The Key to Successful Book Marketing

Virtual Assistants – The Key to Successful Book Marketing and Promotions

Virtual Online Books Gain in Popularity and Sales

Margate, FL - Finally, the answer self-publishers and published authors have been looking for to compete in the overwhelming and often oversaturated book publishing industry. They have found the solution for getting the same exposure and media coverage as those authors who are fortunate enough to work with top marketing consultants. They have found the one true answer in getting their book the recognition it deserves. Meet the Virtual Assistant!

Virtual Assistants (VAs) are highly skilled professionals who take the time to excel in their given field. They provide extensive marketing solutions, creative and innovative advertising campaigns, administrative support, proofing and editing capabilities, and other specialized services for entrepreneurs, small businesses, authors, and others who want to bring their business to a new level, or market their books for greater results. VAs work globally, taking full advantage of all the connections of the online book networks, online publishing listserves, and other media outlets that are available to all who know where to find them. They utilize all their expert talents and superb writing abilities for book marketing and promotions, thereby helping entrepreneurs and authors achieve the success they deserve.

Diana Ennen, co-author of Virtual Assistant ~ the Series, Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA (http://www.VA-TheSeries.com) states, “Today’s Internet has opened the doors to successful marketing. Being able to send your books to other online bookstores, promote your books on other sites, contact publishers and editors of papers via e-mail, and just day-to -day tasks of getting publicity is now convenient and available for all to do. As an author myself, I know how important it is to provide that personalized attention to authors, so I make every effort to provide them that specialized attention and total commitment in marketing their books.”

Virtual assisting has also opened up the gateway for e-books and online bookstores. Virtual Word Publishing’s site has a virtual online bookstore and has experienced tremendous growth over the past few months. Self-published authors are getting exposure for their books and establishing themselves as successful authors and experts in their field. The bookstore currently has a wide variety of excellent books on many topics ranging from starting a virtual assistant business to successful tips on marketing your online business.

If you want to stop by the bookstore and see the many fine books, or list your book on the site, stop by today. You can download sample chapters or get research and information on publishing and virtual assisting as well. Simply the Best, that’s what you’ll find here.

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Diana Ennen has written several books including, The Virtual Assistant Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA (co-author Kelly Poelker), Words From Home: Start, Run, and Profit from a Home-Based Word Processing Business, and The Home Office Recovery Plan (co-Author Patty Gale - http://www.home-officerecoveryplan.com). Contact Diana at diana@virtualwordpublishing.com or http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com/

What's happening at Virtual Word Publishing this month!

Virtual Word Publishing is pleased to announce two news clients this month for publicity. One IrvinePress and their book The Spirt Among Us, Everything Happens for a Reason byRev. George Saunders and Phil Ross. This is an outstanding spiritually motivating book similar to Chicken Soup, which we look forward to aggressively promoting. http://www.irvinepress.com

Second, Robin Zell of Bragelets http://www.bragelets.com We look forward to helping her to achieve greater success with her online jewelry business by offering PR, marketing tips, web copy, and more. .

We also have finished the new website for our favorite fiction author, Paulo Reyes, author of Sledgehammer. http://www.PauloReyes.com.

Tawnya Sutherland and her forum VAnetworking.com is awaiting the final word from a TV station in Boston to represent the VA Industry and her forum. As the PR Representative for the forum, I aggressively sent qualified candidates to interview and we look forward to the opportunity to show Boston the great Virtual Assistants available in the Boston area.

My book, Virtual Assistant the Series, Become a Highly Successful Sought After VA has received yet another college order. We are proud that it is being accepted in colleges throughout the United States and Canada and look forward to it someday being the textbook of choice for all Virtual Assistant programs. Now we just gotta get more and more Virtual Assistant programs started in the colleges. I forsee the day when these programs are as common as typing classes! Virtual Assistants are here to stay and helping businesses and authors succeed like never before!

Our site Publicity-VA http://www.publicity.va.com almost ready and will be going live this week.

That's our news! I hope yours is good too. Have a profitable week!

Diana Ennen

Lilo and Stitch

As I stated before, I've been given the opportunity to be a Mom's Maven where I get to review the newest Disney movies & give feedback on them. My latest review was for the second Lilo and Stitch movie.

What made Lilo and Stitch such a GREAT success the first time is back with even greater results now. The characters are delightfully funny and even more heartwarming than ever. Stitch's Glitch has you so emotionally involved throughout the entire movie that you just keep watching waiting for that happy ending. Plus, the dynamic combination of Elvis Presley's Songs makes your kids sing along and dance it to over and over again. Moms, a definite keeper for the movie collection.

You can get more information on being a Mom's Maven and purchase the new Lilo and Stich movie or other Disney merchandise by clicking the link in the side bar titled Mom's Maven.

TV Show looking for a VA to interview!

Hi again!

I'm Diana Ennen the PR Representative for VANetworking. We've been approached for a possible TV show in Boston/ Rhode Island and I'm looking for a qualifed VA they can interview.

If you are close to that area, within 30 minutes, have good experience as a VA, and would be willing to have the camera crew come to your home, please return this to me ASAP with your bio, and client references. I need to send this to them asap.

