13 Ways To Green Up Your Workplace
"Paperless office" is a term that’s been around awhile. Plenty have adapted it, but some are still skeptical or daunted by the idea. “No paper? But how do we keep track of important documents?” “How do we let go of the old ways?” “How much would that cost me?” “How do...
Rethinking Your Spending Habits During Recession
You’ve probably been spending freely like me before the global economic crisis hit us. Compulsively shopping, frequently going out for dinner, regularly watching movies, getting hour-long massages at spas, drinking designer coffee… I used to do these things a lot...
Typhoon Ketsana: The Aftermath
No one was prepared for the wrath that typhoon Ketsana (local name Ondoy) released when it hit the Philippines last September 26, 2009. That was the day when Metro Manila experienced the worst rainfall in its history. Imagine getting 341 mm or 13.4 inches of rainfall...
Top Five Stress Busters
Do you feel easily irritated or annoyed recently? Is there a significant change in your eating or sleeping habits? Are you feeling listless or having trouble concentrating? Hopefully, you haven’t answered “yes” to all of these questions or else you would be on the...
20 Most Useful Vista Sidebar Gadgets
If you are a Windows Vista user, you’re probably enjoying all the fancy features that are designed for better security and easier use, not to mention the sleek interface, making computer use more enjoyable. One of its best features is the Windows Sidebar. The Sidebar...
5 Powerful Google Services That Can Build Your Business
If you’re a freelancer or a small business owner, it is important to know what business-building resources are available to you with little or no budget at all. Besides the homepage gadgets, Google offers free services that can help boost your company’s productivity...
5 Cool iGoogle Gadgets to Maximize Your Homepage Use
It doesn’t matter whether you’re an employee, a business owner, a student or a stay at home parent, life just has too many demands and we all struggle to accomplish as much as we can throughout the day. When you go online you would want to get as much done in as...
Are You Making These 5 Work-at-Home Mistakes?
A home business offers the ultimate in a flexible lifestyle where you can pursue your dreams and passions while balancing a happy home life. For all the merits of a work-at-home arrangement, it has its challenges, too. It's important to steer clear of these five...
Don’t Believe What They Say… YOU Can Have It ALL!
White sands, clear blue water, softly muted sounds of birds along the cliffs, ice cold fruit drink on one hand and the sea breeze on your face… AND then your phone rings with your client asking why the shipment hasn’t arrived yet. AND your 50 new emails from...
The Peppered Customer of the Year is…
I know you’re all excited to find out who won. And I’ll tell you in a bit. But first, let me tell you about our choosing process. It was a tough decision for us, having all of you as great clients and each judge having her (and his!) own say. In the end, it boiled...
Top 11 Things to Do with a Virtual Assistant
There are tasks better done with a partner. Save time, money, and effort with a Virtual Assistant. What will you do if someone capable reaches out a hand to lessen your workload? Someone who can devote her time for your business operations. De-loading your huge pile...
Will You Be Our Next Success Story?
Pepper Virtual Assistant Services is amping its launch with a contest. From April 23 until June 1, 2009, everyone who signs up for our free trial will get the chance to win “The Peppered Customer of the Year” contest. What we want is to be able to choose one lucky customer and give his or her business a boost by providing our services gratis.
A Real Success Story That Could Happen To You Too
Start using your time wisely and reap the benefits of hiring a virtual assistant. A Pepper Virtual Assistant is trained to act as a partner and not just an employee. They will understand your business and work with you to achieve your company’s success.
Secrets of Ideas that Stick
This story is a perfect example of what makes ideas stick. According to Chip and Dan Heath, authors of the book, Made To Stick, ideas that take hold actually follow some principles, all of which are captured in the Susan Boyle episode. Their book explains these principles in depth. It’s definitely worth a read.
5 Easy Tips to Effective Delegating to Virtual Assistants
If it’s necessary for you or your business to outsource to virtual assistants, your delegating skills will be essential to make or break your virtual assistant experience. Here are some delegating tactics that can help.
5 Time Consuming Tasks You Can Offload to a Virtual Assistant
Today’s technology allows us easy access to affordable virtual assistants, making it possible for anyone to achieve a good balance between work and personal life. Having a virtual assistant is so practical that it has helped boost the outsourcing industry. If you’re in need of a virtual assistant, but unsure what to delegate, here are some ideas.
How to Overcome Writer’s Block: Get Unstuck Or Suck!
These are just some of the things I do to get out of writer’s block. While each virtual assistant writer has his or her own ways of dealing with it, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to try other options so as to keep things fresh. And this, in my opinion, is the most important thing for a writer.
5 Quick Tips on Hiring Virtual Assistants from the Philippines
If you’re planning on hiring a virtual assistant from the Philippines, it might help to read up on these tips, to increase your chance of success.