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Launching an Eco-Friendly Business Concept

If you’re entrepreneurially minded and you have a passion for eco-friendly sustainable living and business ventures, you may have the right formula for a “green” business concept. The first step is assessing your options, researching the competition, and considering your funding needs. The Virtual Consulting Firm has some guidance for getting started.

What Drives You?

Are you interested in developing or selling sustainable products? Providing eco-friendly services? Or possibly greening your current operations?

• Explore the marketplace and look for a “green niche” you can fill using your existing talents, education, and skill sets.
• Financially Simple suggests creating a business plan that includes a market analysis and feasibility study to determine how viable such a venture would be.
• Determine the appropriate business structure for your company — you could be a sole proprietor, LLC, or form a company in your own name while creating a “DBA,” or “doing business as,” a named entity.
• Try to locate your business in a walkable area near mass transit to reduce your environmental impact.

Define Your Business

Part of developing a business and marketing strategy involves defining specific operational functions of your company.

• What products or services will you offer? Will you need to retain employees or freelancers, or identify suppliers and vendors to meet your objectives?
• Will you need a storefront, a home office, or will your operations be entirely virtual?
• What technologies, such as accounting software, will be necessary for your business?
• Who is your target audience? CMA notes that you’ll need to know who they are and how to reach them before devising a promotional strategy.
• What steps will you take to reduce waste and make your business more eco-friendly? Perhaps you’ll opt to save energy by installing solar panels on the roof – just be aware that there’s a price range associated with the panels themselves (which vary depending on wattage) and installation costs.

Create a Marketing Plan

Your marketing plan should speak to your specific demographic and will ideally promote the sustainable benefits and eco-friendliness of your product or service.

• “Green” products and services are often more expensive to produce and provide, so your marketing message should focus on the Earth-friendly solutions you’re offering.
• Use messaging that keys in on the consumer’s altruistic side, and find marketing channels that reach this audience.
• Create a robust social media presence and an interactive website that fully outlines your mission, your products or services, and the ways in which doing business with you contributes to the health of the planet.

Eco-entrepreneurship is growing, and there’s no better time to harness your passion for sustainable living with a winning business concept.

This article was written by a guest writer, Adam Evans. 

Adam Evans has worked in a variety of educational roles, from substitution to full-time teaching to administration positions. Currently a full-time private tutor, he likes to spend his free time exploring museums and natural wonders of the West Coast with his wife and their sons.

Starting a Business With Your Special Someone

When you’re in love, you want to do everything together. Why not embrace your small business dreams as a couple, as well? There are some definite benefits and drawbacks, but with a bit of awareness, you can run a successful business with your significant other.

Planning on becoming a successful virtual consultant? The Virtual Consulting Firm can help you market, manage, and grow your business!

Take Your First Steps

One of the best things you can do for your fledgling business is to write a business plan which specifically lays out your plans and goals for the business. The document has sections to describe your business motto and culture, detail products and services, specify the business structure, and project funding and earnings information.

Once the business plan is completed, you both should have a clear idea of what you’re doing, though you should feel free to revisit this living document any time you need to.

Purchase a Larger House for Your Home Business

As your business grows, you may find that you need more room to accommodate inventory, supplies, or customers. If this is the case, you may want to consider buying a larger home for your business. While this may seem like a daunting expense, it can actually save you money in the long run. First of all, you won’t have to pay for commercial rental space. Additionally, you may be able to take advantage of lower property taxes and insurance rates by running your business out of your home.

When you’re ready to purchase a home, research home prices in your area and then connect with a knowledgeable real estate professional who can help you find the right home for your business.

Separate Romance and Business

When you spend all day with your sweetie, lines become blurred between business partner and loved one. Making a few changes and considerations from the very beginning may help you avoid this potential pitfall.

• Set clear roles. Each of you should have a specific part of the business you’re in charge of. Think of your individual strengths, and begin there. This prevents you from stepping on each other’s toes for every decision.
• Set time boundaries. Especially at the beginning, launching a new business takes a lot of time and effort. Be sure you’re setting specific time boundaries on when you’ll work, and then stick to them. While you can work at different times, you both should be putting similar amounts of time into working on the business unless you’ve discussed otherwise.
• Don’t bring work home, and vice versa. If you have an argument one evening, you can’t let that come to work with you the next day. By the same token, if you two have a disagreement about something in the business, shelve it at the end of the work day. Don’t bring that home to your private life.

Keep the Fires Burning

At some point, you just need to hang up your work hat and spend some time with the person you love. One great idea is to schedule a regular date night. Try something new every month, but make sure you’re not simply spending your entire dinner talking about inventory or finances.

While it may sound counterintuitive, it’s also helpful to spend some time without your partner. Go out with friends, watch a movie, or just run errands on your own. This helps keep you from being in each other’s face all the time, and gives you more to talk about at the end of your day than work, work, work.

Maintain Balance and Achieve Business Success

Write a detailed business plan, purchase a new home if you need more space for a home business, separate your relationship from your business, and find ways to stay romantic. Keeping these simple tips in mind helps you balance home and work with your special someone.

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This article was written by a guest writer, Vanessa Holwell.

Vanessa Holwell and her husband, Rick, created HiringSquad.net after losing their jobs during the financial crisis in 2008. The site is designed to be a forum for people to share advice on how to get hired, provide job search resources, and give you the tools you need to get the job you want.

