Monday, December 7, 2009

Woke up to 2"(ish) inches o' snow on ground, another 2"(ish) coming today and 10-13" coming TUE/WED. Calgon, take me away ...

Friday, December 4, 2009

Did I mention how much I love Hootsuite?!! LOL
If there's 1 thing I've come 2 appreciate, it's down time. Used 2 worry when biz slowed down. Now I know it's just the calm b4 the storm. =)

Monday, November 16, 2009

"Twitter Definitely Ditching 'Suggested Users List'" http://bit.ly/4gxFT4
"Sustainable Tips to Save Small Business Owners Money" http://bit.ly/2AOS97
"Intuit launches Customer Manager, a CRM tool targeted at small businesses" http://bit.ly/yzl0A
"An Entrepreneur's Quick Guide to Closing Online Sales" http://bit.ly/1vAFlV
"The intricacies of a Facebook fan page" http://bit.ly/3reFyI
"Ask an Expert: Focus on Facebook to boost business" http://bit.ly/23tfM7

Friday, November 13, 2009

"Twitter Co-Founder Says Company Has More Products In Works" http://bit.ly/3mdJku
"How To Increase Your Focus and Target Twitter Followers (Part 2)" http://bit.ly/2ExQYS
"5 tips for fixing your Facebook page" http://bit.ly/2dCMBF
"LinkedIn, Twitter alliance comes with pitfalls" http://bit.ly/1eo99T
"Entrepreneurial Tightrope: It's time to measure your priorities" http://bit.ly/3CWbnI
"How to Avoid the ‘Bah Humbug’ Spirit from Consumers this Holiday Season" http://bit.ly/32dgkZ
"How Twitter is Changing the Face of Media" http://bit.ly/2PBtUV
"How to make business travel manageable" http://bit.ly/2ZgVLv
"Would Spam Exist if the Internet Wasn’t Free?" http://bit.ly/3tQbPK
"10 Important Tips for Choosing your Web Hosting Provider" http://bit.ly/1PTpc6

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

"How Can A Virtual Assistant Help Me With My Bookkeeping Virtually?" http://bit.ly/Uf9Fj (Great article by Linda Siniscal)
"Cybersecurity Awareness Month Part IV" http://bit.ly/3Pq2A0
"10 Things to Do Before Launching Your Blog" http://bit.ly/4zwTKa
"Skype for Business too risky?" http://bit.ly/4wbcCZ
"How Can I Use A Virtual Assistant To Benefit My Business?" http://bit.ly/1GCOwV
"How Strong Are Your Business Finances? Can You Pass the 3 to 6 Test?" http://bit.ly/IbOEh
"Yahoo To Launch Real Time Search, Too" http://bit.ly/1stQaz
"Obama Looks To Expand Small Business Funding" http://bit.ly/3JHrYV
"Google Launches Social Search" http://bit.ly/48SWYt

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

"What to Look for in an Assistant" http://bit.ly/AItZ2
"Microsoft to Open Outlook .PST Format" http://bit.ly/Gw0MF
"Home Based Businesses on the Rise" http://bit.ly/yxsaX
"Five Killer Press Release Tips for Small Businesses" http://bit.ly/3HQ3u3
"Facebook's 'share' buttons: Now with numbers" http://bit.ly/4yUDda
"Social Media Marketing Basics" http://bit.ly/47Th74 (Great article by IVAA VP, Jeannine Clontz)
"Facebook updates home page, irks users (again)" http://bit.ly/49OfRy
"It's Official: Google & Twitter Join For Real-Time Search" http://bit.ly/2rpMeH
"Constant Contact Launches First Event Marketing Tool Designed Specifically for Small Businesses and Organizations" http://bit.ly/3F5Vzz

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

"When to use Twitter instead of e-mail" http://bit.ly/45h2zO
"Obama Said to Offer Banks Capital to Lend to Small Businesses" http://bit.ly/rF3lw
"Learning To Say No – Confessions Of A Small Business Yes Man" http://bit.ly/4ENLDJ
"A Small Business Guide to Social Media" http://bit.ly/4hRGLq
"Update: Is Microsoft Poised to Integrate Twitter Into Bing?" http://bit.ly/2Ft40V
"Avoid Cons and Frauds When Advertising Online" http://bit.ly/2b2e6e
"How to Market an Offline Event Online" http://bit.ly/25841Z
"10 steps to your own business" http://bit.ly/11zWwj
"Time Off: Do Small Business Owners Get Any?" http://bit.ly/48TnUM
"Twitter CEO Focused on Improving Product, Not Finding Revenue" http://bit.ly/2MUQBb

Monday, October 19, 2009

"Web giants Facebook, Amazon, Twitter join support for net neutrality" http://bit.ly/2M3uO8
"Giving Away Privacy By Sharing Online?" http://bit.ly/45IBuF
"8 things to know when swine flu hits the business" http://bit.ly/clyJs
"Dell Launches Windows 7 Migration Services" http://bit.ly/2QeKui
"Google Expands 'Gone Google' Campaign" http://bit.ly/2YlfN7
"Microsoft’s lucky 7? — The business pros and cons of the new Windows" http://bit.ly/2FXiNB
"Learn how technology, gadgets can help your small business" http://bit.ly/39kvM
"What’s Your Small Business Marketing Hook?" http://bit.ly/3cqcg3
"Fake security software in millions of computers: Symantec" http://bit.ly/4yNMOi

Thursday, October 15, 2009

"Facebook applications at risk from attack" http://bit.ly/suEok
"Taking Control of the Risks" http://bit.ly/18My5U
"10 best WordPress Plugins for ecommerce" http://bit.ly/3s8BYw
"SBA Launches New Online Training Course: Winning Federal Contracts - A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs" http://bit.ly/2qZWDZ
"Twitter Now Outflanks Facebook In Spam Fight" http://bit.ly/3JuRN3
"Twitter Growth Slowdown Shows We're Sick Of Shouting" http://bit.ly/tUq1N
"Never see a Facebook quiz again" http://bit.ly/2ta7og
"5 Tips for Hiring a Social Media Virtual Assistant" http://bit.ly/3OQYwU
"The Adventures of Vanessa Andruz, Virtual Assistant" http://bit.ly/3NDII7
"Skype’s Plan B to Stay in Business: Buy Gizmo5" http://bit.ly/184JUu
"Windows 7 for free" http://bit.ly/P9pzY
"Using the Marketing Calculator" http://bit.ly/1L4xGU

