Archive for January, 2009

So many blogs, so little time!

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Last week I was lamenting the fact that I have way too many blogs in my RSS reader. Not only was it unrealistic for me to expect I could stay on top of that many blogs, but instead of being a learning adventure and a way of connecting with other bloggers, blog [...]

4 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Doesn’t it seem like this is one of the worst winters we’ve seen in years? The cold temperatures and heavy snowfalls sure make me glad I work at home, and don’t have to venture out in it every day.
On the other hand, not having to go out, and being a homebody to [...]

Read Articles? Write Articles? Read This!

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Even before I started blogging, I was sharing helpful articles on the main Organized Assistant website, and when there became too many to be user-friendly, I set up OrganizedArticles.com. In addition to my own, you’ll find articles by Marcia Francois on organizing, C.J. Hayden on marketing, Donald Wetmore on time management, [...]

Speak Up and Succeed!

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

New business owners are often advised that public speaking is one of the best ways to promote their business. If you’ve been afraid to try this free form of marketing, you’re not alone – according to Chase’s Calendar of Events 2009, 97% of Americans have a fear of public speaking. This is [...]

Do You Need to Get Unstuck?

Monday, January 26th, 2009

As you may know, before becoming a virtual assistant, I was a professional organizer, and for quite a while I offered both services. I had thought of somehow combining the two and helping people to get organized virtually, but although I was able to assist a few people this way, I couldn’t [...]