VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Jessica Swanson

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/20/2009 -- VAnetworking Presents a FREE eSeminar on: 5 Shoestring Marketing Laws of Success

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Jessica Swanson will present 5 Shoestring Marketing Laws of Success

Description
If you are a passionate entrepreneur, desperately trying to grow your business in this unstable economy, don't despair!

Jessica Swanson, "The Shoestring Marketer" has identified five key factors that will ensure your success no matter what is happening in the outside world. These keys are timeless business principles that catapulted her own company into the six-figure mark in less than six months time.

Join Jessica as she shares with you her step-by-step recipe for success even if you are on a shoestring budget.

About Jessica Swanson
Jessica Swanson, "The Shoestring Marketer," has helped thousands of entrepreneurs explode their businesses using cutting-edge, proven and completely FREE marketing strategies. Jessica quickly built a thriving internet business using 100% no-cost marketing techniques. Soon after, entrepreneurs and small business owners began seeking Jessica's advice on how to productively market their own businesses for free. Jessica quickly became a top authority on the effective use of free marketing strategies for growing small businesses quickly and efficiently. Jessica now shares her knowledge through her weekly ezine, products and coaching programs. To receive her FREE Marketing Kit, visit http://www.ShoestringMarketingKit.com

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Jessica Swanson will present 5 Shoestring Marketing Laws of Success

VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Clate Mask, CEO and cofounder of Infusionsoft

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/28/2009 -- VAnetworking Presents a FREE eSeminar on: How to Fix Your Follow-Up Failure

On Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Clate Mask, CEO and cofounder of Infusionsoft will introduce a system to Fix Your Follow-Up Failure
Topic Description
Infusionsoft is the perfect marketing solution for small business owners looking to maximize their time and money. Business owners are in charge of so many dimensions of their business, that it becomes difficult to follow-up with every customer and potential lead that comes along. Usually, they get stuck in a cycle of converting hot leads but losing track of warm ones.

Various studies have concluded that, on average, it takes eight touches to close a sale. After you get initial interest from a customer or client, you've got to follow-up eight more times before you convert that lead into a sale.

Infusionsoft helps owners give attention to warm leads by automating the marketing and lead follow-up aspects of their business. Once these systems are on auto-pilot, it gives owners more time to focus on growing their business rather than unproductively managing leads manually.

About Clate
An entrepreneur since childhood, Clate Mask loves the process of turning small businesses into big businesses. From the paper route to the boardroom, his decades of experience growing businesses have led him to lead a successful tech start-up that focuses on just that.

As CEO of Infusionsoft, Clate is solely devoted to the idea that smart and relevant CRM strategy, combined with the right automation solution can dramatically increase the sales of any entrepreneurial small business. Clate started at Infusionsoft in 2001 when it was a small and bootstrapped company, and in the last two years has helped the business raise two rounds of venture funding totaling $17 million, grow to more than 130 employees and triple its customer base.

Before joining Infusionsoft, Clate was at North Sky, where he wrote the business plan and helped build and sell the company to About.com for $42 million. After the acquisition, he took control of several Internet properties, converted those properties from 'free' to 'fee,' created additional revenue streams and guided the company through acquisition. Clate holds an MBA and JD from Brigham Young University.
Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Clate Mask, CEO and cofounder of Infusionsoft will introduce a system to Fix Your Follow-Up Failure
VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

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Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Michael Port, New York Times Bestselling Author

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/10/2009 -- VAnetworking Presents a FREE eSeminar on: Beyond Booked Solid - How to Simplify and Systemitize Your Business

On Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. EST, Michael Port will present Beyond Booked Solid – How to Simplify and Systemitize Your Business

About Michael Called "an uncommonly honest author" by the Boston Globe and a "marketing guru" by The Wall Street Journal, Michael Port is a New York Times Bestselling author of four books including Book Yourself Solid, Beyond Booked Solid, The Contrarian Effect and The Think Big Manifesto.

He writes a monthly column on sales and marketing for Entrepreneur Magazine, is a regular guest on MSNBC and CNBC and receives the highest overall speaker ratings at conferences around the world. Michael's mission is to rally you to think bigger about who you are and what you offer the world... and to show you why it pays big to take typical sales advice and do the opposite.

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, On Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. EST, Michael Port will present Beyond Booked Solid – How to Simplify and Systemitize Your Business

VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Andrea Lee

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/27/2009 -- VAnetworking Presents a FREE eSeminar on: Exploring Passive Revenue for Virtual Assistants

On Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Andrea Lee will present Exploring Passive Revenue for Virtual Assistants

Topic Description

As virtual assistants it can seem like our only option is to work 1-1 for our clients. Does that really have to be the case? Join Andrea J. Lee for this special call exploring passive revenue ideas for virtual assistants.

There is life outside of the standard virtual assistant model, and ways for you to start creating multiple streams of income for you and your business.

