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January 18, 2010 Vol. 4, No. 3 ISSN 1947-105X     Our Sponsors
 

 

WORKING WITH VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS ISSUE

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A Note from Danielle...

Doing your own administrative work cuts into the time you have to work with clients, develop new products and programs and make more money. If you don't have the skills to do that work well, it will take you longer. If you don't like certain tasks, you'll keep putting them off. All of which ends up zapping your energy and wasting precious time and resources, not saving them. Wouldn't you like to get so much more done, faster? Read on...

Yours in goodness and success :)

Danielle KeisterDanielle Keister
Founder & Virtual Assistant Expert
Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce

 

 

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This week I'm grateful for...

|That we live in a country and a world that will unite in a common cause to help their fellow human beings suffering in Haiti. Here is a list of organizations where you can donate to Haiti disaster relief. Please give anything you are able. :)

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- FEATURE ARTICLE -

7 Benefits You'll Reap by Getting Help

|Administrative work is absolutely vital—it's what keeps your business organized and humming along smoothly. But that doesn't mean you should be the one doing it. As the business owner, 80% of your time should be focused exclusively on planning, strategizing, marketing and development, not to mention working with clients if you provide a professional service.

The fact is, your business will never grow beyond where it is today unless you get support. The more administrative, non-core, energy-draining activities you can eliminate from your plate, the more profitable, streamlined and successful your business can be.

Here's what you'd enjoy more of by partnering with the right Virtual Assistant:

  1. More Energy. You'll have more energy by letting go of work you don't enjoy and may not do well.

  2. More Time. You'll have more time for the energizing work you love, and to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

  3. More Focus. You won't be distracted and overwhelmed with work you shouldn't be doing as the business owner.

  4. Faster Progress. With more focus, you'll be more productive and effective, getting more done and accomplishing projects and goals in half the time.

  5. Less Stress. When you are getting things done and actually making progress, your happiness, energy and creativity levels will soar.

  6. Stronger Foundation. You will be creating and instilling a strong foundation for continued profitable growth in your business.

  7. Increased Profits. All of these benefits together are the key ingredients for generating revenue.

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Danielle K.About the Author: Danielle Keister is an author, business advisor and innovator in the Virtual Assistant profession. Through her organization, the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce, she is passionate about helping Virtual Assistants grow stronger, more financially successful practices that lead them to greater personal happiness, freedom and client satisfaction. An administrative professional of 20+ years and veteran Virtual Assistant of 12+ years, her no-nonsense approach to business development has gained her recognition as one of the leaders in the field.

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Why You Need a Virtual Assisant

Before & After a Virtual Assistant

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About the VACOC

The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce was formed by industry veteran Danielle Keister in 2006 as a professional association devoted exclusively to meeting the unique business needs of independent administrative consultants everywhere. Our community is passionate about helping each other grow stronger, more financially successful practices that bring us greater personal happiness, freedom and client satisfaction.

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The Portable Business™ is a weekly ezine for clients from the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce™ It is produced by our Virtual Assistant members especially for the gritty, resourceful, fiercely determined small business owners and independent professionals they serve--YOU!

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EDITOR: Danielle Keister, The Relief Virtual Assistance

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Denise Shears, Shears Virtual Advantage

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