I'm back again. I put off my virtual assistant project because I found a job in downtown Pittsburgh for a while. Again, I got laid off. Now the company I worked for is letting go 50% of its' workforce.
I am continuing with my previous project. I think the best thing to do is just continue on with a home business. No one ever lays themselves off. To supplement my business I have taken a job for 4 months in an accounting/tax office. This will give me a chance to get my business off the ground so I don't suffer so much financially. I'm starting over on everything. Right now I'm working on my business plan and deciding what services I will offer and calculating what my rates will be. Tomorrow I will let everyone know what I have decided about my services. I want to open my business before tax season ends, part time.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Website Software
Today I was searching the internet for website building software. One of my services to my clients with my Virtual Assistant business will be building websites for them. I think I have found a good one, provided I can create multiple websites with the software. I emailed tech support and asked them if their software would enable me to create multiple websites. Hope I get an answer tomorrow.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Business Books
Today I went through some boxes and found some very important books that will jog my memory on all kinds of business forms, reports, proposals, designing visuals, graphic art, order letters, inquiry letters, special request letters, sales letters, etc..the list goes on. I need to review all of these things because it's been a long time since I've had to do or use all of these things. Even punctuation and grammar. The book is called Successful Writing at Work. The other book that has always been my "Office Bible" is called The Gregg Reference Manual. I used this book when I was in business school and since have acquired the latest edition which I have used ever since. If you ever question any rules of writing in business or personal, these 2 books tell it all. If you refer to these books, you will never have to worry or question yourself when you write.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Business Approved By Secretary of State
That sure was fast! I guess when you file your business online it happens much faster than the old paper and traditional mail way. My business has been approved by the Secretary of State. Now the tax department has to review their portion and approve it. That should not be a problem, but since I registered an LLC it HAD to go through the Secretary of State first or the other departments would not approve.
Next, I am going to brainstorm for a domain name, see what is available and purchase one. That's all for today.
Next, I am going to brainstorm for a domain name, see what is available and purchase one. That's all for today.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Step One for the New Business Process
Today I registered my business with the Secretary of State. All Corporations, S Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, Associations, and Limited Liability Partnerships must first register with the Secretary of State or the registration and licensing applications will not be processed.
As I was researching everything on the internet I came across the West Virginia Secretary of State website and discovered that I could register everything on that site, so that is exactly what I did. I didn't have to worry about getting the forms to fill out by hand and mail. This was very convenient.
My business is going to be an LLC, or Limited Liability Company. I am the sole owner so I did not need to have a EIN or FEIN number. I can use my social security number. My business will be registered as "Help For You By Deborah, LLC." I did a check on the name and it was available. Apparently no one else is using that title. All I have to do is wait until everything is processed and legal.
In the mean time, I will be working on my business plan, marketing plan, carrying out a self assessment, decide on my exact services and rates, budgeting, develop my mission statement, create goals, set up bookkeeper, accountant, etc., I already have 99.9% of the equipment needed for my business, accept for some minor things.
As I was researching everything on the internet I came across the West Virginia Secretary of State website and discovered that I could register everything on that site, so that is exactly what I did. I didn't have to worry about getting the forms to fill out by hand and mail. This was very convenient.
My business is going to be an LLC, or Limited Liability Company. I am the sole owner so I did not need to have a EIN or FEIN number. I can use my social security number. My business will be registered as "Help For You By Deborah, LLC." I did a check on the name and it was available. Apparently no one else is using that title. All I have to do is wait until everything is processed and legal.
In the mean time, I will be working on my business plan, marketing plan, carrying out a self assessment, decide on my exact services and rates, budgeting, develop my mission statement, create goals, set up bookkeeper, accountant, etc., I already have 99.9% of the equipment needed for my business, accept for some minor things.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
New Business
I have not been paying much attention to my blog lately. I have been busy with businesses and have neglected to post here.
After much thought and after working very hard at various businesses, I have come to the conclusion that MLM and Network Marketing are not for me. My reasoning for this is because I feel that when something new or a new idea comes out, it is unique in its own way. Very soon everyone is copying it and it is no longer a niche. For example, I thought MLM Lead System Pro was one of its kind when I first found it. Well, it was one of its kind, but very soon there were others duplicating it and now it seems that every solicitation I receive is just a different name and version of MLM Lead System Pro. One thing I can say for it, is that the marketing training was much more advanced and I learned a ton of things that I probably would not have learned had I not been involved with it.
The way I look at it, is that I can now take what I learned and apply it to my own thing. One thing I do agree with, is that you must position yourself as a leader, but with everyone duplicating these business types, we know that the only true leaders are the ones that created these programs and everyone else is just copying and pretending to be as much of an expert as the creators.
I feel that we need to learn all that we can---never stop learning so we actually have something of our own to give to others and we can be leaders in our own right.
I have decided to stop getting involved in all of this hype. Actually, I'm really very tired of all of this hype and feel that is has wasted my valuable time. Although, I have no one to blame but myself.
