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The Surprising TruthAbout Ugly Websites

Posted in March 27th, 2006
Published in Technology

Ugliness has never looked better. I have spent the last few days examining a surprising trend in web design that has made ugly websites look absolutely irresistible. No, it’s not the bolded, 18 point Times New Roman font shouting at me as I access the page that has me excited, nor is it the harsh […]

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Life Coaching Spoof

Posted in March 25th, 2006
Published in Coaching

Debra Lauderdale over at New Coach Connection shared this funny spoof about life coaching…enjoy!
http://lifecoaching.notlong.com

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WOM 5,000 Times More Effective than Advertising

Posted in March 22nd, 2006
Published in Marketing

I read a news story recently that at a conference, studies showed that WOM (Word of Mouth) Marketing is 5,000 times more effective than advertising. This doesn’t mean that everyone starting a business should go back to the days of inviting your neighbors and family over for a circle drawing presentation to explain the benefits […]

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About The Coach Virtual Assistants

myimgkO′ch VA adj. 1. a highly specialized and niched virtual assistant who is in tune with their coaching clients and customizes solutions based upon their individual needs and goals 2. differs from a general virtual assistant as they only partner with members of the coaching industry [syn: Virtual Accuracy]

vur′chu-al asis′tent adj. an independent contractor and entrepreneur who assists you in taking care of the administrative and technical side of your business or life. They assist you or your business on a contractual basis from a remote location. While most VAs perform administrative tasks they are more than just a home-based secretary. Before setting up their practices, most VAs held prominent positions in the corporate world. The Virtual Assistance industry comprises former corporate trainers, publicity agents, marketing executives, paralegals, executive assistants and many more. **This particular definition of a Virtual Assistant was developed by Virtual Accuracy.