The third annual AVAC event is set to be on May 4-5 in Melbourne, Australia. (Please note change of date) The lovely  Sandi Givens is our MC and we have a great line up of speakers on topics of interest to our industry.  The event is being held at Parkview Hotel on St Kilda Road where the Friday night dinner will also be.  And accommodation readily available for delegates.

Bookings are open and there is an early bird discount up to and including 15 February.  So why not pop over to the site now and check out what’s happening and book to come?  http://www.australianvaconference.com.  Make sure you also join our Facebook page to chat with other delegates leading up to the event.

The event is set to run once again with the dates 23/24th March 2012 set into place. A call for speakers has been put out and we’re also open for sponsorship applications.  Being run in Melbourne we believe that this event will be even better than the last one.

So, now is the time to plan your trip to Melbourne, book your flights and register for the event. Full details at AustralianVAConference.com

In this info-packed (and free) webinar, I’ll reveal the 3 must-have components for any online business to be successful as well as my own personal map for creating an online business that works! By simply following each step of the map, you can create an online business that has all 3 critical pieces and is poised and ready for success…

Everything we discuss can be completed in 2 days or less meaning that your business can be ready to take on new clients and accept online orders after just one weekend! This webinar will provide great information for virtual assistants looking to expand their business … imagine being able to attract new clients because you can bring their business online in 2 days or less! What would your prospects pay for that type of service?

Date:  October 5, 2010
Time:  9pm Eastern / 6pm Pacific
Duration: approximately 60 minutes
Register at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/484785246

Little Known Secrets for Creating 6-Figure Business Results Revealed

How would you like to attract a steady stream of ideal clients into your business? Are you struggling to have interested prospects become invested?  Do you wish you could find a better way to sell without sounding like a salesperson? When it comes to marketing our expertise in a client attracting way, most of us fall short.  Many service professionals are full of passion for what they do.  They want to serve and support as many people as they can, but lack the marketing skills to have prospects immediately attracted to them, and then convince the client to buy on the spot.

Fay McLean, “The Business Designer,” has the secret to how to stand out from the crowd and attract a steady stream of clients while doing what you love when you use her results-driven client building system.  She says using this system as a results based marketing plan is one of the least expensive (and most effective) ways to attract business and increase profits.  Fay has created her third successful business enterprise (after learning some valuable mistakes she now shares with you) and the Client Building Blueprint methodology that does all the selling for her.

“It all revolves around establishing your positioning in the market,” Fay says.  “You already know how to do what you do well.  I don’t want you to miss the boat when it comes to being able to transfer that into language and marketing materials and systems that make you irresistible to your ideal clients.  I can teach you to create a compelling message and package your services that will increase your profits and consistently create a flow of clients asking to work with you.”

Her teleseminar, 6 Simple Secrets to Being Profitable by Design: More Clients, More Money, Quickly and Consistently, is free with limited availability.  You’ll need to sign up fast!  When you do, you’ll learn the step-by-step approach to creating every piece of the puzzle you need to design a lifestyle business, create a compelling message guaranteed to generate sales, and much, much more.

“I’ve built three successful businesses applying what I know over and over again. Two were by chance, and one was absolutely on purpose. And now I’ve got it down perfect!  My simple formula works like magic. Before I had ALL the pieces, not knowing this information cost me thousands of dollars a month, but I’m going to teach it to you so you can quickly learn from my mistakes.”

Fay has a fabulous record for success.  Just ask her clients, many of whom were stuck charging far less than they were worth, with little or no results.  That is, until they met Fay.

Puppy trainer Carolyn Reid increased the number of classes she was running, created her positioning that saw her as the expert in her industry, introduced a high ticket package and increased her base prices by 50% within days of working with Fay.

When Maggie Van Santen applied some of the client building strategies taught by Fay she has had between 100% and 300% increase in her client bookings every month.

Check out 6 Simple Secrets to Being Profitable by Design: More Clients, More Money, Quickly and Consistently, Thursday, September 30^th , 11am AEST – which is Wednesday, September 29^th, 9pm EDT) Here’s the link to sign up…
http://www.theaussiebusinesscoach.com/profitablebydesigncall/

Fay McLean, “The Business Designer,” is the founder of The Aussie Business Coach and the creator of The Client Building Blueprint.   A dynamic consultant, speaker and trainer, Fay delivers high-impact, low-cost, customized client attraction strategies which make it easy for  solopreneurs and small business owners to increase profits.  For information about her coaching and personal mentoring, business consulting or in-person workshops and training, visit www.theAussieBusinessCoach.com

A Virtual Perception (AVP) podcast is presenting an exciting and informative summer series — you won’t want to miss! The first day of summer, June 21st, kicks off AVP’s Summer of Success! The series will feature several established business professionals sharing their tips; providing information to clients on what a VA is and how to work successfully with one to achieve their business goals.

Follow along each weekday, starting June 21st on the AVP blog for new and interesting tips, including how to work with a virtual bookkeeper, password security and communicating with your Virtual Assistant. Some of the professionals participating in AVP’s Summer of Success include:

Darlene Victoria Gonzalez of True Harmony Media, LLC

Alyssa Gregory of Avertua, LLC

Michelle Mangen of Your Virtual Assistant

Jocarole Carpenter of Shore Office Services

Tahneesha Smith of A Virtual Blessing

Lily Chambers of The Virtual Office Goddess, LLC

Professor Lauri Smedley, Professor at Sacramento City College

Kimberly LeRiche of JK Virtual Office Services

Tammi Metzler of The Write Associate

Janine Gregor of Your Virtual Wizard

And you? Virtual Entrepreneurs: Do you have a tip that you would like to share for inclusion in the AVP’s Summer of Success? It’s not too late to participate.  Send an email to avppodcast (at) mypodcastharmony.com as soon as you can. OR call (973) 440-8374 to record your tip for inclusion in the series (if you call in, please remember to include your name and website address when leaving your tip)!

