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.

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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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'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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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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'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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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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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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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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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 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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Virtual Assistant Forums Hosts Free Chat Event: Becoming a Product Launch Manager


Virtual Assistant Forums [VAF] welcomes Craig Cannings of VAClassroom as he shares what it takes to successfully launch a product online and discusses how Virtual Assistants can add this new service to their own practice.

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.

On Thursday, November...

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Virtual Assistant Forums Hosts Free Event for Members: Your WordPress Website


Christina Nelson of Vital Office Solutions shares her expertise in WordPress in the Virtual Assistant Forums Chatroom. Nelson will show virtual assistants how to utilize the free WordPress platform to create a high-quality website.

As small business solopreneurs many Virtual Assistants seek to complement their business development by taking advantage of free marketing resources. However, free doesn't always equal 'quality', especially when it comes to websites. In order to be viewed as a professional service provider, a well-presented business website is crucial. WordPress, an extremely flexible blog and CMS software, gives Virtual...

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Virtual Assistant Forums Introduces Revolutionary New Way for Select Advertisers and Virtual Assistants to Connect


Virtual Assistant Forums launches a unique new advertising initiative: the B2B Partners program; giving select advertisers of the highest quality the opportunity to connect directly with community members. The B2B Partners program aims to make it easier for Virtual Assistants to get straight information on the products and services they need to develop and maintain their professional practices.

Because the Virtual Assistance industry is fairly new and growing rapidly it's also an industry plagued by scams and low-quality products churned out in an attempt to pocket the precious dollars of hopeful...

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Cincinnati Virtual Assistant Pioneers New Industry Movement


One Cincinnati man seeks to unite male service providers in the generally female-dominated Virtual Assistance industry with a new social group at Virtual Assistant Forums: Men of the VA Industry.

Virtual Assistance is thought by many to be a career field generally preferred by women. One man in Cincinnati, Ohio is pioneering a movement to change this stereotypical view of the industry.

Winston Stewart, owner of Cincinnati-based S-M Office Solutions, has become a proactive voice for male Virtual Assistants everywhere.

“When I decided to become a Virtual Assistant about nine years ago, I couldn't believe how few men...

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Virtual Assistant Forums Hosts Free Event for Members: Online Video Marketing on a Budget


Darlene Victoria Gonzalez, of D. Victoria Virtual Assistance, brings her expertise in all things multimedia to the Virtual Assistant Forums Chatroom. Gonzalez will discuss how to utilize low-cost tools to create high-quality, online videos.

Did you know that more than 158 million viewers watched an average of 135 videos online during the month of July? In fact, Google Sites surpassed its all time high with 121 million unique viewers during the month, averaging 74.1 videos per viewer, according to comScore.com. With this increase in online video viewership comes a fantastic opportunity for virtual assistants to increase...

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