Zero to 90….

March 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photographer: Mike Rakoski

I cannot believe that Spring is here. Where does the time go? Spring brings many changes to our lives; our bodies start to want lighter food as it awakes from its winter slumber; our family activities start to pick up and our businesses start to see increased energy. This is a perfect time to think about change, because people already associate the spring season with renewal and transformation. But do you have enough time?  Even though we have gained one extra hour of daylight, does not mean you stay at work one more hour. Daylight savings time should be used to get out during daylight, enjoy those spring baseball games, take a walk at … [Read more...]

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What Can You Outsource This Month? HOLIDAY GREETINGS!

November 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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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 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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9 eco-friendly solutions can help get your business in order

August 21, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Inspired by a friend/client, Green Home Experts, I have implemented several different ways I can be greener in my home and in my business. There are endless ways to create a greener workplace from using recycled products to installing doubled-paned windows for better insulation. The best way to start is by taking small steps. Here are a few ideas you can work with. Green up your commute. Since your workday begins when you arrive, let's start with how you get there. The best-case scenario is to telecommute by working from home (Like me!). Today's technology--e.g., video conferencing (Skype), instant messaging (FB and others) and online … [Read more...]

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Social Media Checklist for Businesses

August 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Handy Social Media Checklist Courtesy of: The Whole Brain Group … [Read more...]

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What Can You Outsource This Month? Collect Contact Information

August 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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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 3 Comments
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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 4 Comments
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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 Leave a Comment
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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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Help end PowerPoint abuse

May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Help end PowerPoint abuse Are you a perpetrator of PowerPoint abuse?  If you’re you guilty of creating wordy slides, using distracting graphics, or adding distracting special effects just to satisfy your inner George Lucas, you have a problem. You’re failing to make the most of a powerful communications tool, and it’s interfering with your message. Follow this advice to use PowerPoint to communicate successfully. Choose fonts wisely Using too many fonts or illegible typefaces is a common trait of PowerPoint abusers. Ease eye strain with these helpful tips: Use a sans serif font to enable high visibility: Helvetica Bold … [Read more...]

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