Christmas seems to come and go so quickly. We really start hearing about it September each year, decorations and wrappings on display in the shops, advertising material enticing you to buy everything under the sun as a gift for someone, and life seems to go into full speed as everyone tries to complete impossible projects before the brief Christmas break. It's almost like things HAVE to be done before Christmas and then suddenly, it's quiet. The quiet times used to unnerve me - being new in … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2006
Frazzled or Rested?
Are things as crazy for you as they have been for me this year? This particular week used to be fairly quiet but it seems that people are working right up to the Christmas weekend and not taking any time off. I noticed this afternoon high school kids in uniform walking in a group - probably from seeing a movie for their Christmas break-up or something - and heading back to school. There was a time when school was already closed by this time of the year. I've elected to go off duty between … [Read more...]
Keeping Good Company
Whenever you have a plan to do something, it is always good practice to hang around with those who have already succeeded in what you're planning to do. Something is bound to rub off - you will pick up good habits, successful practices, and positive thinking. There are several Proverbs that touch on this and one of my favourites says: "If you are in the company of those who are wise, you will gain wisdom." You will find this principle being taught in many of the direct marketing businesses, … [Read more...]
C’mon, it’s really easy, isn’t it?
Working from home as a VA that is. Periodically I get people coming up to me at an event saying they've been meaning to speak to me. They're looking for options to increase their income, or to replace income that is no longer there. They have a computer at home, used to be a secretary 20 or so years ago, and how hard can it be? They've heard I manage a team of virtual assistants and they want to join my team - can do they so? Quick questioning often reveals that they don't as yet have the … [Read more...]