For those of you who don't know, RSS today stands for "Really Simple Syndication" It's a type of web feed that's used to publish updates

Sometimes as bloggers, we overlook some of the most basic tools of the online community Our commenting behavior can actually make a large impact on our reputation, our traffic, and our audience building

As a virtual assistant, you need the typical administrative skills, as well as the ability to work independently and run your own business To stay in the business, and market yourself well, however, you'll need to beef up on some other skills as well

A dazzling cover will get your resume read – plain and simple What do I mean by dazzling

As a business new to marketing, you may say you say you know where your money goes and you don’t need it all written down to keep up with it But marketing is tricky - as with all plans, your results must be both achievable and measurable

When applying for a new jobs, always read through the job description thoroughly before submitting your cover letter and resume Many employers are actually looking for what they've written right in the job description – nothing less and nothing more – although they'll always make exceptions if you're overqualified and ready to take a salary cut

Freelance work thrives in a suffering economy, and is a great source of income for those of us seeking a little extra money, a full-time income, or new experience to transition to a new line of work Companies still need their work done, but they can't afford the same amount of in-house staff to get it done, so they hire out on an as-needed basis

The economy's hit a rough patch, and you're trying to stay the course with your small business It's perfectly understandable, right

Even with the price of gasoline dropping recently, employers and employees are increasingly interested in the benefits of telecommuting This a great opportunity for those of us who are tired of the nine to five schedule and hate the exhausting commutes back and forth to work

Besides checking out if an employer is legitimate, there are other issues that you need to take into consideration in order to make a clear cut decision about the company you want to work for when applying for a work from home job Yes, it is exciting to find a true job that employs people to work from a home office, but there are other considerations you need to take into consideration before jumping at the first job you see, just to be on the safe side

If you haven't jumped on the bandwagon yet, you've probably heard the hype about how CraigsList is a fantastic place for independent folks such as contractors, songwriters, cowboys, freelance writers, and other solo-prenuers to offer their services, as well as being ready and willing to respond to advertisements placed by small businesses and individuals

The internet changed businesses The internet changed media

If you're ready to start a virtual assistant business, you know you need customers, but you know you need buyers and must find a way to stand apart from the competition, however you define who your competitor are If you want to be sure that your business accomplishes these two crucial tasks, you need to know as much as you can about the following: Personal knowledge

As a job seeker, your resume is always your sales pitch, highlighting qualifications, experiences, skills and passion to your potential employer Seizing the chance to stand out from the competition, especially in the midst of making a career change is an important decision and one that you should not take lightly

In these hard times of economic hardship and mass layoffs, there are thousands of people competing for jobs on every rung of the ladder – from industrial jobs to top-shelf MBA careers Despite educational background, degrees, and a demeanor of self-confidence, what other ways can a potential job applicant stand out from the crowd

With the costs of living increasing, the economy shifting downward, and salaries simply still no enough to make both ends meet, it is no wonder that people are continuously looking for other means of paying for the day to day expenses One of the alternatives that people turn to when they need extra cash is contract work – especially when they have the skills that are sought after in creative and technical industries

While the work at home business scams, “systems”, and odd jobs are repeated off and on across the internet, there is a quiet breed of telecommuter that has silently simply packed up their laptop, plugged in their home phone, taken a few extra classes, and proceeded the transition from cubicle to home

When you think of virtual assisting, what is the first thing that comes to your mind You probably think of independence, freedom, and a decent flow of projects and cash, right

Before you begin your quest to become a virtual assistant, you need to know what you're getting into As they say, “Don't quit your day job

Every business should create a unique selling proposition in order to challenge the competition and drive virtual sales higher – and help their website stand out from all the others Market analysts call this a business’ unique selling proposition (USP)