Australian Virtual Assistant Conference 2012 (AVAC)
Some will know I spent two full days out of the office last week (4-5 May) to attend the Australian VA Conference (AVAC). It was my first but the third AVAC held and each has been hosted here in Melbourne. However, that looks like that might be about to change for AVAC 2013. I was not in the position to attend the past two but so pleased I could make it this year and it was everything I had hoped for and more!
Success in life and as a Virtual Assistant
I know I have experienced countless successes during my lifetime. One’s life brings many milestones and each is welcomed as a success plus the achievements in between!
TEDx Talk by Susan Cain
Anthill Magazine introduced to me this TED Talk by Susan Cain in this week’s Beer O’Clock. Susan is also the author of “QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking”. For someone who declares herself an introvert, I found her to be articulate and brave to throw herself into the lime-light to offer this fabulous presentation about introverts…
Is Your Facebook Business Page Prepared for Timeline?
When 31 March arrives all Facebook Pages will be converted to the new Facebook Timeline format. We’ve been busy assisting many current clients and others, to brand their Pages and publish them to Timeline. These business owners have used the preparation time wisely and made sure they had their Page suitably branded, avoiding any last minute panic!
Read more to see a small sample of some of the designs we’ve created for the Timeline.
Timeline for Facebook Business Pages
I woke last Thursday to find Facebook had rolled out Timeline for Business Pages. Essentially the layout is much like Timeline for Profiles which I had already converted to so I wouldn’t be overwhelmed when they finally hit Pages. In no time, I received a flurry of emails, DMs, Facebook PMs from clients and contacts with queries and concerns about how the new Timeline might impact their Page. This post will cover some of the significant changes and resources which can assist you to make the transition for your Page.
How Social Media Can Generate Sales
During 2011 I was invited to be part of a vodcast series with Business Victoria. The topic for the interview was using social media for business purposes. A topic I’m rather passionate about given the success I’ve had with it in my own small business. Business Victoria are more than aware of the success I’ve had in building my brand and making strong connections in the virtual space and I jumped at the opportunity to share my experience and knowledge to all the Victorian business owners who may still be skeptical!
10 of our favourite business websites and blogs
Sharing our list of favourite websites and blogs geared to small businesses and covering a variety of elements from general business, marketing, social media, content and more.
TEDx Talk by Simon Sinek
This is one of my favourite TEDx Talks and I’m surprised I haven’t shared it here earlier. I came across it sometime last year and from memory may have watched it three times that day!
Simon Sinek presents a simple but powerful model for how leaders inspire action, starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?”
Tweastie Christmas Lunch
The final Tweastie gathering for 2011 was held last Friday for a Christmas lunch at Nataraj in Camberwell. We had booked one lovely long table in the courtyard and 15 or so enjoyed the balmy afternoon of great food, drinks and plenty of chatter.
Tweastie was formed as an informal means for people from the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne to meet their online connections, in real life. Tweastie generally meets the first and third Tuesday of the month for coffee mornings in Nunawading (the venue can change) and anyone and everyone is welcome. See who came along!
Keeping up the social media momentum
Entering the world of social media networking for business purposes is a decision not to be taken lightly. Whilst the main platforms of Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the new comer Google Plus are all free, what it does cost you, is your time.
You will be rewarded for your social media efforts if you can ensure your accounts meet the following and momentum maintained.