small business

Hand Written Customer Thank You Notes

October 7, 2011

The first sale is so exciting! Now once you have calmed down, check out the transaction page and make sure your buyer has paid. Package up your item and get it ready to ship (a hand written thank you note is always good customer service!). Send your buyer a quick little convo (or conversation)  thanking [...]

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Does a Personal Assistant Sound Like a Glamorous Career?

August 24, 2011

What does a Personal Assistant do? I imagine they are a second-hand to whoever hires them. The job could be anything from picking up dry cleaning, making coffee to writing a speech and beyond. It seems like a never-ending job of running errands and performing personal services like walking the dog, grocery shopping and booking [...]

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Are you in the Business of Writing?

June 8, 2011

From Jamee Rae on Newsvine: The Business of Writing Writing is a business. This truth is not always clear to those born with natural talent and who enjoy the creative experience. In many cases, writers don’t want to admit that organization and strategy play a role in the life of a writer. “It’s too confining,” [...]

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Personal Shoppers Get Retail Therapy for Hire

October 24, 2010

How nice does it sound to spend a lot of time shopping, bargain hunting, day tripping around town and not spending any of your own money? In fact, you get paid to do it! I doubt the actual job is as deluxe as it sounds. Working for someone else is still working for someone else, [...]

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