Category Archives: Business Tutoring

Helping you learn how to make your business more successful using Internet tools.

Who’s Building Your Website?

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Just because someone knows how to build a website with WordPress doesn’t mean they should be building yours.

Should City Governments and other Businesses look to Virtual Services to Save Money?

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It’s a rare occurrence when reading an article about a city budget makes me sad, but it happened just a few moments ago.  The article discussed how the City of Hickory, NC proposed offering early retirement to 84 of their employees. Reading the details of what would be offered in exchange for taking the early…

Is WordPress Secure…is it Safe?

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Those of you that have been reading here for awhile know that I’m a believer in building your business website on  the WordPress framework (and strongly recommend the Headway theme).  But articles like this one that I read this morning always prompt people to ask, “Is WordPress Safe…is it Secure?” My answer ? Yes, absolutely. …

I Was iPhished! How This Geek Got Hacked!

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I pride myself on internet security.  I can spot a phishing e-mail in a flash, know how to build and use strong passwords and have security on my network that makes my ISP techs proud. So how in the heck did I manage to have $284.22 stolen from my PayPal account? That’s what I asked…

Sticks & Stones; Are Your Own Words Hurting Your Business?

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Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me…. If you’re anywhere near my age you probably remember hearing the saying above.  The problem is, it’s not true.  Words can hurt you. And they can hurt your business too. Let’s say you’ve been contacted by a potential client. They point out…

Why Family is My Business Resolution for 2012

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Sometimes life has a way of taking you to task.  As the owner of Clerical Advantage, I tend to put in long hours, often working through holidays and weekends.  Even on the occasions when I travel I generally try to keep a somewhat normal work schedule.  That was my intention when I planned my holiday…

Is Too Much of a Free Thing Hurting Your Business?

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I think we’d all agree, free is good. When you’re a small business, especially when you’re first starting out, the mind is boggled by the abundance of free stuff on the internet .  In fact, it can be a big help for strapped for cash entrepreneurs.  Services like Dropbox and Skype can be budget savers…

Skip the Latte, Save Your Business

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Businesses are struggling in this tough economy, and small micro and solo businesses are no exception.  Everyone is thinking twice about spending money, which means they want to see value in you and your services if they are going to spend it on you.  In order to give them that value, you need to make…

If its not Broke…Fix it Anyway

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I’m currently taking an online business turnaround course.  GASP!  “But Tina”, you say, “you already have a successful virtual assistant business.  And you teach others how to build their own successful businesses.  Does that mean you don’t know what you’re talking about?” Before you get your panties in a bunch breath deep and listen to…

Yes, I’m a Virtual Assistant. No, I’m not Siri. I’m better.

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As if there wasn’t enough confusion out there regarding virtual assistants, along comes the iPhone 4S.  The S, I’m guessing, stands for Apple’s version of a virtual assistant and ‘her’ name is Siri.  Articles and blog posts have been singing her praises, absolutely amazed at the way she answers their questions and requests.  I suppose…