About Andrea
Andrea J. Lee is CEO of Thought Partners International, a consulting boutique that helps business owners grow from 6 to 7 figures in income. She's the author of Multiple Streams of Coaching Income and Pink Spoon Marketing, and creator of multiple products which can be found at www.MoneyandMeaningStore.com. Andrea is a big believer in the power of leverage and helping business owners create new revenue streams in sometimes unexpected ways.

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) for Exploring Passive Revenue for Virtual Assistants

VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Scott Stratten

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/24/2009 -- VAnetworking Presents a FREE eSeminar on: On Wednesday, August 26 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Scott Stratten will present: Success with Social Media: How to Use Your Social Currency

Topic Description
Social media can work very well if you know how to invest your social currency into it. Most people don't understand for it to explode your business, you've got to invest in others first.

During this session, Scott will share:
- What "Social Currency" is and how it is directly related to his and your success in social media for your business
- How people invest Social Currency poorly on Facebook and Twitter, and how to avoid it
- How to set-up your Twitter page so it brings in the most followers naturally
- Have your followers turn into a word-of-mouth army for you on social media sites
- How he raised over $16,000 in under 12 hours for child hunger, using only Twitter and how you can apply the tools
- Most importantly, you will learn that the greatest asset in social media is your authentic self, and if you can be that, you have no competition

Recent testimonial from conference planner about "Social Currency" session:

"Thank you, Scott for an amazing presentation at our annual event. Not only were you one of the best, most knowledgeable and most entertaining speakers I've ever seen (and I do mean EVER!) but combining humor, entertainment, and hard-hitting golden nuggets of education, you motivated those in attendance to take action; and that is the sign of an a top presenter. Your message got through any and all resistance, touched the hearts of everyone listening and inspired all of us to take the proper and necessary steps to succeed. Way to go, Scott; superb!"

Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver and Endless Referrals, and co-promoter of Extreme Business Makeovers 2009

About Scott
Scott Stratten is the President of Un-Marketing.com. He is an expert in Viral, Social, and Authentic Marketing which he calls Un-Marketing. It's all about positioning yourself as a trusted expert in front of target market, so when they have the need, they choose you, That's UN-Marketing.

He has amassed over 25,000 followers on Twitter, without using any automated systems, cheat programs or outsourcing. He was voted the top influencer on Twitter, a social media site with over 7 million users. His recent Tweet-a-thon raised over $16,000 for child hunger, in less than 12 hours.

His company has made over 65 movies online that have been seen over 60 million times and has generated massive profits and lists for himself and his clients. One of the movies was chosen by the Chicago Bears as their biggest motivator towards their Super Bowl run a few years ago, while another made their client over $5 million in 7 days.

He recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Mashable.com, USA Today, CNN.com and Fast Company. That plus $5 gets him a coffee anywhere in the world.

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) for Success with Social Media: How to Use Your Social Currency

VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/14/2009 -- VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Crystal Pina on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Crystal Pina

Topic Description

Crystal will review some of the major issues that cause WordPress blogs to malfunction and give the audience some tips on how to avoid those problems. She will also review the latest information on "blog hacking" and provide steps for securing blogs to help avoid hacking incidents. And finally, Crystal will review some of the tools to automate the syndicating of blogs to other social bookmarking/networking sites.

About Crystal
Crystal is Founder and Principal of Visions Virtual Assistance. As a Certified Social Media Marketing Strategist she specializes in WordPress Customization, e-Mail Marketing, Sales Pages, and Shopping Carts.

Crystal has been involved in the online community for over eight years. Her passion is in helping her clients integrate their blogs, e-mail marketing campaigns, social networking, and social media into their marketing plans.

Because of her expertise in repairing WordPress blog issues, her clients have nicknamed her "The Blog Doctor".

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) to learn about Wordpress success.

VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Steffanie Johnson

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/05/2009 -- On Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Steffanie Johnson will introduce the SmartPen and how to use it with Social Media

Topic Description: Pulse Smartpen

The Pulse smartpen launched in 2008 and quickly garnered consumer and industry support, winning innovation awards from Popular Mechanics and Popular Science, as well as the 2008 Duke's Choice Award at last year's JavaOne Conference and a 2009 Macworld Best of Show award. Pulse is a computer in a pen that captures handwritten notes and simultaneously records and links the audio to the notes. By simply tapping on the notes with the smartpen, consumers can hear the conversation play back from that exact moment in time. All of this information can be uploaded to a computer for storage, easy keyword search or to share with others.

The Pulse smartpen is a computer in a pen that captures everything a person hears and writes and syncs the notes and audio together. Administrators, teachers and students alike can simply tap on their handwritten notes with their smartpen to hear the conversation play back from that exact moment in time. The notes and audio can be transferred to their computer for backup, search, playback or sharing.

This simple-to-use technology provides students with on-demand access to teacher instruction and enables school administrators and teachers to evaluate classroom performance, teaching quality and student progress efficiently and accurately.

