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  It's All in How You Ask (Free Webinar)

  Erin Blaskie 1:38 pm on November 17, 2009 | Comments Permalink | Reply
  Tags: BSETC (96), delegate (7), Delegating (5), Erin Blaskie (216), how to request a project, outsource (5), outsourcing (23), virtual assistance, virtual assistant (11), virtual assistants (3), working with a VA, working with a virtual assistant
  
  

  Are You Delegating to a Virtual Assistant & Are Frustrated by the Inconsistency of Results and Speed of Work Produced? If you are… attend this free teleseminar to learn how changing the way you ask for things can change everything about your outsourcing… Have you been frustrated, wondering, “What is so hard about just doing what I ask?!” when you get work back from your VA? You give specific instructions but for some reason, your VA isn’t getting the picture. How will you ever get results that match the vision in your head? It’s a lot easier than you’d think! It’s simply a matter of knowing how to ask for what you want. In this free, one-hour webinar with Erin Blaskie, we’ll uncover the RIGHT way to ask for work to be completed when you have a vision in mind. On November 18, 2009 at 5PM Eastern (4PM Central, 3PM Mountain, 2PM Pacific), we’ll look at: Communication problems in the virtual world Putting your vision into words to get the results you want Learning to ask efficiently; less is more Saving time and money by being a better “asker” Giving direct and positive feedback; how to motivate and lead your team Follow along on Erin’s screen as she teaches you how to better communicate in a virtual relationship. Attain the tools and systems you need to propel your vision into reality. You Might Think You’re an Excellent Leader But Ask Yourself… Am I Really Getting the Results I Want from My Team? Whether you are a virtual assistant or someone who delegates to them, you NEED to be on this call.  Save time, money, and your sanity by learning how to effectively ask for and GET what you want. This webinar will show you how to deliver information to your team in a way that is easily consumable, quick to action and clearly prioritized so that things flow within your team. If you are currently feeling clogged or like your team isn’t turning things over fast enough… there could be another reason! It’s all in the ask. Yes! Register Me for the Free Teleseminar on "Getting Better Results from a Team by Changing How You Ask for Things" November 18, 2009 at 5PM Eastern Name Email I’ll see you on the call! From my team to your growing one… Erin Blaskie CEO http://www.bsetc.com A Creative, Professional Services Team

  
   

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  BSETC Info-Session: August 31, 2009

  Erin Blaskie 5:14 pm on August 31, 2009 | Comments Permalink | Reply
  Tags: BSETC (96), delegate (7), Delegating (5), Erin Blaskie (216), internet marketing assistant, internet marketing support (23), outsource (5), outsourcing (23), virtual assistance, virtual assistant (11)
  
  

  Today we had our very first free info-session (details here) where we answered entrepreneurs questions about how we work, what we do and the systems we use.

  Tune in live here:

  Download the video here.

  Sign up for the next session here.

  
   
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  Give Your Content Away

  Erin Blaskie 10:11 am on August 20, 2009 | Comments Permalink | Reply
  Tags: BSETC (96), content, customer, Erin Blaskie (216), free, free content, Internet Marketing (53), virtual assistance, virtual assistant (11)
  
  

  I was having a conversation today with one of my team members, Jeff, about the reluctance we sometimes see in people wanting to give free content away.  Some schools of thought are that you should charge for everything and not let anything go for free.  I have one thing to start this conversation off with:

  If giving away content for free will cause your knowledge well to run dry… you may want to re-think the business you are in.

  You should be in a business where you can create content like nobody’s business.  You should be a never-ending resource or supply of information in your area of expertise.  If you don’t feel this way, it means that you may not be stretching yourself far enough, researching your industry enough OR (and here’s the BIGGIE) listening to your customers.

  So, that is the first part…  Understanding that you need to go outside of yourself to create fabulous content and stretch the creative mind and the listening mind.

  Here is the second part…

  Nobody will buy from you if they haven’t experienced you in some form or another.

  You need to allow your prospective customers the chance to sample your information, expertise and build up that know, like and trust factor.  If you hoard all of your information to yourself and slap price tags on everything, people aren’t going to buy your products.  They want to experience the product, the service, the program, etc. to make sure it’s a good fit for them.  So, give TONS away!

  Think about free trials at Costco. I was there last night and had THE best spinach dip there.  Now, if it wasn’t so fattening (I’m training for a 5K race at the moment), I would’ve bought it but I never would’ve thought about it if I hadn’t had the sample.  Walking through the aisles I also tried these delicious mini pizzas.  Again, not what I want to eat right now but STILL – I hadn’t heard of the brand or considered buying them before.

  Don’t give away the same garbage that everyone else does.

  Browse around a few websites and you’ll see that a lot of people give away the same types of freebies.  E-books that are simply upsells into the *REAL* information.  Instead, give away a really solid product that someone can use to solve a problem they are having.  Then, the person feels like you’ve actually helped them.  When they encounter a similar problem in future, they’ll remember how you helped.

  Customers are smart. They’ll see fluff for fluff and quality for quality.  Let them try everything to see if they like it and you’ll convert many more sales.

  Question for you: what is your favorite way to give away content?

  (If you want any of our free content, see the Downloads section on our Support Site — not even an opt-in required!)