Greetings!
Now that the Holiday's are behind us, have you had an opportunity to get yourself organized for the New Year? There are several ways to get organized including the ability to utilize a program most of us already have: Outlook. That's right; this little program has many options to get you organized today.
Give us a call if you're interested to learn more 805-402-5957.
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Cost-Cutting Strategies for Your Home Business
Run a lean-and-mean home office with these five money-saving tips.
By Paul and Sarah Edwards |
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With mounting energy bills eating into everyone's income and increasing the cost of doing business at home, it's a good time to look into ways to economize your home business. First we'll take a look at some ways to keep your energy costs in line, followed by some other ways to cut corners and save.
1. Cut Utility Bills
Now is a good time to compare the choices you have for providing heat and electricity in your home office. First, you may find immediate cost savings by switching from a conventional system to an alternative one like cutting down the energy demands on your furnace by heating your home with your wood-burning fireplace. In the summer, reduce air-conditioning costs by scheduling your work around the hottest hours of the day, using attic fans and skylights that open to let out the heat. Often you can do this without decreasing your productivity.
If you use propane or heating oil and have a choice of suppliers, compare prices. Find out if your home business qualifies for a business discount or business rate. If you can get a business rate, make sure it's actually cheaper than your residential rate. Some state utility commissions tilt in favor of consumers, but many offer business discounts.
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Myths About Virtual Assistants
By Heather L. McMillan
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1) I want to use a virtual assistant to save myself money, because they are cheaper per hour than employees.
This is the largest misconception businesses have about virtual assistants. If you compare hourly pay of your employees versus hourly pay of your virtual assistants, you will find the virtual assistants is generally MUCH higher. However, you are saving money in that you don't pay for hardware, utilities, office space, payroll taxes, worker's compensation, and benefits (insurance, vacation, sick days, etc.) for a virtual assistant. Sure you can find virtual assistants for $10.00 per hour and under. However, they are going to be from another country offering less than stellar communication and English grammar skills.
Or they are not going to stay with you long term, when they realize how much money they owe the IRS. You see, as a self-employed independent contractor, they must pay quarterly taxes. When the IRS decides they want their 25% of the $5.00 per hour those VA's have been earning and not paying self employment taxes on to this point, they will likely have to up their rates or cease to offer services. And believe me, sooner or later, the IRS will catch them. See theathomesecretary.com/why-use-a-va.html for cost comparison chart.
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Outlook Tip of the Month....
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Add a picture to a contact
Applies to: Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
- In Contacts, create or open a contact.
- On the Actions menu, click Add Picture.
- Locate the picture you want to insert.
- Double-click the picture you want to insert.
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Have a very prosperous year.
Sincerely,
Katrina Garcia
President KV@ - Virtually Everywhere |
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Winter, a lingering season,
is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.
JOHN BOSWELL | |
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Paula Crutchley has helped many entrepreneur's and business' reassess how they conduct business and interact with clients. Due to her expert coaching skills, she has taken many business owners to the next level.
Check out her website to see how she can help you take your business to the next level.
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