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

"Social Business and Customer Relationship Management" http://bit.ly/IGjcg
"18 Ways to Create a Relaxing Home Office Experience" http://bit.ly/ZQ4Vt
"The Single Biggest Mistake Small Business Owners Will Make This Year" http://bit.ly/1qI1fq
"To Fight Online Scammers, Bing Shows Warning Ads" http://bit.ly/utyhF
"Search Engine Optimization - Get An Edge Over Your Competitors!" http://bit.ly/10HYWw
"How Strong is Your Business? Can You Pass the 3 to 6 Test?" http://bit.ly/QweCM
"The easy way to write articles" http://bit.ly/UdxVv
"I still remember the day I discovered the job classification of Virtual Assistant. ..." http://bit.ly/3pjuH
"IVAA Online Summit - 24 sessions, 1 day $60 - ends Sept. 30 - great speakers - a bargain and time saver!" http://ow.ly/rdGY
"How to Promote a New Home Business Blog" http://bit.ly/yAMU4
"50 Ways to Save Money in Your Business" http://bit.ly/66FRA
"Providing Businesses With the Support They Need — Virtually" http://bit.ly/Zz0xM (Interview with IVAA VP, Jeannine Clontz)
"BizBa6 Launches Coaching Program and New Book for Virtual Assistants" http://bit.ly/2bFhSe

Saturday, September 19, 2009

"Keep your guard up when using Twitter and Facebook" http://bit.ly/28krWk
"Working with Virtual Assistant Companies: Making Relationship Work" http://bit.ly/1FNJvj
"Facebook to Let Users Log In With Vanity URLs" http://bit.ly/cXl7c
"Effective PR for a Small Business on a Budget: Get Online and Get Local!" http://bit.ly/17EPrf
"How to Find a Virtual Assistant" http://bit.ly/gbIwB
"Things to Consider When Hiring a Virtual Assistant" http://bit.ly/e9RLI
"Top 5 Business Blogging Mistakes and How to Avoid Them" http://bit.ly/vL1On
"Google Chrome 3.0 Still Isn't Ready for Business" http://bit.ly/1bh1fv
"Google Ad Exchange: Open For Business" http://bit.ly/3tXO5E
"How to Deal with Client Dissatisfaction" http://bit.ly/3NV1d9

Sunday, September 13, 2009

"Small Business and Morale Problems" http://bit.ly/3YCW2U
"'Virtual Assistants' in Higher Demand" http://bit.ly/4mvlIN
"Web Sites Make Outsourcing of Virtual Errands Possible" http://bit.ly/BUKNS
"Home Based Businesses Face Hibernation without Business Insurance" http://bit.ly/oXcG8
"Web Design – The Click Phenomenon" http://bit.ly/3qd4hR

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

"New Free Tool to Clean Conficker Once and For All" http://bit.ly/2rhCFM
"Dell Drives IT Efficiency for Medium and Small Businesses with New Solutions" http://bit.ly/1dUZIV
"Faster Wireless Standard Making Mark in Home Networking, Says In-Stat" http://bit.ly/4bUgxr
"14 Freelance design mistakes you might be guilty of" http://bit.ly/1LaEKN
"Facebook quizzes leak user info" http://bit.ly/sBwEy
"Twitter to Generate Revenue as Site Grows Like ‘Gangbusters’" http://bit.ly/pRp1

Thursday, September 3, 2009

"Getting noticed as a freelance journalist (Part One)" http://bit.ly/O1Bb6
"Companies doing more to cut energy use in office" http://bit.ly/TY2TA
"Intellectual Property and Online Strategy" http://bit.ly/hn4d0
"10 free tools to help you create online presentations" http://bit.ly/A1kvp
"10 Cold Calling Tips" http://bit.ly/1764zy

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

"IBM patents TV remote that updates Twitter, Facebook" http://bit.ly/cqdCq
"Google Chrome OS to Feature Single Sign-On for Chrome Browser" http://bit.ly/1BpzFF
"New Salesforce Contact Manager Edition Makes it Affordable for SMBs to Get In the Cloud" http://ping.fm/UoSxi
"Alyssa Gregory and the Virtual Assistant Hub Launch a Virtual Assistant Training, Coaching and Mentoring Club" http://bit.ly/3tN2DS
"Gmail users suffer through outage" http://bit.ly/18Tvwm
"Small Business Trademark Issues – The Ultimate Small Business Startup Guide Part 2" http://bit.ly/14cW8J
"An Independent Skype Gets Renewed Support, Faces Challenges" http://bit.ly/1a7o7q
"Useful Resources For Solo Startups" http://bit.ly/S1Mcp

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

"The Building Blocks of Social Media for Business" http://bit.ly/Ctv0W

Monday, August 31, 2009

"Multitasking is a Myth" http://bit.ly/Rhnbf
"New Office 2010 build leaks" http://bit.ly/Z9ajs
"Small business losing billions in federal work" http://bit.ly/3Pzuoa
"Do You Have A Business Card?" http://bit.ly/1aj4UY
"10 Awesome Online Tools Your Small Business Should Be Using" http://bit.ly/Orf44

