When I think of being community minded within a forum I relate it to how I would participate in my own neighborhood functions. Imagine if you would this picture... It is summer time and you are arriving at your annual neighborhood BBQ. You of course bring along your favorite dish as you know the rule that you don’t arrive empty handed at a party. You visit and catch up on what is happening in the neighborhood. You share plans with your neighbors, getting to know one another personally – you find out about their experiences, their quirks, and their goals such as an upcoming vacation. You volunteer to look after your neighbor’s home when they go away, wanting to be a help. Because you are known in your neighborhood by the way you maintain your...

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You’ve finally done it! You are venturing out on your own…you are excited at the prospect of finally being a business owner and living the dream. Like many of us, when you venture into the virtual world you recognize the need for a web presence however it doesn't take long before reality sets in and what started out as an exciting adventure is starting to look like a mountain to overcome. You’ve started to do your research into getting your web presence set up but have come to the realization that it isn’t going to be cheap! If you were anything like me, you don’t have that big of a budget so now what are your options?

Well the most obvious choice is that you can hire a web designer who will/can design your site to your specifications...

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Aha! I am sure that I got your attention with that (as was intended). I recently was perusing one of the threads on VAF and found that one of our VA's had highly recommended a book title that interestingly enough I had just considered purchasing at our local bookstore. Now I didn't buy the book however as I was feeling my tightwad spirit come out post-holiday season and so I made a mental note to look into it for a later date.

As I continued on reading the thread about this recommended book there was a comment from another VA which is where I found this amazing free reading resource - the local library! I have to admit that I am an avid reader but I sometimes forget that I have this amazing resource right at my fingertips....

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The countdown is on...there are now only seven more shopping days (maybe only six depending on your timezone) until Christmas. If you had unlimited resources this year and could purchase five 'business' toys - what would they be? I was thinking of this as I finished up my Christmas shopping today and thought I would share with you my official Santa wish list. In no specific order here they are:

1. Neat Receipts - I keep getting drawn to the office section at our local Costco and I have even picked up the box to read exactly how it will 'Simplify my life'...you know how it goes, trying to convince myself to buy it. Still not totally convinced yet but I would love to have a way to organize all my loose papers that I always mean to file but never

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