There are various social media platforms you can use to deliver messages to your readers and followers which we’ll look at through the remainder of this series. But before embarking on any marketing activity, it’s important to know why it’s useful. Social media is instant so your messages can be delivered as they happen, and most importantly, it’s interactive, you are actually inviting comment and suggestion. Of course the most important point to remember is that the search engines love social media is its content is current and fresh. Your comments will be picked up by the search engines – ho ..read more

We’ve all heard the phrase social media, but what actually is social media and how can you use it to help your business? In short, social media is a term that encapsulates a number of online communication platforms which make it easy for people to not only publish their own news and views but also comment on that posted by others. Why Is Social Media Important? Social Media has provided everyone with a platform to air their opinions, views and grievances with anyone around the world. People who use Social Media often become highly influential and are seen as experts in their own sphere and can ..read more

Most of us are aware of social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and the rest, but did you know that in addition to those that have been traditionally used for social purposes, there are sites for online networking for businesses too? Are you active on sites such as LinkedIn and Ecademy? When a potential client ‘Googles’ your name, often the results at the top of the page will return profiles from business and social networking web sites as the search engines love their continually updated ‘fresh’ content. So how are your online profiles looking? If you haven’t got around to ..read more

Whether it’s a meeting, conference or personal party, many find that planning a large event can be a daunting task. Sourcing vendors, screening proposals, and checking references and credentials can be incredibly time-consuming. Don’t let the planning process outweigh the excitement of your event. Give us some general guidelines like cost, number of guests, and your basic preferences, and we’ll create a short-list of venues and vendors or even make the arrangements for you. For more information about our services and how we can help you, don’t waste any more time, My Virtual Assistant today. T ..read more

We all love free publicity and nothing will get you more exposure in the media than a well written and syndicated press release. A well targeted release can showcase your business to your chosen target market and present you as the credible expert in their field. But what should be in the perfect press release? Who should you send it to and how can you make it interesting enough to get it published? Press releases need to be relevant and interesting. They need to capture not only the attention of the reader but, if you are looking for inclusion in a printed publication or for your release to b ..read more

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Important meetings have the potential to make or break your company, so why not make sure they are planned flawlessly? At My Virtual Assistant we can research venues, make reservations, schedule the appointment with participants, and even follow up a few days ahead of time to make sure your plans are all set. Let us take care of the details so you can focus on accomplishing your goals at your meetings. For more information about our services and how we can help you, don’t waste any more time, Contact My Virtual Assistant today. Stay subscribed for all the latest time and money saving tips to ..read more

Do you keep in contact with your existing customers as much as you’d like to? How do you keep in the forefront of your prospects minds without constantly bombarding them with phone calls? Have you ever considered an email newsletter? Email newsletters are an ideal solution for effectively staying in front of your customers or prospects while at the same time being relatively unobtrusive. At My Virtual Assistant, we provide an E-Newsletter Service that includes the set up of your email newsletter template, designed using your logo and corporate colours to match your web site and business brand ..read more

Are you planning a holiday or business trip, but aren’t sure how much to budget or where would be the best place to stay? Do you want details about the best meeting venues and restaurants close to where you will be staying? At My Virtual Assistant we can provide detailed research and a breakdown of potential costs including flights, accommodations, local transportation, and daily expenses (such as food and entertainment, etc). When you are happy with the itinerary, we can also make all the reservations for you. For more information about our services and how we can help you, don’t waste any m ..read more

Recently we looked at keeping in touch with your existing customers and prospects by producing a regular emailed newsletter or Ezine. But how else can you position yourself as an expert in your field and regularly keep in touch with your readers, whilst building an interactive relationship with them? Have you considered blogging? Blogs are less formal than web sites allowing you to inject your own personality into the content. The snippets of information that you post are generally shorter than articles allowing you to post regular short pieces and links to other information your readers may ..read more