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BlogTalkRadio Interview with Virtual Assistant Forums Founder, Tess Strand Alipour

Posted 06-24-2011 at 06:22 PM by VAF Admin
The founder of Virtual Assistant Forums, Tess Strand Alipour, was interviewed by Professor Lauri Smedley on Blog Talk Radio. Discussion centered around Virtual Assistant Forums, Virtual Assistantville and the virtual assistant industry but also touches on Tess' company with her husband Hamid, Codehead, LLP, passive income and time management.

Take a listen!
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Affordable ‘Become a Virtual Assistant’ eBook Launches to Rave Reviews

Posted 05-02-2011 at 08:13 PM by VAF Admin
New 'Become a Virtual Assistant' eBook from Virtual Assistant Forums offers aspiring virtual assistants an affordable road map to small business success.

Virtual Assistant Forums, the online community for virtual assistants at all levels of business development, launched the new ‘Become a Virtual Assistant’ eBook last week to rave reviews. At 110 pages the eBook is packed with information, direction and advice to help new and aspiring virtual assistants successfully navigate the small business startup process and get down to business.

The eBook is accompanied by 22 business-building worksheets, sample contracts and business documents and is an incredible value...
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Making the Most of Your VAF Membership: Stay active

Posted 08-24-2010 at 12:12 AM by VAF Admin
Forums and online communities are the original social networks - participating in the conversation and making the most of all that your free membership at Virtual Assistant Forums has to offer is an important part of your internet marketing plan - IF you take advantage of the opportunity. Here’s how!

Stay active:
You’re an important member of the Virtual Assistant Forums community! From the research and startup phase you've seen the benefit of participation in this top-notch forum, but how important is it to remain active on the boards after you're established? There are many reasons ongoing participation at VAF is important, here are just a few:

- Visibility among your peers - "Being an active member...
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Making the Most of Your VAF Membership: Get involved!

Posted 07-30-2010 at 10:26 AM by VAF Admin
Forums and online communities are the original social networks - participating in the conversation and making the most of all that your free membership at Virtual Assistant Forums has to offer is an important part of your internet marketing plan - IF you take advantage of the opportunity. Here’s how!

Get involved!:
Virtual Assistant Forums is a so much more than a message board!

- Post as if your business depends on it! Virtual Assistant Forums is highly optimized for hundreds of search terms related to the VA industry. The fact that your posts are indexed by the search engines can be very beneficial for you and your business. Your posts are a powerful marketing tool - use them to make your mark in your...
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Making the Most of Your VAF Membership: Choose the best place to make your post

Posted 07-12-2010 at 05:42 PM by VAF Admin
Forums and online communities are the original social networks - participating in the conversation and making the most of all that your free membership at Virtual Assistant Forums has to offer is an important part of your internet marketing plan - IF you take advantage of the opportunity. Here’s how!

Choose the best place to make your post:
Taking the time to scan the topic sections and decide where your post belongs BEFORE creating a new thread will ensure your post receives high quality responses, and more of them. Posting a question about billable hours in the marketing section only confuses the point you're trying to get across, and it makes more work for your community admin.

Relatively, be aware...
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How to Boost Your VA Income by Clearly Identifying Your Ideal Client

Posted 07-02-2010 at 02:24 PM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Ed Gandia, co-author of The Wealthy Freelancer. On this call (recorded live) Ed discusses the importance of identifying the ideal client and walks listeners through his sure-fire process for doing just that. As a special bonus he provides a free Ideal Client Worksheet for use during the live exercises. Click to listen.
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'The Wealthy Freelancer' Co-author Ed Gandia Shares Ideal Client Strategy With Virtual Assistants

Posted 06-28-2010 at 01:52 PM by VAF Admin
'The Wealthy Freelancer' Co-author Ed Gandia Shares Ideal Client Strategy With Virtual Assistants


Join special guest expert, 'Wealthy Freelancer', Ed Gandia as he discusses “How to Boost Your Virtual Assistant Income and Have More Fun by Clearly Identifying Your Ideal Client” Tuesday, June 29th at 9PM EST/ 6PM PST during a live call.

One of the most difficult things any service provider, including virtual assistants, will ever do is turn down a potential paying client who doesn't fit their ideal client profile - but successful VAs know that this very tactic helps them grow a thriving practice, make more money, and find greater satisfaction in their work.

