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Virtual Book Tour

September 29, 2009

ritajoblack1 Announcing this Thursday, October 1, 2009, I will be hosting one of Sue Canfield’s virtual book tour stops. I will be interviewing Sue on her newly released book, The Commonsense Virtual Assistant – Becoming an Entrepreneur, Not an Employee. This book is a guidebook for newer and aspiring virtual assistants on what it takes to run a successful virtual assistant business.

Sue has agreed to offer her book for the low cost of $10.00, shipping included, to a random winner. That is a 50% discount! To qualify for the drawing, all you need to do is post a comment or question. The drawing will be held Friday, October 2, 2009, and you will be notified by e-mail. Also, I will announce the winner here on my blog. CVA_book_128x188

Stop by on Thursday, October 1, 2009 to see what Sue is saying about her new, informative book, The Commonsense Virtual Assistant – Becoming an Entrepreneur, Not an Employee. See you Thursday!

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Virtual Assistant Industry Survey

September 25, 2009

ritajoblack1 If you are a Virtual Assistant, the annual survey that is conducted by Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce (VACOC) is currently taking place. Each year, the VACOC conducts an industry-wide survey with the purpose of taking a representative, group snap-shot of those who are in the business of providing ongoing administrative support.

Their goal is to have 1,000 participants by September 30. Virtual assistants who participate will receive a free report.

For more information and to participate in the survey, click here.

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When Home-Based Business Was a Dirty Word

September 7, 2009

ritajoblack1 I remember when I first began my business in 2002, home-based business was a dirty word. In fact, networking experts at that time recommended when at networking meetings, introduce yourself as a small business owner as opposed to an owner of a home-based business.

According to a 2008 SBA (Small Business Administration) report, small businesses make up 99.7 percent of all employer firms. Fifty-two percent are home-based. Today, being a home-based business owner is all the “buzz.” If you are part of this 52%, as I am, your timing is perfect.

The economy also plays a major role in the increased number of home-based businesses. So, the term home-based business will be even more popular. As a Professional Administrative Expert providing virtual assistant services, my timing is once again perfect, because these new home-based business owners will need administrative support.

If you are at the crossroads of whether or not you should be a home-based business owner or a Virtual Assistant, there is no better time than now. The bright side of our dismal economy is these are exciting times to start your own business.