Virtual Assistance On The Move

Marketing and Cleanup

Greetings!

How much time do you take to market yourself and clean-up your files? Have you been a VA or a coach or an entrepreneur who has been in business for a long time, and haven't re-vamped your marketing materials?

If you're like me, the answer is yes. During the move, I had no time for anything else besides the move and keeping my clients happy. Now things are settling down and I find myself getting ready to do some marketing. Today, I cleaned up my emails, joined an organization I've been meaning to join, and updated my social media sites. Whew!

I took a look at my bio - I must not have worked on this for years. Same with some of my other materials - everything needs an over-haul! SO for the next few days/weeks I'm going to set aside some time each day to work on my website, my blog, my organizations, my marketing materials, etc.

How long have you let things go?

NOTE TO SELF: Don't forget to take a class or two. Skills need to be updated periodically and new ones need to be added.

How $25 Can Change a Woman's Life

Looking to make a charitable donation that won't break the bank? Go to http://www.kiva.org/

It's called micro-financing and helps women (the working poor) in 3rd world countries create businesses. Women have an exceptional low default rate on these loans.

Inspire someone today!

Going Green

Hi there!

I hate all the plastic bags that come into the house - and there doesn't seem to be a safe way to dispose of them. So we're going green - with re-useable shopping bags. I found this green site:

http://www.ecosumo.com/shop/

They have some cool bags and other things you might be interested in.

Barbara

Hey Dallas! The Best Shaved Ice!

Greetings!!

Just read about the cool place - ok...I know it's a pun! The best shaved Ice spot in Dallas is Aunt Stelle's Sno-Cones. Address is 2002 W. Clarendon Road, and is located in an old barbershop. The co-founder is Estelle Williams, and for those of you younger people, is a very famous swimmer.

Check it out and let me know how it is.

Cooler in Corpus Christi now.

Barbara

Facebook, Savannah, GA and a high school friend!!

Greetings!

I love Facebook!! It has let me re-connect with people that I never thought I would see again. One of these friends, Teresa Scott (and her husband), operate a bed and breakfast in Savannah, GA.

The descriptions says it all - "Savannah's laid-back southern charms feature Azalea Inn's Savannah vintage garden sensibilities, scrumptious southern breakfast, and glorious 19th century architecture ... complete with soulful imperfections."

 

I listened to Teresa's video tonight and was sooo impressed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmUNsF8Umj0

Doesn't it make you want to jump on a plane or in a car, and go there! We haven't been there yet, but as soon as we are in the "vacation" zone, that will be one of the first places we'll go.

Make a comment if you decide to go.

Barbara

The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women: A Portable Mentor

Greetings!!

Are you ready to take your creativity to the next level? Is it finally time to paint, design, compose, or manifest the creative ideas that are “calling” to you – to stop procrastinating?

Gail McMeekin, LICSW, is a national executive/career/creativity/life choices coach and the owner of Creative Success, LLC, with over twenty-five years of experience helping people to vision and achieve their goals. Her website is www.creativesuccess.com. Gail’s coaching style is proactive and encouraging, but also keep you accountable and on a realistic path and timetable.

Gail is giving 2 seminars; one is a virtual teleclass and the other is just outside Boston. These seminars will allow you to flourish with commitment, positive life choices, fear-management, and self-focus. You will learn to confront your personal roadblocks and saboteurs, and thus enable you to develop a strategic plan for success and implement the action steps.

Here is the info for the virtual teleclass:

Size:    Limited to six highly motivated creators
Format:  Telephone sessions via bridgeline and e-mail homework and handouts each week
Times: Tuesday, September 15, 2009; 1-3 PM, for two hours every two weeks for 8 weeks
Cost:    $800.00 including all materials

Credit cards accepted. You will be responsible for your own telephone charges.

You really should take advantage of this opportunity! Gail is a true motivator and you won’t be disappointed.

Now if you want a real treat and you’re in the area, here is the info for the in-office class:

Size:    Limited to six highly motivated women
Location: West Roxbury office
Times: The group will meet for two hours once every two weeks for 8 weeks beginning on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 7-9 PM EDT
Cost:   $800.00 including all materials-- Credit cards accepted. 

Here you will get to meet Gail and share with her your passions and energies.

To explore participation, please contact Gail at either 617-323-1442 or gmcmeekin@comcast.net to schedule an initial phone interview.