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Latest blog posts from ASH Business Services

How can A VA help you through the holidays?
I was recently interviewed by a colleague of the Virtual Assistant Forums, Darlene Victoria of D. Victoria Virtual Assistance for a podcast for a Virtual Perception. It was a lot of fun to talk to Darlene about "How a Virtual Assistant can help you through the Holidays. Here is the podcast!!...
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Published a week ago

Why I became a Virtual Assistant
My colleague Janet Barclay recently blogged about why she became a virtual assistant and since it's Canada Career Week, it inspired me to do the same .Here's my story of how I started my virtual assistant business.I first started working virtually back in 1999 when I was the Co-operative...
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Published 4 weeks ago

Are you Twittering?
So these days the question that everyone wants to know is ... Are you on Twitter?So what is Twitter? It is a social networking site that allows you to post messages of up to 140 characters. It is a great place for networking and marketing.You can follow people and search for your niche market,...
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Published 4 weeks ago

I've been interviewed for Virtual Assistant Forums
Earlier this year I joined the Virtual Assistant Forums.I quickly realized what a great resource it was for my virtual assistance business. Along with inspirational stories from seasoned virtual assistants, we also learn about the latest technology, business development ideas, and get a great...
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Published 4 weeks ago

Are you taking care of your business?
So now that my office is organized, it's time to take a really good look at my business. I've been in business now for one and half years, and my business has grown and changed. My clients are my number one priority, and as was evident by the state of my previous office, I was not taking care of...
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Published a month ago

ASH Business Services has a new office
Recently, I reported that my office was very messy . I knew that if I wanted a thriving business, my surroundings had to reflect that.So I moved my office, to a newly painted, newly carpeted room with a natural light streaming through a window. The room is painted a light blue, and there is a...
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Published 2 months ago

My Dark, Dirty, Little Secret
I've got a confession... my office is a complete mess!!Ok, I said it!! And now I NEED to tell you why.For the past year, I've been working out of a 6'x10' room which has become a catchall for all sorts of "stuff". There are no windows in this room. The light fixture is recessed between the duct...
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Published 2 months ago

I'm back!!!
Did you miss me? Sorry, it’s been so long since I've blogged; but, to tell you the truth, I’ve been very busy. This summer my parents travelled from Portugal and spent 5 weeks with us. We spent an amazing week at a friend’s cottage and gazed at the beautiful skies and sunsets. We...
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Published 2 months ago

Creatives! You can get organized!
I subscribe to a few amazing newsletters and lately, I've felt the need to share them with you. I hope you don't mind. I mean why re-invent the wheel when it's already been done.Here's another one from Marcia Francois. (permission for use at the bottom)Creatives! You can get organised!By...
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Published 4 months ago

Why Are You Doing Everything Yourself?
The following article recently landed in my in-box from the Ezine Queen, Alexandria Brown. With her permission I've posted it here from all of you to read about her experiences with virtual assistants."Why Are You Doing Everything Yourself?"By Alexandria BrownOne problem I often see with solo...
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Published 4 months ago

E-mail Do's and Don'ts
As a business owner, I receive many e-mails throughout the day. Some of them catch my attention right away, but there are others that don't. Some of them just outright frustrate me, and others confuse me. Sometimes, itt's hard to get the message accross electronically, so we have to be careful on...
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Published 4 months ago

Summer Speaker Series: Forty-Two Speakers in One Month!
My colleague and dear friend, Erin Blaskie, is hosting the first annual Summer Speaker Series featuring an amazing line-up of speakers including James Roche, Christina Merkley, Sheri McConnell, Alexis Neely, Allana Pratt, Lou Bortone, Viki Viertel, Lynn Scheurell, Kathie Thomas, Debbie LaChusa,...
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Published 4 months ago