Social networking is a trend which has really exploded in the last year. In addition to business-oriented sites like LinkedIn, micro-blogging tools like Twitter, and one-size-fits-all sites like Facebook and Plaxo, there are lots of new sites dedicated to specific industries or other special interest groups. For many of us, it’s an ongoing challenge deciding…
Virtual Assistant, Website Designer, and Blogger
Monthly Archives: October 2008
Just Jan on Monday Morning
Instead of a regular post today, I have several unrelated things to share: Work-Life Balance Survey – For those of you who missed last week’s post on The Importance of R&R, I’ve posted a link to my survey at the top right side of this screen. There are only two questions, so please take a…
Top 10 "Top 10 Lists" for Small Business
It seems that everyone loves Top 10 lists, so since it’s Small Business Week, I’ve compiled a list of lists – there’s bound to be one that deals with a topic you’re currently thinking about! If you’re thinking of starting a new business, check out The Top 10… Home Franchises for 2008 from AOL Small…
Introducing Mind over Clutter
A couple of years ago, I contacted the Halton-Peel Chapter of Professional Organizers in Canada for some assistance with a large organizing project that had come my way. One of the members who stepped forward to help was Julie Stobbe, who had recently started her organizing business. I was impressed with Julie’s work and her…
What is an Internet Marketing Virtual Assistant?
Since announcing Scott’s certification as an Internet Marketing Virtual Assistant, quite a few new and existing clients have contacted us to find out how working with an IMVA can benefit them. Like virtual assistants in general, IMVAs offer a wide range of services, depending on the specific interests and abilities of the individual VA, but…
The Importance of R&R
With today’s busy lives, it can be challenging to find time for hobbies or other recreational pursuits. For most people, weekdays are for work, and weekday evenings are filled with scheduled activities such as night school, volunteer work, children’s sports, and so on, meaning that the weekend is the only time available for work around…
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
So you’ve decided to start a blog! Get ready to join the millions who have chosen this method of promoting their business, showcasing their expertise, sharing their opinions, or keeping friends and family up to date. There are a number of blogging platforms available, but the most popular by far are Blogger and WordPress. For…
Hamilton Organization Empowers Local Entrepreneurs to Escape Poverty
It is a sad fact that 1 in 5 residents in my chosen city are living at, or below, the poverty line. There are many individuals who are able to work but unable to find employment for various reasons. Self-employment could be an option for some, but although they may have the skills required to…
Information Diet: Weekly Report
This week I got through all the emails in my “Reading – Fun” and “Reading – Business” folders, and unsubscribed from two more newsletters which I did not ask to receive. Why do some people assume that because you gave them your business card, or emailed them about something or other, that it means you…
Carrots, Eggs & Coffee
Since today is Thanksgiving Day here in Canada, I’m going to take a break from business and share this inspiring story. A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted…