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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Anyone who reads this blog knows I’m a big fan of Twitter. (Done the right way.) And although I myself sort of dragged my heels at first, I have come to the conclusion that when it comes to social media for business, a Facebook Page is a necessity. The problem is, many small businesses are…
Alright, alright, let’s just admit it right now: we ALL make mistakes! Nobody really wants to admit it, but it’s just part of being human. In the course of our lifetime we have and will make many, many mistakes; some large and some very small. The mistakes themselves cause their own bit of anguish as…
You’ve finally taken the plunge, followed your dreams and started that new business you’ve always dreamed about. The excitement of being your own boss gets even higher as you conduct your first few consultations with potential clients. And then you’re sent crashing to the ground by that inevitable question, “How long have you been doing…
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