I'm not sure when the program will aire.

Thanks so much.

If you'd like to contact me I can be reached at (954) 971-4025.

Writing a Business Disaster Recovery Plan

If you are a business owner it is vital to have a Home Office Disaster Recovery Plan

The Home Office Recovery Plan is a vital part of any business start-up. All new business owners, home-based businesses, small businesses and even corporate businesses could benefit with this book.
Many companies don’t realize the importance of protecting their business, your client information, their back-up files, and other vital data until it’s too late. By following the guidelines in this book, businesses could easily get back up and running quickly and also have greater protection with the tips and suggestions provided to protect their family in the event of a disaster.

What is a Disaster Recovery Plan?
A Disaster Recovery Plan is planned and documented procedures to enable your business to get back on track in the event of an emergency.

Proactivity being the key element – You are planning ahead. You are planning for the welfare of you and your business.
It ensures your peace of mind and your clients that business continues.
It details information regarding the internal structure of your business, assets, insurance, so that it’s readily available.


What does it do?
It enables you to identify and keep control of risks which would result in:
The inability to maintain services to your clients
Harm to your reputation – for example not meeting deadlines, losing client’s work and files.
Failure to protect your business assets.
Failure to connect with associates & subcontractors.

It protects your business - clients, subcontractors and your work.

When does it help?
•Natural Disasters – Hurricanes/Storms
•Computer Crashes
•Theft or Loss
•Your Own Health, Hospitalizations, Illnesses, Disability
•Common Events – Everyday Happenings
•The Unknown


So what’s included in your Home Office Recover Plan Book?

This book outlines all the essential elements required to prepare your business in case of an emergency. It provides a workbook that you can easily log all the important information down such as company structure, clients, subcontractors and associates, insurance information, equipment, website information, important contact names.
It not only provides the basics for you to detail all your business information, but provides details on the best means to do so as well. Tips and techniques are offered for securing your business.

Sections in the book include:

Why a Disaster Recovery Plan
How to Use this Guide
Just for Telecommuters
Administrative Information
Associate Information
External Resources
Insurance Information
Supply & Equipment Inventory
Valuable Documents
Backing Up Computer Data
Business Continuity Plan
Meeting Place
Emergency Contacts: (i.e., neighbors or family)
School or Daycare Disaster Response Procedures
Students Away at College
Disaster Response Plan - Putting it All Together
Establish a Call Plan
Safekeeping of Your Plan
Safe Deposit Boxes
Hurricane/Tornado and Storm Preparedness
If You Live in an Earthquake Zone
Leaving at a Moments Notice
Special Needs
Preparing in Advance

Take a look inside…

a. First, you will complete all basic information about your company in the Administrative Information. This information is so anyone could walk in and know instantly who you are, what employees you have, where they can find information they need, etc.

b. Next, we’re going to take an entire inventory of your office(s). This includes your supplies, equipment, and contact information. This step is crucial. It involves making a detailed accounting of everything in your home office, whether it be a corner of the bedroom or your entire basement, it is vital to getting back up and running smoothly.

c. Third, you will complete the steps necessary to make sure you have access to vital information in case your home office becomes un-useable.

d. Fourth, you will actually create the Disaster Response Plan. This is what to do if disaster strikes. This includes: Whom to call, how to meet family members, and more.

e. Support Documents and Checklists: We have created a detailed, yet simple checklist plan for you to make sure you have all the necessary documents and lists you need to make this guide. You can print as few or as many as you need.

f. Bonus! We have also included checklists for your personal home information as well. After all, if your business is in your home, then you need to be able to get back on your feet as quickly as possible.

The time to prepare for an emergency is now because there may not be a later.

As you can see, the Home Office Recovery Plan is a very simple step-by-step guide. For less than the price of going to the movies, you can make sure you have a solid plan in place to recover your home office & business in the event of an emergency.

Can you afford to lose your business without this plan?

Go to http://www.HomeOfficeRecoveryPlan.com/order.htm now to get your Home Office Recovery Plan Book.

Ten Supplies to Have Ready

In the event of an emergency, you will need to have certain supplies on hand and ready to go at a moment's notice. Here are 10 supplies that we recommend you have ready.

__Flashlight and extra batteries (at least one per family member)

__NOAA Weather radio

__Lanterns

__Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries (Check that it works and that batteries are the right kind.)

__Portable, battery-operated TV/extra batteries. You can find these for $20.00. (Optional)

__First Aid Kit

__Food (non-perishable) -- See Below

__Water (one gallon of water per person per day) – a 2-week supply. (Many say 3 days, in Florida they say 2 weeks. So, get what you’re comfortable with.

__Water -- Also fill your bathtub with extra water for additional purposes. Water is so important. You can’t have too much!

__Don’t forget the fondue!

Yes, this old standby from the 1970’s has made a comeback and will definitely come in handy. When the lights go out and there’s no power, take out the fondue!

It can be easily used to:

* Melt cheese, chocolate (my favorite)

* Heat up water, not enough to boil noodles but hot enough to make soup, coffee or tea.

These are just some items necessary for effective disaster planning.

Visit our site at http://www.HomeOfficeRecoveryPlan.com to learn more.

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