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.