Volume 2
Issue 3
March 2007

What's Inside?

• What's Up with TVN?
• Top Ten Reasons to Go Virtual
• Upcoming Events
• Marketplace
• Resources

What's The Vision?

The Vision is the monthly ezine published by The Virtual Nation™. Our monthly ezine is packed full of complimentary resources, tips and trends for the savvy Virtual Professional. Check out our past ezine editions.

The Virtual Nation™ (TVN) is an educational destination for Virtual Professionals from the world over. As an education-based community, it is important to learn about cutting edge technologies, the latest trends and ways to hold on to the passion and motivation that started you on the path of being a virtual professional in the first place.

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What's Up with TVN?

Top Ten Reasons to Go Virtual
by Michelle Ulrich

People often ask, 'What is a Virtual Assistant?' and then get that 'Deer in the Headlights' look in their eyes. You know, that glazed over, spaced out look that overcomes them. You know you've lost them as soon as you said it. Why bother continuing the conversation? Sometimes, it is probably best to end it right there, but other times, it's worth the effort to simply say, "It's essentially remote office management." That's what Michelle Ulrich says when speaking in groups or with individuals who think she's from Star Trek or some outer space planet. Once she says those three words, people get that 'aha' look on their face and that 'Deer in the Headlights' look quickly fades away! Once someone came up to her and touched her shoulder and asked, "Are you a hologram?" That was the best response she's gotten so far in her VA career.

Once you are past the glazed look and in a conversation about Virtual Assistance, someone might ask why you started your VA practice. Michelle started hers because she was tired of doing the work of three people and when her third grade daughter came down with Mono, she decided that was it. She took her best friend's advice to become a VA and never looked back!

Why did you go into business for yourself as a Virtual Assistant? Here are ten reasons we came up with.

If you think of any other reasons, send them to info@thevirtualnation.com; we're creating a much bigger list and will post it on our website for you all to see the great reasons why becoming a VA is the best industry to be in!

Upcoming Events

Expert Teleclass Series
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
10:00 am California Time (PST)

Topic: Get Started With a PDA or Smartphone, or Learn New Tricks!

Guest Expert: Rick Cooper, founder of The PDA Pro

Who Should Attend? New users, power users, Virtual Assistants, Virtual Professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about PDAs, SmartPhones and how technology can help you be more productive!

Registration: This is a Complimentary Teleclass - Just click on the button below and fill out the form; that's all you have to do! We don't need your credit card number for processing, but I believe you'll still have to check which card you have. We'll email you the teleclass telephone and pin number a few days before the call. If you do not receive this information, please email us at info@thevirtualnation.com.

Marketplace

Sales Productivity Boot Camp presented by Rick Cooper, The PDA Pro

Why Should You Attend? How to Be the Sales Professional Everyone Wants to Hire – Boost sales and make more money!

When is it? Saturday, April 28, 2007, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where is it? Zigato’s, 1910 Canterbury Road , Sacramento , CA

Who Should Attend? Business and sales professionals who want to get more done in less time, leverage technology better, be able to follow up more consistently, and more.

How do I Register? www.ThePDAPro.com/SPBC.asp or call 800-677-6708 for more information.

Early bird registration ends March 31, 2007.  If you register early, you’ll also receive a Complimentary e-course!

What you’ll learn:

• Follow up with prospects every time
• Develop a Drip Marketing campaign
• Send greeting cards to build relationships
• Prioritize email from customers and prospects
• Use down time more effectively
• Convert business cards into customers

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For just $25, you can advertise your event, teleclass, product, or service here. Ask us how.

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Resources

Shared Vision Network is an incredible resource. Later this month, March 28 (and Michelle's birthday) Adam Urbanski will be in Oakland, CA. For those of you who don't know Adam Urbanski yet...

March 28 Topic: "Attract Clients Like Crazy" How to Make New Clients Come to You!

Where else can you find sucha top-notch speaker, great topics and at such a small price? Members are $35 and non-members are $65. Michelle is thinking about attending; are you? If you are in Sacramento, CA (or in between there and Oakland), give her a call to carpool or meet before/after the event.

Don't miss out on the Shared Vision Opportunity!

TVN has a lot of other incredible resources to choose from. If you are in need of forms, templates, information on starting a business in California, where to go to find great books, printers, and more, it's all on the website. Click here to have a look.

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With Gratitude,

Michelle Ulrich

Want to share your gratitude? Mosey on over to the Gratitude Club and check it out.