http://cmjoffice.com/blog CMJ Office Blog - Supporting your office from my office! Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:16:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Chat – Chat – Chat When you work out of a home office, you tend to do so alone. Joining VAnetworking allows you to connect with others experiencing the same solitude. Free membership at VAnetworking includes weekly e-seminars on Wednesday evenings. These e-seminars are business related and offer a wealth ... http://cmjoffice.com/blog/2008/08/20/come-to-chat/ The 2008 Virtual Assistant Industry Survey is officially underway! The official survey period is August 1-31, 2008 and is sponsored by VACOC. This year's theme focuses on how the media portrays our industry, what they're getting wrong and what they're getting right, as well as our qualifications standards and the ... http://cmjoffice.com/blog/2008/08/17/the-2008-va-industry-survey/ What I would give to taste my paternal grandmother's peanut butter cookies again! She died when I was just 11 years old but I remember them. They were the very best. It was a very special treat to get one of these famous cookies. Why? I believe my uncle would ... http://cmjoffice.com/blog/2008/08/15/peanut-butter-cookies-from-heaven/ What happens when life and business collide? Ugh! This summer has been super crazy. Starting a home business was an awesome idea for me. It has kept me home with my children and allowed me to keep busy while providing a much needed source of income to the ... http://cmjoffice.com/blog/2008/08/14/ideas-for-mompreneurs/ You need not worry about asking a stupid question at VAnetworking. The main motto within the forum is, "There are no stupid questions". Everyone at VAnetworking remembers when they first began their virtual business. With that memory, the group is extremely supportive and generous with information, expertise and tips. One ... http://cmjoffice.com/blog/2008/08/10/vanetworking-%e2%80%93-all-questions-answered/ Are you in business virtually? Do you miss the real world water cooler or cubicle chit chat? Are you lonely sitting in your home office? Come and check out VAnetworking. You will discover a great group of virtual colleagues to shake that lonely feeling away. I swear that you just cannot find a ... http://cmjoffice.com/blog/2008/08/05/virtual-loneliness-%e2%80%93-turn-to-vanetworkingcom/ Awesome movie! If you need a good laugh, just grab this movie or turn on HBO this month. John Krasinski, Mandy Moore, Robin Williams and just about everyone from the cast of The Office fill this film with hilarious scenes throughout. I highly recommend "License to Wed" for all newly engaged ... http://cmjoffice.com/blog/2008/08/02/%e2%80%9clicense-to-wed%e2%80%9d-review/   Join VAnetworking.com as a VA Insider and discover the possibilities for your business. As a virtual business owner, one of the smartest moves I made was to become a VA Insider at VAnetworking.com. When you pay to become a VA Insider you obtain the following perks: RFP system Website critiques VAnetworking Seminar Archives VAnetworking Insider ... http://cmjoffice.com/blog/2008/07/30/va-insider-membership-is-the-way-to-go/ VAnetworking FREE eSeminar - July 30th, 6 p.m. EST------------------------------------------------One of the many perks to a free membership at VAnetworking is the free eSeminars. Don't miss this Wednesday's FREE VAnetworking eSeminar. These always help educate, inform and entertain Virtual Assistants and online Virtual Achievers worldwide. Trish Robichaud will talk about ... http://cmjoffice.com/blog/2008/07/28/12-strategic-steps-to-building-a-booming-business-free-eseminar/ VACOC Monthly Guest Expert Teleseminar Series: Amazing Service Presented by Kevin Stirtz of The Stirtz Group LLC DATE: Thursday, August 21, 2008TIME: 5pm PST / 6pm MST / 7pm CST / 8pm ESTDURATION: 60 minutes (please call in 10 min. early)COST: FREE! WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This class is open to all Virtual Assistants, small/boutique business ... http://cmjoffice.com/blog/2008/07/28/amazing-customer-service-seminar-%e2%80%93-sign-up/