During a live call with The Wealthy...
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How TO: Use the VAF video post feature

Posted 06-21-2010 at 03:24 PM by VAF Admin
When you click 'New Thread' or 'New Reply' you'll find a video recorder right there beneath the text editor! Use it to add video messages of up to five minutes in length to your posts. This is a custom feature, developed specifically for Virtual Assistant Forums to help enhance your experience on the boards.

Here's how to make a VIDEO POST:
Our flash video post feature will work with your computer's own video camera to record video posts of up to five minutes in length.

-Click 'RECORD' to begin recording. Hit 'STOP' when you're done.
-To view your video click 'PLAY'.
Don't worry, you can re-record as many times as you need to before saving.
-Click 'SAVE' when you're ready to add your...
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Making the Most of Your VAF Membership: Establish yourself as an expert

Posted 06-12-2010 at 03:02 AM by VAF Admin
Forums and online communities are the original social networks - participating in the conversation and making the most of all that your free membership at Virtual Assistant Forums has to offer is an important part of your internet marketing plan - IF you take advantage of the opportunity. Here’s how!

Establish yourself as an expert:

You work with clients to take THEIR businesses to the next level... but what about your OWN business? It's time to establish yourself as an expert. This is much easier than it sounds, and it doesn't require a silly badge for this or that certification. What it takes is solid, working knowledge of your specialty, the ability to articulate that knowledge, and CONFIDENCE.

Virtual...
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Making the Most of Your VAF Membership: Brand EVERYTHING

Posted 06-07-2010 at 09:12 PM by VAF Admin
Forums and online communities are the original social networks - participating in the conversation and making the most of all that your free membership at Virtual Assistant Forums has to offer is an important part of your internet marketing plan - IF you take advantage of the opportunity. Here’s how!

Brand EVERYTHING:
Your VAF membership is an extension of your company brand and message. From registering to setting up your profile, signature, avatar, blog, etc. keep the following in mind.

- Branding is much more than a logo and tagline - your brand message should impact and inform your forum posts. You're not just speaking for your business you're speaking AS your business. Brand your posts by infusing them...
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HOW TO: submit an event to the Virtual Assistant Forums Calendar

Posted 06-05-2010 at 04:47 PM by VAF Admin
The Virtual Assistant Forums Calendar is open for event posting by ALL registered members - you can add your own free events, events you are aware of that you think others may benefit from, your business anniversaries, goal dates, etc. to the calendar for public viewing. It's easy to add your own listings to the calendar, simply click the 'EVENTS' link in the main menu and select 'Submit Event' - follow the steps to add your information. There is no limit to the number of calendar submissions members may submit but all listings will be moderated by the forum administration and are subject to approval.

Be sure to include ALL necessary information including:
- event title
- event date
- event time
-...
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Making the Most of Your VAF Membership: Save time using the forum search tools

Posted 06-04-2010 at 07:25 PM by VAF Admin
Forums and online communities are the original social networks - participating in the conversation and making the most of all that your free membership at Virtual Assistant Forums has to offer is an important part of your internet marketing plan - IF you take advantage of the opportunity. Here’s how!

Save time using the forum search tools:
The answer to your burning question may already be on VAF! Use the search features to see if there's an existing conversation on the very topic you have in mind. There's a search bar at the top of the site that will allow you to search the entire forum by keyword. There's also a 'Search this Forum' option inside every topic section - to make it easy for you to find what you're looking...
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Making the Most of your VAF Membership: Keep your audience in mind

Posted 06-04-2010 at 07:09 PM by VAF Admin
Forums and online communities are the original social networks - participating in the conversation and making the most of all that your free membership at Virtual Assistant Forums has to offer is an important part of your internet marketing plan - IF you take advantage of the opportunity. Here’s how!

Keep your audience in mind:

You might think the only people reading your posts at VAF are your fellow Virtual Assistants - but your potential clients are eavesdropping too! VAF member Kena Roth of Virtually Assisting You is just one example of a VA who was contacted (and contracted!) by a client who found her upbeat personality and informative responses at VAF to be just what he was looking for. Kena says, "A recent...
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Signature Speech Secrets

Posted 06-02-2010 at 07:19 PM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Felicia Slattery, communication consultant, speaker and coach and President of Communication Transformation. On this call (recorded live) Felicia shares her own signature speech secrets and explains: what the signature speech is, why you want to have one ready to deliver, how you can develop your own signature speech. Click to listen/read.
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Illinois Virtual Assistants Group Chat

Posted 06-01-2010 at 08:08 PM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Cindy Bruce, owner of Essential Office Solutions and moderator of the Virtual Assistant Forums Illinois VAs Group; Cindy chats with LaTosha Johnson, President of TargetStars about her experience as a virtual assistant, her perspectives on the industry, and her advice for finding success as a VA. Click to read.
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HOW TO: remove the background image from your VAF experience

Posted 05-27-2010 at 06:07 PM by VAF Admin
We understand that a few of you are having a hard time adjusting to the new VAF design due to the slight transparency in some parts of the site coupled with the background image.

