Negotiation is primarily a common means of ensuring one’s expectations of others. It is a means of communication designed to reach an agreement when two or more people have certain interests that are common and others who oppose it. Negotiation depends on the ability, technique, knowledge and skill of negotiator. The tips of the negotiation vary from negotiator to negotiator. …

January is National Slow Cooking Month and because of that we thought we would share some fun recipes you can use in your slow cooker to cook lunch or dinner while you work. We don’t know about you, but we feel the easier the recipe the better. So, here are some quick and easy recipes you can simply set and …

Are you looking for interns for your small business? You’re not alone! Every year thousands of students enrolled in college courses apply for internships. It goes without saying; Internships are a win-win situation for both the student and the business owner. While Internships give new graduates a vital foot in the door with a certain company, cash-strapped start-ups get an …

As a virtual business owner, there are lots of demands on our time and energy. These demands can make it hard to think of the next day, let alone the next year. As we approach the end of the year, you might be thinking of all the things you can do to make 2016 bigger and better than 2015. If …

We posted recently about how to get your business mentioned in the media. If you missed that post, check it out here. If you took our advice and managed to score a media interview, congratulations! Now it’s time to prepare for the interview. As soon as you learn that the media wants to interview you confirm the topic(s) they want …

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 May He bring you goodness and light this Christmas. Contact us today to discover more about our suite of virtual office services and to explore our beautiful office space in Tampa. Want to …

Back in April, we posted 5 cheap ways to promote your virtual business for free. If you missed that post you can check it out here. Today, we’re giving you 5 more ways to promote your business inexpensively. As every virtual business owner knows, the key to success in his or her business is to get visitors and make sales. …

In the age of social media we live in businesses have profiles across several platforms from Facebook to Twitter, Instagram to LinkedIn and some have even more than that. One of the downsides to having public pages is that if a customer has a negative experience they can post a negative review, but when this happens you should not ignore …

If you have been considering starting your own virtual business, now is the perfect time to create your business plan because December is National Write A Business Plan Month! What are the elements of a good business plan, though? Do you need to spend a lot of time writing it out? Should you settle in at your office chair with …

If you have been struggling to figure out what to get the Tampa Bay based virtual business owner in your life for Christmas this year, you’re in luck! We’ve got some really great ideas for Christmas gifts that you can use that are sure to wow any entrepreneur. First up, buy someone a clone. Well, sort of. What we really …

You may have thought to yourself, “Do I really need a writer in my virtual business?” Yes, you do and the reasons why may surprise you. Here are five reasons why your business needs a writer: 1. You don’t have time to write all the material. Let’s face it, from copy you need for your facebook page to your flyers …

There is no better time than the holidays to give your clients a gift. Something about that magical feeling in the air makes giving extra special and when we give during the holidays we’re showing our clients how much they mean to us. It also doesn’t hurt that when they think of you they will now associate all those warm …

A misconception amongst some entrepreneurs is that they have to constantly be offering discounts to drive sales. The problem is offering too many discounts can actually hurt your business. Let’s take a closer look at why you shouldn’t keep lowering your prices: If you constantly offer discounts people will never want to pay full price. Every time you run a …

When looking for a job in the virtual world, it’s not always easy to secure employment. Luckily, we’ve got some tips and strategies you can use to find not just great virtual jobs, but well-paying clients too! Have a Business and a Promotion Strategy Think about the tasks and services you can offer, what hourly and project rates you would …

Having a cookie swap party for Christmas can be a lot of fun and with the proper planning it’s not all that difficult to put together. With just a little work and prep time, you can get family and your friends together for an enjoyable time that will leave you all with enough baked treats to enjoy all season long! …