Consider that there are bound to be things you don't do well, or that you can do, but simply don't enjoy and don't want to do, and you'll quickly see gaps appear in your services. Believe it or not, that's ok; it doesn't matter that YOU can't do it all, if you can get it all done. And you can get it all done, if you fill your gaps with fabulous resources and a great team.
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With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President
The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
Friday, September 28, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Open Your Mind To Real Estate Seminar Oct 13th
Where: Marriott Hotel; 1780 Tribute Rd. Sacramento, CA 95815 (877-281-6643)
When: October 13, 2007 (8:00am-5:00pm)
Register by: October 13, 2007
Fee: $95.00
Our Keynote speaker is Loral Langemeier of "Live Out Loud": Born and raised on a farm in Nebraska, Loral Langemeier did not start out in life with money or connections. Loral, a master coach and financial strategist, built her first business in high school, and by the time she was 34, she'd established a multi-million-dollar portfolio of properties, businesses, gas/oil and notes. Recognized by her peers for her personal commitment to helping people create unimaginable success, and acknowledged by thousands of clients for the substance, insight and applicable value her programs provide, Loral Langemeier has emerged as one of the most successful business and motivational speakers to hit the lecture platform (www.lifeoutloud.com). Our list of speakers include: Charrissa Cawley of "Start Building Wealth through Real Estate" (Charrissa presents a dynamic presentation that puts students on the fast track to success. Want an easy, low-risk way to attain financial abundance?), Debbie Murray of "The Secret Ring" (Assuming an equal knowledge basis that this swing in the market will make some of you millionaires and leave others in the same place they are today.), Tom Ingle of "American Investor Services" (Ever wonder how to run the numbers on a project, or what all those financial terms mean? Tom has 30 years of experience in managing corporate and individual asset portfolios and will take you from seeing the complicated to understanding the basics in order to maximize the returns on your investments.), Peggy Daly and Jessica Behram with "Chattel Professionals, LLC" (Most Real Estate Investors don't know that they are unintentionally overpaying taxes and paying taxes years earlier than necessary, losing thousands of dollars. If you own real estate, you probably know that the holdings can be depreciated over 27.5 years for residential property and 39 years for commercial property.) Speaker line-up subject to change, tickets at the door will be $105 per person.
To register for this great event please go to the link below. http://www.theforesthillgroup.com/eventregister.php?eventNumber=3
When: October 13, 2007 (8:00am-5:00pm)
Register by: October 13, 2007
Fee: $95.00
Our Keynote speaker is Loral Langemeier of "Live Out Loud": Born and raised on a farm in Nebraska, Loral Langemeier did not start out in life with money or connections. Loral, a master coach and financial strategist, built her first business in high school, and by the time she was 34, she'd established a multi-million-dollar portfolio of properties, businesses, gas/oil and notes. Recognized by her peers for her personal commitment to helping people create unimaginable success, and acknowledged by thousands of clients for the substance, insight and applicable value her programs provide, Loral Langemeier has emerged as one of the most successful business and motivational speakers to hit the lecture platform (www.lifeoutloud.com). Our list of speakers include: Charrissa Cawley of "Start Building Wealth through Real Estate" (Charrissa presents a dynamic presentation that puts students on the fast track to success. Want an easy, low-risk way to attain financial abundance?), Debbie Murray of "The Secret Ring" (Assuming an equal knowledge basis that this swing in the market will make some of you millionaires and leave others in the same place they are today.), Tom Ingle of "American Investor Services" (Ever wonder how to run the numbers on a project, or what all those financial terms mean? Tom has 30 years of experience in managing corporate and individual asset portfolios and will take you from seeing the complicated to understanding the basics in order to maximize the returns on your investments.), Peggy Daly and Jessica Behram with "Chattel Professionals, LLC" (Most Real Estate Investors don't know that they are unintentionally overpaying taxes and paying taxes years earlier than necessary, losing thousands of dollars. If you own real estate, you probably know that the holdings can be depreciated over 27.5 years for residential property and 39 years for commercial property.) Speaker line-up subject to change, tickets at the door will be $105 per person.
