Food For Thought
Excellence is not an act, but a habit!
-Guru View
NVAS.org Kick-Off Mixer
Our Kick-Off Mixer was held on March 13th at Brennan's in Scottsdale. Attendees
had an opportunity to learn more about NVAS.org (National Virtual Assistants
Society) & ask questions. Each of us met new people, saw familiar faces,
& ran into people they hadn't seen in years. If you weren't able to attend,
we hope to see you in the future!
Here are a few pictures of some of the attendees enjoying food and beverage. Yummy... spinach con queso!!
Upcoming Events
Growth Guild
Each meeting includes a speaker/facilitator & a brainstorming roundtable
session.
"Being Behind the Scenes" presented by Theresa A. Martinez
of ASAP Solutions
April 11th from 9:00 - 11:00 am. It will be held at 4130 E. Van Buren, Suite
150 (just south of Loop 202 & west of 44th Street) in the small conference
room at the ASBA office. You can find out more information about our events
on our calendar. Please RSVP - theresa@nvas.org.
The Gathering
Our next networking mixer is schedule for April 24th from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. The
location is TBD. Check our calendar for updated
information.
Don't forget we are looking for Sponsors, Speakers, & Facilitators for events, if you or someone you know is interested, please contact us for more information.
Take My Daughter to Work Day... Every Day!
I was one of those women who enjoyed her career. When I became pregnant I had every intention of taking my 3 month leave of absence and heading back to work, after all my family relied heavily on my income. That was, of course, until the doctor handed me that 7 pound "angel!" I knew something had changed. I spent those 3 months crying, praying and brainstorming. "Do I work or stay home? Work or stay home?" and then I heard a still small voice say, "Why not both?"
In 1987 home-based businesses were not as popular nor as prevalent as they are today. But, taking what I learned in my formal education, on the job and my own personal passions, I started a business in my home. And I've been here ever since! My daughter is now 14, my son, 12. And I guess you could say I've had the best of both worlds. Not that it's always easy. It takes a lot of work to get a business up and running. Planning, goal setting, marketing, networking, bookkeeping... It's not for everyone, but it can be done. Here are few things to think about if you're considering starting your own business at home:
1. Are you cut out for this? Self-motivated and not a procrastinator. No one will be looking over your shoulder, giving you deadlines or keeping you on track. You have to do it!
2. Are you dependent on your income? Although many businesses can be started on a shoe-string, the old adage is still true..."It takes money to make money." Maybe not a whole lot, but you have to be willing and able to invest back into your business.
3. What are you passionate about? Passion for what you are doing is what will keep you going when the going gets tough. Do children excite you? Then consider a business related to children...party planning or party supplies, children's books. Do finances and numbers drive you? How about a business doing bookkeeping or taxes. Are you moved by the needs of the elderly? Consider a home visitation business, errand running or memoir writing. Do you love to cook, shop or laugh? Think outside the box and you'll be amazed at what's available and what you can come up with.
4. Are you ready to work harder than you ever imagined and enjoy rewards beyond your wildest dreams? Business ownership is a great adventure. The people you meet, skills you develop, financial benefits, and above all...flexibility and time to be with you family.
Janet Drez is owner of A Perfect Solution, the Home-Based Business Council founder and chairwoman, author, speaker and coach. Her passion is helping women start and successfully grow ANY imaginable home-based business. Her recent book, "Putting The Pieces Together: A Christian Woman's Guide to a Successful Home-Based Business", is a "must-read" for any woman looking to succeed in a home-based business. Visit her site at: http://www.aperfectsolution.com
Sponsored By:
ASAP Solutions
Business Services
"Creating Quality Solutions"
http://www.asap-solutions.com
info@asap-solutions.com
480-515-5055
Virtual Assistance At Its Best!
In a customary office setting, they are called secretaries, administrative assistants, executive assistants, desktop publishers, graphic designers, website developers, medical transcriptionists, or bookkeepers, to name a few. In the web world, they are known as "Virtual Assistants". A Virtual Assistant works from their own home or office and provides these types of services to businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, or very busy people. In the online community, they are known as "Virtual Assistants". A Virtual Assistant works from their own office and provides secretarial type services to businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, or very busy people. This leads to the question, "How can the work be accomplished when you are not sitting face to face?". Well, it is a different concept, but it works! The advantages benefit both the client and the Virtual Assistant. It is truly a win-win situation for everyone. The type of work that be accomplished is as varied as your imagination. Work assignments are communicated through email, phone, fax, mail, or diskette transfer. Email has the convenience of attached files. Whether it be word processing, spreadsheets or databases, files can be easily transferred from client to Virtual Assistant and back again.
Web World Wizardry
Web Site Design, Development, Maintenance, & Hosting
"Making Your Visions Become Reality"
http://www.webworldwiz.com
info@webworldwiz.com
480-515-2832
SPECIAL
One Page Web Ad with Hosting for One Year - $175.00
Includes Domain Registration, Hosting, and Multiple Email Addresses.
Can be upgraded to a full site!
(subject to a $25 per hour maintenance fee for any updates during the year)
National
Virtual Assistants Society
info@nvas.org
480.515.5005
1.877.515.5055
fax: 480.515.1541