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Consultants and coaches spend countless hours thinking of new ideas to write for their newsletters and blogs. They all want to create a new idea and hop on a new trend. After all, we all want to be thought of as smart and helpful. But did you know that the best way to bond with your readers is to show them that you are human? It’s true.
Wow! I can't believe it has already
been a year since I decided to begin
Typing Bug VA Services. I had no
idea there would be so much to learn.
It still amazes me what I have been
able to accomplish over this past year. From designing my website to setting up my social networking sites to marketing my services, it has definitely been an educational experience.
Happy Birthday
Client Bonding with Newsletters
by Dan Janal
I recently signed up at the Done for You Giveaway that was sponsored by Ready2Go Marketing. I signed for quite a few of the offerings and was totally surprised when I received an email stating I had won one of the prizes. A professional interview package through Let's Get Real Marketing (value $250). The package gave me the chance to talk to master marketer Rosey Dow about my business so she could showcase me and help transform my prospects into customers. For 10 full minutes, the two of us discussed my business and how my business was unique in the marketplace, then she delivered the mp3 recordings for my use. This was a fabulous experience (even if I was major nervous and tried not to say "uh" every third word). If you would like to have Rosy conduct a professional interview with you, feel free to contact her at roseydow@roseydow.com and tell her the Typing Bug sent you.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY ISSUE
First Professional Interview
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Recommendation on
"I just have to tell my friends about a local lady who saved me about $600 this month because she helped me do some business related secretarial work, so I was able to concentrate on my business and produce that amount in income. She is very skilled at all sorts of office work, and she is a virtual assistant, meaning that she can assist you in various ways by doing things that often take up a lot of your time which would ordinarily be used on your business. She is lightning fast, and her prices are very reasonable."
Everyone is always asking me what websites do I recommend or use to write my newsletters, tweets, posts, etc. There are lots of websites that I come in contact with daily and I am always on the lookout for ones that will make my life easier. I found a website that allows me to share my links with everyone. It is urlist (http://urli.st/). You can make a collection of weblinks and share them all in one go. It is super easy to setup. Just enter the web address of your favorite link and it automatically pulls in the name of the website for you.
Favorite Links
What better way to promote expertise and outstanding work than to be recommended by your peers. LinkedIn now has a group called "Top Recommended People." If you have more than 10 recommendations on your LinkedIn profile, you can become a member of this group. Find out more info about TRP at: www.toprecommendedpeople.com. Many thanks to The Publicity Hound for telling me me about this site.
Talk Radio Wants You
by Francine Silverman
You’d like to promote your book,business or expertise on the radio but researching radio shows is a hassle and traditional radio directories are mere listings. Good news!! Ebooks are now available for potential radio guests. Talk Radio Advocate Francine Silverman now has ebooks available in the following categories: Business,New Age, Entertainment, Politics, Health, Self-Help, Parenting, Environment and Authors, Men and Women, Food and Travel, Relationships, and Sports. Like her book, Talk Radio Wants You, the ebooks contain vital information for potential radio guests, such as the show theme and guest criteria. For more information, check out her website at: www.talkradioadvocate.comAs I was creating my webpage for my birthday blast, I reflected on the highlights over this past year. The main thing that stood out was how many new friends that I now have. When I first started, I signed up on VANetworking's Forum and met some wonderful virtual assistants (some of which were as new to this as me). We started talking and helping each other with various tasks and before long, we were really good friends. I started making a list of these virtual assistants along with some others that are in similar industries and now I have an awesome network of professional women that I know are there for me no matter what and they know that I am there for them as well.
All of these women are wonderful but I did want to take a moment and say a special thank you to
New Friends Makes Network #1
* Started a VA network of peers
* Featured in various virtual assistant industry newsletters
Highlights From The Past Year
Mentoring Program Update
My mentoring program for new virtual assistants is doing well. My introductory period of offering the program free for 30 days was very well received. I was able to offer this to a number of beginning virtual assistants and it is so rewarding seeing how their businesses have progressed. Now that my program is established, I will be starting to charge for the mentoring. Don't worry, I still kept it very affordable. As much as it sounds like a life insurance commercial, for as little as $1/day you can have unlimited help for your virtual assistant business for 30 days. If you are interested in finding out more information, click here or email me.
Miss Your Old Typewriter?
Lovers of the look, feel, and quality of old fashioned manual typewriters can now use them as keyboards for any USB-capable computer. When I saw this on the internet a few days ago, I just couldn't resist telling my readers about it.
This is the coolest thing ... out
of my price range but way cool.
Check it out:
Recent Typing Bug Sightings
I just wanted to take a moment and thank Seven Winds Academy, Thomasville Townie, and Virtual Assistant Hub for featuring Typing Bug on their latest newsletters and/or blogs.
I would also like to thank Dianna Lambert of The Trucking VA for featuring my mentoring program on her newsletter. Many people may not know that Dianna has another website, DS Creative Touches.She has so many great gift items offered for just about everyone. She even created coloring books that showcases her talented
mom's sketches. You should
really check out her site at:
50 Things About Publicity
If you’re on the fence or wondering “why bother” getting publicity, PR In Your Pajamas has put together a list of 50 wonderful things publicity can do for you. Read more
"Publicity establishes you
as an expert in your field"
12 Dysfunctions of an
EntrepreneurI had not heard of or seen Jonathan Fields'Awake@TheWheel blog before the writing of this newsletter. I saw that he was recommended by Marty Marsh of Marty Ink and that was good enough for me. When I read the 12 Dysfunctions of an Entrepreneur, I just knew that I had to put it in this newsletter. I have listed a few below but make sure to click on this link to read the entire article!
1. Failure to Evolve
4. Over-working and Under-thinking
5. Going it on sheer will for too long
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hear about my VA biz
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about my mentoring
Typing Bug Recent Reviews
"Deneen's mentoring program has helped me and my VA business improve. I have acquired new clients and retained clients because of her tips and advice. I would highly recommend this program."
A Few of My Client's Websites
New Typing Bug Store
I am so excited to offer Typing Bug merchandise at my very own Cafe Press store. It was easy to set up and so many products to pick from. The best part it is free. All you have to do is
upload your logo or image, pick the
products that you want to offer,
choose your profit margin, then start
telling all your friends, family, clients,
etc. Check out my store at:
www.cafepress.com/typingbug
100 Brilliant Ideas
from Entrepreneur Magazine
If you haven't had a chance to check out Entrepreneur's Annual 100 Brilliant Ideas in their June issue, you should. They
looked at 10 areas that are
growing fast -- from mobile
technology and outsourcing to
fitness and pets--and found
10 companies in each that
bring jaw-dropping ingenuity to the table.
When you have just a minute to explain to someone what your business is, can you do if effectively? Harvard Business School has developed a tool to help you develop your elevator speech. This step-by-step tool helps you prioritize what to say and how to say it. Even giving you suggestions on effective words to use. At the end of the help screens, it will analyze what you have written and let you know how your speech will come across to your audience.
One Minute Business Pitch
Christian Clothing For Your Blessed Baby
Promoting Business Locally
by Kristin Edelhauser
Did you know that online searches influence 20-30% of purchases made at retail locations. So study up, plan your budget and get in on the online advertising game. Check out this article on sites that you can go to and start promoting your business to local residents, business travelers and tourists.
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EXPIRATION - 07/31/2010
MENTORING - BUY 1 MONTH/GET 1 FREE
COUPON CODE - BDAYBASH-MENTOR
MUST SIGN UP BEFORE 7/31/2010
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