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

"Facebook Tweaks Design, Drops Rounded Corners" http://bit.ly/158JAS
"SBA turns to YouTube" http://bit.ly/17zznZ
"VeriSign Launches New Online Resource to Help Companies Transition From Small Business to Big Sales" http://bit.ly/1zXQkZ
"Why Adults Have Fueled Twitter’s Growth" http://bit.ly/lMs2k (Very interesting!)
"60 Tips for Getting Started in Your Freelance Writing Career" http://bit.ly/m8zOv
"Women in Small Business Exude Optimism" http://bit.ly/5tE4N
"Will Twitter-to-Facebook Publishing Make You Tweet Less?" http://bit.ly/IA3Eb
"Cybercrooks increasingly target small business accounts" http://bit.ly/2AdMMg
"Top 10 Ways To Increasing Productivity & Better Time Management" http://bit.ly/185BVK
"The anti-Twitter: Woofer requires 1,400-character minimum" http://bit.ly/hOXBB
"Top 5 stay-at-home businesses" http://bit.ly/Q6on2 (includes virtual assistance)
"20 Crucial Tools for Working On-the-Go" http://bit.ly/sdWvt
"Twitter Wants To Track Your Clicks" http://bit.ly/CeyVd

Monday, August 24, 2009

"Twitter 101: Be Kind to Your Followers" http://bit.ly/GKecN
"10 Ways Offices Can Save on UPS and FedEx Costs" http://bit.ly/12fNMV

Sunday, August 23, 2009

"Social networking helps some businesses gain customers" http://bit.ly/1M9yoy

Saturday, August 22, 2009

"Keep on tweeting in the free world; Twitter denied trademark" http://bit.ly/3bsAAJ
"Will Microsoft stop selling Office over Word woes?" http://bit.ly/4Ozxq
"How to Go Beyond Your Small Business Blog and Create a Social Media Footprint" http://bit.ly/uRa9b

Thursday, August 20, 2009

"A Lawsuit Tries to Get at Hackers Through the Banks They Attack" http://bit.ly/A8oY6
"Momprenuers: Working for Mom Instead of the Man" http://bit.ly/vUPEX
"Comments Made Anonymously Online Don't Have to Stay that Way" http://bit.ly/j5514
"9 Tips for Working With a Virtual Assistant" http://bit.ly/Av3bw
"How a VA (Virtual Assistant) Can Help Your Business" http://bit.ly/oNvh0

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Good news for those with elderly parents & grandparents! "Wisconsin's SeniorCare drug program extended through 2012" http://bit.ly/clofS
"Yahoo Needs To Fix Yahoo Mail Immediately" http://bit.ly/clofS
"More Wisconsin Farmers Getting On-line" http://ping.fm/e8VAT
"Hackers harness Twitter to do their dirty work" (Something to be aware of, folks!) http://bit.ly/AlWuV
"Creating a Brand That is Uniquely YOU!" http://bit.ly/Oue0E

Monday, August 17, 2009

"How to Use a Virtual Assistant in Your Business" http://bit.ly/DqqR6
"Back to an Office After Working from Home" http://bit.ly/2nL5zb
"English Wikipedia Reaches 3 Million Articles" http://bit.ly/4znc4h
"Quantifying the Economic Impact of the Internet" http://bit.ly/4znc4h (Faculty research from Harvard Business School)
"10 valuable Twitter utilities for business users" http://bit.ly/bchq6
"Growing Pains – The Steps and Stages Small Businesses Need to Go Through" http://bit.ly/YcHwk
"3 Ways to Boost Your Small Business" http://bit.ly/Udi1c
"Simplify Facebook And Twitter With The ABC’s Of Social Media" http://bit.ly/13Ue3s
"IBM Plans Cloud Service to Take on Microsoft, Google & Salesforce" http://bit.ly/K2NBD
"Report says Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle will not run for third term" http://ping.fm/StoYb

Sunday, August 16, 2009

"Twitter Targeted by Familiar Worm" http://bit.ly/15MShk

Saturday, August 15, 2009

"Got a Business Lawyer?" http://bit.ly/10ehC0
"3 components to run a successful small business" http://bit.ly/ByVeG
"Five Ways to Get Paid by Small Business Customers" http://bit.ly/5PyLY
"Facebook to face off with new Web rivals" http://bit.ly/iUVzd
"Would you hire a Virtual Office Assistant?" (interesting blog post) http://bit.ly/Jtg9O
"How Twitter plans to get paid" (Virtual Assistants, this is a story to watch!) http://bit.ly/1HYoPp

Friday, August 14, 2009

"IVAACast - The official online magazine of the International Virtual Assistants Association" http://www.ivaacast.org
"Can Microsoft Keep Its Word?" http://bit.ly/11ewy8
(Patent lawsuit details)
"Microsoft To Continue IE6 Support Until 2014" http://bit.ly/IJBed
"Strategies: Entrepreneurs, don't go it alone ... especially now" http://bit.ly/RiqDn
"The International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA) Announces its 4th Annual Online Summit 'Your Link to Success'" http://bit.ly/12iyOy
"The Small Business Web is Now Online and Connected" http://bit.ly/3WKt9
"Twitter Is Revamping Retweets, Launches A Retweet API" http://bit.ly/H2XkH

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

"Facebook Tests 'Lite' Version of Service" http://bit.ly/XVVRE
"Facebook tweaks its terms to address ads, privacy" http://bit.ly/owTHf

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

"What Will Health Care Reform Cost You?" http://ping.fm/huX2G
"SBA names new Midwest administrator" http://ping.fm/GN6Qb
"Cyber attacks continue at Twitter, Facebook, LiveJournal" http://bit.ly/12wPbx
"Facebook Buys FriendFeed: What Does It Mean?" http://bit.ly/9A5eY

Monday, August 10, 2009

"Small business: 5 common cost-cutting mistakes" http://bit.ly/SFjnX
"Tr.im Bites The Dust, Blames Twitter" http://bit.ly/11IidX
"Business Support Services Are Here to Aid the Entrepreneur" http://bit.ly/OaBSB
"Operating a home-based business means making some adjustments" http://bit.ly/agy6f
"Virtual Assistants and Small Businesses See More Profits With a Virtual Terminal" http://bit.ly/1xTqh1 (Great article by Diana Ennen)

