It's so exciting to see how many work-at-home moms are getting national TV recognition. We had Ellen and Pat, the mompreneurs on CBS Early Show in early January. Lesley Spencer of HBWM on MSNBC, and now Mary and Heather are going to be on Montel. I hope you get a chance to tune in today! Congrats -- Mary and Heather! - Diana
Montel, Moms, and Mary & Heather
Mary & Heather taped a Moms Inc episode for the Montel Show. It airs Thursday, Feb 8th. http://montelshow.com/show/?showID=5079. Check listings in your area. Moms who have successful businesses are profiled and Mary & Heather take questionsfrom audience members. They also recorded a podcast that is on the Montel’s website. http://montelshow.com/podcast. After the show, be sure to visit again to cast your votef or Moms Inc as your favorite show in Montel's weekly poll.http://montelshow.com/show/?showID=5079
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Thursday, February 08, 2007
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Home Tutoring Business Offers Entrepreneurs Financial Success and Financial Freedom
Laurie Hurley is a client of Virtual Word Publishing and offers the following release:
Newbury Park, California (February, 2007) Laurie Hurley, founder and CEO of Bright Apple Tutoring, Inc. a tutoring referral business, and Home Tutoring Business, has enjoyed financial success and financial freedom since opening her business in 2002. And, each year as the educational industry continued to grow and more and more parents realized the benefits of one–on-one tutoring, Hurley’s business continued to excel. In 2005, Hurley began making this same opportunity available to others through her Home Tutoring Business Packages and since then, has seen dozens succeed in their own tutoring referral business.
Hurley states, “When I started out I made some mistakes, learned from them, and developed a distinct style of marketing myself and my business. At times I learned the hard way what didn’t work. It often cost me money, but I used every opportunity to improve upon my service and expand my home-based business. In the Home Tutoring Business Manual© I share my successes and failures and give the buyer the knowledge and business ideas to build a successful company. One of the hardest aspects of starting a new business is feeling like you are doing it alone. With HTB, our business packages provide on-going support and advice, which is like having a personalized business coach and mentor to help you grow your business.”
Home Tutoring Business Packages can assist anyone have the personal accomplishments and financial freedom of being a business owner with its easy step-by step format. You don’t have to be a tutor or have any background in education. HTB gives you the entrepreneurial edge to create a lucrative tutoring services; matching qualified educators with students for private in-home tutoring.
What buyers of the Home Tutoring Business Package can get:
¨ Complete Manual
¨ Accounting Software
¨ Personalized Website
¨ Personal Support
¨ Financing Available
How the Home Tutoring Business is different from other business models.
¨ No franchise fees
¨ No contracts
¨ No geographical limitations
¨ No royalties
¨ No prior education experience necessary
Entrepreneurs prefer to work hard for themselves rather than pay a large franchise fee and monthly royalties, which ultimately does not provide financial independence. Hurley’s package allows just that.
Hurley has been featured in various periodicals from Entrepreneur Magazine and Woman’s World Magazine, to Inside Business Newspaper. For more information on a Home Tutoring Business or to purchase a business package, please visit http://www.hometutoringbusiness.com or call 1-888-847-0033.
Newbury Park, California (February, 2007) Laurie Hurley, founder and CEO of Bright Apple Tutoring, Inc. a tutoring referral business, and Home Tutoring Business, has enjoyed financial success and financial freedom since opening her business in 2002. And, each year as the educational industry continued to grow and more and more parents realized the benefits of one–on-one tutoring, Hurley’s business continued to excel. In 2005, Hurley began making this same opportunity available to others through her Home Tutoring Business Packages and since then, has seen dozens succeed in their own tutoring referral business.
Hurley states, “When I started out I made some mistakes, learned from them, and developed a distinct style of marketing myself and my business. At times I learned the hard way what didn’t work. It often cost me money, but I used every opportunity to improve upon my service and expand my home-based business. In the Home Tutoring Business Manual© I share my successes and failures and give the buyer the knowledge and business ideas to build a successful company. One of the hardest aspects of starting a new business is feeling like you are doing it alone. With HTB, our business packages provide on-going support and advice, which is like having a personalized business coach and mentor to help you grow your business.”