To register for this great event please go to the link below. http://www.theforesthillgroup.com/eventregister.php?eventNumber=3
Team Power
I have met incredible business people who I now work with on a regular basis and who work for my clients when I require a particular talent or skill. Joining organizations and peer groups within the industry is one of the best networking moves a VA can make. Organizations like The Virtual Nation and IVAA are there to help all of us in our VA practices.
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With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
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With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
Monday, September 24, 2007
TVN Tip of the Week September 24, 2007
Need to add some pop to your Adobe PhotoShop design? Get the plug-in CoverAction Pro™ at http://www.coveractionpro.com/ . CoverAction Pro™ lets you create high-definition eBook covers in just minutes. It’s reasonably priced and can add great value to your designs.
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With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President
The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
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With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President
The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Backup as you move forward
Recently asked my opinion about backup systems I had to say that, overall, I think that if you have an online backup system, you are way ahead of so many others who don't. Your clients will also be relieved to know you are backing up their data. I use Carbonite and recommend it to all of my team.
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With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President
The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
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With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President
The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
Monday, September 17, 2007
Wondering how much to charge?
Find out with one of the products produced by Brenner Books. Robert Brenner, the founder of Brenner Books was my teleclass guest this week on Tuesday, Sept. 18. If you missed his interview be sure to check out the Virtual Nation website for more information on downloading my recording. Have a great day!
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With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President
The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
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With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President
The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
Sunday, September 16, 2007
TVN Tip of the Week September 17, 2007
If you’re not using Macromedia Dreamweaver to edit your html then you should definitely look into it. It’s my favorite and it’s a great all-around design/editing program. There are several online ways to learn the program too. http://www.learnthat.com/computers/learn-362-dreamweaver_mx_2004.htm has a free tutorial that will take you through most of the steps you need to start using “the leading webpage design software”. Why not check it out?
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With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President
The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
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With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President
The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Women on the Move Conference Sept 28th in Sacramento
Women on the Move Presents…
Sharon Lechter, co-author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”
Garrett Sutton, Best Selling Author, Speaker and Rich Dad Advisor
Stephanie Chandler, author of “From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur”
Kathleen Ronald, “Queen of Networking”
Friday, September 28, 2007 starting at 5:30 pm, ending at 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 29, 2007 starting at 8:00 am, ending at 5:00 pm
Who Should Attend? Women interested in real estate investing, improving health and wellness, asset protection, information marketing, business on the internet, the importance of networking and much more.
“We’re excited with the caliber and expertise of the professionals who make up the program,” said Lisa Marston, Women On The Move founder and CEO of The Foresthill Group, Inc.
This two-day conference brings some of the top national speakers to Sacramento. While participants learn to improve both themselves and their net worth, Women on the Move is also launching Women Build.
Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity International Program that encourages women and girls to have fun and make a difference by building homes in their communities. Nearly 1,000 Habitat homes have been built by women crews around the world. Each year 150 or more homes are added as affiliates, donors and sponsors discover the impact of women volunteers and their resources. Join Women on the Move as they launch Women Build in the Greater Sacramento area.
“We are grateful for the support that the Women On The Move conference will bring to our second Women Build project. The enthusiasm and excitement that this conference will generate will be invaluable in attracting the volunteer and financial resources needed to build this home,” said Ken Cross, CEO of Sacramento Habitat for Humanity.
Women On The Move features an impressive lineup of speakers, including keynote speaker Sharon Lechter, co-author of the Rich Dad Poor Dad series, and a dynamic international speaker who focuses on entrepreneurial business strategies and financial literacy.
Other speakers include:
Garrett Sutton, host of WealthDNA’s Wealth Talk American Radio Network will present “How to Structure Your Business in Order to Shield Your Assets.” According to Sutton, “We live in the most litigious society on earth. You have worked hard to build your assets; in this environment, it is prudent to protect them.” G will explain how to use LLCs, LPs, and corporations to minimize your personal exposure liability and shield your valuable business, real estate, and investment assets.
