Virtual Assistant Weekender Report – Feb. 19th, 2010
Here’s your Weekender Report to keep you “IN THE KNOW” with informative and entertaining resources for your virtual business success this week! Included this weekend:
- Virtual News You Can Use NOW
- VAinsider Club MotiVAtor
- eSEMINAR SCHEDULE – Mark your calendars!
- HOT Topics at the forum this past week
- Virtual Assistant Trade, Barter, Sell or Just Giveaway
- Virtual Weekender FREEBIE
VIRTUAL NEWS YOU CAN USE
1) I am not sure if you were aware but the Virtual Event Industry is actually one of those markets that has GROWN in leaps and bounds during this economic downturn. 67% of professionals responsible for physical events report that overall attendance has dropped, and 76% of businesses say they’ve already begun using or plan to start using Virtual Events in 2009. In fact, 70% of Corporate Event Organizers predict a reduction in live events in 2010, and forecast major growth in virtual conferences and webinars.
There is no better time than now to position yourself as a Virtual Event Specialist!
The popular training center, VAClassroom has just unveiled the Virtual Event Specialist Self Study Certification Program. VAClassroom has a knack for providing the right niche training opportunities at the right time.
This self study training program will cover the key set-up, implementation and management activities for the 5 most popular virtual events in 2010, including tele-events, webinars, live podcasts, online radio and webTV. With the rapid growth and popularity of Virtual Events, this training will give you a competitive edge and ultimately increase your client and income opportunities here in 2010 and beyond!
Just CLICK HERE to get all the course details and enroll today:
2) JUST STARTING OUT? Start out right by investing in the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS) for your Virtual Assistant business! STOP puttering and dabbling around trying to get your Virtual Assistant business up and running! Instead, Tawnya Sutherland is going to give you the opportunity to invest just a few hours a day in a proven system that will have you up and running in JUST 1 MONTH.
Jump start your VA business with the VBSS for 2010!
3) If you’re looking for a fantastic way this year to:
** Acknowledge your clients on special events like birthdays and milestones
** Refer new business clients your way
** Earn passive money on the side with your virtual business website
Then listen up! I’ve been using SendOutCards (SOC) for the past year and I’m easily achieving all the above through this ingenious greeting card referral system. I remember being introduced to SOC about 2 years ago and shrugged it off thinking it was an impersonal way to contact friends, family, business colleagues. BOY, was I wrong!!!
Example: I just had a potential client email me who was absolutely thrilled to have received a thank you card from me in the mail today. Last week after a telephone call to discuss my services with her, I sent a greeting card to thank her for taking time to speak with me. She loved the personalization of the card with my picture and logo on the card. It even had my own personal handwriting inside it. Guess what? She loved it so much that she just signed on for a 25 hour monthly retainer with my company…YAY! She said she was interviewing many VAs for the position but after receiving my card with my big smile on it, she knew I was the one for her!
Test it out for yourself…
I would like to offer you a FREE GIFT ACCOUNT which will allow you to send a greeting card, at my expense, to a new potential client or one of your current clients just to say “I’m thinking of you today”.
4) Are you a Virtual Assistant ready to stop stressing about the economy AND get smarter about getting ahead?
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I rounded up the brightest and the best of the VA industry. And they’ve shared with us real world tools and examples of how they themselves are maintaining, even growing, a successful VA practice. Finally, some good news from credible sources that we as VAs can incorporate into our own virtual businesses.
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VAinsider Club MotiVAtor
The best way to make a goal unachievable is to create a goal without purpose. Sometimes we set goals based on what others expect or what we think we should do. There should be a reason behind every goal, you should know exactly why you want a goal and what the driving force behind this goal is. Without that your goal will go absolutely no where.
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eSEMINAR SCHEDULE – Mark your calendars!
Get up to date information on our 2010 upcoming speakers at our eSeminars help educate, inform and entertain Virtual Assistants and online Virtual Achievers worldwide.
REGISTER HERE to learn more
Upcoming Seminar Schedule:
WEDNESDAY (All Members) ~ Following at 7PM EST will be our social VAjot evening.
Date: February 24th, 2010 at 6PM EST
Topic: Social Media State of the Union 2010 – Success Strategies for Growing Your VA Business Faster Than Ever!
Presented by: Craig Cannings
Topic Summary: Craig Cannings from VAClassroom will unpack 10 key Social Media trends that will shape your business in 2010. You will learn some new Social Media Success Strategies to help grow your client and income opportunities this year and beyond!
REGISTER HERE to receive your password the day before the event. If you are already registered, you’ll receive speaker info automatically.
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VAinsider Internet Marketing Proactive VA Series:
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DATE: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 7PM EST
Topic: Social Media and SEO – A Match Made In Web Heaven!
Description: In this session, Craig Cannings will talk about the important, “game-changing” role that Social Media will play with your SEO activities and Search Listings in 2010. Craig will review some different social media strategies for boosting your search listings for your targeted keywords.
VAinsider Club Members ONLY! Become one today
HOT TOPICS AT FORUM THIS PAST WEEK:
Linkedin – How do I find people to connect with?
Seeking suggestions for VOIP
Looking for Ebook Cover Creator
The Virtual Assistant Social Networking Forum is FREE to Join! What are you waiting for?
Virtual Assistant Trade, Barter, Sell or Just Giveaway!
This is a new area our readers have requested where you can trade, barter, share or just giveaway products or services. For example, maybe you want to trade your VA services for coaching for your business. We’ll post current listings from our forum area so if you want to be listed, make a post there:
New Website – Domain Name for sale
Help with C-Panel, Tutor Needed – Exchange VA Services
Looking for Partner Who is Good in Social Media
WEEKEND FREEBIE:
People have been asking at the forum for a “Virtual Assistant Startup Checklist” so guess what? Be careful what you wish for…here it is! Just signup on the right hand side of my site to download this handy checklist for all VAs.
Enjoy! Download Virtual Assistant Startup Checklist here.
Until next week…
To Your Virtual Success,
Tawnya Sutherland, CIMBS
Founder of The Leading Virtual Assistant Networking Forum Since 2003 www.VAnetworking.com