Home Tutoring Business Packages can assist anyone have the personal accomplishments and financial freedom of being a business owner with its easy step-by step format. You don’t have to be a tutor or have any background in education. HTB gives you the entrepreneurial edge to create a lucrative tutoring services; matching qualified educators with students for private in-home tutoring.
What buyers of the Home Tutoring Business Package can get:
¨ Complete Manual
¨ Accounting Software
¨ Personalized Website
¨ Personal Support
¨ Financing Available
How the Home Tutoring Business is different from other business models.
¨ No franchise fees
¨ No contracts
¨ No geographical limitations
¨ No royalties
¨ No prior education experience necessary
Entrepreneurs prefer to work hard for themselves rather than pay a large franchise fee and monthly royalties, which ultimately does not provide financial independence. Hurley’s package allows just that.
Hurley has been featured in various periodicals from Entrepreneur Magazine and Woman’s World Magazine, to Inside Business Newspaper. For more information on a Home Tutoring Business or to purchase a business package, please visit http://www.hometutoringbusiness.com or call 1-888-847-0033.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Can Working in Your Bathrobe Help you Attain Life Balance
If your job often makes you feel tired, burned out, or stressed to the max, try a new bathrobe on for size. February 12, 2007 is the fifth annual “Doing Business in Your Bathrobe Day,” a time to celebrate the freedom home business ownership offers people. In fact, more than 4.5 million home business owners have waved goodbye to the pressures of the corporate rat race and have settled into a more balanced and better quality of life…working from home.
Local entrepreneur, Diana Ennen is considered one of the pioneers of the home-based industry. She started her business, Virtual Word Publishing, http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com in 1985, doing legal and medical transcription, but today specializes in publicity, book marketing, and coaching others to work from home. Ennen has written numerous books on the topic including her latest, Corel WordPerfect, Office Ready Virtual Assistant Solution Pack, http://www.corel.com, and Virtual Assistant - The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA. Ennen states, “There’s never been a better time to work from home. Businesses enjoy the flexibility and expertise of working with professionals running their own business.”
Kristie Tamsevicius, co-founder of Webmomz.com, a site that empowers women who have chosen to work from home, views having a home business as the ultimate life balancer. “Some people may think that living and working under the same roof creates more stress, but in fact, just the opposite is true. Working from home gives you the freedom to schedule your work around your life, rather than the other way around. That way you can create a life that you truly love.”
And the home business bug isn’t just biting American workers. People in England, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand are celebrating the power of the bathrobe and taking control of their workday and financial future.
Considering that the average worker spends up to 12 hours a day focused on work-related activities, often skipping lunch due to job demands, it’s no wonder that many people feel out of balance. So for the millions of people who have dreamed about a home based business and the opportunity to finally have some life balance, February 12, 2007 may be the perfect day to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and map out a new business plan—one that makes the bathrobe your power suit.
Once again this year, InternationalRobes.com, provider of the world’s largest selection of quality bathrobes, is sponsoring “Doing Business in Your Bathrobe Day.” On the day, Webmomz.com will hold a random drawing for three luxury bathrobes, as well as for a host of other prizes. Register online at www.webmomz.com.
Additional information on the festivities planned for the day and about the WebMomz International Robes prize can be found at www.webmomz.com or by contacting Kristie Tamsevicius at 847-244-8450. Additional information on Diana Ennen can be found at http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com or calling (954) 971-4025.
Local entrepreneur, Diana Ennen is considered one of the pioneers of the home-based industry. She started her business, Virtual Word Publishing, http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com in 1985, doing legal and medical transcription, but today specializes in publicity, book marketing, and coaching others to work from home. Ennen has written numerous books on the topic including her latest, Corel WordPerfect, Office Ready Virtual Assistant Solution Pack, http://www.corel.com, and Virtual Assistant - The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA. Ennen states, “There’s never been a better time to work from home. Businesses enjoy the flexibility and expertise of working with professionals running their own business.”
