How to Attract Clients Using Twitter

Using Twitter to Grow Your Business

Social media can be a sore spot for small business owners. A lot of our clients think that the financial return doesn’t match the amount of time invested. The key take away that we give our clients is educating them on the difference between short term and long term marketing strategies. Both are needed to build a stable, successful business. Social media often falls under long term strategies because the primary purpose of it is to build relationships through interaction … Continue reading

Virtual Assistant Company Announces New Location in South Atlanta

Atlanta Website Design and Virtual Assistant Services

McDonough, Georgia, May 9, 2012 – Apex Virtual Solutions, a leader of virtual administrative support and creative design services is expanding its efforts and opening a new location in McDonough, Georgia on Westridge Parkway. The office will officially open for business on May 15, 2012 and will offer entrepreneurs a great line of new and revamped small business support services. “We are extremely excited about our expansion into South Atlanta. We stand behind the quality of our work and are … Continue reading

The Myth About Being an Entrepreneur

The Myth About Being an Entrepreneur

How does it feel being your own boss? What’s it like calling all the shots and not have anyone to answer to? It must be great to work when you want to? These are all questions that I’ve gotten at some point or another. The funny thing is that most people don’t truly understand how much of a commitment it takes to work independently. Contrary to popular belief being your own boss does not always mean that you decide when … Continue reading

5 Super Time Management Tools

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The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80–20 rule or the law of the vital few, says that in many situations 80% of the results come from only 20% of the work. This may not be always the case but it will certainly get you thinking. Effectively managing your time will definitely help you even out this ratio. Here are 5 of our favorite time management tools. Google Calender Online calendars are a great way to stay on schedule. Google … Continue reading

How to Work Successfully with a Virtual Assistant Company

How to work with a Virtual Assistant

Virtual Assistants also known as VAs are a great alternative for small business owners looking for support. You get all the perks of having employees without all the costs and responsibilities that come along with it. The other day someone told me that they would never outsource again because they had a bad experience a few years back. I was a little offended by the comment only because the virtual assistant industry doesn’t get the same respect as other businesses. … Continue reading

15 Tasks for Your Virtual Assistant

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Virtual Assistants are a great way for small business owners to get organized and grow their businesses without the hassle of managing a traditional employee. The Virtual Assistant industry is still relatively new and there are so many entrepreneurs that have yet to discover this golden little treasure. Hiring virtual support eliminates having to provide training, office space and unwanted expenses like employee taxes, equipment, vacation pay, sick pay, etc. Virtual Assistants typically work with business owners that provide a … Continue reading