Introducing…..A New Me !!

Drum roll please…. thank you, thank you…. In the creative and exciting world of marketing/branding, we’re taught to always be ”on” to make sure our brand identity is out there. A colleague of mine brought up to me that possibly, my name for my business is “too much” for potential clients to remember. Gasp! Well, not taking offense to that (he has my best interests at heart after all) I put on my creative cap and got to thinking…. and without further ado… Ladies & Gents, welcome to…….. “Virtually By Your Side” !! Thank you ,thank you…. applause fades… Have a super weekend!

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Posted in: Small Business Marketing Tools,Virtual Assistant

Why you need a Virtual Assistant

In your busy day as an entrepreneur, you’re juggling a million things.

Clearly, your objective is to service your clients, increase your bottom line and grow.

So, why do you need a virtual assistant?

A skilled, reliable virtual assistant can help you with you multiple internet projects, calendar management, social media, etc…. They won’t be late to work (imagine that) can’t use weather conditions as an excuse for calling out; and as a fellow entrepreneur, I’d like to say we’re very creative and have great time management skills!

So, how do you find a VA that fits your business? I believe a good ol’ fashioned Google search is a good start, but there are also a plethora of VA networking sites online as well.

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Posted in: Entrepreneurs,Mentoring,Networking,Small Business Marketing Tools,Virtual Assistant

At your service. Virtually that is!

Recently in conversation a colleague asked me, “What exactly do you do?” To which I answered, “I’m a Virtual Assistant to Entrepreneurs!” “A what?” was her reply. So, for the rest of you who may have the same curiosity, here’s the basic definition of what a Virtual Assistant is.

Virtual Assistants are independent contractors who (from a remote location, usually their home or office) support multiple clients in a variety of industries by providing administrative, creative and technical services. With Jennifer L. Wilner Virtual Assistant Services, you can expect professional assistance to your business, including: Creating, Managing & Maintaining your MS Outlook database, setting up your appointments, managing your calendars, correspondence to Clients/Prospects with greeting card software, Research Projects, Social Media Marketing i.e.: Linkedin, twitter Facebook, YouTube and good ol’ fashioned mailings.

Entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and small businesess owners can all benefit from the services of a Virtual Assistant. On a full time, or even temporary basis, there is V.A. that will suit your needs, professionally.

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Posted in: Entrepreneurs,Office Support,Small Business Marketing Tools,Virtual Assistant

Another New Years Resolution?

We’re all asked, what is your New Years Resolution? Ugh… so much pressure I say! How about instead, What if you are the sort of person, you want to be .. will you do to help another?

In addition to running a busy Virtual Assistant business (that I really enjoy), I’m a Mom, who enjoys volunteering in our community. Whether its with Cheerleading, Softball, or religion… I enjoy it. I feel good assisting other people, businesses & organizations, doing what I can , when I can.

Life has taken a big turn in the past 365 days for sure here in our house, between closing a business, starting another, burying our dear dog Dutchess and learning what I’m good (and not so good) at.

I believe if we can all take the time and include some sort of volunteerism into our day (as little as an hour a month) we’d all be helping someone else in a really big way. So my “resolution” is to keep it up, do what I can and encourage others to do the same.

You never know what an amazing difference you can make for someone else.

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Posted in: Mentoring,Virtual Assistant,Volunteerism