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Entries from January 2007

5. Getting a Rudder for Your Internet Surfboard

January 20th, 2007 · No Comments

Sharon over at the e-soup blog wrote a very thought provoking post about limiting work to a 4 hour workday. I completely feel her pain in that I find it way too easy to set sail on the information highway surfing from blog to blog… suddenly hours are gone and I’m wondering why the laundry […]

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4. New Beginnings

January 20th, 2007 · No Comments

I just received my orientation materials for AssistU. AssistU is the creme of the crop training program for Virtual Assistants. Classes start next Wednesday. Of course, we already have things to do to get ready for the classes. I think the toughest part for me is going to be just doing […]

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3. So… Have You Given Up Yet?

January 12th, 2007 · No Comments

I have to confess I have officially broken all of my New Year’s Resolutions. What is it about New Year’s that makes people commit to “rehab” type resolutions? You know, this year I will eat no sugar or I won’t let my daughter watch any TV.  The problem with these types of goals is that […]

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2. Tax Tips For People Who Don’t Make A Lot Of Money

January 12th, 2007 · No Comments

One of my most worthwhile work projects is marketing the Fairfax County CASH (Creating Assets Savings and Hope) program. The program is part of the national Volunteers In Tax Assistance program that helps low income with taxes. I know, it sounds boring — but it is scandalous to me that big tax companies actively […]

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1. 30 posts in 30 days

January 11th, 2007 · No Comments

Kristie at Webmomz has issued a challenge to create 30 posts in 30 days. Consistency is what makes blogs successful so I’ve decided to take her up on her offer. I’m numbering the posts so I can keep track.
Anything in particular you would like me to write about?

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Save these links to help you become a better writer

January 6th, 2007 · No Comments

One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to sharpen my copywriting skills. If you want to improve your skills check out this list of of great writing blogs and resources from the Designers Who Blog website (via Copywriter Underground) . Save it, and you will have a reference you can use year round.

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Get More Publicity in 2007

January 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

Want to let more people know about your business or organization in 2007? One of my favorite “virtual gurus” — the Publicity Hound has packaged up her tips of the week in a free e-book. Here is what you can learn how to do:
–Create or update your online media room or press kit
–Compile […]

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