Sunday, August 9, 2009

"REPORT: iTunes 9 to Support Twitter, Facebook, and Last.fm" http://bit.ly/1223vH
"7 No Cost Tips to Market Your Business" http://bit.ly/41OqO
"Your Customers Are Your Best Marketing Tool" http://bit.ly/nNDhj
"Freelance executives catching on" http://bit.ly/44Vbk
"Career Outlook For Virtual Assistants." http://bit.ly/5N26E
"The New 4 Letter Word…" http://bit.ly/K3zxx
"Why Join [International Virtual Assistants Association] IVAA? Presentation" http://bit.ly/7Pv4c

Saturday, August 8, 2009

"Virtual Assistant Kathie Thomas used social media tools to birth Australian VA Industry" http://bit.ly/WoUJc
"Open Source: Dead and Gone? Nah. Experiencing A Quiet Revolution." http://bit.ly/k1aRM
"27 Work-from-Home Advantages and Why I’ll Never Go Back" http://bit.ly/AiMsR
"IVAA and Their Real Estate VA's Spread the Word About REALTOR Virtual Convention" http://bit.ly/tHjnK
"Is Microsoft Office For Mac Just Around The Corner?" http://bit.ly/DGYdJ

Friday, August 7, 2009

"62 Ways to Use Twitter for Business" http://bit.ly/JDQeu
"Blackberry Twitter Rage: Third-Party App Still Suffering From Attack" http://bit.ly/33Oki8
"Digital Certificates - Don't Do Business Online Without Them" http://bit.ly/4uRGwW
"Smartsheet: Online Spreadsheets for Project Collaboration" http://bit.ly/1xBLe
"Hackers attack Twitter, Facebook also slows down" (An explanation of yesterday's snafu) http://bit.ly/18CrXB
"What are some of the most common mistakes made with a home-based business?" http://bit.ly/6luhS

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

"100 Online Tools for Non-Profits" (or anyone, really) http://bit.ly/3wTmYs
"To-Do Lists: 12 Online Tools for Organizing Your Tasks" http://bit.ly/4tbz5L
"Starting a business in a recession" http://bit.ly/SluZw
"INQ Mobile Announces Twitter Phones" http://bit.ly/UeC6l
"The Best Cities For Working Mothers" http://bit.ly/w2tut
"What's on the Pentagon's mind? Facebook" http://bit.ly/MWYIp
"Marketing Tip: Small Business Owners Systems to Keep in Touch In Order To Build Referrals" http://bit.ly/wqZ55
"Virtual Assistant Jobs are Not Easy Money" http://bit.ly/1M9Do
"Businesses turn to Facebook for word-of-mouth advertising" http://bit.ly/40UKXw
"Stop keeping up & start getting ahead: How 2 use social media 2 support your personal & business goals & relationships" http://bit.ly/xa38X
"How To Set Up A Google Store In Minutes" http://bit.ly/2a43EI (Wow - Google seems to be on fire right now!)
"Business : The Do's and Don'ts of Blogging" http://bit.ly/wu3AA

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

"Google Expands Business E-Mail Support With Sender Customization" http://bit.ly/bXgs7
"How Bing and Twitter Can Save Journalism" http://bit.ly/jLgat
"Where to Find Free WiFi HotSpots Around the World" http://bit.ly/hRmDN
"YouTube 101 for Small Businesses" http://bit.ly/12VNsk
"Yahoo piggybacks on Twitter for updated Delicious" http://bit.ly/gpsoN
"Managed Service Providers Demand Firefox Support" http://bit.ly/aUX6b
"Survey Finds Twitter Top Among 'Fortune 100' Companies" http://bit.ly/CHUrz
"Facts for Families: What every parent needs to know about Facebook" http://bit.ly/48Rt7
"Vistaprint Rolls Out Sword Ciboodle for Enhanced Customer Support" http://bit.ly/1LT94z
"Twitter Rules for Now, But What's Next?" http://bit.ly/x0n0p
"Airlines offer cheap Twitter fares -- $9 to Vegas, anyone?" http://bit.ly/3ngte
"Facebook the leader in social networking survey" http://bit.ly/Dwqsy (As big as the world's 5th most populous country!)
"New Firefox patches authentication security holes" http://bit.ly/BtlmV
"Marines Ban Twitter, MySpace, Facebook" http://bit.ly/CWD5r
"IVAACast: The official online magazine of the International Virtual Assistants Association" http://www.ivaacast.org
"PayPal Users Hit by Global Service Outage" http://bit.ly/1wtfS
"For the Self-Employed, It's an Endless Workweek" http://bit.ly/tYNqN
"Customer Service & Customer Engagement – Your Competitive Edge" http://bit.ly/19VH7Z
"Twitter Tips: How To Search Twitter Smarter" http://bit.ly/QH05j

Monday, August 3, 2009

"A real demand for virtual assistants" (Mentions IVAA's President, Cindy Opong) http://bit.ly/TQUiX
"Seven Reasons Why We Need Net Neutrality Now" http://bit.ly/xn2c3
"IVAACast: The Official Online Magazine of the International Virtual Assistants Association" http://www.ivaacast.org
"Small business: 6 ways to avoid costly hiring errors" [Use a virtual assistant! ;)] http://bit.ly/dbbLa
"Poll: Adults prefer face time to Facebook" http://bit.ly/JtRgS
"Report: 560,000 fewer online job ads posted" http://bit.ly/h4DxN
"Social Climbers: Facebook Grows Up" http://bit.ly/hspXg
"Beating Your Achilles Heal - 7 Strategies For Running Your Business When You’re Leg’s in Plaster!" http://bit.ly/NmENB
"How to Set Your Virtual Assistant Professional Rates" http://bit.ly/KIi5E
"Global CIO: Why CIOs Need The Transformative Power Of Twitter" http://bit.ly/10qEn0
"Patrick Schwerdtfeger releases new book - Webify Your Business" http://bit.ly/wPwBV
"Google Voice pulled from iPhone causes neutrality questioning" http://bit.ly/n6aOo
"Outsourcing Benefits U.S. Workers, Too" http://bit.ly/3iag6T
"Examples of Niche Marketing Online ... " http://bit.ly/cu3qE
"Twitter: More Secure Than You Think" http://bit.ly/1yttq1
"Procrastination Can Destroy Your Small Biz" http://bit.ly/uoAQj
"Boss Nation: ... According to the Census, more than 10 million Americans are self-employed" http://bit.ly/2dWMof
"Ask an Expert: Want to call it quits? Read this first" http://bit.ly/3KbDrT
"Google Launches A Major Offensive Against Microsoft With 'Going Google'" http://bit.ly/u69IZ
"For Companies, a Tweet in Time Can Avert PR Mess" http://bit.ly/zE4hP
"Many adults say they're not sold on social networks" http://bit.ly/tHxv2
"The Drawbacks of Doing Business With Family" http://bit.ly/ipQDr