Kristie Tamsevicius, co-founder of Webmomz.com, a site that empowers women who have chosen to work from home, views having a home business as the ultimate life balancer. “Some people may think that living and working under the same roof creates more stress, but in fact, just the opposite is true. Working from home gives you the freedom to schedule your work around your life, rather than the other way around. That way you can create a life that you truly love.”
And the home business bug isn’t just biting American workers. People in England, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand are celebrating the power of the bathrobe and taking control of their workday and financial future.
Considering that the average worker spends up to 12 hours a day focused on work-related activities, often skipping lunch due to job demands, it’s no wonder that many people feel out of balance. So for the millions of people who have dreamed about a home based business and the opportunity to finally have some life balance, February 12, 2007 may be the perfect day to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and map out a new business plan—one that makes the bathrobe your power suit.
Once again this year, InternationalRobes.com, provider of the world’s largest selection of quality bathrobes, is sponsoring “Doing Business in Your Bathrobe Day.” On the day, Webmomz.com will hold a random drawing for three luxury bathrobes, as well as for a host of other prizes. Register online at www.webmomz.com.
Additional information on the festivities planned for the day and about the WebMomz International Robes prize can be found at www.webmomz.com or by contacting Kristie Tamsevicius at 847-244-8450. Additional information on Diana Ennen can be found at http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com or calling (954) 971-4025.
The Perfect Business Opportunity for Secretaries, Administrative Assistants & Word Processors
Margate, FL (January 2007) Business opportunities are everywhere today. You can work at home doing anything from selling the latest and greatest kitchen tools to being the personal assistant virtually to authors, businesses, and anyone who needs more assistance in running their business. Most entrepreneurs look for a business that offers them not only financial security and independence, but also pride in the work they will be doing. That’s one of the reasons that the Virtual Assistant Industry is growing in leads and bounds. Today, former secretaries, administrative assistants, word processors, and legal or medical transcriptionsists, are turning in the 9 to 5 to work at home. There’s never been a better time to succeed.
Diana Ennen has been working at home since 1985. Ennen was among one of the pioneers in the work at home industry when starting her word processing business specializing in legal and medical transcription. In 1996 Ennen wrote her first book, Words From Home: Start, Run and Profit from a Home-Based Word Processing Business. (http://www.wordsfromhome.com/) Ennen’s book, which was recently updated, has enabled thousands to succeed in their own business. Ennen states, “Most just need the proper tools to succeed. Learning how to find clients who want your services as well as determining the right price to charge, can be the decisive factor in a successful business. The key to success is doing it right the first time and avoiding costly mistakes.”
In the late 1990s, came the advent of the Virtual Assistant Industry. That’s when word processors determined that not only could they work from home, but they would work at home globally. Ennen’s second book, Virtual Assistant – The Series: Become a Highly Successful Sought After VA was born and written with another true Industry Leader Kelly Poelker. This book paved the way to being a successful VA and it also helped thousands start their business. The recent addition of their accompanying Workbook helped even more to give the virtual assistant everything they needed to get started or revamp their existing business.
Ennen provides the following tips to be successful in your own virtual assistant/word processing business:
1) Determine your rates to make a good profit and continue to modify those rates throughout the years as your skills increase and your benefits to clients grow. Today’s virtual assistants make between $30.00 and $100+ an hour depending on their specialty, location, and skills. Clients are willing to pay these rates because the benefits they receive not only make them more money, but also ensure a smoother running business.
2) The planning and development stage is just as important as landing that first client or getting the next one. You need both a business plan and a marketing plan, and most importantly, you need to review these constantly to see how you can improve upon them. A well laid out plan, followed up by aggressive action steps, will ensure your success as an entrepreneur, solo-preneur, or va-preneur.
3) Integrity. To be successful today, a business owner needs to be trusted. A client needs to know that when they have work to be done, it will be done in the most professional manner possible. Clients need to know that you will be there for them when they need you. Build that confidence right from the beginning.
Another important factor in the success of a home-based business is having the proper tools. Ennen’s recent book, Corel WordPerfect OfficeReady® Virtual Assistant Solution Pack (http://www.corel.com/) offers not only a detailed 81 page e-book, but over 70 templates of start-up forms needed to operate a successful business. These include: a contract, marketing letters, daily operational procedure forms, sample brochures, etc. Everything one needs to get started and keep successful is included.
So if you’re ready to take the plunge and really take your business to the next level, or finally take the road home and work from home, stop by Virtual Word Publishing today. http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com/ and find out how you can start your own business.
Diana Ennen
diana@virtualwordpublishing.com
http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com
954-941-4025
Diana Ennen has been working at home since 1985. Ennen was among one of the pioneers in the work at home industry when starting her word processing business specializing in legal and medical transcription. In 1996 Ennen wrote her first book, Words From Home: Start, Run and Profit from a Home-Based Word Processing Business. (http://www.wordsfromhome.com/) Ennen’s book, which was recently updated, has enabled thousands to succeed in their own business. Ennen states, “Most just need the proper tools to succeed. Learning how to find clients who want your services as well as determining the right price to charge, can be the decisive factor in a successful business. The key to success is doing it right the first time and avoiding costly mistakes.”
In the late 1990s, came the advent of the Virtual Assistant Industry. That’s when word processors determined that not only could they work from home, but they would work at home globally. Ennen’s second book, Virtual Assistant – The Series: Become a Highly Successful Sought After VA was born and written with another true Industry Leader Kelly Poelker. This book paved the way to being a successful VA and it also helped thousands start their business. The recent addition of their accompanying Workbook helped even more to give the virtual assistant everything they needed to get started or revamp their existing business.
Ennen provides the following tips to be successful in your own virtual assistant/word processing business:
1) Determine your rates to make a good profit and continue to modify those rates throughout the years as your skills increase and your benefits to clients grow. Today’s virtual assistants make between $30.00 and $100+ an hour depending on their specialty, location, and skills. Clients are willing to pay these rates because the benefits they receive not only make them more money, but also ensure a smoother running business.
2) The planning and development stage is just as important as landing that first client or getting the next one. You need both a business plan and a marketing plan, and most importantly, you need to review these constantly to see how you can improve upon them. A well laid out plan, followed up by aggressive action steps, will ensure your success as an entrepreneur, solo-preneur, or va-preneur.
3) Integrity. To be successful today, a business owner needs to be trusted. A client needs to know that when they have work to be done, it will be done in the most professional manner possible. Clients need to know that you will be there for them when they need you. Build that confidence right from the beginning.
Another important factor in the success of a home-based business is having the proper tools. Ennen’s recent book, Corel WordPerfect OfficeReady® Virtual Assistant Solution Pack (http://www.corel.com/) offers not only a detailed 81 page e-book, but over 70 templates of start-up forms needed to operate a successful business. These include: a contract, marketing letters, daily operational procedure forms, sample brochures, etc. Everything one needs to get started and keep successful is included.
So if you’re ready to take the plunge and really take your business to the next level, or finally take the road home and work from home, stop by Virtual Word Publishing today. http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com/ and find out how you can start your own business.
Diana Ennen
diana@virtualwordpublishing.com
http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com
954-941-4025
The Work at Home Dream
I just love seeing so many work at home moms and dads finally succeeding in their home-based business. I don't think I've ever seen a time when there were so many success stories. I'd love to hear yours! If you get a chance, post your success story here or e-mail it to me at diana@virtualwordpublishing.com.
When I watch American Idol (for the kids you know) and I see so many with the dreams of a singing career, I'm so reminded of how many of us have that DREAM to work from home. I'll continue to post articles, press releases, and tips here on how you can achieve that dream.
Thanks! -- Diana
When I watch American Idol (for the kids you know) and I see so many with the dreams of a singing career, I'm so reminded of how many of us have that DREAM to work from home. I'll continue to post articles, press releases, and tips here on how you can achieve that dream.
Thanks! -- Diana
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Virtual Assistant New Year’s Resolutions for 2007
The Virtual Assistant Industry has grown in leaps and bounds this year and is soon on its way to becoming a household word. It used to be people would ask, “What is a virtual assistant?” Now, the question is more, “Who is your virtual assistant?” It brings to mind years past when if you mentioned you were starting a home-based business, people would look at you like you were nuts. Now operating a home-based business is not only accepted, but also highly regarded.
This past year, we saw amazing evidence of the power of virtual assistants (VAs) with more and more media coverage, well-known authors and celebrities singing our praises, and businesses and corporations alike commenting on how hiring a virtual assistant has helped them to achieve so much more success in not only their business, but personal lives as well. Thousands of qualified and dedicated entrepreneurs stepped up to meet that demand and now join the ranks of being one of us-a virtual assistant.
When thinking of the VA Industry, brilliance, cutting-edge technology, and enormous dedication comes to mind. This year lets take our Industry to new heights. Lets keep our proud tradition of being the best, and lets show the world, that they can’t do without us.
Here’s are several New Years Resolutions to help you achieve greater success with your business this year:
Resolution #1 -- Make a commitment to get to know two people within yourindustry on a more personal level every month. Answer back an e-mail addressed to a VA group with a personal, “Hi. How are you doing? I’m Diana.” Also, become active on VA boards. If networking locally, introduce yourself at a professional organization's meeting or a conference instead of just being in the background.
Resolution #2 – Take the time to organize your business and make it easier to run on a daily basis. If you haven’t done so already, invest in a 3-ring notebook and put all the valuable forms you use on a daily basis in there including all your marketing letters, follow-up client letters, proposals, portfolios, etc. By customizing these forms now, you have them available when a client contacts you and are then able to respond to that client immediately with the right professionalism that will convince them to use your services. Bottom line – You don’t have to reinvent the wheel each time.
If you’d like help on creating some of these forms, consider our latest book, The WordPerfect® OfficeReady® Virtual Assistant Solution Pack, available at http://www.corel.com in their Office Productivity/OfficeReady® Template Packs section. This VA Solution Pack contains a valuable 81 page e-book and over 70 templates you can use on a regular basis to start or grow a successful virtual assistant business. The Solution Pack was written by Diana Ennen with the help of several VA Industry leaders including Kelly Poelker, co-author of numerous other VA Books with Diana Ennen.
Resolution #3 – Define your definition of a virtual assistant. There is so much talk today on exactly what is a virtual assistant. Spend the time this year to focus on what you believe a virtual assistant is and what you believe your clients look for in a virtual assistant. Develop a mission statement with that definition. Try this, “At (insert your company name), we strive to provide you with the best (insert what that is) and to always meet and exceed your expectations. We are committed to (what?). This can be done while enjoying that eggnog this year, not too spiked of course. By developing your mission statement, you will find clarity, which will enable you to take your virtual assistant business to the next level. Also, if you have a mission statement from last year, it’s time to rewrite it and include where you are today with your business.
Resolution #4 – Get the steps to success down in writing. For those that have read our book, Virtual Assistant – The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA, you might benefit with our new VA The Series Workbook. It takes you step by step through operating a successful VA business, listing all your goals, development ideas, and also drives home exactly what you want your business to be. When you see it in writing, it helps you see where you want to go and how you want to get there.
Resolution #5 – Make an effort to keep your company name out there. Send out regular press releases, articles, newsletters, post cards, thank you notes, and frequent follow-up. Not only can this help your Google status, but it also gains you credibility as an expert.
As virtual assistants, being able to work without global boundaries has enabled us to work with clients anywhere. These steps can help you find the right balance for your business so that 2007 is more prosperous than ever.
We wish you the best of luck in the coming year. May it be your best year ever with success, happiness, and the right family/work balance that allows you to enjoy every day with peace and serenity. Stop by any of our sites for additional information on how you too can become a successful Virtual Assistant.
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Diana Ennen, Author of numerous books including Virtual Assistant - The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA and New Accompanying VA The Series Workbook; WordPerfect® OfficeReady® Virtual Assistant Solution Pack, (http://www.corel.com) and Words From Home: Start, Run and Profit from a Home-Based Word Processing Business. Visit Diana at http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com and http://www.virtualassistantstartups.com. Free booklet available on starting a virtual assisting business, as well as several other great articles and tips.
Feel free to pass this article along as long as the author’s block is included.
This past year, we saw amazing evidence of the power of virtual assistants (VAs) with more and more media coverage, well-known authors and celebrities singing our praises, and businesses and corporations alike commenting on how hiring a virtual assistant has helped them to achieve so much more success in not only their business, but personal lives as well. Thousands of qualified and dedicated entrepreneurs stepped up to meet that demand and now join the ranks of being one of us-a virtual assistant.
When thinking of the VA Industry, brilliance, cutting-edge technology, and enormous dedication comes to mind. This year lets take our Industry to new heights. Lets keep our proud tradition of being the best, and lets show the world, that they can’t do without us.
Here’s are several New Years Resolutions to help you achieve greater success with your business this year:
Resolution #1 -- Make a commitment to get to know two people within yourindustry on a more personal level every month. Answer back an e-mail addressed to a VA group with a personal, “Hi. How are you doing? I’m Diana.” Also, become active on VA boards. If networking locally, introduce yourself at a professional organization's meeting or a conference instead of just being in the background.
Resolution #2 – Take the time to organize your business and make it easier to run on a daily basis. If you haven’t done so already, invest in a 3-ring notebook and put all the valuable forms you use on a daily basis in there including all your marketing letters, follow-up client letters, proposals, portfolios, etc. By customizing these forms now, you have them available when a client contacts you and are then able to respond to that client immediately with the right professionalism that will convince them to use your services. Bottom line – You don’t have to reinvent the wheel each time.
If you’d like help on creating some of these forms, consider our latest book, The WordPerfect® OfficeReady® Virtual Assistant Solution Pack, available at http://www.corel.com in their Office Productivity/OfficeReady® Template Packs section. This VA Solution Pack contains a valuable 81 page e-book and over 70 templates you can use on a regular basis to start or grow a successful virtual assistant business. The Solution Pack was written by Diana Ennen with the help of several VA Industry leaders including Kelly Poelker, co-author of numerous other VA Books with Diana Ennen.
Resolution #3 – Define your definition of a virtual assistant. There is so much talk today on exactly what is a virtual assistant. Spend the time this year to focus on what you believe a virtual assistant is and what you believe your clients look for in a virtual assistant. Develop a mission statement with that definition. Try this, “At (insert your company name), we strive to provide you with the best (insert what that is) and to always meet and exceed your expectations. We are committed to (what?). This can be done while enjoying that eggnog this year, not too spiked of course. By developing your mission statement, you will find clarity, which will enable you to take your virtual assistant business to the next level. Also, if you have a mission statement from last year, it’s time to rewrite it and include where you are today with your business.
Resolution #4 – Get the steps to success down in writing. For those that have read our book, Virtual Assistant – The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA, you might benefit with our new VA The Series Workbook. It takes you step by step through operating a successful VA business, listing all your goals, development ideas, and also drives home exactly what you want your business to be. When you see it in writing, it helps you see where you want to go and how you want to get there.
Resolution #5 – Make an effort to keep your company name out there. Send out regular press releases, articles, newsletters, post cards, thank you notes, and frequent follow-up. Not only can this help your Google status, but it also gains you credibility as an expert.
As virtual assistants, being able to work without global boundaries has enabled us to work with clients anywhere. These steps can help you find the right balance for your business so that 2007 is more prosperous than ever.
We wish you the best of luck in the coming year. May it be your best year ever with success, happiness, and the right family/work balance that allows you to enjoy every day with peace and serenity. Stop by any of our sites for additional information on how you too can become a successful Virtual Assistant.
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Diana Ennen, Author of numerous books including Virtual Assistant - The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA and New Accompanying VA The Series Workbook; WordPerfect® OfficeReady® Virtual Assistant Solution Pack, (http://www.corel.com) and Words From Home: Start, Run and Profit from a Home-Based Word Processing Business. Visit Diana at http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com and http://www.virtualassistantstartups.com. Free booklet available on starting a virtual assisting business, as well as several other great articles and tips.
Feel free to pass this article along as long as the author’s block is included.
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