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3 Sticky Tips to Grow
James Marland James Marland

3 Sticky Tips to Grow

A virtual assistant needs to create a product or service that the clients love so much that they stay month after month. A service where you do so much, it would be hard for them to leave. And a service where you give so much value that it would be crazy to trust somebody else with their business.

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The 2-Step Business Plan
James Marland James Marland

The 2-Step Business Plan

One of the key factors of running a business is identifying your customers problems and being in a place where you can solve those problems.

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Why failure is the only option
James Marland James Marland

Why failure is the only option

One of the biggest obstacles to starting a small business is the fear of failure. Wherever it comes from, fear or failure derails the dreams of startup business before they ever open their doors. To start your own business you must get over your fear of failure.

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SOPs are Your Small Business Cookbook
James Marland James Marland

SOPs are Your Small Business Cookbook

In the last year I learned to keep a master SOP document. This document allows me to update SOP’s quickly and distribute them seamlessly to the people who need it. It also became an automatic bookmark on the employee’s Chrome bookmark bar. Everyone can see the SOPs, review them anytime, and update them if they have permission.

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5 People to have on your team
James Marland James Marland

5 People to have on your team

Even if you have a killer business idea or process, you probably don't know everything about running a business. To make up for these weaknesses it's beneficial to bring people along with you to support your business activities. There are five people you need in your business: a partner, a coach, a lawyer, an accountant, and an ideal customer.

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4 tips to achieve your goals
James Marland James Marland

4 tips to achieve your goals

Have you ever felt like the universe conspires against you when you decide to make a life change? How many times have you started and stopped a fitness goal, a business goal, or a career goal? Here are four tips for making goals and sticking with them.

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Just Start
James Marland James Marland

Just Start

The time to start your small business is now. You are just as capable as the other people who are successful. All online businesses had to start with a decision and an action.

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