The Concierge & Personal Assistant Manual


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CONCIERGE AND PERSONAL ASSISTANTIN THE 21ST CENTURYA CAREER YOU CAN DO ANYWHERE...Start Your Own Concierge/ Personal Assistant Company from home or anywhere in the worldAnyone can do it...AnywhereThe business that can go anywhere you go. All you need is an I-Pad or laptop, Smartphone; blue tooth technology, a savvy and professional style, organizational skills and you are on your way.A career you can do anywhere...Desiree Ertuly, MM, MBA




Start Your Own Virtual Assistant Business


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Ditch the day-job and put your organizational acumen to work! Virtual Assistants are growing increasingly vital for the modern business, with more opportunities to thrive than ever before. Not sure where to start? The experts at Entrepreneur take it from the top, guiding you step-by-step through the minutia so you can hone in on your unique skill set, land clients, manage multiple projects, and tackle time constraints with ease. Part-time, full-time, or contract work is welcome, with low start-up costs and no advanced degree required, there’s virtually no barrier to entry. Taskmasters rejoice, becoming your own boss has never been simpler! Providing insider tips from Entrepreneur’s hand-selected specialists, you’ll learn everything you need to make decisions with confidence. LLC or Sole Proprietorship? Hourly or flat rate fee? Our experts have you covered so you can focus on your business, not the busywork. Learn how to: Brand your business without breaking the bank Set competitive rates for your services Establish your business as a legal entity Curate your workspace for maximum productivity Access apps and software designed specifically for Virtual Assistants Get back to business on your own terms! Start Your Own Virtual Assistant Business takes you there.




Upscale Your Virtual Assistant Business


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This book is primarily written for new, aspiring, and struggling Virtual Assistants, but will serve also to provide valuable insights and ideas for all Virtual Assistants. My intention is that you learn how to become an effective and exceptional Virtual Assistant and where to find clients and how to keep them. In the pages of this book, you can count on me to share what I myself have learned that has enabled me to have a successful Virtual Assistant business. When I started, I was putting in 16-18 hour days, but I am pleased to report that I now work the hours I choose, have a wonderful client roster and a six-figure annual income. I say this not to brag, but to share with you what truly is possible. There are tricks of the trade I wish someone had shared with me when I was first starting out. I will be teaching several of these in this book, so you won't need to spend long days as I did. ***** TESTIMONIALS... "Jaimie provides excellent service to all of her clients, including those needing rush jobs. She stays on top of everything and is very organized. I have been on Jaimie's team since 2012 and love the fact that she communicates very well with her clients and her peers. She willingly shares her expertise regarding the Virtual Assistant field and I have learned a lot from her. She will always to lend a helping hand. Her knowledge of social media is beyond belief. I have learned from various sources, but it's amazing how she constantly gives me tips and tricks on how to take things to the next level for clients as well as for my own business." Richard Rinyai, Virtual AssistantOwner, Virtual Office Guy www.virtualofficeguy.com “Jaimie and I are in the same profession. I can't say enough about her. Her guidance and advice has helped me in every way to grow my business. She is extremely knowledgeable in social media and she has a fabulous background in processes and systems. This, along with her kind and patient demeanor, makes her an absolute winner in my book and for sure she would be in yours.” Stephanie Scharer, Virtual Assistant “Jaimie is an absolute superstar at being a virtual assistant. Her depth of knowledge and out-of-box ideas adds major value to businesses. I assist Jaimie with some of her client assignments and highly recommend her for her creativity, being reliable and her excellent work. She loves what she does and you can absolutely see that every time in the quality of the job she does." Haja, Virtual Assistant "Jaimie is the best VA I've ever had. She is the perfect role model for VAs. When you look up “virtual assistant” in the dictionary, I think you'll find a picture of Jaimie. Just kidding of course, but she is the best. Jaimie really understands what a business owner needs. I never have to worry about her completing an assignment or project on time and within budget. Jaimie acts with integrity and makes each client feel like her most important client. She is trustworthy and has great customer service skills. Many of my clients comment about her responsiveness and her friendly yet professional style. She has enhanced my company brand." Beverly Harvey, ClientOwner, Harvey Careers www.HarveyCareers.com “Jaimie's passion for making business development happen is apparent in everything she does. I have been a small business owner since 1993 and appreciate that Jaimie is a rare find in that she thinks strategically and tactically, positions rapidly, and executes flawlessly. Jaimie understands my strategy and has saved my company time and money by taking appropriate initiatives to streamline processes. I recommend her highly for any small business owner who wants to proactively build a business!” Annette Baron, ClientOwner, Proposal Architectwww.proposal-architect.com




