(Lexington, KY, USA) March 6, 2007 – Outsourcing organization,
RemoteProfessionals.com, Inc.,  (http://www.RemoteProfessionals.com) will
present an online mini-conference for independent workers on April 17th,
2008. The mini-conference will contain two tracks, one for new virtual
workers and one for long-term offsite providers, and will be held from 9:30
am to 1:45 pm (EST).

Speakers will cover topics including: How to secure clients, how to release
clients, managing and billing time, business blogging, creating and online
presence and website review. Speakers include:

Tiffanie Lyon of lyonsalesinstitute.com, is a published author, trainer and
speaker who inspires non-traditional sales people to accomplish effective
self-promotion and promote their small and home-based businesses for a larger
market share.

Marsha Kopan of execsecsrv.com, a 10-year veteran of the virtual assistance
industry who has served on numerous professional boards and committees and
runs a successful VA practice specializing in association management and
paralegal services.

Anna Baron of thevirtuallink.com, is an 11-year veteran of the VA industry who
specializes in web design and Internet marketing for the Real estate
industry. She has appeared in multiple industry publications and has mentored
and coached beginning virtual assistants for over five years. 

Karen Reddick, MVA of vandeservices.com and redpeneditor.com has been a
virtual assistant for six years and is a professional author’s assistant
helping authors, editors and publishing executives.  Her business has been
featured on NBC’s Today Show. Karen publishes a weekly newsletter,
podcasts “Red Hot Grammar Tips,” and is an author in her own right.

Mike Price of MLBroadcast.com is a veteran web technologist who helps his
clients use Web 2.0 platforms to improve visibility, enhance presentation and
deliver cutting edge information on the Internet. Mike specializes in
assisting real estate industry professionals to use podcasting, web video,
blogging and social networking to capture a wider market share.

Andrea Pixley of AndreaPixley.com has been in business for over eight years
and is one of the most recognized names in the Virtual Assistant Industry
(Just Google “virtual assistant”). Andrea specializes in website and customer
services and manages a resource website to assist military families like her
own.

Two of the mini-conference sessions will be hands-on workshops, limited to ten
participants. Non-workshop classes will host a larger audience. When session
space is limited, participants will be registered on a first-come, first
served basis. Classes may be taken individually or a full-day discounted pass
may be purchased. For more information, or to register for the event, visit
http://www.RemoteProfessionals.com/ or call 888-890-8226.

About RemoteProfessionals.com:
RemoteProfessionals.com is a professional networking organization for
outsourcing professionals. Our members are dedicated to providing exemplary
service, promoting outsourcing workstyles, supporting peer providers, and
supporting clients worldwide without geographic limitations.

The only Virtual Assistant to be featured on network television, listen to my interview with Melanie O’Kane talk about my new book, Grammar Done Right, as well as how using an editor and author’s assistant can help your business grow. Inquiring minds also wanted to know what it was like to be showcased on the Today Show.

Buy Grammar Done Right at www.grammardoneright.com
Buy A-Z Guide: The Best Ways to Work with a VA at www.vandeservices.com

 Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 17 at 7:00p (CST).

I am interviewed by host Sandra Yancey founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork.  We’ll talk about how an author’s assistant can help writers and authors take their writing concepts to publishing success!

The show is broadcast live from the Dallas, Texas studios of WBAP News/Talk 820, an ABC/Disney Company, and the #1 listened-to radio station in Texas.

WBAP is heard in 80% of the USA . Most people will be able to hear the eWomenNetwork.com show right from their radio by tuning to 820 on the AM dial (in Dallas).

All others, please listen on the web at: 
 http://www.ewomennetwork.com/radioshow.html

Karen is a freelance editor and certified author’s assistant, committed to helping authors take their writing concepts to publishing success by helping them through all steps of the publishing process.

Karen is also the author of The A-Z Guide: The Best Ways to Work with a Virtual Assistant and Grammar Done Right! A clear, commonsense approach to grammar and style.

I’m please to announce that one of my author clients is in the midst of a whirlwind Virtual Book Tour.Gabriella Goddard’s “Gulp! The 7 Day crash course to master fear and break through any challenge” is the ground-breaking guide that can change your life . . . in one week!  Her powerful 7 step process helps you to develop the mindset, clarity and courage to face your fears, step out of your comfort zone and take that leap of faith.Here are Gabriella’s five top tips for how you can brave the unknown and embrace big change this year.

