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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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Characteristics of Personal Assistants in the Real Estate Industry

The following statistics were taken from the 2008 National Association of REALTORS® Member Profile. 14% of REALTORS® use at LEAST one personal assistant 51% of personal assistants are unlicensed 50% of personal assistants are employed part-time 53% of personal assistants work exclusively for one REALTOR® If you are a Real Estate Agent looking for an [...]

3Dec2009 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Socialnomics Video

Here’s another video by @equalman. Erik Qualman wrote a book called “Socialnomics” and after seeing the following video, the book is on my Christmas wishlist. Erik discusses his reasons for creating the video over on his blog, Socialnomics. This video offeres more interesting facts about companies that have used social media to increase sales: You [...]

30Nov2009 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Social Networking in Plain English

An older video explaining social networking but still applicable for people just being introduced to social media. This “draws” the potential business and personal relationships out making it easy to see how social networking can benefit you. Social Networking in Plain English Video:

11Nov2009 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Social Media Revolution in Real Estate

A couple of months ago I was invited by a fellow Realtor to attend North Oakland County Board of Realtors Technology (NOCBOR) Board meeting. (I am a licensed agent in Michigan) I assumed I was observing, everyone else assumed I was joining. So I now find myself part of the Tech committee. That role quickly [...]

9Nov2009 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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MIVA Conference 2009

I attended my second Michigan Virtual Assistants conference this month in Ann Arbor. I love this gathering because it’s small and intimate, we really have the opportunity to get to know the others in attendance. I spent the evening before and after in a suite with four women I got to know last June during [...]

17Oct2009 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Still Available: VA Blitz

Although the official VA Blitz day has come and gone, all three participating entities are still available to you. Yesterday several members from the Michigan Virtual Assistant Association (MIVA) spent the day in BIGGBY Coffee locations throughout Southeast Michigan. For a suggested donation to Operation Kid Equip (OKE) patrons could request a free 25 minute [...]

15Oct2009 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Social Media Revolution Video

If you are an entrepreneur, Realtor, salesman, or company owner and you haven’t set social media goals yet, contact us and we’ll point you in the right direction. Still not sure how important social media is to your future business? Watch the following video and then decide. I first saw this a while ago, but [...]

10Oct2009 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Little Guys Supplies Interview

Little Guys Supplies is a cooperative organization offering business supplies in the Metro Detroit area. The group of independently operated stores offer the same supplies as the big box stores but endeavor to provide a higher, faster, more personalized level of service. They are small businesses helping small businesses. Especially true since they are now [...]

6Sep2009 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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Desperately Seeking Susan or George or Annie or Marj…

I need a VA! Looking for a Virtual Assistant’s Virtual Assistant. The ideal candidate will be familiar with and have current programs where applicable: Real Estate Sites/drip email campaigns Constant Contact The Adobe Suite, particularly photoshop, indesign, dreamweaver, Acrobat (pdf creator) Microsoft Office Professional, particularly Publisher Familiar with Central Desktop and FreshBooks or at the [...]

1Sep2009 | Pat | View Comments | Continued
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