The Obsolete Employee


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Michael J. Russer's The Obsolete Employee is the first book ever written on the subject of virtual outsourcing. In it, you will learn why the traditional employment system doesn't work, how the powerful and effective tool of virtual outsourcing works for businesses, and the best way to find, assess and implement this strategy in your business. But, this book isn't just for employers. Employees who are fed up with long commutes, incompetent coworkers, and uselessly wasted hours trying to please an overbearing boss can learn how to develop and succeed in a whole new lifestyle. Work the hours you want to work, spend time with your family, and get to do what you truly enjoy – and get paid well for it! So are YOU obsolete? There is a better way to work – whether you are an employer or an employee, stop working in an obsolete system. The Obsolete Employee will show you how an unlimited source of talent is growing at your fingertips; all you need to do is take a deep breath, organize your projects and priorities, and become a part of it.




Virtual Freedom


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Entrepreneurs often suffer from "superhero syndrome"—the misconception that to be successful, they must do everything themselves. Not only are they the boss, but also the salesperson, HR manager, copywriter, operations manager, online marketing guru, and so much more. It's no wonder why so many people give up the dream of starting a business—it's just too much for one person to handle. But outsourcing expert and "Virtual CEO," Chris Ducker knows how you can get the help you need with resources you can afford. Small business owners, consultants, and online entrepreneurs don't have to go it alone when they discover the power of building teams of virtual employees to help run, support, and grow their businesses. Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business is the step-by-step guide every entrepreneur needs to build his or her business with the asset of working with virtual employees. Focusing on business growth, Ducker explains every detail you need to grasp, from figuring out which jobs you should outsource to finding, hiring, training, motivating, and managing virtual assistants. With additional tactics and online resources, Virtual Freedom is the ultimate resource of the knowledge and tools necessary for building your dream business with the help of virtual staff.




The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, Revised


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The self-employment revolution is here. Learn the latest pioneering tactics from real people who are bringing in $1 million a year on their own terms. Join the record number of people who have ended their dependence on traditional employment and embraced entrepreneurship as the ultimate way to control their futures. Determine when, where, and how much you work, and by what values. With up-to-date advice and more real-life success stories, this revised edition of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business shows the latest strategies you can apply from everyday people who--on their own--are bringing in $1 million a year to live exactly how they want.




IDEA TO EXECUTION


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Ari Meisel and Nick Sonnenberg recently launched a profitable Virtual Assistant (VA) business in just one day - challenging the startup mentality that every new venture requires months of planning and a large investment of capital. Their VA business was born from scribbled notes on a cocktail napkin during dinner and was an up-and-running less than 24 hours later. By following their 3 step process: Optimize, Automate, Outsource, they leveraged free, readily available digital tools and apps with no outlay of cash whatsoever. Meisel and Sonnenberg reveal tactics for building a scalable business in today's world. This fascinating and informative book chronicles their first year in business together. An essential read for any entrepreneur. It follows their journey from idea to execution, detailing a bold new approach to 21st century business based on a fearless ingenuity and a willingness to rewrite the rules.




Small Giants


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How maverick companies have passed up the growth treadmill — and focused on greatness instead. It’s an axiom of business that great companies grow their revenues and profits year after year. Yet quietly, under the radar, a small number of companies have rejected the pressure of endless growth to focus on more satisfying business goals. Goals like being great at what they do, creating a great place to work, providing great customer service, making great contributions to their communities, and finding great ways to lead their lives. In Small Giants, veteran journalist Bo Burlingham takes us deep inside fourteen remarkable companies that have chosen to march to their own drummer. They include Anchor Brewing, the original microbrewer; CitiStorage Inc., the premier independent records-storage business; Clif Bar & Co., maker of organic energy bars and other nutrition foods; Righteous Babe Records, the record company founded by singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco; Union Square Hospitality Group, the company of restaurateur Danny Meyer; and Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, including the world-famous Zingerman’s Deli of Ann Arbor. Burlingham shows how the leaders of these small giants recognized the full range of choices they had about the type of company they could create. And he shows how we can all benefit by questioning the usual definitions of business success. In his new afterward, Burlingham reflects on the similarities and learning lessons from the small giants he covers in the book.




Real Estate Assistant


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The Real Property Assistant Passbook(R) prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.




Fiction Ruined My Family


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Jeanne Darst grew up in a family where their life was driven by a father who was a failed writer, and an alcoholic mother. As an adult she has pursued writing as well and examines the question of whether it is possibe to be a successful writer, sober, creative and ambititious while also having happy family life.