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		<title>A Simple Thank You Can Help You Stand Out From the Crowd</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Saying 'Thank You' has great benefits. So why not say so? Letting someone know you appreciate their time helps you to stand out from the crowd!  Thank you's are nearly free but could be profitable for you in the future. ]]></description>
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		<title>10 Tips to Submitting the Best Reply to an RFP Ever!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When an RFP (request for proposal) is submitted by a potential client (PC) for the services of a virtual assistant, understand that the PC has many, many replies to weed through.  Having your reply stand out above the rest is key to securing the interview.
 

I came across an interesting post, &#8220;Get More Clients [...]]]></description>
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		<title>8 Reasons How Volunteering Can Improve Your Small Business Practice</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is my belief that a virtual assistant (or really any home-based business owner) can actually benefit professionally and personally through volunteer work.  My own business has improved overall since I began volunteering. Here are eight reasons.]]></description>
		<link>http://yourvirtualwizardblog.com/2010/02/8-reasons-why-volunteering-can-improve-your-small-business-practice/</link>
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		<title>Showing a Home Using Dubious Language Lowers Buyers&#8217; Expectations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last evening I was watching an HGTV homebuyer’s show and I noticed that the agent was using what I term as ‘dubious’ language to show the home.  

In search of new real estate, the buyers desired a large master bedroom and the option to build a swimming pool. During a tour of one particular [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Small Talk Leads to Big Marketing Opportunity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Never underestimate the power of small talk. When the stars align, small talk can lead to a big marketing opportunity.]]></description>
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		<title>More than Good Dollar Value: I am the Peanut Butter to a Client&#8217;s Jelly</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My own real worth as a virtual assistant and business owner is in the value I provide as a business partner.
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		<link>http://yourvirtualwizardblog.com/2009/12/more-than-good-dollar-value-i-am-the-peanut-butter-to-a-clients-jelly/</link>
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		<title>Crack Open That Fortune Cookie &#8211; Your Virtual Wizard&#8217;s Slide Show</title>
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		<title>Virtual Assistants Have an Identity Problem: Answer &#8220;What Do You Do&#8221; Effectively</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a virtual assistant, I am often asked, "What do you do?" My best elevator speech and a list of services I offer leaves people confused. Using, "Have you ever..." breaks down what services I offer into small increments and allows the listener to apply the solutions I suggest to their own businesses.]]></description>
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		<title>For VAs: How to Find Topics for Articles When You Are Not Familiar With Your Client&#8217;s Industry</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Virtual Assistants who write articles and blogs for clients are often asked, "How do you find topics to write about when the virtual assistant is not familiar with a client's industry?" Here are several ways to locate good topics.]]></description>
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		<title>For Virtual Assistants:  5 Tips to Fine-Tuning Your Client Consultation Calls</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Virtual assistant client consultation calls are alot like 'cold calling'.  Take the time to research your client's websites and social networking pages so the call becomes a 'warm call'.  With a little effort and good listening skills, a virtual assistant can master the consultation.

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