Of course it is our goal to provide maximum usability for all members. So, in order to ensure that everyone can effectively use the site, we've created the option for members to remove the background image from your VAF experience.

If you wish to remove the background image on VAF while you are logged in, click 'SETTINGS' in the main menu.

Then choose 'Edit Options' from the menu to the left.

Scroll all the way down the page until you see 'Show Background Image' - if you wish to view the site without the background...
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HOW TO: build and utilize your Virtual Assistant Network at VAF

Posted 05-07-2010 at 12:37 PM by VAF Admin
The Networking feature at VAF is a great way to build relationships and network with your fellow Virtual Assistants and can make it easier for you to communicate with them directly here on VAF. You can build your network by sending networking requests to other members you share common interests with, who are members of the same group, or who are particularly helpful in a thread you've started. Anyone you wish to connect with...

To add someone to your networking list, visit their Virtual Assistant Forums profile and click the 'Add to your network' link in the Network box (second box in the right-hand column in profiles).

The member will receive notice that you have requested a connection with them and much like...
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How Social Media Can Help Virtual Assistants Market and Differentiate Their Business

Posted 05-05-2010 at 02:32 PM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Shama Hyder Kabani, CEO of The Marketing Zen Group and author of 'The Zen of Social Media Marketing'. Shama chats with Virtual Assistant Forums members about how to use the various social media tools to more effectively market their practices while setting themselves apart in a crowded industry. Click to read.
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How Virtual Assistants Can 'Get Clients Now!'

Posted 05-01-2010 at 07:07 PM by VAF Admin
Hosted by C.J. Hayden, the best-selling author of: Get Clients Now!, Get Hired Now!, and The One-Person Marketing Plan Workbook. C.J. joins us to discuss a simple system Virtual Assistants can use to get more clients with less effort. Click to read.
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All Things Twitter

Posted 05-01-2010 at 06:28 PM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Kyle Lacy, CEO of Brandswag and author of 'Twitter Marketing for Dummies', a design and social marketing firm for both large and small businesses discusses how to use Twitter for social media marketing. Click here to read.
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Social Media Marketing Guru, Shama Kabani Shares ‘Marketing Zen' Secrets, April 29th

Posted 04-27-2010 at 06:18 PM by VAF Admin
Author and Social Media Marketing Guru, Shama Kabani Invites Virtual Assistants to Learn ‘Marketing Zen’ Secrets, April 29th


Marketing Zen Group CEO and author of ‘The Zen of Social Media Marketing’, Shama Kabani joins the Virtual Assistant Forums community to discuss how social media can help virtual assistants effectively market and differentiate their business.

Small business owners utilizing Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or any of the other myriad of social media websites for business know how easy it is to feel as if their own voice is lost in the sea of marketing messages that flood timelines and profiles alike. Social media is touted as the new marketer’s paradise, but how can an entrepreneur on a...
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LIVE CHAT with Shama Kabani, author of The Zen of Social Media Marketing April 29th, 2010 6pt/9et

Posted 04-23-2010 at 11:27 PM by VAF Admin
Join us as special guest expert, Shama Hyder Kabani discusses – How Social Media Can Help VA’s Market and Differentiate Their Business – Thurs. April 29th at 9 pm EST/6 pm PST here in the VAF Chatroom!

For most businesses, it isn’t a question of whether or not they are going to make social media a part of their marketing efforts at some point. It’s a question of when they are going to enter the conversation, and take charge of their online reputation and brand. Social media is already influencing your customers. It’s the great equalizer, that amplifies every opinion (positive or negative).