Stephanie Chandler, small business expert and author of From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur will illustrate “The Power of Information Marketing” and help you discover how you can use information products (ebooks, special reports, booklets, teleseminars, and more) to market your business and generate new revenue streams for your business.
Kathleen Ronald, founder of Speaktacular and also known by many as the “Queen of Networking.” Kathleen shares how to “Grow Your Net Worth by Growing Your Network.” In a world where trust matters, personal relationships really do count, and word of mouth is the principal method of attracting new business, you will learn how to develop and nurture a strong network of contacts. Kathleen’s secrets will move you from “Mediocrity to Mastery.”
“The businesswomen attending this conference will all receive practical, take-home information which will be useful regardless of where they may be in their professional and personal lives,” said Marston.
About Women on the Move and the Vision Behind it
Lisa Marston has worked a variety of fields, but had not found anything that excited her, i.e., made her want to get up in the morning. About 10 years ago she read Rich Dad Poor Dad and started learning about real estate investing. She had finally found her passion and started investing in real estate. A few years ago she started The Foresthill Group, Inc. and the mission of the company is to offer a complete real estate investor package. They are committed to finding ideal opportunities for the investor and making the process as simple as possible.
Growing up Lisa’s Mother taught her about service organizations and how important it was to give back to your community and help others. Lisa was always supported in whatever she wanted to take on and there was never a mention of certain things being “female” or something “women didn't do”. With that in mind Lisa mentioned to mother about putting on an event that was truly about educating women. According to Lisa, “I was so excited that she wanted to join me in putting on this conference, she brought great ideas and enthusiasm, which will help make this a successful event.”
Judy Marston realized, “what a great opportunity I’ve been handed to work with my daughter on this incredible idea.” Judy spent many years in the corporate world learning the challenges of running a business and working with diverse groups of people. From that knowledge she started her own company, Singular Focus, doing qualitative market research, strategic planning, outcome evaluation and facilitated problem solving. Throughout her working life she was committed to helping other women by belonging to service organizations that focus on getting women out of poverty to becoming self-sufficient and successful. Judy expressed, “This Conference offers women so much practical information presented by successful entrepreneurial individuals that I can’t wait for all of you to be a part of this event.”
Lisa Marston and her mother, Judy Marston, have a message to all women in the Greater Sacramento area, "Women on the Move: Live, Learn, Inspire", is our way of offering women practical and useful information to assist them in being self-reliant and successful in their lives.”
Conference Details
When:
Friday, September 28, 2007 starting at 5:30 pm, ending at 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 29, 2007 starting at 8:00 am, ending at 5:00 pm
Includes lite dinner Friday evening and lunch Saturday
Where:
Doubletree Hotel Sacramento
2001 Point West Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
Cost:
$179 in advance
$189 at the door
Contact and More Information
Lisa Marston, founder of The Foresthill Group
(877) 281-6643 Tollfree
www.WomenOnTheMoveNow.com
Sharon Lechter, co-author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”
Garrett Sutton, Best Selling Author, Speaker and Rich Dad Advisor
Stephanie Chandler, author of “From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur”
Kathleen Ronald, “Queen of Networking”
Friday, September 28, 2007 starting at 5:30 pm, ending at 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 29, 2007 starting at 8:00 am, ending at 5:00 pm
Who Should Attend? Women interested in real estate investing, improving health and wellness, asset protection, information marketing, business on the internet, the importance of networking and much more.
“We’re excited with the caliber and expertise of the professionals who make up the program,” said Lisa Marston, Women On The Move founder and CEO of The Foresthill Group, Inc.
This two-day conference brings some of the top national speakers to Sacramento. While participants learn to improve both themselves and their net worth, Women on the Move is also launching Women Build.
Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity International Program that encourages women and girls to have fun and make a difference by building homes in their communities. Nearly 1,000 Habitat homes have been built by women crews around the world. Each year 150 or more homes are added as affiliates, donors and sponsors discover the impact of women volunteers and their resources. Join Women on the Move as they launch Women Build in the Greater Sacramento area.
“We are grateful for the support that the Women On The Move conference will bring to our second Women Build project. The enthusiasm and excitement that this conference will generate will be invaluable in attracting the volunteer and financial resources needed to build this home,” said Ken Cross, CEO of Sacramento Habitat for Humanity.
Women On The Move features an impressive lineup of speakers, including keynote speaker Sharon Lechter, co-author of the Rich Dad Poor Dad series, and a dynamic international speaker who focuses on entrepreneurial business strategies and financial literacy.
Other speakers include:
Garrett Sutton, host of WealthDNA’s Wealth Talk American Radio Network will present “How to Structure Your Business in Order to Shield Your Assets.” According to Sutton, “We live in the most litigious society on earth. You have worked hard to build your assets; in this environment, it is prudent to protect them.” G will explain how to use LLCs, LPs, and corporations to minimize your personal exposure liability and shield your valuable business, real estate, and investment assets.
Stephanie Chandler, small business expert and author of From Entrepreneur to Infopreneur will illustrate “The Power of Information Marketing” and help you discover how you can use information products (ebooks, special reports, booklets, teleseminars, and more) to market your business and generate new revenue streams for your business.
Kathleen Ronald, founder of Speaktacular and also known by many as the “Queen of Networking.” Kathleen shares how to “Grow Your Net Worth by Growing Your Network.” In a world where trust matters, personal relationships really do count, and word of mouth is the principal method of attracting new business, you will learn how to develop and nurture a strong network of contacts. Kathleen’s secrets will move you from “Mediocrity to Mastery.”
“The businesswomen attending this conference will all receive practical, take-home information which will be useful regardless of where they may be in their professional and personal lives,” said Marston.
About Women on the Move and the Vision Behind it
Lisa Marston has worked a variety of fields, but had not found anything that excited her, i.e., made her want to get up in the morning. About 10 years ago she read Rich Dad Poor Dad and started learning about real estate investing. She had finally found her passion and started investing in real estate. A few years ago she started The Foresthill Group, Inc. and the mission of the company is to offer a complete real estate investor package. They are committed to finding ideal opportunities for the investor and making the process as simple as possible.
Growing up Lisa’s Mother taught her about service organizations and how important it was to give back to your community and help others. Lisa was always supported in whatever she wanted to take on and there was never a mention of certain things being “female” or something “women didn't do”. With that in mind Lisa mentioned to mother about putting on an event that was truly about educating women. According to Lisa, “I was so excited that she wanted to join me in putting on this conference, she brought great ideas and enthusiasm, which will help make this a successful event.”
Judy Marston realized, “what a great opportunity I’ve been handed to work with my daughter on this incredible idea.” Judy spent many years in the corporate world learning the challenges of running a business and working with diverse groups of people. From that knowledge she started her own company, Singular Focus, doing qualitative market research, strategic planning, outcome evaluation and facilitated problem solving. Throughout her working life she was committed to helping other women by belonging to service organizations that focus on getting women out of poverty to becoming self-sufficient and successful. Judy expressed, “This Conference offers women so much practical information presented by successful entrepreneurial individuals that I can’t wait for all of you to be a part of this event.”
Lisa Marston and her mother, Judy Marston, have a message to all women in the Greater Sacramento area, "Women on the Move: Live, Learn, Inspire", is our way of offering women practical and useful information to assist them in being self-reliant and successful in their lives.”
