Posts Tagged ‘business help’
How Do I Work With a Virtual Assistant?
I often hear people say, “well I’ve thought of working with a VA (Virtual Assistant), but I really don’t even know where to start.” Here are a few tips on how to best work with a new VA. Communication While this may seem like a no-brainer, it is more than just communicating your initial expectations. Just as having someone…
Read MoreWhen Volunteers Are a Mistake
A couple of years ago, I attended a luncheon for a local nonprofit. They had a wonderful setting, a good meal, and a great program. Personally, I felt like their program was lacking one thing. I’ll get back to that later though. The organization was focused on domestic abuse and assisting the victims. I sat…
Read MoreCreating SEO Rich Blogs
In the world of online blogging, SEO rich blog posts are important in getting your content seen by your readers. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It is how search engines prioritize their findings. To create SEO rich blogs, there are a few things you need to know. Consider the following steps below to help…
Read MoreStaying Healthy and Fit as a Business Owner
As a business owner, you can be pulled in many different directions. Constantly wearing different hats can be mentally and physically exhausting. Owner burnout is one of the most common reasons why businesses fail. It’s important to make sure you take care of yourself because your business is only as healthy as you are. It…
Read MoreTime Management Hacks for Growing Businesses
Do you ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? This lament is particularly common among small business owners as they are often tasked with taking on a variety of roles to ensure the success of their business. But, it doesn’t have to be this way! While there is, no doubt, always something…
Read MoreReady to Sell Your Business?
After spending years growing and maintaining your business, you might ask yourself: what’s next? Is it time to consider retirement or a new venture entirely? If you think it is time to start a new chapter in your life, you already have your answer. It’s time to pass the torch and sell your business. The…
Read MoreThe Importance of Having a Strong Mission Statement
For some start-ups, developing a strong business plan can seem irrelevant. Even established companies can lose sight of their plans after securing outside investors. No matter where your business falls, there is value in outlining why your business exists. There is a reason your company formed, and it is found in the mission statement. For Entrepreneurs and Start-Ups: Funders and investors review your business plan before making a financial…
Read MoreWhy Ignoring a Vacation will Cost You Time and Sales
Taking a vacation can lower your stress and improve your heart and mental health. It can also improve your connections and how you communicate with people. When was the last time you took a vacation? If you’re like many business owners, it’s been awhile. In fact, studies have determined that only around fifty percent of…
Read MoreTo Outsource or Not to Outsource? That is the question…
A few years ago, DCA Virtual Business Support published an article about outsourcing for small business owners. The constantly evolving landscape of the business world means, at times, we may need to reevaluate and assess what worked then versus what may work better now. Not to mention digital platforms and capabilities make things that were…
Read MoreHow to Use Facebook’s New Rules to Your Advantage
Facebook is cracking down on what’s called engagement bait, as part of a larger strategy to declutter users’ News Feeds. This will, in turn, force marketers to be more thoughtful in creating relevant messages. What is engagement bait? Engagement bait asks users to interact by liking, commenting and sharing inauthentic or irrelevant content. Examples include…
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