Choosing Technology For A Virtual Team

As a team member currently I'm doing research for my contractor on project management software. I came across this video on Youtube from The Anywhere Office. Hope it comes in handy for the subcontractor, multi-VA firm or business owner.

Press Release

For Immediate Release
Collette Schultz
Software Savvy Sub

Phone: 608 853 1435
Email: infovdoswi@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www.softwaresavvysub.snappages.com

A Software Podcast That Will Help Begin & Grow A Virtual Business

Software Savvy Sub, Collette Schultz shares what software other successful owners are using to run their virtual businesses. No matter what phase your business is in. If it's in the beginning phase or growing phase you always need new software that works for your business.

Asking similar ways that helps keep our upcoming guests, such as: Kelly McCausey, WAHM Talk Radio, Jeannine Clontz, IVAA president and Christina Hills, Shopping Cart Queen, use software to be successful in their virtual business. Our special guests will help you make an informed decision on software purchases. Each month, after signing up for the Software Savvy Sub's newsletter, the podcast will be published and available for download. Each podcast is approximately thirty minutes in length and provides you with links of the products discussed.

If you're tired of not knowing where to begin and researching software, then listening to this podcast series will help you determine the right software for your business. Many virtual subcontractors look to the Software Savvy Sub for direction and leadership in the virtual industry.

Collette Schultz has been a virtual subcontractor, while living on a Midwest farm, for the past three years. She is similar in many ways to the average working woman. What makes her an inspiration is the progress made implementing new marketing strategies through internet forums, increasing her visibility and continuing to live the dream of working virtually.

Virtual Assistant Subcontractor’s Road to Success

Announcing "Virtual Assistant Subcontractor’s Road to Success" Group.

Being known as the Software Savvy Sub and owner of Virtual Dream Office Services I'm proud to announce a new addition to the list of popular Virtual Assistant Forums discussion groups, the “ VA Subcontractor’s Road to Success”. This group is intended for virtual assistants who are interested in experiencing what it is like to work virtually prior to getting their own VA business off the ground. Participants can ask questions about finding work as a VA subcontractor, how to set up a home office, training programs and reading resources, finding the perfect mentor, setting policies and hours, as well as what software is needed to operate a virtual assistance business.

Each month will forus on a different topic of discussion. Join us as we kick off June 2009 to discuss The Mind Set of a Subcontractor. Group conversation will focus on:

1. Why is dedication so crucial to a subcontractor’s success?
2. What does it mean to have the spirit of an entrepreneur? Why is that spirit important?
3. What boundaries should you consider setting as a subcontractor and why?
4. What defines you as a subcontractor?
5. What personality types are more likely to succeed in the VA industry?

To participate in the discussion group, you must be a registered member of Virtual Assistant Forums and abide by the community rules.

Please create an account and read the members guidelines then go to http://www.virtualassistantforums.com/groups/va-subcontractor-s-road-success.html .

I hope to bring participants the opportunity and information these individuals need to succeed.

ABOUT VIRTUAL ASSISTANT FORUMS: Virtual Assistant Forums [VAF] is the social networking and discussion forum for virtual assistants at all levels of business development. Register to claim and customize your profile and network with other VAs, share information and experience, post images and create videos, start a blog, create and join discussion groups, and network live in the chatroom! Regularly published jobs, tons of great resources, a directory, and more - it's all in one place. To register for a free membership at this friendly, supportive community of professional VAs today visit http://www.virtualassistantforums.com/

Two Winners Given Free IM Sessions

Thanks to my sponsor, Diane Hess http://certifiedvp.com, we were able to give free IM sessions to both commentors. The lucky winners were Laura @virtualsortileg and Crystal @flirt_designs

Read more on my blog www.softwaresavvysub.wordpress.com

Never Stop Learning on Virtual Assistant Forum

Just recently Virtual Assistant Forum annouced their connection with www.connecting2give.com This post struck me for a couple reasons. One I love the fact of giving myself or service to benefit an organization or help others. The name Connect2give says it all. Second it talks about free give aways. Who doesn't want to win a prize, let alone one that will help me expand my VA subcontracting business.

One of the specifics to winning is to tell how I plan to help others with my VA business. This is where my niche "subcontracting for other VAs" comes into play. How can lightening the load for them not help them grow, lighten their stress and show them what I know so they can learn from me. It's all about networking.

I'm an active member on www.virtualassistantforum.com so look me up, hbplifestyle, and I'll se if there's a way I can help you grow.

Free Virtual Business Advise

Would you be interested in test driving our Mentoring 2 Success program? This is your opportunity to chat live with Diane Hess through Yahoo IM or Skype about some of the questions you have on building your virtual business. Sessions are limited to (15-20-30) minutes.Sessions held on:

Wednesday March 8 2009 & Saturday, March 18, 2009Advanced scheduling required. Sign up today for your FREE Session. Email at info@certifiedvp.com with a time.

How To Hit Your Local Target Market

Proud to announce my second series of upcoming podcasts. Certified Virtual Professionals presents for virtual assistants "Hitting Your Local Target Market"

http://web.3.c3.audiovideoweb.com/3c3web1013/Hitting%20Your%20Local%20Target%20Market%20Rv2.mp3

The New Software Savvy Sub

Can't believe how far I've come this year with brainstorming new ideas. I may have lots of ideas but working one at a time is a must to keep myself focused.

Like all other virtual assistants I've done my homework and came up with the following last year:

1. Subcontracting services to the Virtual Assistant industry is my focus
2. Creating my business name, logo and mission statement
3. Networking with this industry to get my name out there
4. Started the marketing process to prove my ability to the industry

So you ask what I've come up with so far for 2009?

1. Looking forward to continuing to subcontract administrative tasks to other VAs
2. Software is what I love to research, learn and implement. In March I plan to launch another part of my business to offer something to online businesses. Press release will be coming.
3. Created a name to compliment my new avenue of business is "Software Savvy Sub"

Now back to my brain storming. Keep watching for updates

How I Became A Virtual Assistant

As a graduate of the CVP program. Virtual Dream OfficeServices became my business name. Living on a farm in Wisconsin, I never thought there would be chance to supplement my income and do it while at home. Having two small kids and working full-time there was no way for me to have a second job outside the home.

While going back to school for my associate degree in accounting, I did a research project on telecommuniting. Then, I got pregnant with my first child. While on maternity I researched more about working from home. At that time there were very few companies that hired employees this way and very few people did it as their very own business. I was too conservative to quit my job since I carry the health insurance for the family.

I live in a rural area and jobs are quite scarce if WAH didn’t work out. So, starting slow has helped. I switched jobs and less stress gave me more time to really do some calling for opportunities. Then I met my mentor, Diane Hess, of the Certified Virtual Professional program.(http://certifiedvp.com/portal/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx) Until I was given the opportunity to have hands on experience with Diane Hess, I really didn’t feel like I had much to offer.

Now, limiting my availability and making sure I stay fair to the family is my biggest hurdle.
In a few years if I can pay for a family trip to Disney World, that will be my final decision-maker to do this full-time.