Sunday, August 2, 2009

"Tips On Hiring a Great Virtual Assistant" http://bit.ly/uzf1n
"How to Recover From Work at Home Burnout" http://bit.ly/Q42Br
"Why The FCC Wants To Smash Open The iPhone" http://bit.ly/AlEDZ

Saturday, August 1, 2009

"No Favre, no drama, no Twitter in Packers camp" http://ping.fm/nXyIu
"Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts new standard for non-compete clauses" http://ping.fm/cm4C3
"Companies in new age of networking" http://bit.ly/VNwzU
"Business Dress: How to Stay Cool & Professional in The Heat" http://bit.ly/153F4L
"Judge Orders Facebook to Release Source Code" http://bit.ly/3jxaAQ
"Sued for a tweet: How not to deal with complaints on Twitter" http://bit.ly/10IEvq
"Choosing the right work at home job" http://bit.ly/NHm7Y

Friday, July 31, 2009

"Do You Still Think Twitter Is Stupid?" http://bit.ly/184jH2

Thursday, July 30, 2009

"7 New Rules for Small-Business Growth" http://bit.ly/17Vlb
"How virtual lawyers are weathering the recession" (Interesting ...) http://bit.ly/uGP5U
"With Yahoo search gone, content becomes king" http://bit.ly/LxOIL
"Writing for Radio: Three Ways to Freelance for Radio" http://bit.ly/10SEbe
"Will 'Thin Clients' Replace Office PCs?" http://bit.ly/OvIks
"Facebook erroneously sucking in Twitter updates" http://bit.ly/L9QVj
"Wisconsin bans California loan modification firm" http://ping.fm/WfZqZ
"Business stakes space on new concept" http://bit.ly/7bx4c
"Benefits of Virtual Assistants (VA)" http://bit.ly/wZYlL
"Report: Spam and malware at all-time highs" http://bit.ly/u0WRx
"Keeping Your Photo Out of Facebook Ads" http://bit.ly/1nIY17
"Microsoft going after Google's home turf" http://bit.ly/17La7m

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

"Madison the eighth-best start-up city" http://ping.fm/AiE6c
"Promote Your Business With Online Video" http://bit.ly/sR5m
"Cyber Criminals 'Launching Twitter Attacks'" http://bit.ly/9r3Ex
"Pigs Fly As Facebook And Google Work Together On An Android App" http://bit.ly/9TTph
"Ways to brand your company" http://bit.ly/91j12
"Twitter's sleek new homepage puts a focus on search" http://bit.ly/CYutQ
"Media Guru Peter Shankman’s Work-From-Home Tips" http://bit.ly/atSdX
"Get a Small Business Makeover" http://bit.ly/12bf2B
"Update Your Facebook Status Via SMS" http://bit.ly/IOBR7
"New Enterprise Teaches Home Based Business Success" http://bit.ly/Gc9XO
"Killing Email: How and Why I Ditched My Inbox" http://bit.ly/ihOaw
"Twitter warns TwitViewer users of security risk" http://bit.ly/r8tfZ

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

"Home-based business means making some adjustments" http://bit.ly/2tAona
"Interview With Work at Home Expert – Kelly McCausey" http://bit.ly/15Gyiy (She loves her virtual assistant!)
"34 Ways to Use YouTube for Business" http://bit.ly/ozouu
"5 Easy Social Media Wins for Your Small Business" http://bit.ly/jtTc0
"When it comes to finding freelance work, practice makes perfect" http://bit.ly/13JtRV
"Are You Committing These 4 Common Site Errors?" http://bit.ly/sZiyY
"Twitter Gets Serious About Helping Businesses Understand." http://bit.ly/C0hML
"Niche social sites seek growth under Facebook's shadow" http://bit.ly/k93hL
"Social-media skills become crucial for job hunters" http://bit.ly/j0c3R
"New Facebook Fans or Old Facebook Friends" http://bit.ly/1T5km
"Are you financially able to be a WAHM [Work at Home Mom]?" http://bit.ly/bnTVK
"Barack Obama's tweet suggests Twittering your Congress member on healthcare reform" http://bit.ly/VDt4R
"The Google-Microsoft battle is changing the software model — and the way people work — very quickly." http://bit.ly/4lRDSb
"10 Ways A Virtual Assistant Can Revolutionize Your Business" http://bit.ly/3vaQSk
"Communicating With Your Virtual Assistant: New technologies make it easier than ever" http://bit.ly/xp2hy
"Tips for More Efficient Collaboration" http://bit.ly/10qLYw
"Smart SEO And Your Virtual Assistant" http://bit.ly/1hlpwZ
"White House Blocks Twitter, and With Good Reason" http://bit.ly/PIkAl (You decide ...)
"IVAA Selects AssistU As Preferred Educational Partner; Suggests Professional Education is Key to Success ..." http://bit.ly/12LYJv