Shama Kabani is President of The Marketing Zen Group, a full...
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VAF Bash Chat: MARKETING with special guest, C.J. Hayden, of Get Clients NOW! April 22, 2010 6pt/9et

Posted 04-14-2010 at 11:28 PM by VAF Admin

Join us during the Virtual Assistant Forums 3 Year Bash as special guest expert, C.J. Hayden discusses MARKETING – Thurs. April 22nd at 9 pm EST/6 pm PST here in the VAF Chatroom!


C.J. Hayden is the best-selling author of Get Clients Now!, Get Hired Now!, and The One-Person Marketing Plan Workbook. C.J. is a Master Certified Coach who has helped thousands of independent professionals to make a better living doing what they love. C.J. has taught marketing for John F. Kennedy University, Mills College, SCORE, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Find out more about C.J. at www.getclientsnow.com.
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VAF Bash Chat: SIGNATURE SPEECH SECRETS with special guest Felicia Slattery - April 21, 2010 6pt/9et

Posted 04-13-2010 at 11:29 PM by VAF Admin

Join us during the Virtual Assistant Forums 3 Year Bash as special guest expert, Felicia Slattery discusses SIGNATURE SPEECH SECRETS – Wed. April 21st at 9 pm EST/6 pm PST here in the VAF Chatroom!


Felicia J. Slattery lives her life with energy, passion and enthusiasm because she realizes each moment is precious. After nearly losing her life during childbirth in 2004, she began to put her communication and public speaking talents to use to create a positive impact on the world. She is a teacher, trainer, speaker, writer, consultant and coach and specializes in training busy professionals to succeed through effective communication and by delivering results-driven...
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VAF Bash Chat: SOCIAL MEDIA with special guest, Kyle Lacy of Brandswag - April 20, 2010 6pt/9et

Posted 04-12-2010 at 11:30 PM by VAF Admin

Join us during the Virtual Assistant Forums 3 Year Bash as special guest expert, Kyle Lacy discusses the topic of Social Media – Tues. April 20th at 9 pm EST/6 pm PST here in the VAF Chatroom!


Kyle Lacy is co-founder and CEO of Brandswag, a social media consulting and training firm. Kyle writes a regular blog at KyleLacy.com and is a regular contributor to Dan Schawbel's Personal Branding Blog. His blog has been featured on Wall Street Journal’s website. Kyle is author of Twitter Marketing for Dummies from Wiley Publishing and was recently voted in the top Forty-under-40 business professionals in Indianapolis by the Indianapolis Business Journal.
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Common Real Estate Documents and Their Importance to REVAs

Posted 03-24-2010 at 12:21 AM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Serita Diana, REVA and President of List 2 Close Assistant - Serita discusses the many documents that are important in the Real Estate industry and how Real Estate Virtual Assistants may use them to assist their realtor clients. Click to read.
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'Home Office Warrior' Grant Griffiths Helps Virtual Assistants Break Down the Blogging Barrier

Posted 03-22-2010 at 02:43 PM by VAF Admin
'Home Office Warrior' Grant Griffiths Helps Virtual Assistants Break Down the Blogging Barrier


Back by popular demand, blogger Grant Griffiths of Home Office Warrior and Headway Themes, returns to Virtual Assistant Forums for a live chat event.

Savvy virtual assistants and small business owners are aware of the exceptional marketing potential of a business blog and although that knowledge in itself can be a powerful motivator to start a blog, many otherwise very capable entrepreneurs find themselves at a standstill. They are uncertain what to write about, or how to target and engage their audience and as a result their blogs remain a permanent fixture on their to-do lists, or worse yet - are started with...
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LIVE CHAT Common Documents for Real Estate and Their Importance to REVAs - March 29, 2010 6pt/9et

Posted 03-19-2010 at 11:32 PM by VAF Admin
Join us Monday March 29th at 6PST / 9EST in the Virtual Assistant Forums Chatroom for
Common Documents for Real Estate and Their Importance to REVAs

This informational chat will discuss documents that are common in the real estate industry and why every real estate virtual assistant needs to be familiar with them. The presentation will also touch on the importance of developing systems to deal with many different phases of a real estate transaction. Being a REVA is much more than marketing, client correspondence, and answering agent questions – get the inside scoop at this free chat event.

Special guest, Serita Diana, REVA and President of...
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The eBook Coach, Ellen Violette Shares eBook Tips, Tricks and Secrets

Posted 03-19-2010 at 02:40 PM by VAF Admin
The eBook Coach, Ellen Violette Shares eBook Tips, Tricks and Secrets with Virtual Assistant Forums Members


Virtual Assistant Forums [VAF] welcomes the eBook Coach, Ellen Violette, to the community chatroom as she discusses what it takes to create an eBook, with a focus on the seven biggest mistakes eBook authors make and how to avoid them.

