Whether you are job hunting or looking for business associates and new clients, you can still manage to put in a casual conversation what you do or what you are looking for, by means of interest and topic.

affiliate upriseThe holidays are upon us, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop networking your business. Holiday Parties are a great way to network your business. But be sure that you are prepared and don’t be pushy.

Here is some insightful information on Networking at a holiday party from Forbes Magazine

Developing valuable business connections can take place anywhere, any time. You can make the best of holiday party networking by developing a strategy.

- Know what types of people are attending the party. Are they executive members of a trade association or professional group?
- Always carry a business card.
- Have topics ready to discuss.
- Never start a conversation by saying you are unemployed.

How to Dress for Networking

“Business casual” means your attire should be crisp, neat, and professional. Don’t show up wearing a fancy cocktail dress or a tuxedo if the party isn’t a fancy attire.

If your networking event consists of an online event you can still prepare yourself. The best way to network your business is clarifying what you do to others you network with. By means of virtual the word of mouth is in part “sharing” your information.

For example; I network with VAnetworking and each year they hold a holiday event full of valuable information and prizes. It was this networking group that assisted me in getting that first client. By word of mouth and someone looking for some help in the transportation industry, and it has been going strong ever since.

You never know where that client may come from so never close your options, just be prepared. Be able to answer questions with firm answers and know your target. Lastly, have fun at those networking events relax and be yourself.

To read more on Networking at Holiday Parties visit: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22029523/ns/business-forbes_com/t/how-network-holiday-party/#.TufUFmMk6so

For more on the VAnetworking Holiday Event: http://www.vanetworking.com/varesources/

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Posted on December 13, 2011 by Dianna Lambert

Thank you for our blessings!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Dianna Lambert| Leave a comment

One of the greatest reasons I love being a work at home mom.

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Virtual Assistants and PLR!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Dianna Lambert| Leave a comment

Here’s a question that I received today. I thought it was such a valuable question that I wanted to share my response.

Dear Nicole,

I hear you talking about PLR articles, but I’m a Virtual Assistant, not an Internet Marketer. I need clients, not content.

Why should I care?

Dear Virtual Assistant:

Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to respond to your great question.

PLR content can actually help you to get more clients. And, I’ll explain how.

As someone who hires and works with a lot of Virtual Assistants in my business, I’ll tell you that I hire oftentimes based upon the knowledge that person shows just as much as what they “say” they can do.

For instance, let’s compare two Virtual Assistants (hypothetically – these aren’t real people).

Susie and Tessa.

I go to Susie’s website and she’s got three pages – including contact, services, and pricing. I look around a little and discover that Susie specializes in videos and multimedia. I think “hmmm… interesting” and then leave.

Next, I find Tessa’s website. She’s got the same pages on her website as Susie – contact, services, and pricing. It looks to me as if she also specializes in videos and multimedia. That’s not what I’m looking for, so I’m about to leave when I notice that she has a blog. On her blog, she’s got articles about how I can use video in my business and how to also use video to get more traffic and make more money. I’m interested. She obviously knows her stuff. I contact her to find out how she can help me to get more traffic with my existing videos – and to brainstorm more videos that I can incorporate into my business on an ongoing basis.

Tessa got my business. Susie did not.

Why? Because Tessa did some things right.

  • She showed her knowledge.
  • She demonstrated that she understands marketing by having a blog.
  • She made me think about my business.
  • She seemed like a person who I’d like to work with.

How does this apply to PLR content? Easy.

Susie could have had my business if she had purchased some great quality PLR content and published it on her blog. Of course, as always, I would recommend that Susie use the content as a starting point only and then add her own ideas and examples into it to make it uniquely hers. But, the important thing is that she could have had an active blog offering great value to potential new customers that showcased her talent and made people desperate to hire her.

And, she could have done it for under $20.

Would you like to boost your blog content, impress potential new clients, and become the recognized expert in your niche? Check out this great PLR site to get started. Be sure to sign up for the notification list so you don’t miss a thing!

Nicole Dean is the owner of  www.EasyPLR.com – where you’ll find high-quality PLR articles sold in very limited  quantities.  The PLR articles at EasyPLR are professionally written and  professionally edited — top quality at an affordable price.

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Hosting successful TeleseminarsAt first thought, the idea of holding your own teleseminar might seem as out-of-reach as starting your own professional basketball team. As you’ll discover in the next few pages, however, that’s simply not the case. Teleseminars aren’t just for the likes of Tony Robbins, John Grey, and Suze Orman. In fact, thousands of internet marketers, small business owners, and solo professionals regularly use teleseminars to reach new audiences, establish themselves as experts, and create new products. And so can you.

Some people charge thousands to teach you how to master the fine art of teleseminars, but you really won’t need to spend that kind of money to learn the ropes. Teleseminars don’t have to be flashy events with slick graphics, big-name speakers, and four-figure price tags. Instead, most of the best teleseminars are much more down to earth. They’re a lot like traditional seminars, except that they are usually less formal and presented over a teleconference or bridge line rather than in person and at a physical location.

It’s easy to see the advantage of teleseminars. You won’t have to limit yourself to the number of people you can round up and lure into a hotel room or lecture hall. Instead, you can draw your audience from all over the globe and connect with them by phone. ……….Read More

To get this FREE report and additional bonus visit “Maximize, Prioritize, Upsize Your Virtual Business”

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Posted on June 8, 2011 by Dianna Lambert

Mothers Day and a time to Appreciate them!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Dianna Lambert| Leave a comment

I have asked many times over again why is there only one day a year that it seems us mothers are appreciated? But the actuality of it, we are appreciated everyday when you hear a “thank mom, that feels better” when they have fallen and scraped a knee. When you older children call you because they have a problem and the list goes on.

This weekend I am going to celebrate mothers day with my children and appreciate the gift I have been given and the capability to be a work-at-home-mom (WAHM).

If you want the ability to have success in your business as a work-at-home parent (not just for moms) click here to enjoy your day and many more to come working from home.

Resources;

www.VAnetworking.com

www.vainsiders.com

Maximize your Virtual Business

Tips to Start your Virtual business and Save on Start up Costs

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As each day moves on in my business, I still take the time I need to appreciate the ones who have paved the road to help me get my business to where it is today. After 2 years I am still greatful that I found VAnetworking.

What I have learned and the resources that have been given to me as a member does not go un-noticed and surely not un-appreciated. I love the friends I have made, and how no matter how much you go through they always seem to have found the words and pictures and information I have needed to help me both in my business and even my home.

Being in business you need guidance and support and taking in the direction of going forward and not backwards. So  many business’ fail because they lack a support system. There is so much to learn, and your mind can create chaos, but when you get the right road to travel on, you can succeed.

Thanks to VAnetworking I was able to create something that I hope would help other VA and assist them in pointing them in the right direction, Just as they had done for me. “Maximize, Prioritize, and Upsize” I am very proud of and of course packed full of information in your virtual business, tips to save you money, and ways to market.

If you are a virtual assistant or thinking of becoming a virtual assistant then you need to start off on the right foot and become a member of VAnetworking. Tawyna Suthertland (Founder of VAnetworking) has the solutions with her course  through her “Virtual Business Startup Solutions”  and better yet become a VAinsider and learn from the industries best on how to build your business and get the clients.

From personal experience of being a VAinsider, I went from being afraid of the stage, yes that means even the microphone. After I attended several webinars and just clicking the button one day, I slowly started getting over my fear and I even spoke at a chamber meeting about being a VA. That was a big fear and I am so grateful that I had been welcomed with open arms and felt comfortable enough to conquer a fear.

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Posted on March 30, 2011 by Dianna Lambert