Saturday, July 25, 2009

"Happiness Happens When You Do What You Love Best" http://bit.ly/1423DY (Great little article by Debbie Lynn Butler)
"Benefits of Outsourcing to a Social Media Virtual Assistant" http://bit.ly/5zdF8
"5 Wonderful Coffee Shops in Madison, Wisconsin" http://ping.fm/bSLDF
"Why Hiring a Virtual Assistant Makes Good Business" http://bit.ly/7wV70 [Great article, Taryn!]
"Choosing a Business Credit Card" http://bit.ly/c26cD
"Increased minimum fine debated in Wisconsin 'No Call' legislation" http://bit.ly/2lZBpY
"Twitter to revamp home page for the masses" http://bit.ly/GDdcB
"Twitter launches business guide, search widget" http://bit.ly/gCv61
"Google Voice Now Available to Non-Grand Central Users" http://bit.ly/RWU0y [Great post, Pam!]
"CNBC's Top States For Business 2009—And The Winner Is ..." http://bit.ly/dtBn4
"Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Easily" http://bit.ly/LJW0o
"Virtual Assistants Are Changing The Workplace" http://bit.ly/IOfya
"Special Report 4 Elevating Marketing and Media Success Offered For Home Based Business and Work At Home Professionals" http://bit.ly/Ms3Fw

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

"RingCentral Office Revolutionizes the Business Phone System ..." http://bit.ly/27NO6B
"Small business owners advised to check on tax deductions, insurance" http://bit.ly/wkv66

Monday, July 20, 2009

"Spain's Talgo Gets High Speed Train Order From Wisconsin" http://ping.fm/vLe68
[Great Britain] "Unique Stories Of Small Business Success" http://bit.ly/wsXOm
"Online Home Business: 6 Common Web Site Traffic Generation Strategies" http://bit.ly/12fl3h
"7 Essential Tips to keep your Online Business booming" (Article about using a virtual assistant.) http://bit.ly/z5irl
"Vietnam Veterans Day to be established in Wisconsin" http://ping.fm/BR5qX
"Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes into a house in Wisconsin" http://ping.fm/kO4tp
"Productivity Habits" http://bit.ly/WOHym
"7 Most Popular Twitter Search Apps" http://bit.ly/3hkzSf
[Madison, Wisconsin] "Organization formed to combat global warming" http://bit.ly/176E8s

Thursday, July 16, 2009

"Home-based businesses can have pitfalls" http://bit.ly/RvyKX
IVAA's 4th Annual Online Summit - 6 November 2009 - REGISTER TODAY! http://bit.ly/fQ63U
"Business groups band together on reform" http://bit.ly/FABPF

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

"5 social media tips for small business" http://bit.ly/1ZS0yK

Thursday, July 9, 2009

[WI] "New business council identifies its focus" http://bit.ly/162vZU
"UW-Madison expands agreement with Google" http://ping.fm/HFJaR
"Congress Passes Bill Enhancing Small Business Innovation and Research" http://bit.ly/3xkXA
"How To Save Thousands Of Dollars On PR And Marketing By Using Social Media" http://bit.ly/s1mM4
"Growing our economy through small businesses" http://bit.ly/11m9M6

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

""LIVE! with Regis and Kelly" Inspires 12,000 Virtual Assistants to Don High Heels for March of Dimes" http://bit.ly/osvgG
"Get The Most Out Of Your Ezine" http://bit.ly/2ltbfA
Don't cut corners; shave time with a virtual assistant. We are real people who are really here to assist you. Contact me 4 details!
"U.S. Chamber Shows True Colors in Opposing Small Business Bill, According to the American Small Business League" http://bit.ly/pkHCZ
"'Virtual Assistants' in Higher Demand" [Mentions the IVAA] http://bit.ly/13ywFn
"Important professionals for your small business" http://bit.ly/16gOAw
"How to Successfully Market Your Website and Attract Hot Prospects" http://bit.ly/Uxi1f
"AT&T to provide GPS location app for small business" http://bit.ly/yoqpp
"NetQuote Offers More Help for Small Business Owners" http://bit.ly/kSyFk

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

NEWS FLASH: Fellow virtual assistants, Carla & Caroline, R walking 190 miles across England 2 raise $ 4 cancer research http://bit.ly/qjZy9
2 virtual assistants walk 190 miles across England 2 raise $$ 4 cancer research. http://bit.ly/qjZy9
The Virtual Assistant - Coach Connection http://bit.ly/AzSfP
"Promote Your Business With Online Video" http://bit.ly/4DyMj
"Twitter becoming a tool for scams, [Better Business Bureau] says" http://bit.ly/3ECG8

Monday, July 6, 2009

"America's 100 fastest growing small public companies" http://bit.ly/15tRWR
"The ABCs of Raising Money" for a start-up company http://bit.ly/MNKbL
"Dept. of Revenue: Wisconsin Economic Outlook released" http://bit.ly/4m5Rzk
"Bright spots seen for Wisconsin air travelers" http://bit.ly/Onh2b
"Social Network Marketing Meets Small Business" http://bit.ly/KRsU6
"With 2010 dead ahead, the race for Wisconsin [Governor] heats up" http://bit.ly/zl6rB
"Entrepreneurs: Boost Productivity With the Help of a Virtual Assistant" http://bit.ly/wlRII
"The 10 top myths about starting a business" http://bit.ly/Wzs5u
"Finding Your Way through the Forest of Small Business Phone Systems" http://bit.ly/4Tkht
"Twitter Suspending Accounts in Droves" http://bit.ly/1bGDnQ
"Recession can't stop entrepreneurial spirit" http://bit.ly/ADFL3
"Three of the Most Common Search Engine Optimization Mistakes to Avoid" http://bit.ly/132VFh
"Even shy people can network like pros" http://bit.ly/MY7Xd
Two virtual assistants are walking 190 miles across England 2 raise $$ 4 cancer research. Follow their journey here: http://bit.ly/3m0Jh