About Steffanie: Senior Marketing Manager (Education and B2B), Livescribe

1. Google Inc, Industry Marketing Manager –Strategic Partnerships [3 ½ years]
2. BizWorld Foundation -{1 ½ years, Programs Manager-Education nonprofit focusing on entrepreneurship programs in classroom]
3. Score Educational Centers-Assistant Director

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) to learn about the Pulse Smartpen - LiveScribe
VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Michelle A. Vandepas

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/23/2009 -- VAnetworking Presents a FREE eSeminar on: On Wednesday, August 5 2009 at 2:00 p.m. EST, Michelle A. Vandepas will present: Using your passion and purpose to create profits with Social Media

Topic Description
Using Your Passion and Purpose to Create Profits with Social Media... or why Shouting Into The Void Doesn't Work.

Twitter, Facebook, StumbleUpon, Digg, Plurk, Can you keep up? Are more followers better? Should you follow everyone back? What about friending everyone? Accepting all the causes and invites? How do you go about making some money using Social Media and keep your sanity. Michelle will cover all this and answer your questions on this insightful seminar. Also learn how Twitter stopped her copyrighted e-book from being passed out for free by someone in Europe!

Please send your questions to Cathy@vanetworking.com ahead of time so Michelle can be sure to address your specific concerns and confusions!

About Michelle
Michelle Vandepas is living her Divine Purpose and creating her Conscious Livelihood ™ by example, sharing tools to inspire others to live with passion and purpose while creating profits.

Michelle is an Entrepreneur having formed several manufacturing companies. She took each of them from 0 sales, (that means dead broke) to over a million a year in sales before selling the businesses. She is also a Doctor of Divinity and a Reiki Master. Presently she is a founder of Divine Purpose Unleashed, LLC a company enhance Creativity, Consciousness, Integrity, Purpose, Passion, Intuition and of course, Profits.

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. (EST) to learn how to use your passion and purpose to create profits with Social Media

VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/16/2009 -- On Wednesday, July 29 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Rebekah Zobel Jones will present: Cutting the Umbilical Cord: Stepping Away From Your Virtual World

Topic Description

Cutting the Umbilical Cord: Stepping Away From Your Virtual World – Why we as virtual professionals need time away from our computers and all electronic devices and shares ways in which we can achieve the freedom that we crave – the whole point to being a virtual professional in the first place!

About Rebekah
As a Virtual Assistant and Business Trainer for online business owners, Rebekah Zobel Jones makes the sometimes confusing world of Internet Marketing seem simple. By teaching what to do, training how to do it, and then taking care of it for you, Rebekah's services fit any business owner at any level with any budget.

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) to learn how to use your passion and purpose to create profits with Social Media

VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Tom Ziglar

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/13/2009 -- On Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Tom Ziglar will present " Success 2.0" Topic Description: The Ziglar Philosophy, social media networking, and losing 80 pounds!

As CEO of Ziglar, Inc., Tom Ziglar not only shares a last name with his father, Zig Ziglar, but he also carries on his philosophy, which is simply, "You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want."

Prior to being named CEO, Tom initially began his career in retail and direct sales. He joined the Zig Ziglar Corporation in 1987, learning every aspect of the business as he climbed from working in the warehouse, to sales, to seminar promotion, to sales management and then on to leadership.

With the last name Ziglar, Tom has had a lot to live up to. But rather than try to fill his father's shoes, Tom has created a whole new pair of his own! He is boldly taking Ziglar, Inc., into the world of social communities, Twitter, blogs, and webinars to present the tried and true message of hope, integrity and positive thinking to a whole new audience.

While the content has remained consistent, the method is ever-changing; as Ziglar's leader, Tom is positioned to do just that – lead.

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) to revive the Ziglar Philosophy and Success 2.0.

VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

On July 9 Virtual Assistants around the globe will raise money for March of Dimes and celebrate the second annual Virtual Assistant High Heels Day inspired by Regis and Kelly's High Heel-a-thon

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/08/2009 -- Virtual Assistants, administrative professionals who provide a myriad of business support services virtually from their home offices, will celebrate the second annual Virtual Assistant High Heels Day on July 9 by slipping into the high heels from their corporate days and raising funds for the March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking.com, a global networking site for Virtual Assistants with over 12,000 members worldwide, was inspired to designate July 9 Virtual Assistant High Heels Day while watching the High Heel-a-thon held by "LIVE! with Regis and Kelly" on July 9, 2008 and remembering a pair of high heels she had never worn still sitting in her closet.

Sutherland, who watches "LIVE! with Regis and Kelly" at the gym daily and credits co-host Kelly Ripa with inspiring her to get her own body back into a healthy form, states, "When I watched the High Heel-a-thon, all I could think of was getting finished with my workout and going home to sport the new heels I bought yet never wear! At the same time I thought of challenging our over 12,000 members to do the same to help raise more donations for the March of Dimes."

On July 9, Virtual Assistants around the world are invited to celebrate the second annual Virtual Assistants High Heel Day with Sutherland and the 12,000 members of VAnetworking by slipping on their high heels and donating to the March of Dimes.