Many virtual assistants and other entrepreneurs know that creating an eBook, or a series of eBooks, is an effective way to distribute a message, supplement income, grow a mailing list, and establish expert credibility in their industry. The eBook concept allows business owners to easily repurpose articles and blog posts they have previously written, providing information...
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VAF Chatroom Event with The eBook Coach, Ellen Violette - March 22, 2010 5:30pt/8:30et

Posted 03-14-2010 at 11:33 PM by VAF Admin

Join us March 22nd at 5:30 PST / 8:30 EST in the VAF Chatroom with special guest expert, The eBook Coach - Ellen Violette for
The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Authoring An eBook And How To Avoid Them

Ellen Violette, The eBook Coach, is the creator of the Quick-Start 3-Day eBook Authoring Workshop - a one-of-a-kind PROVEN authoring program that is turning people into successful authors in 72 hours or less.

She's also the creator of eBook Profit Marketing Secrets: 10 Easy-to-Follow Lessons to Building a Successful Internet Business From the Ground Up. She coaches and mentors individual clients as well.

Ellen’s mission...
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Grant Writing Basics

Posted 03-05-2010 at 12:18 AM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Cathryn Branch, President of Attentive Assistance. Presentation covers grant terminology, locating request for proposals (RFPs) for grant writing, sections of a grant proposal as well as the information that should be included in each section. Click to read.
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LIVE CHAT - Grant Writing Basics - March 10, 2010 6pt/9et

Posted 02-28-2010 at 11:35 PM by VAF Admin
Join us Wednesday March 10th at 6PST / 9EST in the Virtual Assistant Forums Chatroom for
Grant Writing Basics

This informational chat will help participants with locating grants that are the right fit for your organization as well as the information you’ll need to create your proposal. We will also briefly discuss the sections of a grant proposal.
After this presentation, participants will be able to:
-Locate websites where request for proposals (RFP’s) for grant writing can be found.
-Identify the information that should be included in each section of a grant proposal.

Special guest, Cathryn T. Branch, President of...
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Bookkeeping for Virtual Assistants and Entrepreneurs

Posted 02-26-2010 at 12:17 AM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Lily Chambers, President of Virtual Office Goddess. Discussion covers basic bookkeeping/accounting for a small business including accounting terminology, setting up and maintaining a bookkeeping system, and year-end requirements. Click to read.
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Finding Great Content for Your Blog

Posted 02-25-2010 at 12:19 AM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Grant Griffiths, Home Office Warrior blogger and author of '31-Days to Kick Your Blog in the Butt' ebook and workbook as well as '30 days of Twitter Tips and Hints' ebook. Grant discusses how and where to find great blog content. Click to read.
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LIVE CHAT Bookkeeping for Virtual Assistants & Entrepreneurs - March 8, 2010 6pt/9et

Posted 02-23-2010 at 11:38 PM by VAF Admin
Join us Monday March 8th at 6PST / 9EST in the Virtual Assistant Forums Chatroom for
Bookkeeping for Virtual Assistants & Entrepreneurs

This informational chat will cover basic bookkeeping for a small business. We will briefly discuss accounting terminology, setting up and maintaining a bookkeeping system, and year-end requirements. Participants will learn the basics they need to know about handling the accounting portion of their small business.

Special guest, Lily Chambers, CPS, CQU, President of The Virtual Office Goddess, LLC is also an instructor at the Academy of Virtual Entrepreneurs (AOVE.org) where she teaches VA: 109 – Bookkeeping....
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Virtual Assistant Forums Welcomes Diana Ennen for: Publicity That Works

Posted 02-17-2010 at 02:38 PM by VAF Admin
Virtual Assistant Forums Welcomes Guest Expert Diana Ennen for: “Publicity That Works – Get the PR Results You've Always Wanted”


Diana Ennen, author of 'Virtual Assistant The Series', shares in-depth knowledge and expertise on the topic of publicity with members of Virtual Assistant Forums during an informative chatroom event. Diana will demonstrate how virtual assistants can successfully incorporate publicity into their own marketing plans as well as their clients'.

