Lead generation statistics and Twitter continues to lead the way
I’ve been in business since 2005. The 24 November will mark this milestone and I have always monitored where all leads come from. The statistics became increasingly interesting back in early 2009, soon after I joined social media. I then decided to blog about the astounding results early 2010.
The OfficePOD: Work from home in a ‘Funky’ Office
I discovered the OfficePOD a few years ago when I was flicking through a business magazine and thought what a funky home office space it would make.
TEDx Talk by Iggy Pintado
Iggy Pintado is an accomplished and experienced business leader, adviser, author, speaker and a good friend who I have also had the pleasure to meet offline. He’s the author of ‘Connection Generation’, a fascinating study of how connectedness affects our place in society and business and the challenges and opportunities this compelling development presents.
Nettmag interview: Gaining customers with social media
A published interview in ‘Nettmag’ about gaining customers with social media. The full transcript can be read within this blog post.
The Virtual Assistant behind Interim Business Solutions
I was a bit stuck for a post this month. The creative juices just weren’t flowing freely. I suspect a holiday is needed and thank goodness, one is booked for the end of this month!
So, I have decided to elaborate on the ‘About Us‘ page and offer more about me as the founder/owner of Interim Business Solutions. Who I am, what I like to do outside of my business life and what I stand for as a business owner.
So a little more about me…
Why social media for business should be social
More than likely, you have some idea of what Social Media is about, and you could well be active in one or more of the social media communities. How do you choose what platforms to be involved in for your business, and which do you choose to leave alone?
Kevin Spacey Talking About Success
A short, succinct, sincere and fabulous message from Kevin Spacey regarding ‘success’. In this video he explains how success is not a physical element that can be measured but an emotional element, only relative to the individual. Do take the time to watch it – it’s wonderful!
VA Classroom Summer Skill Camp Training program
There is an old Chinese proverb that says:
“Give a man (or woman) a fish and you feed him for a day, but teach a man (or woman) a fish and you feed them for a lifetime.”
We see this old proverb becoming a reality in many 3rd world countries as relief organizations are providing locals with skills to help them create sustainable lives for their families.
The bottom line truth is that “SKILLS = INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY“!
Skype for Business. Suggested Etiquette
Skype has been part of my business since its inception and I’ve been a big Skype fan since installing it more than 8 years ago. When it was still very much in its infancy! My early use was mostly for contact with friends in Europe, however that all changed when this virtual assistant business started in 2005.
Skype is now used on a daily basis for both cheap, if not free, phone calls and instant messaging (IM), however with its screen sharing feature…
10 Favourite iPhone Apps for Business
As a business offering virtual assistant services I am always on the lookout for tools and resources which make working virtually more efficient and allows us to assist our clients better.
Here’s my list of 10 favourite FREE iPhone Apps for business…