Erika's Blog - Northern Connections

On the May 2-4 weekend, I attended a Virtual Assistance conference in Toronto, Ontario. Being in a virtual business, it was great to actually meet in person many of the Virtual Assistants I have had conversations with over the internet. We were mentored by women who have been successful for several years, giving us instruction, tips and ideas for moving our own personal businesses ahead. There is nothing better than spending a few days with like-minded people who have been there, done that, and you can benefit from their experiences. I came away with renewed motivation, set up some personal coaching and signed up for technology classes in my home town. I didn't even know this person was so close to me. Often times a business person may look at the costs and decide they can't afford to attend, but personally I think it is money well-spent if it helps you in the long run to get closer to your goals.

Labels: business, motivation, networking, virtual assistant

As I have been growing my Virtual Assistant business over the past few months, and getting very overwhelmed and stressed out with demands, I decided it was time to hire a Coach. I was fortunate to be able to find exactly the support I needed in marketing my services and especially learning how to optimize my web site and learn more about internet marketing. My coach, Tawnya Sutherland, from http://www.mediamage.com/ has been invaluable in helping me move along and to focus on specific areas. Through our weekly teleconferences, she gave me expert advice, suggested areas to work on, provided constructive criticism and feedback and steered me to helpful resources. Hiring a Business Coach should not be considered an expense, but an investment in yourself and your business. You will see immediate results.

Erika



For all your Virtual Assistant needs, visit my web site at http://www.erikamartlew.com/.

Labels: business, coaching, virtual assistant