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Benefits of a Virtual Assistant over an On-site Assistant

I came across an article by Carrie Gable of RealSupport Inc explaining why using a virtual assistant instead of an in office assistant is more beneficial. She makes several good points particularly since the true value of a VA isn’t easily seen in the dollar amount. For example, a VA self-trains at her/his own cost. [...]

25May2010 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Tuesday’s Time Saving Tips: Keyboard Shortcuts

If you’re like me and spend a lot of time at the keyboard, shortcuts can shave seconds off your work immediately, but have you thought about how much time they save over the long term? Here are my favorite shortcuts because I use them several times a day: Windows CTRL C: Copy CTRL X: Cut [...]

9Mar2010 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Real Estate Videos – Which Style Do You Prefer?

I’m requesting your feedback and thoughts. As more and more agents begin to create videos of their listings, I’m wondering which style is preferred. Do you like the more formal, but potentially sterile, stitched professional image videos or the casual first person tours that may display the home’s blemishes? The following videos are the perfect [...]

5Mar2010 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Tuesday’s Time Saving Tips: 6 Recommendations for More Effective Meetings

The work day is crazy. We book a meeting and all of a sudden the date and time is looming, and we’re not prepared. So much time is wasted in meetings! Whether your meeting location is across the conference table, over the phone or on the web, here are some quick tips to make your [...]

16Feb2010 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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The Need for Perfection Can Cost You Business

“Do not let the pursuit of perfection get in the way of progress.” I had a client who wanted me to build a temporary three page site to use as a business calling card. It was temporary because she was planning to replace it with a larger site once she determined the content she wanted [...]

2Feb2010 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Tuesday’s Time Saving Tips: Think Delegation BEFORE You’re Buried

As an entrepreneur and business owner, you started out loving what you do. The job is exciting, you’re passionate about your work. Why else would you work so hard for such long periods of time? Long term, you can’t maintain that initial start up pace or you’ll eventually face burnout. You’ll become tired and find [...]

26Jan2010 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Tuesday’s Time Saving Tips: Plan Each Day for Success

“Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower Let’s face it, if you’re the person who can create lofty goals without breaking them down into smaller tasks to accomplish, you are in the minority. Each day is a bite-sized piece of my larger plan. Recently, you may have made some New Year’s resolutions. [...]

19Jan2010 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Tuesday’s Time Saving Tips: How a VA Can Free Up Your Time

This is the first installment in a Tuesday’s Time Saving Tips Series. The time saving tips will focus on ways you can become more productive, whether it’s through technology, business knowledge or office and home organization. They’ll be short and to the point – because that will save you time reading! The first time saving [...]

12Jan2010 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Collaboration Not Competition

I recently joined a networking group. I’ve attended a couple of meetings but my schedule won’t allow me to be more active until the end of January. I was very excited about this group because the limited members I know are fantastic people. The past few days there have been rules flying around via email, [...]

23Dec2009 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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6 Questions Your Online Profile Should Answer

You know you should become involved with social media but before you do, consider your online profile first, because once you make a connection they’ll want to learn more about you before requesting your services. Consider the following when creating your online biography: Who are YOU? Business cards are no longer enough. The tech savvy [...]

10Dec2009 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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