Hear me on the Roundtable Podcast!

Sarah Wurrey invited me to be a panelist on the Roundtable Podcast with her and her co-host (and new host) Jen Zingsheim. On the podcast we talked about socnet overload, social media and philanthropy, and measurement tools.  You can listen to it here.

Afterward I was thinking about social networking and overload and we all have that problem.  We’re focused on email and bacn and things that *should* be done but when it gets so overwhelming you don’t know where to start, it’s time to rethink what we’re doing.  We’re responsible for creating our own filters and we need to make sure that we don’t have a filter problem. If you do, find a way to resolve the situation.  If you need help and advice getting things under control, may I recommend a virtual assistant?

Also, I think that social networks should find their niche and appeal to it in a very useful away. We shouldn’t overwhelm individuals and businesses that are new to social media with every social network out there.  If you know someone who is just getting used to the space, make sure you get to know their interests and then suggest one social network to get them started.

It was Sarah’s last podcast before moving to the beautiful D.C. area.  We’ll miss her here in New England and hope she comes back to visit very very soon!

Pixie 3.0

A couple of weeks ago I was looking to see what was available in Social Media Marketing at small companies in Boston. I connected with Adam Green of Grazr, Corp. who was looking for a Social Media Evangelist for Vibemetrix. After initial discussions and a great meeting, I’m delighted to say that I’ve accepted the position.

I am excited to be able to work with such a great company and fun and intelligent guy like Adam. We’re already talking about what’s to come and I’m looking forward to enjoying the new opportunities this position brings!

Obviously, as things shift, my virtual assistant services will change. I’ll be freelancing some over the next few months. Unfortunately, taking on new clients isn’t practical at this time and I’m happy to recommend someone will give you the same level of care and attention that I could.

Why you need a Virtual Assistant

If you are a freelancer or a small company, you often work 12-15 hour days to ensure that everything gets done.  Phone calls have to be made, bills have to be paid and the customers have be located to keep things going.

Bob is working 12 hours a day to make a living for his wife, his children, and to afford shelter and food for his family.  He’s working hard because he loves his family and wants to make them happy.  Yet, his relationship with them is suffering because he’s working so hard he rarely gets to share a conversation or he’s missing the snuggle in bed for last story before bedtime.

Enter a virtual assistant. An effective VA can organize a calendar, clear out an email inbox, handle web site maintenance, communicate with clients and prospective clients, among many other things.

What could Bob do with two extra hours a day?  Share a hug, laugh with his children, go to dinner with his wife, teach his kids to swim, or grab that missing snuggle during the bedtime story.

What will you do with an extra two hours every work day? Contact me and let’s find out.

Interview for Small Biz Survival

Becky McCray, known to me as a small town gal, interviewed me on how to find a virtual assistant that fits and what makes it work from a distance.  I had a lot of fun doing the interview and giving her readers some insight on how it all works. Be sure to read the followup post in Becky’s Small Biz 100 by Liz Strauss.

Becky is an awesome person who likes to help others feel appreciated, thus she has Brag Basket on Fridays on her website.  It’s a great way to let someone know that they’ve helped you, give them a special shoutout or thank you.

Thank you Becky for taking the time to talk with me!