Saturday, July 4, 2009

"How To Benefit From Virtual Assistants (100 Ways!)" http://bit.ly/6vsLw
"IVAA Virtual Coffee Break Networking Chat" http://bit.ly/8vET1
"Unchain Yourself From Your Desk – Top 10 Mobile 'Go Anywhere' Businesses" http://bit.ly/Zb7Ar
"If you're in business, take this vital step" http://bit.ly/JC6Iw
"10 lessons learned for business success" http://bit.ly/XVGYV

Friday, July 3, 2009

"Planning to work from home? Here’s how to find your way" http://bit.ly/hJVoK
"How to Build a Small-Business Web Site: Nuts and Bolts" http://bit.ly/15831t
"Working from Home: The Essential Questions your Broadband Provider May Rather Ignore" http://bit.ly/fNmhA
"7 deadly sins of business development" http://bit.ly/Hmub8
"Second Life Data Offers Window Into How Trends Spread" (Interesting article) http://bit.ly/Dqy49
"A better way to create jobs" http://bit.ly/bBx82

Thursday, July 2, 2009

"Corporate Job to Working at Home" http://bit.ly/pvgWM
"Three steps to environmental and financial savings for small business" http://bit.ly/ZFgJj
"MommyEmpire.com Announces 2009's Top Five Home Businesses for Moms" http://bit.ly/z6Q78
"A Business Disaster Can Destroy Your Small Business" http://bit.ly/113acf
"VIDEO: Get lots of retweets and transform your small business with Twitter" http://bit.ly/4mcLP
"Small-Business Network Security 101" http://bit.ly/36Nkrb
"Getting small biz contracts to small businesses" http://bit.ly/viBvq
"Moms In Business Unite to award grant" http://bit.ly/HfeGu
"Microsoft to push IE 8 to more business users in August" http://bit.ly/9zhMj
"Find Small-Business-Friendly Service Providers on PartnerUp" http://bit.ly/DngWA

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

"Virtual Assistant Can Be the Driving Force Of A Strong Business" http://bit.ly/12UpUb
"5 ways to increase website traffic" http://bit.ly/VJ6Ra
"Gaining Competitive Edge Through Social Media" http://bit.ly/pr70b
"Internet, e-mail cuts big into post office business" http://bit.ly/3RiUu
"Wisconsin stars in Public Enemies" http://ping.fm/9w0Fa
"Small-business owners 'backbone of the economy'" http://bit.ly/9TYMU
"Are We Becoming Less Entrepreneurial?" http://bit.ly/l3y70
"Make your relationship part of your business plan" http://bit.ly/ZOXbW
"Big apps for small business" http://bit.ly/oUw0Y
"FAQ: Making sense of Windows 7 upgrade options" http://bit.ly/wTd50
"Does A Freelancer Need A Resume?" http://bit.ly/jD4Gh
"What Tasks Should You Assign Your Virtual Assistant" http://bit.ly/rcqAL

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

"Madison - One of the Cleanest Cities in Wisconsin" http://ping.fm/CpoJT
"America's small businesses are the key" http://bit.ly/uIy1b
"Layoffs Allow Small Firms to Attract Big-Company Refugees" http://bit.ly/xzfdn
"Comcast Begins Deploying Wireless Data Network" http://bit.ly/z5Zxo
"Road to recovery: How to plan to succeed" http://bit.ly/adfm2
"Entrepreneurs with No Time for Social Media Are Out of Excuses as of Today" http://bit.ly/qFFF
"Is a home-based business your ticket to wealth and happiness?" http://bit.ly/tK9d2
"Smart small business tips for success" http://bit.ly/DXhaK
"Coffeehouses offer welcome break for those who work at home" http://bit.ly/pCdJr
"Using Social Networks to Drive Traffic" http://bit.ly/eVMTo
"How To Write 10 Articles A Day" http://bit.ly/CcJB9
"Better Business Bureau warns against Michael Jackson memorabilia scams" http://ping.fm/8JBGl
"Virtual Assistants Are Changing The Traditional Marketplace" http://bit.ly/eFshV
"Great Lakes Wolves Returning To Endangered List" http://ping.fm/TOrNJ
"A guide for small business web design" http://bit.ly/nPaB9
"Year-Round Tax Tips for Small Business Owners" http://bit.ly/9UCbZ

Monday, June 29, 2009

"6 Tips for Starting a Business After Age 50" http://bit.ly/EU98V
"Why your small business needs a Facebook Page" http://bit.ly/17TDMx
"Business : The Hidden Dangers Of Leaving Corporate Life" http://bit.ly/Gp25B
"The International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA) Announces its 2009-2010 Board of Directors" http://bit.ly/sw2kY
"Why Are You Doing Everything Yourself?" http://bit.ly/iY02D A great article about using a virtual assistant!
"Small businesses connect with customers on Facebook, Twitter" http://bit.ly/FcbHI

Saturday, June 27, 2009

"Small companies need holistic midyear checkups" http://bit.ly/28cTA0

Friday, June 26, 2009

Create IVAACast's mascot contest. Entries due 8 July 2009. Read the current issue of IVAACast 4 more details! http://bit.ly/4ZyQE
(Madison, Wisconsin) Rhythm & Booms is tomorrow! Rain-out date is Sunday. It will be a blast - no pun intended =) http://bit.ly/dnbgZ
"Strategies: It might be time to get serious about a server" http://bit.ly/91p8i
"Easy Ways to Green Your Small-Business Communications" http://bit.ly/EVYup
"All this Social Stuff, Where do I start?" http://bit.ly/rGKLk
"Achieve Leverage For Your Home Business By Outsourcing" http://bit.ly/jp25F
"Changes to SBA 504 Loan Program Will Allow Businesses to Refinance Existing Debt, Expand, Create New Jobs" http://bit.ly/Xxbbw
"Microsoft Discloses Windows 7 Pricing" http://bit.ly/2ZzXa