What really makes this event special is the unique presentation of tips through varied videos, audio recordings and blog posts.

So, mark your calendar for June 21st and follow the series: AVP’s Summer of Success at http://www.avirtualperception.com.

Participation on the AVP Podcast blog is highly encouraged, so be ready to add your own comments, questions and insights! Also follow this event on Twitter with the hashtag: #AVPSSTip.

12 of the world’s top business experts will share their expertise with virtual assistants worldwide in a live tele-conference.

“I am extremely passionate about teaching entrepreneurs how to build a sustainable business that truly reflects their unique brilliance and provides them with fun, fulfillment and financial abundance. With so much uncertainty in various areas of one’s life, knowing you can count on a consistent revenue stream from a viable online business brings a high level of peace of mind. Building a sustainable business is within virtually anyone’s grasp when they know what to do and how to do it,” says Business Design Expert Fay McLean.
These experts will share their advice on topics such as:

• How to build a successful, high income small or solo business and still have a life
• Low cost, high impact traffic generation strategies that work to grow your list rapidly

• 5 Different ways to use video immediately and start seeing results in your business for little or no cost.

How to use blogging and social networking to get more leads, fans, followers and sales
• How to dramatically increase sales through Joint Ventures and Continuity programs
• Plus – they’ll be sharing their money and marketing insights and and giving you an honest glimpse into the struggles and triumphs they experienced on their journey to successful Entrepreneur
• AND how you can get access to this information from these amazing entrepreneurs on a lasting basis.
Those interested in participating may receive further details and register at http://www.passionprofitandplay.com This is a complimentary tele-conference and attendance is limited. Ongoing access to this conference will be available to those who register.
For more details about the upcoming Passion, Profit and Play Superseries go to http://www.passionprofitandplay.com

WEBSITE COMPETITION

This competition is open to all Virtual Assistants or Online Freelancers. This assumes you have at least 1 account with any of the following: Odesk, eLance, Freelancer, LimeExchange or similar sites or have a VA profile on reputable VA directories or forums. You may be just starting up or have been in the business for a while. The only restriction is that Professional Web Designers are not allowed to join (sorry, you guys are on a different league).

ANSWERS TO SOME OF THE QUESTIONS WE’VE RECEIVED

• I’m new and I don’t have any clients yet, can I join? YES
• I’ve created my website for some time now, can I still join? YES
• Can I use any hosting (HostGator | GoDaddy | WordPress, etc)? YES
• Can I submit a website in blog format? YES
• Can I use my portfolio on job boards (i.e. Odesk,eLance,etc)? NO
• Can I use my customized profile on my social accounts (facebook,myspace,etc)? NO

PRIZE AT STAKE:
You may pick any prize online (or cash option) provided they are within $200.

The more creative your website, the better!  Entering the competition is so easy. It will not take more than 5 minutes (we know how busy VAs are!).

http://createownwebsite.vatrainingonline.com/contest

Please join us this week for a virtual eSeminar to help educate, inform and entertain Virtual Assistants and online Virtual Achievers worldwide.

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Topic: Copywriting: How to Add This New Revenue Stream to Your VA Business

Presented by: Steve Slaunwhite

PRICE:  F R E E !

REGISTER HERE: http://www.vanetworking.com/seminars/

Time: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 6PM EST

Topic Summary: Most VAs work with clients who frequently need copywriting help. These clients need web pages, press releases, sales letters, blog posts, brochures and other marketing materials written. If you can offer this service to your clients, you can increase your income substantially. In this fast-paced presentation, Steve Slaunwhite teaches you what you need to know to add “copywriting” as a new revenue stream, get copywriting work from your clients, and write effective copy.

Bio: Steve Slaunwhite is an award-winning copywriter, marketing coach, and author of several books including The Everything Guide To Writing Copy (Adams Media) and The Wealthy Freelancer (Penguin). He is also the creator of the popular self-study program, Secrets Of Strategic Copywriting, which teaches solo professionals and small business owners how to write great copy, quickly and easily — even if you’re not “a writer”.

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NOTE: Please always remember to arrive 10-15 minutes early to download the plug-in if needed before entering the room.  It’s always good to double check your settings in the seminar room to make sure everything is working properly like your audio and text chat features.

Also don’t forget to bring a microphone if you have one since this bonus peripheral will allow you to become even more interactive with us in the seminar room.

Learn more about our eSeminars at: http://www.VAnetworking.com/seminars

See you at our next VAnetworking VA eSeminar!

To Your Virtual Success,

Tawnya Sutherland, CIMBS
Founder of The Leading Virtual Assistant Networking Forum Since 2003
http://www.VAnetworking.com

Ride the Inside Track to Virtual Success…
Become a VAinsider www.VAinsiders.com

It’s only 5 weeks till the AustralianVAConference (AVAC) is on in Melbourne, Australia. We have a great lineup of speakers and excitement is growing as many VAs realise they will meet face-to-face for the very first time.

It’s not too late too book and if you can’t manage both days (Friday 12th March and Saturday 13th March) you can plan to come for one day only. Details are available on the Registration page.

If you live out of Melbourne and are coming for a visit, why not make the most of the weekend and take in some serious shopping on the Sunday?  Melbourne is known for its shopping facilities, as well as the sporting grounds (the tennis is happening at the moment and the AFL starting back up again soon) and we also have great places to visit – either at the beach or inland.

And for those who do live in Melbourne, the event is being held in the heart of the city at Collins Street so easy access via public transport and you can head back home for the evening. No airfare, no accomm costs – just the conference and your time.