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Why Are You Doing Everything Yourself?

Why Are You Doing Everything Yourself?
By Dana Ghermine Mayer

When I consult with business owners about finding new clients, I often discover it isn’t that they don’t know how to market that’s holding them back, it’s that they don’t make the time to do it.

“I just can’t find the time,” they tell me. They’re so busy running their business, they’re not growing their business. They work in their business, not on it.

I call this the “Lone Ranger Syndrome.” The need to do it all yourself. I know all about this syndrome because I used to have it.… Continue reading

Have you tried SpringPad? It Rocks!

I was looking for a way to take quick notes, make lists, save information etc and share throughout all my platforms (phone, computers, and ipad) when I stumbled upon SpringPad.  I absolutely love it.  I tested it out the other day when I went to the grocery store as I set up a “task list” of all the grocery items that I needed via SpringPad on my computer and I was able to view my list via my cell phone so that when I was at the grocery store I readily had my list available with a means… Continue reading

Tips for partnering with a Virtual Assistant

I am often asked what’s the best way to choose a virtual assistant to partner with.  I always encourage folks to go with their gut instinct.  Find a virtual assistant that is a “fit” for them.  There are so many virtual assistants out there that you are sure to find someone that you feel comfortable with and that can provide you with the services that you need.  If you are on Twitter for instance ask folks for recommendations.

Ask questions!  If you are looking for a virtual assistant that is going to perform the work themselves don’t just assume that… Continue reading

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