Friday, June 19, 2009

Virtual Assistants: Subscribe 2 IVAACast, official publication of the International Virtual Assistants Association. It's free & informative!
"Common Virtual Assistant Misconceptions" http://ping.fm/Ylu0Y
"Learn how to spot a home business scam" http://ping.fm/GjeLL
"Windows 7 rumored for October release" http://ping.fm/Z6yuH
"A Credit Squeeze for Small Business Owners" http://ping.fm/djv6B
"Wisconsin unemployment drops in May" http://ping.fm/tFoxv

Thursday, June 18, 2009

"Changes to SBA Loans Provides Help to Small Businesses" http://ping.fm/dghEK
(NC) "Chamber relocates small business development center" http://ping.fm/ljwAP
"First look: iPhone OS 3.0 is better for business, but IT won't be satisfied" http://ping.fm/Z1JTr
"Virtual Assistant Should Have Head In The Cloud" http://ping.fm/DtW8f
"Don’t Do It Yourself, Hire a Clone" http://ping.fm/I5Qmq
"A Legitimate Home Based Business" http://ping.fm/RVVXL
"7 Ways Virtual Professionals Can Profit from the Social Media Boom in 2009" http://ping.fm/aenSQ
"Let’s Talk About Getting Virtual Workers" http://ping.fm/EBFfk
"Lifehacker Pack 2009: Our List of Essential Free Mac Downloads" http://ping.fm/I15g0
"Rising cost of child care leads more women to work from home" http://ping.fm/8pY0m
"Homeland Security Drill in Southeastern Wisconsin" http://ping.fm/Comoy
"A-z Guide: The Best Ways To Work With A Virtual Assistant" http://ping.fm/LP1tU Go Karen! =)
"IBM announces US-only software support" http://ping.fm/AxiG2
Spoke at Jeannine Clontz's Elite VA Insider teleseminar last night. Topic: Finding Clients. It was a success. Thank you for your time, ladies!

Saturday, June 13, 2009

(WI) "Entrepreneurial spirit fuels growth for agile small businesses" http://ping.fm/UgDnS
Grab your Facebook vanity URL before your name is taken! Log into Facebook, then go to www. facebook .com / username (remove spaces).

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

It's a beautiful day here in Madison, Wisconsin. Delegate to your virtual assistant and get out there and enjoy it!
(Madison, WI) "Summer must be here!" http://ping.fm/TJuDm
"The Value of Outsourcing in Real Estate Investing" http://ping.fm/TINaE
"Is a Virtual Assistant a Luxury in a Recession?" http://ping.fm/9Zdbh
"Electronic Waste Bill Passes Wisconsin Senate" http://ping.fm/f3taY
"Getting government grants to start your small business" http://ping.fm/HEvES
"Home-based Internet business - today's hot new trend" http://ping.fm/fRpYK
"Apple’s iPhone Security Gets Better, But Still Not BlackBerry Strong" http://ping.fm/4G7AO
(DE) "Legislation would save small business thousands of dollars" http://ping.fm/7zQ7i
"In recession, sometimes best price is no price" http://ping.fm/IsEOQ
Here's another story where the term "virtual assistant" is being used ... http://ping.fm/oYr6M Wonder what VA industry thinks of this?
"Wisconsin budget outlook still grim" http://ping.fm/z3IWy

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

"Virtual Assistance from Virtual Assistants!" http://ping.fm/SQdfc
"Hard times a work-at-home boon?" http://ping.fm/XPwJO
"Four cheap resources to jump-start your small business" http://ping.fm/kijsR
"Business Beat: Midwest high-speed rail plan appears on track" http://ping.fm/hdYuK
(Wisconsin) "Lake Delton back in business a year after going dry" http://ping.fm/pyJnu

Monday, June 8, 2009

On the flip side ... "Recovery Act Money for Small Business" http://ping.fm/spGqj
"Tax Crackdown Will Cost Small Business" http://ping.fm/ZcURY
(FL) "Small business pushes credit card reform" http://ping.fm/n4jxM
"Vista-To-Windows 7 Free Upgrades Start June 26" http://ping.fm/g9RXX
"Many lawyers are using technology to save time, money during the current downturn" http://ping.fm/amevi
"Cantor tells agents Congress should be ‘helping small business’" http://ping.fm/hQGaT
"This recession isn't being kind to fledgling entrepreneurs" http://ping.fm/k2AIl
"Ways for small businesses to retain top performers" http://ping.fm/rUPSy
"Current customers are the key to growth" http://ping.fm/5aAgX
"Small business lenders afraid to trust the SBA" http://ping.fm/2pg2v
"Earning Multiple Incomes Online Pros & Cons" http://ping.fm/ahBoc
"Stretch Your Budget: Hire a Virtual Assistant and Take Advantage of Social Networks" http://ping.fm/1Bm3M

Sunday, June 7, 2009

A virtual assistant is THE perfect office support partner for busy executives, philanthropists & celebrities. http://ping.fm/XCp7U
"Small Business IQ: How to research your next big step" http://ping.fm/CV8dw
"If All Doctors Had More Time to Listen" http://ping.fm/BswO7
"Money Saving Tips for Your Home Business" http://ping.fm/N1fEF
(NJ) "Small-business owners may qualify for interest-free loans" http://ping.fm/gaBcm
(CA) "Business boot camp set" http://ping.fm/XzDgB
"Putting soul into your business plan" http://ping.fm/yPff9
(AR) "At-Home Business Start-Ups Increase Amid Recession" http://ping.fm/taeb0
"Home Based Internet Business 'The Jay Kubassek Story'" http://ping.fm/PKMWB
"Why It Pays to Have a Virtual Assistant Who Will Update Your Website" http://ping.fm/jaF3s
"Some Tasks A Virtual Assistant Can Do For You" http://ping.fm/G2sqw
"Work at Home and Make Big Money? Let the Wise Be Wary" http://ping.fm/XTlDn
"Best Buy Memo on Windows 7 Outlines Upgrade Pricing" http://ping.fm/gzIRh
"What is the Right Home Business for You?" http://ping.fm/AmzhI