The virtual assistance industry is booming as layoffs amid a down economy send the previously employed in search of a way to earn a living. The sheer number of new virtual assistant businesses means it takes much more than a traditional approach...
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Publicity That Works – Get the PR Results You've Always Wanted

Posted 02-04-2010 at 12:15 AM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Diana Ennen, President of Virtual Word Publishing and author of numerous books including 'Virtual Assistant the Series: Become a Highly Successful Sought After VA' and 'So You Want to Be a Work-At-Home Mom'. Diana discusses PR marketing techniques that work. From press release and article marketing to social media and online networking. Click to read.
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LIVE CHAT - Publicity That Works, Get PR Results with Diana Ennen - Feb 8, 2010 6pt/9et

Posted 01-31-2010 at 11:40 PM by VAF Admin
Join us February 19th for Publicity that works. Steps you need to take today to get the PR results you’ve always wanted.

Ready to learn some of the best ways to get the word out about your business? Special guest Diana Ennen will discuss PR marketing techniques that work. From press release and article marketing to social media and online networking, we will show you how to get amazing results for 2010.

Diana Ennen is the President of Virtual Word Publishing and author of numerous books including Virtual Assistant the Series: Become a Highly Successful Sought After VA & Workbook and So You Want to Be a Work-At-Home Mom. She specializes in publicity...
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Project Management Basics

Posted 01-24-2010 at 12:14 AM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Dave Churchville, founder and CEO of ExtremePlanner Software, creators of ClientSpot, online project management software for virtual teams. Dave covers how to effectively and profitably manage client projects and expectations. Click to read.
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Virtual Assistant Forums Hosts Free Educational Event: Project Management Basics

Posted 01-07-2010 at 02:36 PM by VAF Admin
Virtual Assistant Forums Hosts Free Educational Event: Project Management Basics


On January 11, 2010, at 9PM EST Dave Churchville of ClientSpot discusses project management concepts, techniques for managing client expectations, and tips for delivering projects on time and under budget.

Virtual Assistant Forums (VAF) welcomes Dave Churchville, the visionary behind the innovative virtual collaboration and project management software ClientSpot, to the community chatroom for an in-depth discussion on a simple approach to effectively and profitably manage client projects, including solutions for related issues and challenges.

On Monday, January 11, at 9 PM EST / 6 PM PST, Dave will review basic...
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Build a Strong Blog Foundation for Promoting Your Business

Posted 01-07-2010 at 12:13 AM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Grant Griffiths, Home Office Warrior blogger and author of '31-Days to Kick Your Blog in the Butt' ebook and workbook as well as '30 days of Twitter Tips and Hints' ebook. Grant discusses how to create a better blog to more effectively promote any small business. Click to read.
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LIVE CHAT - The Least You Need to Know about Project Management - Jan 11, 2010 6pt/9et

Posted 12-31-2009 at 11:42 PM by VAF Admin
Dave Churchville of MyClientSpot.com joins us in the VAF Chatroom for a free, fun, and informative chat event:

The Least You Need to Know about Project Management

We’ll cover a simple approach to effectively and profitably managing client projects, with Q&A on issues and challenges.

Dave says, “I’ve found that many small service businesses don’t spend much time thinking about managing projects because they’re too busy just working on them. But as they start to grow without basic systems in place to track progress, accurately estimate work, and communicate effectively, the business can really suffer. ”

Be there
: January 11, 2010 @ 9PM EST / 6PM PST!


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Virtual Assistant Forums Appoints New Book Reviews Editor

Posted 12-19-2009 at 02:33 PM by VAF Admin
Virtual Assistant Forums Appoints New Book Reviews Editor


Professional Virtual Assistant, LaTosha Johnson of TargetStars, Inc., is pleased to announce her appointment to the Book Reviews Editor position at Virtual Assistant Forums

LaTosha Johnson of TargetStars, Inc. has always had a passion for writing but when she decided to jump into social media with a new blog and newsletter she never imagined that her writing skills would land her the Book Reviews Editor position at Virtual Assistant Forums (VAF). "I am honored and excited to be the new community Book Reviews Editor. I have learned so much from my fellow members at VAF and am looking forward to the opportunity to review books that share practical...
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Small Business Rules

