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Dymo's CardScan iPhone App Illustrates Several Key Trends

Small Business Labs

Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? .  This product illustrates several interesting trends: 1. 

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Call off the cheerleaders!

Practically Perfect PA

They read a report or memo you’ve authored. They see what’s written on your business card. Sometimes they’ll pick up clues via auditory channels : They speak to you on the phone. They receive your out of office message. They receive a copy of your CV and read the covering letter. They get your voicemail message.

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"Excel"ing to Create Subtotal Row Totals

Professional Assistant Blog

They ask you to create subtotals for the latest sales report, but want you to only send them the revised spreadsheet showing the subtotal rows. One of my managers wanted me to use our sales tracking software to create the sales report for a particular product. I was able to put the entire report together within a matter of minutes.

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Need To Create a PDF? Don't Have the Software? Don't Panic!

Professional Assistant Blog

Your manager asks you to create a report of some sort and wants you to send it to a client, but making sure that they cannot manipulate the information. There is a simple way of getting this type of report to anyone without having to use Adobe Acrobat. Now you can e-mail the report to the client without any problems.

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The ultimate app guide for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

Although I still do print everything off this is a great app to have on your phone so you can check details on the go. I use the website all the time, not just for planning travel but also for expenses, so it is helpful having the app on my phone. The app converts the report to a PDF and then you can send that via email to yourself.

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Good Ol’ Fashioned Marketing is Still Good For Business!

Step It Up VA Coaching

A good mailing list is the foundation for your business. Having a database of names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and other personal information gives you the tools to connect personally with current and potential clients, business associates and even competitors. Get to know the managers or owners of these businesses.

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Are You Covering All Expense Bases?

Step It Up VA Coaching

If you work at home, you should assign a portion of your utilities costs to your business – especially electricity and internet service. Also include your mobile phone plan (or a portion of it) if you use that for your business. Now, think about the hours per month you spend actively marketing.

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