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Tips for a Successful Trade Show
by Janice D. Byer, MVA.Well, autumn is upon us and with the onset of this season comes cleaner air and colourful outdoor scenery and, it is also prime season for trade shows. Sure, trade shows happen all throughout the yea...
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Take A Break!
by Janice D. Byer, MVA.Calgon… Take me away! Okay, sorry about that.. a bit of an inside joke. Or, was it? How many times a day do you find yourself muttering those words to yourself. I may be aging myself here but I thin...
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What Is A Virtual Assistant & Why Do You Need One?
by Janice D. Byer, MVA.Virtual Assistants (also known as VAs) are home-based entrepreneurs who take pride in providing fellow small business professionals with a wide range of office tasks, from administrative support to w...
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Virtual Assistance = Higher Productivity
by Janice D. Byer, MVA.Running any office can be challenging, even in the best of circumstances. Whether the company is a small business or a large corporation, as it grows so does the amount administrative tasks that need...
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Dealing With Stress in Our Overworked Lives
by Janice D. Byer, MVA.As small business owners, we often take on more than we can handle. Wearing all the hats running our businesses, as well as the other commitments we have (i.e. volunteer work, family, etc.), can som...
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Keeping Clients Happy Keeps them Coming Back
by Janice D. Byer, MVA.Whether you are a seasoned small business professional, or you have just opened your doors to new clients, your marketing strategy should not only involve bringing in new business, it should also inc...
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Joining Industry Specific Organizations Has Many Benefits
by Janice D. Byer, MVA.Recently, while providing an up-and-coming Virtual Assistant (VA) and small business owner with some start-up information, she asked me a very interesting question, “Why do you and other VA’s join o...
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How Do You Put a Value on Your Time?
by Janice D. Byer, MVA.As a small business owner, does the following paragraph sound familiar to you…? “Other than doing the technical ‘fix-its’ with my computer…I do it all! I have found that this keeps me very limited in...
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The Biggest Employment Change of All - Becoming an Entrepreneur
by Janice D. Byer, MVA.For many of us, change can be a scary thing. When we are children, there is nothing better than meeting new friends and going to new places. But, when we become adults, change can be something that i...
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Is This A Good Time To Sell Your Body Shop Business?
by Willard Michlin.Have you ever asked yourself the question? “Is this a good time to sell my business?” That is a question every business owner asks himself, everytime he has a bad day. I once received e-mail from the...
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Your Must Know Guide To Software Online
by BB Lee.You've purchased a brand new high tech computer. You gaze at your new monitor with pride. You are more than ready to surf the Net! But wait! Where's the software! The basic software you will need to...
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Best Long-Term Investment In Todays Market?
by Willard Michlin.The stock market is very unstable at this time going up and down while interest rates are so low you want to be a borrower and not a lender. Would you like some suggestions on how can you get the mo...
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Getting Organized For The New Year - Part 2
by Sue and Chuck DeFiore.In part 1, we discussed a system you could use to organize your office. In this article we will discuss what material is needed to implement that system. You will need the following items for your o...
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Getting Organized For The New Year - Part 1
by Sue and Chuck DeFiore.The following procedures will insure an organized and well run office. 1. Have a daily To Do sheet. This is made up at the end of the day. You might have items left over from the previous day, put th...
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Businesses - Leisurely Dining Or Fast Food
by Sue and Chuck DeFiore.It occurred to me the other day, that so many people today liken their businesses to the way they eat - fast. Think about it. All over the web we are inundated with... make $1000's of dollars a day, ...
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Online Promotion Beats Traditional Ten-One
by Judy Cullins.While traditional marketing can work for the book author or publisher, the return is dim for the huge effort it takes. You must promote 90% of the time to even get a milligram of attention. While you...
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Ten Tips To Get Started Writing Your Book
by Judy Cullins.You are far more likely to successfully write and publish your book if you follow these tips before you write a single chapter. 1. Write your book's working title. It helps you focus and answer the ...
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Advertise by Submitting Articles
by Judy Cullins.Articles submitted to Online publishers bring your site new visitors and increase your ezine subscribers. You can also get these benefits by submitting your articles to top Web sites that not only pr...
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Untapped Resource
by Jim Partridge.Imagine yourself accessing the Internet, surfing websites, using ICQ & other chat programs, sending email, writing letters, administration or related? Now imagine if you were doing that for some smal...
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RRSP Investing Mistakes To Avoid
by News Canada.(NC)-So, you're ready to step up contributions to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). You are eager for the tax and compounding growth benefits. You think you are on your way to a blissfu...
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Family Finance Beyond RRSPs
by News Canada.(NC)-Congratulations, you have contributed the maximum amount to your RRSP. So now what? "At this point," says Anita Prescott, a certified financial planner (CFP) and Winnipeg-based financial adviser...
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Easiest 20% Return You Can Make
by News Canada.(NC)-Many parents with hopes and dreams of a post-secondary education for their children also wonder where all the money will come from to pay for this education. According to Statistics Canada, the...
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First-Time Home Buyers Can Save For That Downpayment Faster
by News Canada.(NC)-For many first-time homebuyers, the thought of saving a substantial amount of money for a downpayment can seem overwhelming. But there are several ways to make a downpayment a lot easier and hav...

Personal Financial Planning
by News Canada.Five must-ask questions (NC)-Beware of estate planners charging little or nothing to draft your estate plan. They are likely earning a commission on the investment products they recommend - which cou...
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Eight Steps To Buying Your Own Business
by News Canada.How to avoid costly mistakes - take it one step at a time (NC)-Being one's own boss is an enduring Canadian dream and buying an existing company might offer the best way to realize this dream. Making...
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