Pam Ivey Newsletter
Volume II, Issue 17
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June 22, 2011 |
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Hey all!
Monday, Kristi and I announced the Top 10 ACCELERATE! Live Scholarship Contest Finalists and it's been exciting! Monday, we had over 270 votes. Kelly Morrison had an early lead but by the end of the day, Kim Larocque pulled ahead by 28 votes. Yesterday, we counted 643 votes total with the race neck-and-neck. Seriously, just 19 votes separated first from third! The voting closed today and the VA who claimed victory and will be joining us in Las Vegas this October on us is (*drumroll please...*)
› KIM LAROCQUE ‹
So, that's what's been keeping me on my toes this week. I've also been reviewing applications for my Level Up! Fast-Track Business Booster year-long coaching and mentoring program. It's going to be AMAZING! I have terrific business-building activities and events planned for my coaching clients, who are undoubtedly going to grow their business and take it beyond the next level. I hope you'll join me too!
Speaking of boosting your business, VAClassroom's announced their Summer Skills Camp lineup for July. The training is right on track with current trends and will definitely set you apart from your fellow virtual professionals. You can sign up right here.
I'm off to work on my videos for the Level Up! F*REE Learning Series that I'll announce soon. I'm working to make sure it's information-packed with tremendous value to you and your business. I'll keep you posted!
Congratulations again, go out to ACCELERATE! Live Scholarship Winner, Kim Larocque, of Russell, Ontario! Don't forget to take advantage of the Early Bird Special - Register before June 30th to join us in Las Vegas this October yourself!
Until next week, make it successful!
Cheers,
Virtual Business Manager
Marketing Strategist, Speaker, Author, Trainer
Pam Ivey Group of Companies
  
P.S. A great big warm welcome to all my new subscribers. I look forward to your comments and suggestions to make this a publication that will really help you move toward greater success and be better informed in the virtual world of business. |
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Ten Tips For Getting Traffic Through Social Media
 Guest Writer: Jimmy D. Brown of Traffic F.U.E.L.
Here then are 10 tips for using social media to drive traffic to your sites…
1. Complete your profile.
When you first open your Twitter, Facebook, Squidoo or other social media site account, fill out your profile (including a picture). Doing so makes it easier for people to get to know you and build relationships with you, which will make it more likely they'll click through to your site.
2. Interact.
Social sites are, by definition, social. They're two way streets (not monologues). That's why you shouldn't just post content and move on. Instead, spend a few minutes each day interacting and getting to know people in your network.
3. Include a link to your site on your profile page.
This tip is simple but effective: Give people a reason to click through from the social media site to your blog or squeeze page. A promise of a free solution usually makes for a good enticement.
Continue reading on my blog --> I'd love to read your comments too! |
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Level Up! Learning Series: Get More Clients!
 I've been working on a series of audios and videos designed to help you grow your businesses. It's centered around marketing because that's what you've told me is your biggest marketing challenge: getting clients. The first audio, laying the foundations of your virtual business is ready to go. You can grab a copy for your iPod or listen online at:
www.levelupfasttrack.com/learning-series
Level Up! Fast-Track VIP Full-Day Intensive Coaching & Mentoring Program
Are you looking for an immediate boost for your virtual assistant business?
Join me for a 1-on-1 full LIVE day of intensive coaching and mentoring to move you forward in your business, called the Level Up! Fast-Track VIP Intensive.
WARNING: Be prepared to GET FOCUSED and WORK HARD. I'm going to stretch and challenge you out of your comfort zone to get really clear on where you want to take your business. Then together, we'll create the road map for you to get there.
June dates are already being snapped up fast! Here's where I'll be over the next few months so you and I can get together to work on your business:
- Toronto, ON - June 29 and 30th
- Orlando, FL - July 16 and 17
- Collingwood or Barrie, ON - August 10, 11, 29 and 30th
- Los Angeles, CA - September 16 and 17
- Los Angeles, CA - November 14 and 15
Successful people make quick decisions. Don't hesitate to book your spot now. These Full Day Intensives are going fast and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Go here to get all the details on the program... |
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The early bird deadline is rapidly approaching (June 30th) for ACCELERATE! Live, 'THE' live event for virtual professionals.
You can still register, pick up your bonuses and save with our early bird $200 discount - but only until June 30th! We’ve got some great payment plans, too, starting at just $207 per month. You’ve gotta check ‘em out! Here’s the link to register, save big, and get your bonuses: http://www.accelerate-live.com/register-me/
If you’re serious about your business, you’ve got to make sure you’re in Vegas in October! |
What's Pam Up To?
Thursday, July 14, 2011 - Group Training Call
Level Up! Fast-Track Business Booster
(Private Members Only)
The first of our training sessions, focusing on business foundations. What it takes to run a real business and systems you should have in place to prepare for business success.
Go here to learn more or register for this year-long elite coaching and mentoring program.
July 17 - 21, 2011, Orlando, FL (Live Event!)
Suzanne Evans 10K Club - Income Acceleration Intensive #2
I'll be with my own coach, Suzanne Evans and a number of other success-driven business owners for two intensive days of business-building hard work and networking.
September 17 - 20, 2011, Los Angeles, CA (Live Event!)
