How to Work with a Virtual Assistant

What is a Virtual Assistant? Who uses a Virtual Assistant? How much do they charge? How can they complete my work without being in my office? How is a Virtual Assistant more beneficial than someone in my office? How do I know that I can trust the hours they charge and that they won’t share my personal information? How do I go about finding a Virtual Assistant that is a “match” for me?

Two Important Keys to a Successful Business-Integrity and Reputation

As business owners, we know that if we want repeat business and referrals (both of which are the foundation of growing our business) then we need to include integrity and reputation in everything we do. How can we, as business owners ensure that we are continually moving forward in building our integrity and reputation in a positive light? Actually, if we remember a few simple “rules,” then we can continue to build and grow.

Using Subcontractors

Here are some tips to help you get started using a subcontractor to help you find more time to grow your business and make more money.

Opening a Business SUCCESSFULLY

Opening a business can be frustrating and rewarding all at the same time. Unfortunately many potentially successful businesses close their doors because they are not prepared for handling all the issues that arise out of running a business. No matter what your reason for opening your business, you must be sure you are prepared to handle any crisis that may arise.

Simple Marketing Tips

Marketing is one of the most important pieces of your business plan. Without marketing, people will not be able to find what your business is about and all your wonderful services. Find some simple tips to get started.

Marketing Resolutions for the New Year

Everyone knows that with the New Year comes the big New Year’s resolutions. Many of us do not set New Year’s resolutions for our business. Get started on your “marketing resolutions for the new year.”
 

Organizing Your Desktop-Computer Desktop That Is!

Have you ever needed to quickly pull up that file on your computer, but it takes you forever to find it because of the millions of files cluttering your desktop (computer desktop that is)? Get the art of organizing your desktop down so that next time a client calls, you know exactly where their file is!

5 Tips to Successful Time Management

Could you do with another hour added to your day? How about 10? Well, unless you are magical, this isn’t going to happen, so you need to learn how to squeeze every second out of your day. Here’s a plan to get you started.

The Balance Beam of Work and Family

Having your own business takes sacrifice from you and your family, but it’s worth it if you can find the balance.  Make finding your balance a priority!!

Customer Dis-Service Today

Whatever happened to great customer service and pride in one’s work?  Part 1 of 2 part series.

Delivering the "Wow" Factor

In this age of ever-declining customer service, it’s important that we, as small business owners, take responsibility of our customer service skills and really take care of our customers and clients.  Part 2 of 2 part series.

Me Time

Tips on how you can make some “me time” and then some ideas of what you can do to make time for yourself.

Finding the Purpose in Online Networking Groups

Have you ever wondered what the purpose of networking groups online are?  How can you get the most benefit from a networking group online?

Setting Business Goals

Everyone has dreams of things they want to accomplish, so set your goals to help you achieve your dreams!

Traveling with Your Business

Here are a few tips to help make your trip go smoother.

Why Do I Need a Coach?
Would you go up to the starting line of a marathon without any preparation, without any planning, and wearing the wrong clothing?  Preparation should also be taken when setting up your business.

Why Do I Need SEO
You’ve gone through the steps of setting up your business, getting all your licenses and insurance in place and you’ve designed your site or hired someone to design it for you…. Now, how do you get people to your site or to choose your site over one of the millions of others out there?

Christian Articles by Patty

Acknowledging Christ at Work
Patty Benton and Dolly Hooker partnered together to start a Christian ministry that helps Christians encourage either to start standing up for Christ in our lives.  Read the article that ignited the idea for this ministry!

Sit Still and Be Quiet?
Are you tired of hearing that Christians need to sit down and be quiet while the minority of the world systematically takes God out of everything?  Read the first of a 2 part series, in which we speculate about what the world will come to if we continue to sit and be quiet, and part 2 will look at what happens when Christians do unite and stand together, looking at real life examples.