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7 weird things about me.
2008-03-02 01:58:00
This is a meme that?s been passed from VA to VA. I got tagged by Kathie Thomas at vadirectory.net/blog. Thanks Kathie! Before I get started, here are the rules: 1. Link to the person?s blog who tagged you. 2. Post these rules on your blog. 3. List seven random and/or weird facts about yourself. 4. Tag seven random people at ...
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Basic email security tips
2008-03-02 01:03:00
Date: February 25th, 2008  Author: Chad Perrin  There is a lot of information out there about securing your email. Much of it is advanced, and doesn?t apply to the typical end user. Configuring spam filters like SpamAssassin, setting up encrypted authentication on mail servers, and email gateway virus scanner management are not basic end-user tasks.  When one can ...
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Working at home, on my own, on my lonesome?.
2008-02-05 08:52:00
When I joined my local Rotary Club I laughed aloud when the membership officer said ?oh yes, it?s so important for people like you to make sure you get out there and socialise?. What he meant of course, was people with home-based businesses. At that point I had so many interactive projects on the go, ...
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THE REAL COST OF ON-SITE STAFF
2008-02-05 08:16:00
Have you ever thought what it actually costs you to have onsite staff? In addition to their hourly rate you?ve got expenses like payroll tax, superannuation, WorkCover premium, holiday and sick leave, paid maternity/paternity leave (in some workplaces), and the costs of office space, equipment (including wear and tear and upgrades), power, lighting and telephone. ...
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Virtual Assistants ? What are the Benefits for YOU?
2008-01-29 02:47:00
By Lyn Prowse-Bishop, MVA, ASO  What do you do if you?re a sole operator or independent professional/executive in need of  professional, confidential admin support, but don?t want to go to the expense and hassle involved in hiring your own staff?  What if you don?t have the space for staff, or necessary expertise to complete a particular job?  ...
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Innovative business service grows local business
2008-01-25 02:07:00
An innovative new business service, Space2 Virtual Reception, is saving local businesses thousands of dollars in employment costs and increasing customer numbers. Space2 Office Manager Linda Bulner said the virtual reception service is a unique offering where business calls can be automatically transferred and answered on behalf of a business with a personalised script and information.?Using ...
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Finding the Drive to Reach Your Dreams
2008-01-02 12:19:00
Author: Cindy Swiantek Website: http://www.c3livingthedream.com   Reach ing your dreams takes plenty of hard work, and it can be difficult to find the energy to keep working toward them when things start to go wrong. Adversity and time can both take their toll on you, making you doubt whether your goals and dreams can actually be reached at all. ...
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Knowledge is Power!
2008-01-01 10:20:00
When it comes to achieving online success the saying “knowledge is power” is very true when it comes to the world of web. Would you like to have the ability to know how your competitors are performing? And which sites are linked to competitors? The Google algorithm that measures your sites position is a very complex one that ...
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8 Steps to Remember when Working with a Virtual Assistant
2007-12-19 02:52:00
If you know a business or individual who may need some additional prompting about the most beneficial ways to utilise a V.A. service, you may want to send them a copy of this: The ultimate rule here is simple: Communication You should let your V.A. know: When you are available to discuss changes and/or progress - when is ...
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Business persona and the facebook phenomenon
2007-11-12 13:34:00
So your business is predominantly online? And you promote your services virtually, on your website and on a variety of networks. So what happens when you want to create a page on a website like ‘myspace’ or ‘facebook’ that connects you to your travelling friends and distant relatives? Where do you draw the line between the ...
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Website Plagiarism
2007-10-25 08:25:00
Plagiarism is a serious and growing problem on the Web. At any moment, anyone in the world can copy your online content and instantly paste it onto their own site. After making minor changes, they will claim your content as their own. The Web is built on the hard work of honest people who devote ...
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Virtually Yours gets Blogging
2007-09-03 16:01:00
It appears to me that Blogs are an easier source of information for individuals rather than searching through forum posts, so this blog has been created to replace the Virtually Yours Forum. I invite you to add your comments and to let me know if you would like to submit a blog relevant to the Virtual ...
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