Suzanne Evans 10K Club - Income Acceleration Intensive #3
I'll be with my own coach, Suzanne Evans and a number of other success-driven business owners for two intensive days of business-building hard work and networking.
October 11 - 14, 2011, Las Vegas (Live Event!)
ACCELERATE! Live - Virtual Professional Workshops for Accelerated Growth and Success
Kristi Pavlik and I are putting together an incredible live event in Vegas. You're not going to want to miss this MUST-ATTEND event! We've gathered stellar trainers from the virtual world and we'll be bring them to you live! The focus? Day 1: Business foundations; Day 2: Marketing & Getting Clients; and Day 3: Technology for you and your clients. As they say, "Be there, or be... left in the cold in up-levelling your business for greater success!" =:)
Learn more about ACCELERATE! Live and register here
November 15 - 18, 2011, Los Angeles, CA (Live Event!)
Suzanne Evans 10K Club - Income Acceleration Intensive #4 I'll be with my own coach, Suzanne Evans and a number of other success-driven business owners for two intensive days of business-building hard work and networking. |
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AnyMeeting
WOW! I learned of this resource through one of the VA groups that I belong to and I'm STOKED! I was paying GoToMeeting $49 a month for my webinars and AnyMeeting is F*REE and does even more! (Including hosting up to 200 particpants - GTM is only up to 15 for $49/mo.) I can of course, share my screen, but also share my own image presenting using my webcam. It also records and did I mention, it's F*REE! Cool beans!
http://www.anymeeting.com |
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| 3 Virtual Assistant Marketing Myths | Livestream with Cindy Greenway. "There are a few myths out there in the Virtual Assistant industry that I’d like to take an opportunity to squash. These are things that I bet you believed at one time or another in your VA business … but that are completely untrue. They don’t help you market your business. They won’t help in spreading your message. They can’t possibly help you in finding great clients." You can register for this f*ree live video at http://www.virtuallysuccessful.com/virtual-assistant-marketing-myths/ |
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Product Launch Success Tips - F*REE Report
You’ve created an information product (for you or your client) and are getting ready to launch it. Done right, your launch will help you meet and possibly exceed your business goals. Information products are a fantastic way to grow any business. Regardless of your niche or your chosen business model, information products are an excellent growth tactic.
Additionally, they can be introduced at any point in your business development. You can use an information product to essentially launch your business. You can use it to bump up your profits or even to fund a new partnership. Launched effectively, your information product can help you achieve just about any business goal.
Visit http://www.launchsuccesstips.com to pick up your f*ree report. |
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VAClassroom's 2011 Summer Skills Camp
An awesome line-up is on the agenda for this year's VAClassroom Summer Skills Camp, and at a investment point that truly makes it a no-brainer:
- Develop an effective Mobile Marketing Campaign for virtually any type of local business client.
- Master the most critical Google Tools in order to maximize your efficiency and communication.
- Establish a clear cut system for setting rates and creating compelling service packages for your business.
- Uncover a proven system for effectively measuring your client's Social Media ROI.
- Discover effective strategies for launching an ecommerce product campaign using 1ShoppingCart.
- Receive the tools and tactics for creating a powerful Facebook Contest.
- Master a system for monitoring your client's social media activity
- Learn how to improve your rankings in Google through proven SEO and Link-Building strategies.
VAClassroom Summer Skills Camp
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The "Marketing Graphics Toolkit 2"
If you do any web work for your clients, you're going to LOVE this super inexpensive template and graphics package.
- Mini-site templates
- Premium headers and footers
- Call-to-Action buttons
- 3D cover action scripts
- 3d web display tempaltes
- Photoshop (or Photoshop Elements) layer styles
- Hand-drawn arrows and doodles
- Hand written fonts
- PowerPoint backgrounds
- Bullets and checkmarks
- Number icons
- Guarantee signs
- Price badges (tags)
- and a bunch more
I bought the package myself and am really happy with all the stuff included. Best part? It's only $10.95 - really, a no brainer. |
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About Pam Ivey
 Pam Ivey, Virtual Business Manager, VA Solution Specialist, Internet Marketer, Trainer, Author and Speaker, is considered one of the key leaders in the Virtual Assistant industry. She is a trail-blazing dynamo whose passion for assisting and supporting VAs cannot be quenched. Her prime directive: to increase awareness of the virtual assistant industry among business leaders and influencers in North America and around the world.
Since 2001, Pam has tirelessly supported, trained and mentored hundreds of VAs. She is the owner of the Canadian Virtual Assistant Network (CVAN), co-founder of the REVA (Real Estate Virtual Assistant) Institute and CASPAA (Coaches, Authors, Speakers Professional Assistants Association), founder of the VA Resource Exchange, and of the newly launched VA Training Academy.
Pam is also the principal of My Creative Assistant, a multi-VA firm that partners with Internet marketers, coaches, authors, speakers, and real estate professionals. She is co-author of The Business of Being Virtual: Industry Leaders Reveal Their Virtual Assistant Business Secrets.
She is a nominee for the 2011 Thomas Leonard Virtual Assistant of Distinction Award, as well as the 2011 RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year nominee. She was also nominated for both of these prestigious awards in 2010.
Learn more about Pam and her businesses at http://www.pamivey.com. |
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