Sutherland, author of the Virtual Business Startup System, is a Virtual Assistant (VA), a highly-trained independent entrepreneur who provides a myriad of business support services virtually via phone, fax and internet based technology to support and meet the growing needs of businesses worldwide.

VAnetworking is regularly profiled in national magazines, television shows and radio stations worldwide, including Entrepreneur's StartUps, Reader's Digest, and the Dr. Phil Show. With more than 12,000 members and growing, VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants to share, learn, and succeed, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

Visit http://www.VAnetworking.com by July 9th to submit a donation to the March of Dimes in honor of Virtual Assistant High Heels Day and enter a drawing for a 3-month VAinsider Club Membership when you submit a photo of yourself in your high heels. New, aspiring, and successful Virtual Assistants can join this fun community of virtual professionals by signing up for a free membership at http://www.VAnetworking.com

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Leesa Barnes

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/01/2009 -- On Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Leesa Barnes will present How to Manage a Multi-Speaker, Multi-Series Virtual Event as a Virtual Assistant

Topic Description:

As companies cut back on travel, many are hosting virtual events so that employees and business owners can upgrade their skills from the comforts of home or office. Yet many of these companies have no clue how to plan, organize and launch a virtual event, let alone one that features a multitude of speakers, exhibitors and sponsors. They end up making many mistakes that cost them time, money and their reputation.

As a virtual assistant, you're in a strategic position to use what you already know to help companies be successful hosting their own multi-speaker, multi-series virtual event. Join Leesa Barnes as she shares with you the critical tasks that virtual assistants must know to help businesses host profitable virtual events.

What You'll Learn

- Why managing a multi-speaker, multi-day virtual event is much more than just booking a bridge line or sending out emails
- The 3 things you must manage when setting up a virtual event (and what you should not)
- The checklist every virtual assistant must have to keep the virtual event host from tearing her hair out
- The difference between a multi-speaker, multi-series virtual event and a webinar or teleclass (and why this distinction really matters)
- How to start offering virtual event management to companies

About Leesa: Award winning author, Leesa Barnes, is an online marketing specialist and virtual event marketing expert. She is President of Marketing Fit Inc., a training and development company that teaches businesses how to get active and be profitable on the Internet using online tools and virtual events.

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) to learn How to Manage a Multi-Speaker, Multi-Series Virtual Event as a Virtual Assistant

VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Tracy Needham

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/19/2009 -- On Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Tracy Needham will present: "Creating Quick & Easy ebooks That Sell"

Join us for this eSeminar to discover...

- 4 ways an ebook can boost your bottom line—even when you're not working
- A quick and painless way to write your ebook content…even if you hate to write!
- Identifying your market's hot buttons so you choose topics they're hungry for
- This one element can make or break your ebook—tips for making it irresistible
- Strategies for pricing your ebook…as well as how to easily up the value (and the price!)
- And more!

For the last five years, Tracy has been helping entrepreneurs market their business. Tracy specializes in writing marketing materials that do the selling for you--by getting your prospects' attention, showing them you have the perfect solution for their problem, and persuading them to take the next step. In this seminar Tracy will show you how to attract more clients and sales using marketing strategies that make better use of your time and money.

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) for "Creating Quick & Easy ebooks That Sell"

VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Michael McLaughlin

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/18/2009 -- On Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Michael McLaughlin will present "Getting Paid What You're Worth - Everytime!".

This interactive program will offer participants specific strategies for getting paid what they're worth—every time. The session will be organized as a facilitated interview with our guest, Michael McLaughlin, which will allow us to ask specific questions about how to handle our sales process. The focus will be on essential strategies for establishing our fee for projects, communicating those fees, and managing the process of objections and negotiation. At the end of the session, you'll have new tools and a different way of thinking about how you price your services.

Michael McLaughlin has been a management consultant for more than two decades. He's the author of Winning the Professional Services Sale, which offers professional service providers, business development managers, and firm leaders market-tested strategies to identify, qualify, and close any services sale. He's also the coauthor of Guerrilla Marketing for Consultants, the first book to apply the principles of Guerrilla Marketing to the business of consulting and professional services; it offers a profitable approach to marketing, selling, pricing, proposal writing, and client relationship management. He is the publisher of two newsletters, The Guerrilla Consultant and Management Consulting News, which orovide perspectives and resources for professional service providers.

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, to "Get Paid What You're Worth - Everytime!".

VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Virtual Assistants Share Secrets for Effective Business Communication in Honor of Effective Communication Month

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/17/2009 -- June is Effective Communication month and the Virtual Assistants at VAnetworking.com, the world's largest social networking community for Virtual Assistants and virtual entrepreneurs are sharing their tips for using a Virtual Assistant to communicate effectively in your business.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking states, "Entrepreneurs who can't afford a communications staff don't need to handle their business communication on their own. Partnering with a Virtual Assistant gives these business owners the expertise they need on an as-needed basis."