Running your own VA business can be a real challenge.  Maybe you’re just starting out and are worried about finding your first clients. Or maybe you’ve been working as a VA for a while and want to expand, or even shift direction.  The biggest problem when you work for yourself is that the only person who can change things is YOU.  But that takes inner confidence and courage.So here are my five top tips for how you can brave the unknown and take that leap of faith this year. 1. WAKE UP TO IT.
Understand that change is happening in your business for a reason. It’s time for you to grow and evolve.  Look to the change and ask “what is your purpose?” Let the answer guide you through the process. As Frank Herbert once said, “Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.”

I’m please to announce that one of my author clients is in the midst of a whirlwind Virtual Book Tour.

Gabriella Goddard’s Gulp! The 7 Day crash course to master fear and break through any challenge” is the ground-breaking guide that can change your life . . . in one week!

Gulp! is one of those moments at the crossroads of life that call for you to step out of your comfort zone. Whether it’s taking a new business opportunity or leaving a bad relationship, you know in your heart that it’s time to take on your fears and insecurities and make the decision that can lead to the life you’ve always wanted. But how do you overcome the endless second-guessing that leaves you forever on the precipice of change?

View the book trailer and join the book tour at: http://www.gulptogether.com

Visit the author at: http://www.gulptime.com

If not now . . . then when?

GRAMMAR TIPS from The Red Pen EditorDid you miss me? I sure did miss you!Can you believe that I have been sending out weekly grammar tips since March of 2005 and that I have accumulated over 100 tips? I know, I couldn’t believe it either!

I look forward to sending you more great Grammar Tips in 2008.Next week . . . Is your sentence active or passive?Happy Writing!
– Karen Reddick, The Red Pen Editor

Hi, all my aspiring (and seasoned) virtual assistant friends!
You should take advantage of the teleseminar below where you can get your questions answered and learn how you, too, can become a successful virtual assistant.

F r e e Teleseminar sponsored by The Univeristy of Virtual Assistants (www.uofvas.com)

So you want to be a VA?

Bring your questions and get the answers on how to start your business, what skills and experience you will need, what technology you should have, what VAs do and how they do it. Get the answers to those burning questions about launching your VA business!

The teleseminar is f r e e of charge and limited to the first 15 participants. Hurry! There are only a few seats left!

When: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 9 a.m. MDT (11 a.m. EDT, 10 a.m. CDT, 8 a.m. PST)

Where: Via telephone. Conference call information will be sent via email once you have registered.

To RSVP send an email to
Cheryl@UofVAs.com. You are welcome to include your question in the text of the email and I will personally answer it for you during the teleseminar!

If you have any other questions about the teleseminar, please call Cheryl at 1-877-244-6974 (ex. 4 to leave a voicemail).

I hope to see you there!

Karen Reddick,MVA/Owner
Author Support / Editorial Services
Celebrating 6 years in business!
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 Webs: http://www.VandEServices.com * http://www.TheRedPenEditor.com
 Podcast: Red Hot Grammar Tips Podcast

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 Not exactly sure how a Virtual Assistant
can help grow your business? Buy this e-book:
A-Z Guide: The Best Ways to Work With a VA

I’m always searching for great books to share with my readers and sometimes those great books just happen to land right in my lap.

Copywriting 101 by Allison Nazarian is one of those books. This do-it-yourself guide to writing your marketing copy correctly, persuasively and stress-lessly is a wonderful guide for Small Buisnesses, Entrepreneurs, Coaches & Consultants who want to add more polish, professionalism, and power to their writing.

The book is full of tools, tips and ideas on writing effective copy for your marketing materials, blogs, newsletters, or anything you want written well.

 I especially loved the writing exercises Allison takes you through in several of the chapters. It’s like having a live, hands-on coach right there with you.

This book is a must have for anyone wanting to master the art of successful copy.

Find out more at Get It In Writing http://www.GetItInWriting.biz or email Allison at info@GetItInWriting.biz

Happy Writing!

When I started writing this grammar tip, I had no idea there were so many types of metaphors. After searching Wikipedia.com, I uncovered at least 16 different types.

GRAMMAR TIPS from The Red Pen EditorExamples of Metaphors
All the world’s a stage
Love is war
Life is a journey
You are my sunshine
Time flies

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