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Wondering how to utilize the services of a virtual assistant? Consider outsourcing your internet research needs to virtual assistant.
Internet Research – Find a Better Webinar Provider
A virtual assistant (VA) can do a thorough research of the each web conferencing provider by using advanced in the Google search engine techniques. Your VA will also contact each prospective by phone asking questions related to standard criteria you’ve created with your VA. You may ask, “Why call them when they have a website?” The importance of calling each prospective webinar provider is to see if you negotiate a discount for those services or ask about any promotions they offer. This can save your company lots of money.
Your VA will gladly compile a spreadsheet, neatly listing results for each company researched ranging from “best fit” to “close fit”.
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I have listed five key ways to help you pay off your creditors.
Who to Pay First
The first step is to decide who to pay off first. Some top priorities to consider paying off would be: lenders, past due taxes, vendors, etc.
About the Author: Priscilla Walker is the president and CEO of Your Dependable VA, Inc. (YDVA, Inc.), a business support & cost effective solutions company. We provide high premium business support and cost effective solutions for small businesses. We focus on administrative assistance, social media marketing, and business development. For more information, please contact us at YourDependableVA@gmail.com.
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Follow-Up with Overdue Accounts
Do not wait any longer. Follow-up with customers that have overdue accounts. It is always good to pickup large checks in person.
Lastly, utilize account aging reports to help you determine the projected cash flow.
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About the Author: Priscilla Walker is the president and CEO of Your Dependable VA, Inc. (YDVA, Inc.), a business support & cost effective solutions company. We provide high premium business support and cost effective solutions for small businesses. We focus on administrative assistance, social media marketing, and business development. For more information, please contact us at YourDependableVA@gmail.com.
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Survive & Thrive: How to Get Quick Cash from Your Customers
In this recession, all businesses could you use more money in their accounts. Here are some tips for increasing your cash flow in a tight credit market.
Bill Customers ASAP
Require your customers/clients to make deposits; try to obtain your cash payments at the time of service. You can also include discounts if the customer makes prepayments.
About the Author: Priscilla Walker is the president and CEO of Your Dependable VA, Inc. (YDVA, Inc.), a business support & cost effective solutions company. We provide high premium business support and cost effective solutions for small businesses. We focus on administrative assistance, social media marketing, and business development. For more information, please contact us at YourDependableVA@gmail.com.
“Have a More Productive Day with Your Dependable VA!”™
Surviving in a recession can be taxing. This blog is intended to help you thrive, even in this economic state.
Make a list of financial problem areas in your business
Nuff said.. Putting your problems on paper helps to de-clutter the information from your brain. This will make you a more efficient business owner.
Organize your financial papers in one place
Choose a good filing cabinet with good functionality is always best. The following categories will help you to make organizing a simple and time-efficient task: Paycheck stubs, Employee benefit statements and, Retirement statements, Credit card statements, Debt documentation, Investment information, and charitable donation receipts.
Now that I have explained the definition, value, and benefits of having a business mentor: I can now show you how to get one.
You can find a mentor via:
SCORE organization (previously known as the Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free business mentoring services to entrepreneurs in the United States.
http://www.score.org/index.html
MicroMentor is a free online service that connects small business owners with business mentors. This organization puts experience to work by offering business professionals important volunteer opportunities and by offering entrepreneurs one-on-one advice to help build successful businesses.
The internet, business contacts, and industry analysts all great resources to use when you (the business owner) are trying to grow and sustain your business. However, only a business mentor can share with you true wisdom, simply because they’ve been there and done that. This is empowering for the business owner because they learn from the business mentor’s mistakes.
I wanted to clarify a couple of things regarding the initial process between the Client and the VA. Here are the first steps:
1. VA sets up a conference call to discuss needs and package plan that works best for the client
2. VA sends a mutual non-disclosure agreement & (final signature signed by client)
3. VA sends a proposal describing the needs of the clients disclosed in the conference call
4. Client approves proposal (if changes needs to be made – proposal is revised)
Ways to Reduce Business Costs
Posted on: August 3, 2009
There are several ways to reduce operational business expenses. Some of these suggestions can save you significant money within moments.
STAFF
Find outsourcing and contracting opportunities for ‘ad-hoc’ services. This step can significantly increase business capital.
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Consider a company-wide ‘green’ initiative. Try a no-print policy for emails and/or print on both sides of the paper.
Deciding whether to choose a virtual assistant or a secretary can be somewhat of a difficult decision. This could be attributed to the fact that most people do not know what a virtual assistant is. A virtual assistant is an independent contractor that performs across-the-board administrative tasks as well as other tasks. Almost any business can benefit from a virtual assistant.
Virtual assistants (VAs) work form their remote office providing the client with various business support needs ranging from day-to-day administrative tasks to a web design. VAs mainly communicate via phone, fax, and email with their clients. Most business owners say that there is more versatility with what a virtual office assistant can do for you vs. a secretary.
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