A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a highly-trained independent entrepreneur who provides a myriad of business support services virtually via phone, fax and internet based technology to support and meet the growing needs of businesses worldwide. Partnering with a VA reduces stress, protects cash flow, eliminates administrative hassles, and enables business people to find the success they originally set out to achieve. Most business owners never meet their Virtual Assistants as they help their clients virtually from their own home offices, from anywhere in the world.

Sutherland offers the following advice for partnering with a Virtual Assistant to communicate more effectively:

1. If you need an email campaign launched and/or maintained, a Virtual Assistant can write the emails or edit yours, and schedule them in your autoresponder.
2. When you write blog posts, send them to your Virtual Assistant to be scheduled.
3. Before you send out a document, have your Virtual Assistant convert it to a professional-looking PDF first.
4. Do you have a seminar you recorded and need transcribed? Hire a Virtual Assistant to transcribe it.
5. If you need help getting your email organized and prioritized, a Virtual Assistant can manage your email.
6. Do you need calls made to confirm your appointments? Let your Virtual Assistant make your calls.
7. Let your Virtual Assistant set you up and maintain your profile on social media and networking sites.
8. Have your Virtual Assistant write and submit a press release for your exciting business news.

VAnetworking.com, a social networking site for aspiring, new, and established VAs was launched in 2003 when Sutherland recognized the need for an educational and social networking community for Virtual Assistants and virtual entrepreneurs to connect, share, discuss, and promote their businesses. With more than 11,000 members who have access to discounts on products and services, weekly e-seminars by industry experts, requests for proposals, and fun contests and prizes, VAnetworking is regularly profiled in national magazines, television shows and radio stations worldwide, including Entrepreneur's StartUps, Reader's Digest, and the Dr. Phil Show.

To discover the benefits of partnering with a Virtual Assistant, visit http:/www.VAnetworking.com and download the free e-Book, Finding the Ultimate Virtual Assistant for Your Business. To learn more about becoming a Virtual Assistant visit http://www.VAnetworking.com and sign up for your free membership.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Jennifer Joyce

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/16/2009 -- On Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Jennifer Joyce will present "Mastery of Self: The Alchemy of Personal Transformation".

Self-Mastery is at the core of everything we do. It is the genesis of all our successes. With Personal Mastery anything is possible; without it, the simplest things are difficult. Jen's presentations are deeply personal, yet lighthearted and fun. She shares stories and models from her own experience to help promote a better understanding, and engages the audience in discussion and self-reflection with the sole intention of promoting psychological and emotional health.

Jen has spent a lifetime as a student of Personal Mastery – her own and others. She coaches others in their journeys from a place of true knowledge, deep compassion, and courage. During her 20-year career in leadership development she has coached and mentored hundreds of people, helping them to find, understand, love, and appreciate themselves. She teaches the Three Levels of Personal Mastery: Self-Mastery, Interpersonal Mastery, and Organizational Mastery, with Self-Mastery at the core.

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) to open the gates to Mastery of Self: The Alchemy of Personal Transformation

VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Joy Duling

Surrey, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/26/2009 -- On Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. EST, Joy Duling will present "10 Easy Ways to Help Clients Make More Money".

Want to create a thriving virtual assistance practice? Become a revenue generator for each of your clients... and be amazed at how they'll gladly pay you any price you ask! During this e-seminar, Joy will present 10 specific ways that VA's can help their clients make more money. Each method is tested, easily implemented and guaranteed to create raving fans. Integrate the tips that you learn on this call into your client intake or annual review process and watch your own income rise in 2009.

Best known for her ability to cut through mental clutter and connect big picture strategy with real world action, Joy Duling inspires small business owners to make revolutionary changes to earn more money and create the kind of lifestyle they really want.

Joy got her start in business like many VA's, trading in her corporate cubicle for entrepreneurial freedom. Today, she collaborates with a virtual support team sprinkled across the U.S. to support her clients.

Joy is the author of "The G.O.A.L. Program: How to Achieve What You Really Want This Year" as well as a publisher of several well-received skill-building e-courses and e-books. She also recently co-founded the Midwest Business Academy, a source of free training for entrepreneurs aiming to start, manage and grow small businesses. Adelaide Zindler, B.S. Mompreneur, Syndicated Columnist, Pre-school and Family Life Coach, Award Winning Author...

Please join us at VAnetworking.com on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) so that you can learn 10 Easy Ways to Help Clients Make More Money.

VAnetworking is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VAnetworking, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Surrey, BC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/27/2008 -- VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Media Zero to Media Hero: The Inside Scoop on Mastering Publicity

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce Shannon Cherry of Cherry Communications (www.cherrycommunications.com). Shannon will be presenting "Media Zero to Media Hero: The Inside Scoop on Mastering Publicity" on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. (EST).

"Advertising is what you pay for. Publicity is what you pray for."

What's a small business owner or entrepreneur to do?

You have dozens, hundreds or even thousands of competitors around the world.

How do you make yourself known amid all the noise and confusion?

