Free WordPress Theme for Business or Portfolio
As a web developer I rarely, if ever, use any of the free WordPress themes that abound, but the Adapt theme by WP Explorer caught my attention recently. And in case you are not yet aware of WP Explorer it is a great place to find free and premium WordPress themes. The Adapt theme caught my eye because it was crafted to work for sites where the focus of your work and recent news is the primary purpose. Additionally, it is 100 percent GPL (General Public License) and free. In short, it looks to me like a great theme for people who need to get a...
read more1ShoppingCart Versus Infusionsoft
If you or your clients use 1Shoppingcart are you aware that your package price has gone up and that they are now billing every 4 weeks instead of every 30 days? This means that you are paying 13 months instead of 12. The price gap between 1Shoppingcart and Infusionsoft is narrowing so this is probably a good time to reassess your business growth needs. Download the free Infusionsoft Internet Marketing Guide and compare.
read moreA Year of Success With 4 Leadership Experts
Let’s face it. People are not as successful as they want to be, as rich as they think they could and should be, or even as happy as they want to be. And that is the truth. And when you couple these very normal and natural thoughts with persistent economical / political low-level dread, there is some real room for mental and emotional improvement just to survive the evening news! You already know that I do not bombard you with a ton of “buy now” stuff and I only recommend products that I actually use and benefit from myself....
read moreHow to Install Pinterest “Pin It” Plugin On WordPress
Pinterest is sweeping the internet and let’s face it… it is fun! It is also a great way to drive traffic back to your blog or website. As Virtual Assistants and Online Business Managers you are very likely already working in Pinterest either for yourself or for your clients. And if you aren’t yet, you will be soon! If you are managing your clients WordPress websites, you can easily add a Pinterest Pin it button to the site in just a matter of minutes. 1) Click on Plugins and type “pinterest” into the search...
read moreHow to Write Emails That Convert
In this age of mobile marketing it is getting more and more difficult to get people to open your emails. Once an email campaign has been sent, email marketers can expect their open rates to peak within the first two hours after delivery, so it becomes incumbent upon you to craft emails that people actually look forward to receiving and want to open. There are several steps that you can take to help you identify just what your message is. Identify what YOU want. What is your purpose for sending this email? Are you trying to get people to...
read moreCuring Shiny Object Syndrome: Clarifying the Outcomes
Distractions are everywhere and for professionals who have “Shiny Object Syndrome” (SOS) the world is a dangerous place. Slick, pervasive marketing campaigns attract even the most educated and otherwise disciplined executives to chase the next best thing. This segment of the market buys into and then often pays for the promises of new technology, coaching or other products and services which seem to answer their problems. It is important to recognize which of your clients have SOS. They will often give you direction and ask you to...
read moreStress Buster Moves for Work From Home Entrepreneurs
As work-from-home entrepreneurs we experience stress on a daily basis. We deal with client deadlines, acquiring new clients, client retention, team building… the list is endless! And this is before spouse and kids get home. “It is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.” ~ Voltaire Stress does not just affect how we sleep or function when we are working, it also can cause chronic discomfort in parts of your body. For me it is my back if I don’t pay close attention and prevent knots and sore muscles....
read moreSOS: Help! My Client Has Shiny Object Syndrome
There seems to be a particular personality type that is attracted to the newest, greatest, next best thing in the market. I call this condition “Shiny Object Syndrome” or (SOS). Some of my clients are like this. I also have partners and team members who attract clients like this. It is challenging to deal with these clients but over the years I have developed several strategies to make it easier for all of us. Over the next few posts, I am going to share some strategies for dealing with clients who have been “diagnosed” with...
read moreClutter Busters
Inert (adj.) – Having no inherent ability to move or to resist motion. Does this describe the clutter on your desk and in your office? Matter is inert. Files are inert. Books are inert….. You get the idea. To de-clutter your working space, you need to make matter mobile, meaning, PICK IT UP AND PUT IT AWAY! As busy as we all are, sometimes it is just way too easy to let things get out of hand and then we are left staring at a pile of files that are threatening to either topple off of the corner of the desk or trip you up when...
read more6 Steps To Clearing Off Your Desk
Chronically messy and unorganized people will staunchly defend their overflowing desktop by saying that they know just exactly where everything is. One enterprising lady I know even told me that she remembers things by their location, and can lay her hands on any file at any time. That being said however, she then sheepishly admitted that there is a threshold beyond which she beings losing track of things and that this is happening more often. And she is fully aware that she spends part of her working day hunting for things. She also said...
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Denise Griffitts, "Your Partner In Success", is a Virtual Assistance Industry Expert, Web Developer and Social Media Marketing Professional who leads a large team of internet savvy professionals. We become your strategic partner and work with you to build and grow your online presence.
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