Sales. Some people hate it. Others love it. Either way, sales is an essential part of every business, including your work from home business. As a virtual business owner, you are your own sales department. You have to figure out the most effective way to sell your services to land clients. People tend to think…
In our How to Find Your Virtual Assistant blog, we made the case for why you might want to bring in some additional help, and we shared were you could find talented virtual assistants to take the load off. You want to maximize your time so that you can spend more of it doing the high-value…
When people think of freelancers, they often picture an independent contractor or a solopreneur striking it out on their own. It doesn’t always work like that. Freelancers are highly collaborative, and they work together to get jobs done. VBO Nation is a great example. We’re a community built for VBOs by VBOs. Everything you see…
You started your work from home business to free yourself from the constraints of traditional employment. You wanted time and autonomy. Let’s say you’ve made the transition from VBO Hybrid to VBO Pro. You launched your work from home business and made it compete against (and beat) your job. You’ve left your job and now…
You’ve launched your work from home business, and you’re off to a great start. You’ve got a steady stream of clients, and you’re getting busier by the day. Your inbox is inundated. Your calendar is chocked-full. You’re making money, but the more your business grows, the less time you have. Instead of focusing the majority of your…
The VBO lifestyle is awesome. You can work when you want from the comfort of your own home. You have the time and the freedom to do the things you love. You don’t have to answer to anyone. You can make all the money you need without the stressors of conventional employment. You are in…
I was talking to a fellow VBO (Virtual Business Owner) the other day. She shared that she has anxiety when she is around other people. Being a Virtual Business Owner is very relaxing for her. As I thought more about her comments I realized we are all probably a little that way. There…
Here’s a quick story for you. From the day it is born, the turkey is taken care of and fed. In the last month before Thanksgiving, the portions actually increase. From the turkey’s perspective, life is good. It has been well taken care of, protected, and fed religiously. If it had to judge its future…
The VBO (Virtual Business Owner) movement is HUGE and growing. There are now over 57 million VBOs (Virtual Business Owners) in the U.S. By 2027 there will be more VBOs than workers. Regardless of whether you are in business or want to become a VBO, you’ll want to track this ground-shaking trend and learn more…
You’ve likely heard of the long tail. If not, it is a concept coined by Wired Editor in Chief, Chris Anderson in 2004. The concept is that our culture and economy is shifting away from a focus on a relatively small number of mainstream products and markets. It is increasingly moving toward a…
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