One thing is for sure. You may or may not have a big budget for marketing and promotion but you want to get the most bang for your buck.

That's where media relations come in. Publicity is a far more powerful tool than advertising and a successful campaign lends credibility to you and your company.

Are you tired of wasting your time sending out information to the media that no one responds to?

Do you want to stop struggling to figure out how to get the media interested in writing about you and your expertise?

Then join Shannon Cherry for this live teleclass. She knows personally that media relations is the most cost effective and credible marketing method available. And she's willing to share her insider knowledge as someone who's worked as both a reporter and a PR pro.

In Media Zero to Media Hero, you'll learn the secrets that the top PR practitioners use, including:

• identifying which type of media outlets to pursue
• knowing what reporters want to cover
• determining the best timing for an important announcement
• developing relationships with reporters
• discovering what reporters want to see on your web site
• The 5 key media relations tools that help you get publicity

Please join us on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) to hear Shannon's information.

VAnetworking (VANA) is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VANA, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Surrey, BC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/19/2008 -- VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce Dawn Goldberg of Write Well U. Dawn will be presenting "Ready, Set, Write - how to go from concept to completion by brainstorming ideas" on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. (EST).

In this interactive workshop, we'll discuss and use strategies to help unlock the dark recesses of our brains to generate ideas and content for whatever we want to write.

Dawn Goldberg, Chief Writing Officer of Write Well University and Resident Grammar Goddess, says, "Words, in the form of mechanics and meaning, have always fascinated me. After several years in education and owning a successful business as a virtual assistant, I saw the need for good writing and effective communication. As owner and founder of Write Well U, I've created several writing programs to help people use words well and become stronger writers."

Please join us on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) to learn more from Dawn.

VAnetworking (VANA) is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VANA, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Surrey, BC -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/11/2008 -- VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce Stephanie McWilliams of Evolving Arts (evolvingarts.com). Stephanie will be presenting "What does your office say about your business?" on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. (EST).

Your office (even if clients never visit) says something about you and your business. Make sure that it is saying something nice. Learn easy feng shui techniques to channel the energy in your office to support your success. Your office (even if clients never visit) says something about you and your business. Make sure that it is saying something nice. Learn easy feng shui techniques to channel the energy in your office to support your success.

Stephanie McWilliams is a Feng Shui Consultant Host/Designer on HGTV's new show, "Fun Shui".

Stephanie is the founder of Evolving Arts and has been a graphic designer, illustrator and art director in NYC for a combined 15 years. Her love, passion and dedication to making a positive impact in people's lives has made her current feng shui practice the perfect marriage between design and healing. Her playful personality, sassy red hair and practical approach to the ancient art of feng shui makes for a fun-filled adventure as she teaches people how to change their lives by changing their space.

Please join us on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) to also receive some valuable information from Cindy.

VAnetworking (VANA) is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VANA, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VAnetworking Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VAnetworking (http://www.vanetworking.com) and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Liza Magcale of eLiaise.

Surrey, British Columbia Canada -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/23/2008 -- VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce by Liza Magcale of eLiaise (www.eliaise.com). Lisa will be presenting "How to Leverage Live Assistance Through Your Business" on Wednesday, January 23, 200 at 6:00 p.m. (EST).

Liza has over 10 years of building business one call at a time. She developed processes, including Tele-Connect™. Bringing her consulting experience to professionals seeking lean business solutions.

Working with VAs, she has streamlined the telephone component of customer relationship management, providing a live, friendly, professional voice. Her goal is to enhance your image, improve your time management, and increase your bottom line.

To date, her services connect businesses spanning five continents.

Please join us on Wednesday, January 23, 200 at 6:00 p.m. (EST) to learn more.

VAnetworking (VANA) is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VANA, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.

So join the fun and stop by the VANA Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com or just go ahead and upgrade to this exciting new VAinsider membership at http://www.vanetworking.com/vainsider/index.htm. You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the professionals you'll find here.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

VANetworking.com names forum member “VAccolade Business Entrepreneur of the Year”

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and Blaine, WA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/21/2008 -- Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VANetworking.com, honored one of her forum's members last month with the title of "VAccolade Business Entrepreneur of the Year".

The VAccolade Business Entrepreneur Award is presented to a different member of VANetworking.com, ('VANA' to its members) each week. To qualify for this distinction, a VA must be nominated by a peer and meet the following criteria: the VA must be an important contributor to the forum, show business savvy and good judgment, have a strong USP, and uphold VANA ethics. Their website must demonstrate: solid copywriting, excellent design, search engine friendliness, usability and original content.

Patty Dost, owner of Time is of the Escents, was selected from all of 2007's weekly winners of the 'VAccolade' as the Entrepreneur of the Year. Ms Dost has been involved with VANetworking.com (VANA to its members) for 2 years, as a member, volunteer and VA (virtual assistant) to Ms. Sutherland.

