Say it With Confidence: How to Discuss Rates Like a Pro
Does the topic of money make your mouth dry and your hands sweat? Do you dread that point in a conversation when someone says, “So what do you charge?” You’re not alone. Most of us have difficulty talking about money—especially when it comes to quoting prices for our...
The Art of the Discount: How to Never Lower Your Rates Again
It’s happened to every business and service provider at one time or another—probably more than once. You offer a proposal or contract, only to have your potential client respond with, “That sounds great, but I can’t afford it.” What do you do? For a lot of people,...
No More ROI: The Real Way to Sell High-Priced Packages
Want to know what keeps a lot of businesses and service providers from charging what they’re really worth? It’s that all-too-common belief that “I am not a sales person.” Combine that with a healthy dose of “It’s rude to discuss money,” and you can see why it’s just...
Certified coders in high demand following ICD-10 implementation
Nine years ago, Peter Esswein, a resident of Sandy Springs, Georgia, enrolled in a health information technology degree program at DeVry University to capitalize on the growing prominence of electronic medical records.
“I always wanted to work in the medical industry, and the time was right for a personal career change,” Esswein says. “Completing my associate degree in health information technology gave me the confidence and skills I needed to progress on my new career path.”
5 tips to help protect and maximize your new smartphone
Emerging technologies such as smartphones are holiday must-haves, but once your shiny new device is in hand, learning about all its features can be overwhelming. No need to worry — these five tips will help guide you
What Is a Virtual Assistant and Why Do You Need One?
According to Wikipedia: A virtual assistant (typically abbreviated to VA, also called a virtual office assistant) is generally self-employed and provides professional administrative, technical, or creative (social) assistance to clients remotely from a home office. In...
Project Management Tips for You and Your Virtual Assistant
Working with a virtual assistant typically involves a lot of back and forth communication, as well as transferring of images, files, and other information.
10 office organization tips to boost productivity
Empty boxes, piles of paper, pens strewn about – everyone is guilty of office disorganization. What most people don’t realize is a messy, disheveled office space can actually dramatically reduce worker efficiency and productivity.
Bad Clients are Holding You Back…
This 'rant' is for all VA's or any service provider out there who find themselves in a similar situation. .... About 5 years ago, I was in a bind and wanted to bring in some clients asap. I offered a $250 a month package; and picked up a few clients with that. Figured...
10 Tips to Self Publishing Your Book
Once upon a time self-publishing a book was something that was considered a "last resort," for those authors who really didn't have any other options, and wanted to see their name in print. But the field has evolved, and there are good many success stories who have...