I have decided to put all of my skills and knowledge in one package and market myself and my own business to those who want and need my specialized services. I have so many skills that I can use to help others in their businesses to help them grow and take care of the tasks that need taken care of so they can have the time to do other important things in their businesses. I will be what is called a Virtual Assistant. I will market to small and medium businesses and take care of many projects that need done for them and they won't have to hire a full time or part time employee or a temp. I will work by the hour and when the project is done, it is done and they won't have to pay an ongoing employee to stay on and do nothing in between projects. They also won't have to pay taxes on payroll, provide health insurance or any other benefits. And when their next project rolls around, they can use my services again.
I am just getting started. My first step at this is setting up the type of business that I will be. After much thought, I have decided to set up as an Limited Liability Co. (LLC) instead of a sole proprietor. This way I have all the benefits of being a sole proprietor, but not with all of the liability that comes with it.
Today I am going over and filling out all of the paperwork involved with this so I can get started. I will be posting all of the steps as I progress through this process. So, until tomorrow......
After much thought and after working very hard at various businesses, I have come to the conclusion that MLM and Network Marketing are not for me. My reasoning for this is because I feel that when something new or a new idea comes out, it is unique in its own way. Very soon everyone is copying it and it is no longer a niche. For example, I thought MLM Lead System Pro was one of its kind when I first found it. Well, it was one of its kind, but very soon there were others duplicating it and now it seems that every solicitation I receive is just a different name and version of MLM Lead System Pro. One thing I can say for it, is that the marketing training was much more advanced and I learned a ton of things that I probably would not have learned had I not been involved with it.
The way I look at it, is that I can now take what I learned and apply it to my own thing. One thing I do agree with, is that you must position yourself as a leader, but with everyone duplicating these business types, we know that the only true leaders are the ones that created these programs and everyone else is just copying and pretending to be as much of an expert as the creators.
I feel that we need to learn all that we can---never stop learning so we actually have something of our own to give to others and we can be leaders in our own right.
I have decided to stop getting involved in all of this hype. Actually, I'm really very tired of all of this hype and feel that is has wasted my valuable time. Although, I have no one to blame but myself.
I have decided to put all of my skills and knowledge in one package and market myself and my own business to those who want and need my specialized services. I have so many skills that I can use to help others in their businesses to help them grow and take care of the tasks that need taken care of so they can have the time to do other important things in their businesses. I will be what is called a Virtual Assistant. I will market to small and medium businesses and take care of many projects that need done for them and they won't have to hire a full time or part time employee or a temp. I will work by the hour and when the project is done, it is done and they won't have to pay an ongoing employee to stay on and do nothing in between projects. They also won't have to pay taxes on payroll, provide health insurance or any other benefits. And when their next project rolls around, they can use my services again.
I am just getting started. My first step at this is setting up the type of business that I will be. After much thought, I have decided to set up as an Limited Liability Co. (LLC) instead of a sole proprietor. This way I have all the benefits of being a sole proprietor, but not with all of the liability that comes with it.
Today I am going over and filling out all of the paperwork involved with this so I can get started. I will be posting all of the steps as I progress through this process. So, until tomorrow......
Thursday, June 25, 2009
GLOBAL DOMAINS INTERNATIONAL - GDI
I have found another very lucrative business that makes sense. It's called Global Domains International, GDI.
In my opinion, the reason it makes sense is because the internet is growing at lightening speed. As more people lose their jobs, they are turning to the internet to find something they can do at home to earn money. To make money on the internet, the name of the game is branding yourself so the internet community gets to know you and gains your trust.
You have to have something of value to give and then people will trust you and follow you. Create a niche for yourself, get all the education you can so you can give to others, help others and in turn, you will reap the benefits of success.
My point is that with GDI, you and others can brand yourselves. Domain names will always be in demand and with this company, you can brand yourself, help others brand themselves and earn money at the same time.
In my opinion, it is a very unique business and like I said before, the domain name business does not fluctuate with the economy. Internet marketers NEED domain names and the NEED branding. What could be better?
This business is very easy to get started and is very low on investment. You also get to try it out first. The training is awesome as they give you all the tools that you need.
Give it a try. You really have nothing to lose, and if it suits you, you have everything to gain.
Good luck!
In my opinion, the reason it makes sense is because the internet is growing at lightening speed. As more people lose their jobs, they are turning to the internet to find something they can do at home to earn money. To make money on the internet, the name of the game is branding yourself so the internet community gets to know you and gains your trust.
You have to have something of value to give and then people will trust you and follow you. Create a niche for yourself, get all the education you can so you can give to others, help others and in turn, you will reap the benefits of success.
My point is that with GDI, you and others can brand yourselves. Domain names will always be in demand and with this company, you can brand yourself, help others brand themselves and earn money at the same time.
In my opinion, it is a very unique business and like I said before, the domain name business does not fluctuate with the economy. Internet marketers NEED domain names and the NEED branding. What could be better?
This business is very easy to get started and is very low on investment. You also get to try it out first. The training is awesome as they give you all the tools that you need.
Give it a try. You really have nothing to lose, and if it suits you, you have everything to gain.
Good luck!
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