"She is the one behind the scenes keeping VANA running smoothly and in focus so that all virtual assistants worldwide have a comfortable and friendly place to network online," commented Sutherland. She went on to say, "Patty is always there for us answering questions at the forum from 'how to post your avatars' to 'finding out your password when it's forgotten'. She contributes in so many ways to VANA that I cannot even begin to list them. Without Patty, VANA would not be the wonderful resource it is to so many VAs worldwide. We should all be tipping our VA hats off to Patty Dost, the VA who helps keep over 7,700 members informed about the VA industry today."

Virtual Assistants work from their own offices and provide administrative support and other specialized services to businesses, entrepreneurs and executives. VAs often experience feelings of isolation when they leave the 'corporate world' and organizations like VANetworking.com serve as a family these entrepreneurs can turn to for advice, mentoring, and camaraderie. The VANA forum theme states, "Hey, Hey, The VA Gang's All Here," and they are! Supporting one another and working hard to promote the Virtual Assistant Industry.

About VANetworking.com
VANetworking.com is the global meeting place for aspiring and successful VAs, so if you are considering becoming a Virtual Assistant it's the perfect starting place. Members have access to over 76,000 posts, expert advice on work-related topics, weekly VA chats, monthly contests, the VANA Newsletter, discounts on products and services, and placement on a growing listing of VAs in 14 countries in the VA Service Directory.

If you are a business owner who would like to learn more about the VA industry, look no further. You can't beat VANA (http://VANetworking.com) when it comes to resources and the vast pool of professionals from which to draw.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Announcement of a new internship program within the virtual assistance industry which allows busy VAs to subcontract their overflow to new virtual assistants seeking relevant work experience

Surrey, British Columbia -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/02/2008 -- The virtual assistance industry is booming right now and if you're among the VAs overwhelmed with projects there's a new program to help!

VANetworking.com or 'VANA' is the world's largest virtual assistant organization with over 7,550 members. Virtual Assistants work from their own offices and provide administrative support and other specialized services to businesses, entrepreneurs and executives. Many seasoned VAs find themselves overwhelmed with projects at this time of year but don't want to turn away business. VANA has implemented a traditional 'internship' program for members, providing busy VAs the opportunity to become VAclients by subcontracting work to VAinterns. It's a win-win situation. The VAclient gets some relief and the VAintern gains relevant experience.

Tawnya Sutherland, founder of VANetworking.com is very enthusiastic about her latest offering to the virtual assistant community, the VAinternship program. "Every day at VANA I see posts made by new VAs struggling to find clients. These industry newbies are starving for real world experience," says Sutherland, "even though they might have been administrative assistants for years. Working virtually is a totally different ball game and potential clients are looking for experienced VAs with great recommendations. This program will allow new VAs to get that experience while Veteran VAs are able to get a taste for subcontracting work."

VAinterns are prescreened and monitored by a team of Veteran VAs at VANA. VAclients work directly with a Veteran VA who liaises between them and the VAintern. This VA liaison works one-on-one with the VAclient to ensure their project is completed to their specifications by a skilled VA in training.

This is a great opportunity for successful VAs to test the waters of expansion and subcontracting plans are extremely economical, starting at only $8/hour.
If you are considering becoming a virtual assistant, now is the perfect time to join VANA – the global meeting place for aspiring and successful VAs. As a member you'll not only be eligible to participate in the VAinternship program, but you will have access to over 75,000 posts, expert advice on work-related topics, weekly VA chats, monthly contests, the VANA Newsletter, discounts on products and services, and placement on a growing listing of VAs in 14 countries in the VA Service Directory. Also, just in time for the holidays – access to the VANA Shop. And it's all for free! On top of all that, the 2nd annual VA Advent Calendar Contest is in full swing at VANA giving all members old and new the opportunity to win great prizes. The prize pool for the Advent Contest is valued at over $5000!

If you're interested in learning how you can have VAinterns work for you, simply send an email to clients@vainterns.com and you will receive an information packet on how to get started. If you are interested in becoming a VAintern, you can send an email to interns@vainterns.com, requesting an application.

If you are a business owner who would like to learn more about the VA industry, where better to look? You can't beat VANA (VANetworking.com) when it comes to resources and the vast pool of professionals from which to draw.

About Tawnya Sutherland
Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Assistant Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Premier Partnership with Virtual Assistant Manager Offers Members Discount Rates for Online Virtual Assistant Software System

Surrey, British Columbia Canada -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/28/2007 -- The wait is finally over for Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) members. After years of "making due" by piecing together software intended for other industries, VANA announced today the formation of a Premier Partnership with leading web-based software developer Contemporary Web Plus, Inc., maker of Virtual Assistant Manager software (www.virtualassistantmanager.com). Virtual Assistant Manager is the first comprehensive task-based online software system developed specifically for virtual assistants.

