … a Day Off

June 28, 2012 By Aileen Gilpin 4 Comments

When you are running your own business, particularly one from home, balancing your time or taking time off can be a challenge. Inevitably, the to-do list is too long or you receive an email at 9.53pm that you just have to answer there and then. Here’s 10 ways you can tell you’re overdue for a day off It’s Thursday, but you believe your kids/partner/mother when they tell you its Friday and you think you’ve been on the computer for so long you missed a day. You give an exasperated sigh and yell “in a minute!” when the microwave goes off – does no one understand how busy you are. You start using the washing machine as a … [Read more...]

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What Can You Outsource This Month? Data Entry

May 31, 2012 By Aileen Gilpin Leave a Comment

Data Entry! Do you need professional, reliable data entry? In today's digital age there are so many tasks that require data entry so it is important that you always maintain the integrity of your data. That is why an essential part of any information driven company is having a reliable and accurate method of getting your data manually entered into the desired systems. Interested in Data Entry support? Call or email me today! Remember that we work as a team, so don't worry if data entry is not your area of expertise. Call us today (815) 886-0564 to schedule your complimentary consultation. Visit our services to learn more … [Read more...]

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Outlook Spring Cleaning

April 20, 2012 By Aileen Gilpin Leave a Comment

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MS Outlook does much more than you think. It can boost your productivity … help you manage your workload … even help you stay focused on your most important appointments, tasks and projects. Sort by Sender - This is a good first step. It allows you to easily spot and delete email from advertisers whose messages you no longer need. This also makes it easy to spot email from friends and family, which don't have a real retention requirement. Search for old emails - If you have accumulated several years of emails, start by creating search folders for each year. Search folders aren't actual folders; it's a search criteria and a way … [Read more...]

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What Can You Outsource This Month? Event Management

April 2, 2012 By Aileen Gilpin Leave a Comment

Event Management! Do you have an upcoming seminar or workshop? We can assist you will all aspects of it including planning, organizing, registration and marketing! To manage an event successfully there are a number of things to consider. The basics involve planning, marketing, guest lists, registration, payment processing and follow up surveys. Proper event planning and management can prevent last minute changes and ensure smooth sailing from start to finish. We are here to help you create and plan successful events. Call today to schedule your next event promotion! Solutions for Speakers: Building your speaking or training business … [Read more...]

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Taking Care of Our Health

March 12, 2012 By Aileen Gilpin Leave a Comment

As business owners taking care of our health is important. Too many of us do not see the connection between our health and our business until the body breaks down. It then becomes a huge undertaking to reverse the ill effects of our neglect. We're committed to the success of our business, why not commit to living healthier - and thus happier - lifestyle overall. Studies show that poor diet and inactivity lead to conditions such as obesity, headaches, diabetes, and cancer. A sedentary lifestyle decreases energy levels and dulls memory and concentration. But as self-employed business owners our health is continuously at risk. Exercise … [Read more...]

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Count Down #2 – JWillin Consulting

December 5, 2011 By Aileen Gilpin 2 Comments

The second stop on Aileen’s Count Down to the Holidays! is with Jerilyn Willin, President and Professional Speaker of JWillin Consulting and Co-Author of Deep, Deeper, Deeper Still... a guided journey for people who journal (and those that wish they did) Do you ever wonder where you're going in life or what's important? Seeking deeper inspiration for the New Year? Then dip deeper into this fabulous book! This book is a perfect stocking stuffer or a great gift to give to a loved one. From the moment I picked up the book I found myself randomly picking a page and pondering over the thought-provoking quotes and … [Read more...]

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