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Five Crucial Things You Must Do To Build Your Offline Business With Social Networking

The age of social networking is more than upon us—it is becoming INGRAINED in us. Many of us are so addicted that we can hardly get out of bed before we begin checking to see status updates on Facebook and

Twitter. Reconnecting with old friends and staying in touch with current

ones are great reasons to use social networks—but what about using them

to market your offline (or online) business?



The fact is, those same networks that you are using to share…

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Added by Bonnie Jo Davis on July 31, 2010 at 9:32pm — No Comments

Two Work-at-Home Mom Books from the Basement

Two work at home mom books for staying sane, organized, healthy and in control for every work at home mom who feels just a bit frazzled and stressed.

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Added by Alyssa Gregory on July 31, 2010 at 5:33am — No Comments

How I Fought Back Against Email Overload

A look at one of the biggest problems I have with email -- the distraction factor -- and my solution for taking back control and putting email in its place.

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Added by Alyssa Gregory on July 29, 2010 at 12:02pm — No Comments

Recent Podcast Interview on Business Ethics

I was recently interviewed by Darlene Gonzalez for her Virtual Perception Podcast - check it out! ;) http://bit.ly/ar6lSc

Added by Jeannine Clontz on July 29, 2010 at 11:43am — No Comments

Social Media and Television Are Falling in Love

Social Media and Television are like peanut butter and chocolate. They go hand in, a majority of people I know spend at least an hour or more each night in our living rooms with our laptops on our laps and our…

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Added by Gabster Media on July 28, 2010 at 11:30pm — No Comments

How to Scare Away Prospects on Your First Call

While not every prospect call can be a success, it doesn't hurt to remind ourselves about some of the things we probably shouldn't do during a call. Here is a list of no-no's while on calls with prospective clients. What tops your list?

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Added by Alyssa Gregory on July 28, 2010 at 2:10pm — No Comments

4 Ways to Be Respectful in Client Relationships

Respect for yourself and others plays a prominent role in each one of our lives. And it can be the single most important element in any business relationship. Here are four ways to demonstrate respect in client relationships in order to earn it in return.

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Added by Alyssa Gregory on July 28, 2010 at 7:48am — No Comments

5 Ways to Maintain Client Relationships Long After the Work is Complete

The project has ended, so it's time to end communication with the client, right? No! Here is a list of ways to keep the relationship going, even when there isn't a clear need you can fill for the client.

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Added by Alyssa Gregory on July 28, 2010 at 3:19am — No Comments

About Microtel Global Solutions

Microtel Global Solutions is a Philippine-based contact center and BPO company that prides itself on building strategic partnerships with partners who require English speaking, inbound customer service, sales support and back office processing services to deliver superior results in a very cost effective manner. Microtel Global Solutions is a privately… Continue

Added by Microtel Global Solution Inc. on July 27, 2010 at 11:42pm — No Comments

5 Things to Elevate to the Top of Your Business Bucket List

Do you have a bucket list? You know, a list of things you want to accomplish before you die? We all have things we want to experience, and a bucket list can be used to outline our goals, aspirations and dreams.



Many times, though, a bucket list is used for all of the big, far away things you think about — visiting the Great Pyramid of Giza, running a marathon, becoming fluent in another language — and then it’s forgotten.



Instead of using a bucket list to pinpoint all of… Continue

Added by Alyssa Gregory on July 26, 2010 at 10:15am — No Comments

What's Holding You Back? Managing Risk!

Starting your own business is taking a big risk. The easiest way to manage your risk is by seeking information and looking at the business by analyzing the pros and cons. Keep your expectations high while putting systems in place to guard against the cons.…

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Added by Jeannine Clontz on July 26, 2010 at 8:12am — No Comments

What's Holding You Back? Surround Yourself With Supporters!

Starting and growing a successful business isn’t easy. You need to surround yourself with like-minded people. And that means people who encourage and support you in starting and maintaining a business.

As hard as this is to say, you may have to minimize connections with family and friends who are not supportive of you in a positive way. It is detrimental to the health of your business to be in the company of anyone who will encourage you to, ‘get a real job’, or insinuates…

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Added by Jeannine Clontz on July 21, 2010 at 11:38am — No Comments

3 Critical Areas That Need Attention Before You Submit Your Article to Article Directories



Most business owners, writers, ghostwriter’s and freelance writers know how important article marketing is and can be for your writing website, or any website for that matter. Many online business owners use article marketing daily and if you’re not using it, you should be. …



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Added by Deb Lamb on July 21, 2010 at 6:53am — No Comments

5 Tools for Automating Twitter

Automation, when used in moderation, makes social media more manageable. Here are a few tools that can help you automate your Twitter account successfully.

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Added by Alyssa Gregory on July 20, 2010 at 7:41pm — No Comments

How to Survive Saying No to a Client

When you’re working with clients, it’s important to have boundaries based on clear communication and mutual respect. Then, when you have established your boundaries comes the difficult task of enforcing them.



What happens when enforcing policies means saying no? In many cases, you may run the risk of losing an ally in the other party once the word “no” leaves your mouth. This is why it’s so important to figure out a way to honor your boundaries while making connections and developing… Continue

Added by Alyssa Gregory on July 19, 2010 at 2:28pm — 1 Comment

3 top reasons to partner with a virtual assistant

When running a business, you face every day a series of challenges, in a context that requires prompt action. Most of the time, you don't have any other choice but to reserve large slots in a still very busy schedule to complete all the necessary administrative tasks inherent in your activity.


BUT every hour spent dealing with administration issues is one less hour spent developing business opportunities. Did you know that a virtual assistant can help…
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Added by Sylvie Guiziou on July 18, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Pre-Vacation Checklist

It’s summer here in the northern hemisphere, and that means vacation. The beach, the mountains, the pool, your backyard — here we come!



Of course, it’s not quite that easy if you work for yourself. In fact, taking a vacation when you’re self-employed can be downright exhausting. A lot has to be done in preparation for being out the office, even if it’s only for a few days.



Here’s a checklist to help you get ahead of the out-of-office chaos, so you can enjoy your time off… Continue

Added by Alyssa Gregory on July 17, 2010 at 4:56pm — 1 Comment

What is a Focus Group?

A focus group involves having potential purchasers come together to experience something. Each member of the group then shares their opinions, criticisms and other feedback about the experience by answering the same set of questions posed by an interviewer.



A focus group can be an effective way for small businesses to conduct market research. For example, a focus group can involve having a set of potential clients walk through one of your email marketing campaigns, and then answer… Continue

Added by Alyssa Gregory on July 15, 2010 at 4:58pm — No Comments

Evernote Introduces the Trunk

My desktop Evernote app promoted me to update today. After the process, I noticed this new icon sitting the top of the app window, labeled “Trunk.” This new feature that was rolled out yesterday, highlights some of the amazing projects created for and integrated with Evernote that make it one of the most powerful note-taking tools available.



But that’s not all. Here’s a look at what you can do with the Evernote Trunk.



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Added by Alyssa Gregory on July 15, 2010 at 2:47pm — No Comments

Summary of Q&A Call With Team Double Click

Here's a summary of the questions asked last night of Janice Clark, Team Double Click Director. "How Subcontractors Can Find Clients Using A Staffing Agency"



1. Explain the concept of Team Double Click as a staffing agency.

2. How long has TDC been in business? Have there been changes in the original business concept of the company?

3. What is your position at TDC? How long have you been with them?

4. What is TDC's definition of an independent contractor? The majority… Continue

Added by Savvy Subcontracting, C Schultz on July 14, 2010 at 11:08pm — No Comments

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