We’ve had a few conversations lately in the Online Business Manager Mentorship re: what to do when a potential client asks for a proposal.
First and foremost, don’t panic!! I know alot of virtual support professionals who get a bit of a “deer in the headlights” moment when asked for a proposal… as it sounds like some [...]

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An excerpt from the book Money, Meaning & Beyond by Andrea J. Lee and Tina Forsyth.
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You’re probably familiar with a television sitcom called ‘Seinfeld.’ Whether you’ve watched the show once or too many times, you probably remember that one of Jerry Seinfeld’s friends was a character named George Costanza.
George was [...]

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It occured to me today on one of our Future of Virtual Assistance calls that we are actually pioneers as virtual assistants, online business managers and the like.
Having worked in the virtual support industry for over 10 years now I actually forget that what we do, how we work and what we offer is actually [...]

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As per my rant of a few weeks back – you know i’m a huge fan of getting out and meeting people face to face. Not only is this an excellent way to find new clients (the best way in fact) it’s just plain fun. After being home with my girls for 4 years I just [...]

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I will admit, having worked in the world of online biz for a while now I’ve become a bit bored with the idea of automated marketing – in particular the world of email based marketing. It’s almost like I’ve heard so much about it over the years and worked with it in so many different [...]

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I tell ya, nothing makes me happier than hearing how OBMs are out there making a difference for their clients AND loving what they do. Here are just a few cool wins from some of our members of the International Association of Online Business Managers  – join me in giving them a virtual toast!
“Hi Tina, [...]

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Check out this video for my answer to the most commonly asked question “where do I find clients?”… virtual or not, you need to do this.

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Curious about Infusionsoft? I was too… as I’ve seen it popping up all over the place the past year or so. And so I decided to dive in and get to know a bit more about this tool and see what all the buzz is about.
Let’s just say I’m very impressed to say the least. [...]

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