As a Premier Partner, Virtual Assistant Manager is offering discount rates to all VANA members. VANA's Premier Partners are relevant to the Virtual Assistant industry and are recommended so that VANA members' businesses can succeed. VANA members are interested in products and services that are helpful to small business owners, virtual assistance, work at home moms, networking, software and other computer-related areas. The VANA message board is very active and is the largest in the VA world with over 7,500 members. It is an ideal website to advertise on if your product or service falls within this market of virtual assistants and small business entrepreneurs.

Tawnya Sutherland, Founder of VANA in 2003, states "Anyone who works virtually online with clients will appreciate the simplistic yet effective use of this communication software. Not only does it keep the Virtual Assistant organized and on top of their clients' tasks but also gives their clients timely records of how far along their specific projects are at a quick glance. It is an organizational and communication software resource that should be a staple in any Virtual Assistant's toolbox."

Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VANA, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry. So join the fun and stop by the VANA Forum today at www.vanetworking.com.

"We wanted to create an easy-to-learn and easy-to-use software system that serves as the primary business tool for virtual assistants and personal assistants," said Robert A. La Loggia, President, Contemporary Web Plus, Inc. Contemporary Web Plus, Inc. is a technology firm that specializes in the development of web-based software solutions for a wide variety of applications and industries, including a focus in the virtual assistant and personal assistant fields. Contemporary Web Plus's software clients include Fortune 500 companies (PepsiCo), universities (Penn State University), school districts, governments (U.S. State Department), small and medium sized businesses and individual service providers. For more information, please visit: http://www.contemporarywebplus.com.

About Tawnya Sutherland
Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Assistant Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

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Announcement of holiday contest promoting the Virtual Assistance industry

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/03/2007 -- One year ago this month, VANetworking.com, home of the Virtual Assistant Networking Association (affectionately called "VANA" by members) celebrated the registration of its 3000th member with a special contest. Valuable prizes were awarded each day in December for the first annual VA Advent Calendar Contest. VANA's founder, Tawnya Sutherland, is thrilled to announce that as of this writing there are more than 7,500 registered members which means an even bigger celebration is in store for 2007!

How did VANA's membership more than double in one year? Because the VA industry is exploding! With a recent article published in 'Readers Digest', a segment on ABC's 'The Today Show', and lots of other media attention, more people are being attracted to the industry and more business owners are becoming aware of Virtual Assistance. If you are a Virtual Assistant – a highly skilled professional providing administrative support and other specialized services to businesses, entrepreneurs and executives – here's your opportunity to join this VA family for advice, mentoring, and camaraderie. As the forum theme goes, "Hey, Hey, The VA Gang's All Here," and they are! Supporting one another and working hard to promote the Virtual Assistant Industry.

Sutherland states, "One downside working virtually from home is that you now miss those office coffee breaks to brainstorm, network and just brag about your son's latest sport accomplishment with your fellow office colleagues. Networking with others of like mind keeps many of us of sound mind allowing us not to go stir crazy working all by ourselves with little human interaction. By joining online networking groups, this void can be filled through forum interaction and online interactive webinars. A good example of this is our VANA Deck the Offices virtual holiday party being held December 13th in our webinar room. We will be playing networking games, having contests, giving away prizes and truly just enjoying each other's company in a festive way."

Considering becoming a Virtual Assistant? Now is the perfect time to join VANA – the global meeting place for aspiring and successful VAs. As a member you'll have access to over 74,000 posts, expert advice on work-related topics, weekly VA chats, monthly contests, the VANA Newsletter, discounts on products and services, and placement on a growing listing of VAs in 14 countries in the VA Service Directory, and just in time for the holidays – access to the VANA Shop. And it's all for free!

All members old and new will be eligible to win great prizes in this year's VA Advent Calendar Contest. Prizes are valued at over $5,000 and are all perfectly suited for virtual assistants – both new to the VA industry and seasoned veterans alike.

How do you play? A different prize will be drawn daily during the Advent season (December 1- 25) and all members who have posted within 30 days will be entered into the draw. It's that simple!

Prizes include:

-'The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Thriving Business' ebook by Yvonne Weld – value $49.95
-Get Clients NOW! book and 1 hour of consultation (donated by University of VAs)– value $90
-VAinsider membership – value $295
-Free enrollment in the Virtual Assistant Training Program (VATP) – value $1200
-Full scholarship for Virtual Assistant University (VAU) – value $1500
-Many more ebooks and business building products coveted by VAs everywhere!!!

Patty Dost, owner of 'www.TimeIsOfTheEsCents.com', is a volunteer at VANA and, in her role as volunteer, she is gathering prizes for this year's contest. "I love volunteering at VANA and this type of thing, I just adore." says Dost, "Not only does my business grow thanks to the advice and information I receive as a member, but I get to gather prizes that will make a different VA happy every day in December!"

If you have a product or service you wish to introduce to the VA community this is a great low-cost advertising opportunity. You can email Patty at resources@vanetworking.com for details.

If you are a business owner who would like to learn more about the VA industry, where better to look? You can't beat VANA (VANetworking.com) when it comes to resources and the vast pool of professionals from which to draw.

About Tawnya Sutherland
Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Assistant Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm