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Solo Is Not The Only Way To Go

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

Most small business owners realize at some point that they can no longer continue to ‘do it all’ as they once did when starting out. This usually happens when they are established and their business becomes successful. They are busy doing what they do best and find it necessary to start outsourcing the time consuming administrative tasks. An Administrative Virtual…

Hiring A VA

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

Please welcome my guest blogger, Elizabeth Tobin, JD, C.R.R.P. of LizTobin.com Elizabeth shares her story of what led us to working together and speaks about how using virtual support has helped her to grow her business and the positive effect our working relationship has had. Thanks Elizabeth! I have a big vision for my company as a pioneer in using…

Outsourcing–The Answer To Small Business Owner Burnout

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

As a small business owner you are involved in all aspects of your business from bookkeeping and marketing to customer service. At some point you realize that it is no longer possible to do it all and still grow your business. How do you know when it’s time to stop trying to do it all yourself? How do you determine…

Take A Real Vacation With The VACA System

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

You set your own hours and choose who you work with, however, as a solopreneur you may feel trapped in your business. If you can’t remember the last time you were able to get away on vacation then it’s time to have a look at putting a system in place that will allow you to take some much deserved time…

Your Easy To Follow Getting Started Article Marketing Checklist

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Jennifer Hazlett | 2 Comments

Article marketing is a long term marketing strategy that helps position you as an expert in your niche and generate more traffic to your website. There are a number of guidelines to follow when writing and submitting articles, and although it is not difficult, it is a multi-step process and having a checklist in place is a helpful tool. Here…

The Top 5 Ways To Balance Your Commitments

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

Are you at the point of overwhelm in your business? Do you have so many clients or commitments that you’re not sure how you’re going to meet everyone’s demands? With too many commitments the quality of your work can suffer along with your good reputation and sanity. Does this overwhelm spill over into your personal life? If you work from…

How To Successfully Market Your Business With A Pink Spoon

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Jennifer Hazlett | 1 Comments

If you have ever signed up on a website to receive information in the form of a free report, newsletter or ebook and had this delivered to your inbox, you have experienced the pink spoon. A pink spoon is a ‘free taste’ of what a business has to offer. It is like the ice cream franchise that offers potential customers…

5 Key Focus Areas Of A Successful Home Based Business

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

A maze puzzle is symbolic to taking our businesses on the path to reaching goals. From start (building), there is no direct route (growing) to finish (your goals) but rather twists and turns and some backtracking along the way. Your schedule is like your plan through that maze. When you take the time to contemplate your route and map it…

Entrepreneurial Dreams Can Come True

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Jennifer Hazlett | 1 Comments

When I get approached by newbie or wannabe VA’s, they want to know how to get started, how I got started and if I need help. I think it’s great that the VA profession is becoming more widely recognized. If you’ve read my bio you have an idea how I got here, but to elaborate on that, here’s my story….

How To Make Networking Easy

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

Do you find networking in person intimidating? I network regularly and have become comfortable with a number of individuals in the groups I normally attend. There are always several familiar faces. However, later today I am participating in a large networking event – a ‘Summer networking bash’ they’re calling it – with an expected turnout of over 500 business owners…