Ever wonder why marketing to EVERYONE doesn’t work?  Do you struggle with which marketing method might work best for the type of client you desire?  How does figuring out our perfect client work?
Why not find out the answers to these questions, and more, by participating in my next Elite Virtual Assistance Insider call on Wednesday, August 19^th beginning at 7:00 PM, EASTERN where I’ll be interviewing long-time VA, Cheryl Allin of VirtuAllin (www.virtuallin.com) on the topic of Marketing to the Clients you WANT?

If you’re like me, you’ve probably attracted a client or two who didn’t quite fit your practice, but because we always want to help, and we struggle with saying, ‘no’, they crept on to our client list and proceeded to wreak havoc. Firing a client is probably one of the hardest things to do, so instead, we’re going to help you market to the RIGHT clients for you. 

You’ll also get a chance to ask me and Cheryl any question about your business, and marketing, or anything that might be causing you a challenge in moving your business forward. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 beginning at 7:00 p.m. EASTERN. 
 
You also get a CD of the session and a transcript – so you can check back anytime you need a refresher, or if you can’t make the live call.  You also have an opportunity to speak to me one-on-one about your business.
 
Don’t miss it! Registration is required – go to:  http://vabizcoach.com/free-test-drive.html

The Elite VA Insider is a group coaching concept like no other.  It’s a fresh perspective on how to positively grow the business you’ve always wanted to have.  We inspire and motivate you to do what’s needed to stay accountable to yourself and the growth and profitability of your business.  It’s business know-how on steroids!  

This group coaching program is for established Virtual Assistants (VAs) only.  We work with top-notch VAs, who have been in the trenches and know what it takes to run and grow a profitable business.  Our teleseminars do not include any sales pitches nor do they encourage you to purchase an upgrade, participate in any other cost-based program, or just give you vague and incomplete information like so many of the FREE teleseminars do.

We ask you to make a $19.95 investment for a 2-month trial to cover the expenses of the CD/Transcript and shipping/handling, just to show you the power of what we have to offer.  That’s only $9.98 per month.  You probably spend more than that each month for a couple of lattes.  Isn’t it time you made an investment in making your business more profitable?  Take the plunge, give us a try: http://vabizcoach.com/free-test-drive.html

If you join in time for the August session, you’ll also be able to participate in the September session where we’ll be talking about Eliminating Your Competition with Cathryn Jones of Assistants for Agents (www.assistants4agents.com). 

You have excellent skills and great products and services to offer your clientele, what we do is help you to establish and grow the business aspects that you need to take those skills and turn them into profits.  If you’re feeling a bit of a pinch in today’s economy, NOW is the time to take action.  Don’t complain about the recession if you haven’t invested in yourself and your business.

Register TODAY:  http://vabizcoach.com/free-test-drive.html

Hope you can make the call!

On Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Steffanie Johnson will introduce the SmartPen and how to use it with Social Media

Topic Description:  Pulse Smartpen

The Pulse smartpen launched in 2008 and quickly garnered consumer and industry support, winning innovation awards from Popular Mechanics and Popular Science, as well as the 2008 Duke’s Choice Award at last year’s JavaOne Conference and a 2009 Macworld Best of Show award. Pulse is a computer in a pen that captures handwritten notes and simultaneously records and links the audio to the notes. By simply tapping on the notes with the smartpen, consumers can hear the conversation play back from that exact moment in time. All of this information can be uploaded to a computer for storage, easy keyword search or to share with others.

The Pulse smartpen is a computer in a pen that captures everything a person hears and writes and syncs the notes and audio together. Administrators, teachers and students alike can simply tap on their handwritten notes with their smartpen to hear the conversation play back from that exact moment in time. The notes and audio can be transferred to their computer for backup, search, playback or sharing.

This simple-to-use technology provides students with on-demand access to teacher instruction and enables school administrators and teachers to evaluate classroom performance, teaching quality and student progress efficiently and accurately.

About Steffanie: Senior Marketing Manager (Education and B2B), Livescribe
1.    Google Inc, Industry Marketing Manager –Strategic Partnerships [3 ½ years]
2.    BizWorld Foundation -{1 ½ years, Programs Manager-Education nonprofit focusing on entrepreneurship programs in classroom]
3.    Score Educational Centers-Assistant Director

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) to learn about the Pulse Smartpen – LiveScribe
VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You’ll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it.  And for those looking for a VA, you won’t be able to beat the professionals you’ll find here.

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Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.