New Year, New Virtual Work Opportunities

by Lori Mercer | Jan 7, 2018 | Virtual Work Finder, Virtual Work Opportunity, Working Moms

We’re BACK! The fuzzy headed holiday brain is behind us. Most of us have been awakened by a cold snap like we’ve never seen and (hopefully) the kids are back to school now so you can focus on growing your business. And business owners are back in the...

Available Remote Work for Those Paying Attention Over Holiday Break

by Lori Mercer | Dec 27, 2017 | Virtual Work Finder, Virtual Work Opportunity, Working Moms

If you are reading this from your cubicle, may there be quietness, casual dress and plenty of leftover cookies keeping you company! I used to make the most of those quiet work days in the office in between Christmas and New Years. A lot of people took time off but I...

All These Clients Want for Christmas is a Great New Freelancer

by Lori Mercer | Dec 22, 2017 | Virtual Work Finder, Virtual Work Opportunity, Working Moms

You’ve just left the office for holiday break. Or maybe you already work from home and you have a couple extra hours to snatch up a new client for the new year. Do you know who still looks for good virtual professionals over the holidays? Those who are...

How to Keep Prospecting for VA Work with Minimum Time Use the Week Before Christmas

by Lori Mercer | Dec 18, 2017 | Virtual Work Finder, Virtual Work Opportunity

You are likely still shopping, haven’t started wrapping and starting to let your business goals for the year fade into the piles of papers on your desk. Because the thought of starting a new interaction with a potential client “feels big”. But...

5 Small Mistakes that Cost You Clients (and How to Fix Them)

by Lori Mercer | Dec 17, 2017 | Everyday, How She Quits Show, Lori Mercer, Virtual Work Finder, Virtual Work Opportunity

Welcome to The How She Quits Show – Episode 2 As a busy business owner who both hires my own VAs and places them with others, I can tell you that good quality VA’s are tough to come by.   I’m not talking about even the whiz-bangy tech skills or the...

My Method To Hire A Top-Notch Virtual Freelancer in 72 Hours Or Less

by Lori Mercer | Nov 14, 2017 | Uncategorized, Virtual Work Finder

When you want to hire someone, chances are work is already stacking up and you feel overwhelmed.   And now you need to add a mini-project of hiring someone just to dig out from under the work. But, even in the virtual space, away from office politics, people stuff is...