Category Archives: How to Work Better

Why should you research your customers?

Posted on 09/14/2010 by Emma

Why do we want to know about our current customers, their needs and challenges, how they feel about our products and services? Why do we want to know about our target clients, their issues, problems, needs and wants; their characteristics, … Continue reading →

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Offer your clients what they NEED not what they WANT

Posted on 09/06/2010 by Emma

Yes, you did read the title of this post correctly. No, I haven’t got it the words NEED and WANT the wrong way round. I’m questioning the wisdom, not to say the ethics, of only offering clients what they WANT … Continue reading →

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Administration is not a dirty word!

Posted on 09/01/2010 by Emma

Every business has it – the ever time consuming and usually repetitive administration tasks that eat into the valued time you could be using to create income.  Did you know that most small businesses fail because they are unable to … Continue reading →

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SETTING UP & ENHANCING YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE

Posted on 08/27/2010 by Emma

Have you noticed how people are making more and more use of Facebook pages these days ? Whether you’re a solopreneur or a large company a Facebook page allows you to create a presence for your business, web site, product, … Continue reading →

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Sand Kicked In Your iPhone & Other Vacation Frustrations

Posted on 08/12/2010 by Emma

You know, a Virtual Assistant (VA) doesn’t have to be for life.  We don’t even have to be just for Christmas.  That’s the beauty of working with a VA.  You can hire & fire at will!  Or rather, if you … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for a Healthy Office

Posted on 08/04/2010 by Emma

I’m literally writing this post one handed.  Seriously.  You’ve no idea how long it’s going to take me!  And why?  ‘Cause I have a case of RSI in my left arm & I’m just back from the physio (whom I’m … Continue reading →

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Conquering Work At Home Blues

Posted on 07/26/2010 by Emma

So you work from home?  Me too!  My decision to work from home was a relatively easy one as I used to live miles from anywhere and getting a local job wasn’t an option 6 years ago. But you’re probably … Continue reading →

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1 Simple Step to Great Time Management

Posted on 07/20/2010 by Emma

Aaagh.  Your inbox is full and the ‘to-do’ pile of work seems to have a life of its own.  Your phone won’t stop ringing, and you feel as though you are drowning in a sea of admin that you dislike … Continue reading →

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$5 – What Would You Do for $5?

Posted on 07/13/2010 by Emma

I had an email this morning from one of those companies that I really should have opt’d-out from ages ago.  I’m not even too sure why I started subscribing, but now I have mail each morning that just goes in … Continue reading →

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3 Tips for Managing Groups on Linked In

Posted on 07/06/2010 by Emma

It’s a steamy afternoon here in Portugal, so this is going to be short and sweet as I have a date with a pool! If you’re not aware, I manage a group on Linked In for one of my clients.  … Continue reading →

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