Posted 12-16-2009 at 12:12 AM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Mathew Dickerson, author of 'Small Business Rules - The 52 Essential Rules To Be Successful In Small Business'. Mathew discusses what it takes to be a truly successful small business. Mathew’s international bestseller, 'Small Business Rules: The 52 Essential Rules To Be Successful In Small Business', is a synopsis of the tenets that helped the author reach the pinnacle of success in all of his six businesses. As small business owners, Virtual Assistants can benefit from learning and implementing Mathew’s ‘Rules’ in their own practices. Click to read.
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Virtual Assistant Forums Hosts Free Event For Members: Small Business Growth Through Blogging

Posted 12-09-2009 at 02:29 PM by VAF Admin
Virtual Assistant Forums Hosts Free Event For Members: Small Business Growth Through Blogging


Virtual Assistant Forums welcomes special guest and blogger extraordinaire Grant Griffiths as he shares the ins and outs of using a blog to successfully market a virtual assistance business.

Much has been written about the benefit of maintaining a business blog. In fact, blogging has become such a commonplace marketing venue for large and small businesses alike that many virtual assistants run blogs on behalf of their clients as well as for the benefit of their own practices. While blogs are known for potentially increasing search engine optimization and overall visibility online, this important media tool can...
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Virtual Assistant Forums Welcomes Mathew Dickerson, Author of Best Seller ‘Small Business Rules'

Posted 12-01-2009 at 02:26 PM by VAF Admin
Virtual Assistant Forums Welcomes Mathew Dickerson, Author of International Best Seller ‘Small Business Rules’


Internationally acclaimed author and successful entrepreneur, Mathew Dickerson invites Virtual Assistant Forums members to a free, live chat event discussing his "Small Business Rules" and how to implement them for success.


Virtual Assistant Forums [VAF] welcomes author Mathew Dickerson to the community chatroom as he discusses what it takes to be a truly successful small business. Mathew’s international bestseller, 'Small Business Rules: The 52 Essential Rules To Be Successful In Small Business', is a synopsis of the tenets that helped the author reach the pinnacle of success in all...
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Becoming an Online Product Launch Manager

Posted 12-01-2009 at 12:10 AM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Craig Cannings of VAClassroom. As businesses across all industries function more and more in an online environment, the demand for expert assistance at managing online product launches also increases. Because Virtual Assistants are skilled at servicing and supporting businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups via the internet, a VA is the perfect collaborative partner to help support online product launches. Craig discusses how VAs can tap into this hot new market– bringing more profitability to their clients, as well as their own practices. Click to read.
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LIVE CHAT - Blogging as a Way to Market and Promote Your VA Business - Dec 17, 2009 6pt/9et

Posted 11-30-2009 at 11:46 PM by VAF Admin
Date/Time: December 17th, 2009, 9pm EST, 6 pm Pacific

Topic: Blogging as a Way to Market and Promote Your VA Business

Where: In the VAF Chatroom

With Guest Host: Grant Griffiths

About Grant Griffiths: In February of 2005 my first blog was born. This blog was used to market and promote my business. Soon blogging became my only form of written advertising because of its reach and effectiveness. What I also discovered is blogging is one of the most powerful marketing tools available for the small business, home business and professional service firm. In fact, I am so sold on the effectiveness of blogging, it is the...
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Your WordPress Website - The Basics of Creating Your Own Site

Posted 11-24-2009 at 12:08 AM by VAF Admin
Hosted by Christina Nelson of Vital Office Solutions. Why using WordPress to create your site is a great option – basics of creating and maintaining your own site. Wordpress sites allow the user to control their Website and its updates without the assistance of a costly programmer. Christina states, "Using WordPress as the foundation for your Website means you have unlimited options in design and set-up, as well as plenty of room to expand as needed." Click to read.
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LIVE CHAT with Mathew Dickerson, author of ‘Small Business Rules' - Dec 8, 2009 6pt/9et

Posted 11-23-2009 at 11:47 PM by VAF Admin
On Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 9 PM EST / 6 PM PST, Mathew Dickerson, international author will guest-host a free chat event in the Virtual Assistant Forums Chatroom.

Come join Mathew as he tells you how he successfully launched all of his businesses using his own success formula which helped to catapult him into a multi-faceted business career that has spanned several decades now.

As a special gift, one lucky community member will win a copy of Mathew’s book “Small Business Rules” and a t-shirt.

About Mathew Dickerson
Mathew Dickerson started his business life at the age of 12 creating hand-made tee shirts from his own screen prints. When he turned 21 he opened up his first IT company...
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