Archive for July, 2009
The Perfect Storm: Virtual Solutions For Entrepreneurs
While some people sigh about “weathering this economy,” others are taking it as a perfect storm. The swirl of extenuating, seemingly uncontrollable factors is reordering the working world for so many businesses. The fall-out from the inclement weather of the economy will surely be the start of new, nimble, thriving businesses. (In many cases, it [...]
|The Right Virtual Office 4 You
Choosing a virtual office partner can be tricky, there is a plethora of companies to choose from, and each company has different options for their clients. There is a lot to be said about choosing a virtual office that isn’t right for you and this could cause a lot of stress and undue problems. So [...]
|Tip of the Iceberg – Ideas for Small Businesses to Save Money
Now more than ever, small businesses must find ways to cut costs and run more efficiently. It’s wise to take cost-saving measures at any time, but during recession, it’s downright imperative. When things get tight, companies can’t settle for tip-of-the-iceberg savings; they’ve got to go below the surface to find more ways to spend less.
Even [...]
Now Or Later?
Faced with business challenges fueled by economic uncertainty business leaders need to begin now, not later, at finding alternative methods of reaching their markets with value propositions at lower cost.
|Lure the Best Talent By Embracing the Virtual Office Era
One key way for your company to achieve success is to hire the best talent. When you focus on your people and give them a foundation and a framework to excel, you are also positioning your business to take the lead.
People are the core of any business. Your business is not defined by the style [...]
Hire a Virtual Receptionist to Boost Productivity and Morale
“Poor Jenny.”
It was a common phrase around the office. Everyone felt for her because her workspace was situated closest to the door—just after the reception area. Whenever yet another receptionist wouldn’t work out and the front desk went empty, Jenny became the default. Likewise, incoming calls that went unanswered after three rings would divert to [...]
The $99 Difference – How Virtual Receptionists Help Small Businesses
Look around your desk, and imagine price tags hanging off the items you see.
Right now I’m looking at an external hard drive: $110, scanner: $79, various supplies (pens, tape dispenser, daytimer, scissors, paper clip keeper, etc.): $120-ish, a digital camera: $129, ergonomic chair cushion: $89. I acquired these items because I determined they would help [...]
Virtual Offices Are Great Solutions for Telecommuting Workforces
A recent survey conducted by Cisco of its own workforce indicates telecommuting is an effective, productive alternative for this global company. Presently, the average Cisco employee telecommutes two days per week, using 60% of the time saved to focus on work tasks. Not only do employees enjoy heightened productivity and the freedom of more personal [...]
|Do You Have the Right Assistance?
A client can feel assured that when they hire an experienced Virtual Assistant, their work will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism.
|Sole Proprietors: How to Be In On Your Days Off & On On Your Off Days
The journey of a sole proprietor is a often challenging one, with fair doses of ups and downs. Certainly, there’s great freedom in being a solo entrepreneur, but those freedoms are often veiled by constant responsibility. Without anyone to share in workload, sole proprietors can’t afford to take days off let alone have off days. [...]
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