May 20th, 2008
Thanks to desktop publishing, producing and designing newsletters, brochures, magazines and other print and online media have gotten easier and cheaper. This is an excellent career, particularly for people who love working with computer software, copy and graphics - mostly virtual assistants. It’s one of the businesses that are cheapest to start as well.
If […]
By Alfa Mercado -- 3 comments
April 24th, 2008
To all of those who are making money online through helping netpreneurs manage their businesses in various ways - Happy Admin Assistant’s Days!
If you’re planning to be a virtual assistant, here are some helpful resources and associations for new VAs:
VANetworking - one of the largest virtual assistant’s associations with one of the most helpful forums.
International […]
By Alfa Mercado -- 0 comments
January 13th, 2008
Just a few hours ago, one of my clients introduced me to the use of Google Apps. I’ve been using gazillions of Google products but most of those I use are free.
Google Apps comes with a hefty price tag ($50/year) so although I was so excited to use it, I kept my calm and gingerly […]
By Alfa Mercado -- 7 comments
October 3rd, 2007
Finding online jobs is not an easy feat if you don’t know where to look. But it’s not all about just knowing where to find freelance job marketplaces. The right combination of luck, bidding prowess and the ability to deliver plays a major role in landing freelance gigs.
I’ve tried quite a few of the […]
By Alfa Mercado -- 6 comments
September 28th, 2007
It’s just been months since being a virtual assistant took most of my time. Within this short span of time I became acquainted with so many software programs that I’ve never used for my web content writing projects.
Here are three of those virtual assistant’s tools that I now can’t live without:
TimeStamp - a time tracking […]
By Alfa Mercado -- 4 comments
April 26th, 2007
DoMyStuff is getting running errands use a Web 2.0 form. Seriously, it’s an online service site that offers an easy way for bummers, er, too busy people to find businesses and individuals to do their tasks.
I think freelancers can include it in on their list of websites when searching for gigs since I’ve seen some […]
By Alfa Mercado -- 0 comments
July 19th, 2005
“Even if yours is a one-person business, you don’t have to go it alone. Find capable professionals, consultants and assistants and treat them as your virtual staff. Voila! You’re now the CEO of a great team,” said Rhonda Abrams in this article at Tucson Citizen.
At this time, I mostly run my businesses alone. I […]
By Shai Coggins -- 1 comment
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