Virtual Assistant Specialties

As many of my readers know, I’m a Paralegal by profession, and have an established Virtual Assistant website at CAM Virtual Assistant Services. Many consider me a “professional student” as I’m always eager to learn new things.

This is the year for me to make a concerted effort to turn my Virtual Assistant website from a part-time venture, into a full-time job and enter the consulting field.

If you’ve been online for any length of time you’ve been exposed to a blog in one way or another. In fact you’re probably using one yourself and understand the importance of a small business utilizing a blog for several reasons such as increasing traffic, building a relationship with your readers, etc.

Not all people are as fortunate as those of us that know the importance of blogging. Speaking on a local level if you’ve ever had a conversation with a small business owner who has a brick and mortar business you have probably come to the conclusion that some of them don’t even know what a blog is!

That’s where a Virtual Assistant who loves WordPress, has a creative side and doesn’t mind working mostly behind the scenes can utilize their services by becoming a blog consultant. Then you can start evangelizing to small business owners in your local community not only the importance of blogging but the truth – blogging is smart for business.

So exactly what is a blog consultant?

It’s someone passionate about blogging. They love blogging in general but more importantly they understand the importance of blogging for small business owners and want to share that understanding with small business owners especially on the local level.

So if you’re that VA mentioned above and are passionate about blogging and want to share that passion with others then be sure to check out Become A Blog Consultant. If you’re not a VA yet, that’s ok too (you can find out more about how to become a VA here) this course was created for anyone who has a passion for blogging and wants to share it with local small business owners.

You can watch a quick two minute video and see a real life client example and sign up for a 16 minute audio that will help you decide if this is for you.

For More Info: Become a Blog Consultant

WAHM Career Options: Blog Consulting Services for the Skilled VA is a post from: Moomettes Magnificents

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Educating Esme: Esme Raji Codell

Diary of a Teacher’s First Year

My youngest daughter recently graduated college with a degree in Psychology and Sociology.  She’s in grad school now for a Masters in Social Work.

Over the course of her college career, we were hoping that she’d decide to become a teacher.  She’s terrific with children, and every summer break she would be a Nanny to kids she’s been babysitting since they were infants.  They’re 10 and 11 now.

In the meantime, she’s signed up in several towns and has become a substitute teacher.  Her favorite age group is grades 1-3.  See, she should have listened to her mama.

I’m pleased to have the opportunity to review the book, Educating Esme – Diary of a Teacher’s First Year, by Esme Raji Codell.

The book chronicles the learning curve of Esme as a first-year teacher in Chicago public schools.  The children call her Mesdame Esme.

Esme is an unconventional spirit, definitely marching to the tune of a different drummer, and utilizes such innovative teaching techniques as doing the Cha-Cha on the desks.

Actually, my oldest daughter had a 5-th grade teacher who really danced on the tables to reward the kids, and they loved it!  She still talks about that teacher to this day!

This award-winning book speaks to advice tips for beginning teachers and how each teacher eventually develops their own teaching style.

When dealing with Administrators, Esme says:

“That’s what happens when you ask people who are giving a hundred and one percent of themselves to give one hundred and two,”

Some Q & A from the author:

Q- “Educating Esmé”, your diary of your first year of teaching in a Chicago public school, has been called the “gold standard” for the “foxhole memoir” by the New York Times and has sold over 200,000 copies. With this recent reissue of the book, what’s new?

Esme- The diary itself is exactly the same, but there’s a new foreword by Katherine Paterson, author of “Bridge to Teribithia”, and a meaty guide that’s been added called “Hit the Ground Running,” which I created to help new teachers do just that. The most common question I’m asked is, “Do you have any advice for new teachers?” Now readers will find over twenty-five really specific and hopefully pragmatic pieces of advice and also a comprehensive shopping list for the first-year teacher.

Be forwarned that since the book chronicles the experiences of a very real person, that there is some crude language that some might consider offensive. As a Baby Boomer, I personally don’t offend easily, and found that the language was necessary as the book was written from real-life experiences, and necessary to depict real life, in a USA city public school. Those experiences aren’t all sugar and spice, and neither is the book sugar-coated.

I recommend it as a good read for those who teach or are interested in going into teaching.

Available on Amazon: Educating Esmé: Diary of a Teacher’s First Year, Expanded Edition

#Esme Raji Codell
# Paperback: 256 pages
# Publisher: Algonquin Books; Expanded edition (September 1, 2009)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 1565129350
# ISBN-13: 978-1565129351

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As a small internet business owner, I’m always looking for ways to maximize my exposure on the web. Recently I came across Network Solutions. This is a company that specializes in helping small businesses start and market their businesses on the Web. In addition to domain name registration, they offer Web site design and hosting, e-commerce solutions, online security products, and search engine marketing and optimization.

Through Webinars and Seminars, Network Solutions explores issues such as pay-per-click and search engine optimization techniques, and provides practical knowledge about strategies, tactics, and solutions for marketing online. Network Solutions has designed all of these resources to lead, guide, and teach small business customers how to succeed online.

Network Solutions also offers ideas to small business owners for improving business practices in ways many may not have even thought or known possible. The events also provide opportunities for small business owners to network with one another and learn from each other.

If you’ve been downsized or outsourced, you might be interested in network solutions jobs. etwork Solutions is looking for bright, talented team players! They’re looking hard to locate talented, passionate, and dedicated people who want to build and grow their careers with a company like Network Solutions®. Perks include a comprehensive health and welfare benefits program, Matching 401K program as well as Flexible Spending Accounts.

Check them out ~ Network Solutions is there to help you any way they can!

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