Conference Details
When:
Friday, September 28, 2007 starting at 5:30 pm, ending at 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 29, 2007 starting at 8:00 am, ending at 5:00 pm
Includes lite dinner Friday evening and lunch Saturday
Where:
Doubletree Hotel Sacramento
2001 Point West Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
Cost:
$179 in advance
$189 at the door
Contact and More Information
Lisa Marston, founder of The Foresthill Group
(877) 281-6643 Tollfree
www.WomenOnTheMoveNow.com
Monday, September 10, 2007
TVN Tip of the Week September 10, 2007
In a pinch and need to build a “redirect” page for a website? Check out http://www.cmg02.com/cg2/redirect.htm. Enter how many seconds delay you wish and the redirect URL and it will give you the code you need to inset into your webpage. This can be handy in a lot of situations, for example, when you’ve recently changed your website address but want to keep the old one for SEO.
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With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President
The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
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With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President
The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
Thursday, September 6, 2007
"Pricing Roundtable" with Robert Brenner, Founder, Brenner Books
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pacific;
Who Should Attend? Coaches, Sales Professionals, Solopreneurs, and Virtual Professionals
Our next Expert Teleclass Series will focus on pricing and how to price your services so you will actually make a profit and still be competitive in your industry. Robert Brenner, owner of Brenner Information Group, a division of Brenner Microcomputing, Inc. since 1982, will be our guest and help educate us on best pricing practices.
Your virtual practice might not be making you the money you need or desire. Without know how to figure out your pricing structure, you may not know if you're charging enough to support your business. We'll find out answers to these questions and more next month when we'll be able to pick the 'Pricing Guru's' brain!
Some questions we'll explore:
Teleclass Format: Michelle Ulrich, founder of The Virtual Nation™ will host a roundtable session with Robert Brenner. For more information about Robert, you can check out his website at http://brennerbooks.com.
Registration: This is a Complimentary Teleclass - Just click on the link below and fill out the form; that's all you have to do! You do NOT have to provide your credit card number; that’s if this were a paid event (which it is NOT.) We'll email you the teleclass telephone and pin number and send a reminder a few days before the call. If you do not receive this information, please email us at info@thevirtualnation.com.
Register: http://www.thevirtualnation.com/teleclass.htm
Who Should Attend? Coaches, Sales Professionals, Solopreneurs, and Virtual Professionals
Our next Expert Teleclass Series will focus on pricing and how to price your services so you will actually make a profit and still be competitive in your industry. Robert Brenner, owner of Brenner Information Group, a division of Brenner Microcomputing, Inc. since 1982, will be our guest and help educate us on best pricing practices.
Your virtual practice might not be making you the money you need or desire. Without know how to figure out your pricing structure, you may not know if you're charging enough to support your business. We'll find out answers to these questions and more next month when we'll be able to pick the 'Pricing Guru's' brain!
Some questions we'll explore:
How do I come up with a price to charge?
Why is price so important?
Why should I care about costs?
What are some of the popular pricing models?
What is a 'pricing grid?'
Why should I consider raising prices?
How can I effectively raise prices?
How much can I raise my price?
What should I keep in mind regarding price objections?
How to deal with cutthroat competition?
How can I deal with 'bottom fishers' looking for the lowest price?
When should I consider turning work down?
What's the bottom line when it comes to pricing?
Teleclass Format: Michelle Ulrich, founder of The Virtual Nation™ will host a roundtable session with Robert Brenner. For more information about Robert, you can check out his website at http://brennerbooks.com.
Registration: This is a Complimentary Teleclass - Just click on the link below and fill out the form; that's all you have to do! You do NOT have to provide your credit card number; that’s if this were a paid event (which it is NOT.) We'll email you the teleclass telephone and pin number and send a reminder a few days before the call. If you do not receive this information, please email us at info@thevirtualnation.com.
Register: http://www.thevirtualnation.com/teleclass.htm
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
TVN Tip of the Week September 3, 2007
Have a long URL that you need to place in a document? Visit www.tinyurl.com for a quick, easy and FREE was to convert any URL into something more manageable. It’s easy to use and a favorite of The Virtual Nation.
______________________
With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President
The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
______________________
With Gratitude, Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager & President
The Virtual Nation(tm) http://www.thevirtualnation.com/
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