Would you like to learn [How To Make Money on YouTube as a Virtual Consultant]?

In this [Episode 2] video, as part of the [YouTube Tutorial] series of videos, we will share with you a wide variety of various ways regarding[How To Make Money on YouTube as a Virtual Consultant]!

The Topics discussed in this [How To Make Money on YouTube as a Virtual Consultant] [Episode 2] video, as part of the [YouTube Tutorial],series of videos, include:
✅ How to earn money on YouTube
✅ The Top 10 ways to monetize on YouTube
✅ Ways to make money in the YouTube Partner Program
✅ The Minimum eligibility requirements to turn on monetization features
✅ The YouTube Shorts Fund
✅ YouTube Ads
✅ Paid Sponsorships
✅ Affiliate Marketing Programs
✅ YouTube channel memberships
✅ Patronage
✅ Merchandise
✅ Super Features: Super Chat, Super Stickers, Super Thanks
✅ YouTube Premium
✅ YouTube BrandConnect

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07:50 – Advertising Revenue
09:44 – Channel Memberships
11:47 – Merch Shelf
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Would you like to learn [How To Make Money on YouTube as a Virtual Consultant]?

In this [Episode 3] video, as part of the [YouTube Tutorial] series of videos, we will share with you How To [Get Your Youtube Channel Monetized As Soon As Possible].

The Topics discussed in this [How To Make Money on YouTube as a Virtual Consultant] [Episode 3] video, as part of the [YouTube Tutorial],series of videos, include:
✅ How To Get Monetized On YouTube Fast
✅ The YouTube Monetization Condition
✅ 9 Steps To Get Monetized On YouTube Fast
✅How To Make It Easy To Find Content On Your YouTube Channel
✅ How To Make A Watchtime Trap For Your Viewers
✅ How To Use The Power Of Pinned Comments
✅ How To Use a Call(s) To Action For Getting Subscribers
✅ How To Drive Your Viewers To Your Playlist
✅ How To Think About Your Title & Thumbnail Combination
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✅ How To Try Mass Uploading
✅ Tools and Resources to Help You [Get Your Youtube Channel Monetized As Soon As Possible]

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Upgrade Your Home Workspace on a Budget With These Essential Tips

During the height of the pandemic, many people spent a lot of time working from home and discovered that there’s room for change where their furnishings and decor are concerned. Fortunately, if you want to refresh your home workspace but don’t want to spend a ton of money, there are lots of options to choose from. Adding greenery, overhauling upholstery, and eliminating clutter are just a few things you can do to give your home office a facelift. Courtesy of The Virtual Consulting Firm, here are a few ways you can freshen up your workspace on a budget.

Clean Up

It can be difficult to truly see the condition your office furniture is in when you use it every day, so throw open the windows and let some natural light in while you look over your favorite chair. Upholstery stains aren’t always easy to clean at home, but if you’re not ready to give up on the piece just yet, you can take it to a pro. Look online for a local reupholstery company, but before hiring, ask them for customer referrals to get an idea of what you can expect. Just beware of pros who use all-in-one cleaning tools as not all stains and fabrics are equal. Also, be mindful of furniture warranties that may cover the cost of cleaning (or may end up voided in the process).

You can also invest in a stick vacuum cleaner that you can keep in a corner or small closet. That way, if a spill occurs or a two- or four-legged child brings in mud, you can get it cleaned up quickly and easily.

Get Rid of Clutter

Cleaning doesn’t just apply to your furniture. When you stay busy with work and home responsibilities, it’s easy to let things pile up on your desk. But clutter can have an adverse effect on your mood and leave you feeling distracted. Declutter your entire workspace by setting up a filing system that works for you and by adding organizational tools that will allow you to keep things neat, even if you have a small space. Renters might benefit from utilizing over-the-door organizers or hanging shelves that will make storage a breeze.

Lighten Up Your Space

Decluttering can lighten your mood, but you can also add a few things to your home office to make it a more comfortable space while also reducing stress. Greenery, natural or soft lighting, and soothing wall colors are just a few examples of things that will make your workload a little easier to bear. If you don’t like the idea of painting the walls to brighten your space, consider using custom wallpaper. This is a type of wallpaper that you can customize, allowing you to play around with designs. You can also use peel-and-stick options to create quick, replaceable accent walls.

You can also think about how to make your space more physically comfortable or health-conscious, such as adding a standing desk to prevent sitting for long periods of time or a footrest that will keep your spine aligned when you are sitting.

Ensure Productivity

Working from home can be a challenge, no matter how well you’ve designed your office space. There will always be distractions of some kind, especially if you have family members or pets at home while you’re working. The good news is, there are some easy ways to increase your productivity, such as investing in a new laptop.

You can also find a smart assistant that can help out with your calendar or a time tracker that can help you stay on task. You can also look for online resources that make your work easier — such as file-sharing services, communication apps, and email managers — so you can shave a few minutes off your workday.

Design for Functional Comfort

Carefully choose a workspace that maximizes your productivity instead of choosing to work at the dining table or kitchen counter. Making a space that is clearly for work will help you to compartmentalize more and avoid the blurring that can happen between work and personal life in a work from home environment.

The temperature of your workspace can also make a huge difference in your productivity. If you are too hot, you can become sleepy. If you are too cold, you will find it hard to focus. So take a moment to schedule an HVAC tune-up to ensure things are working properly and to prevent a possible breakdown when you most need it. But finding the ideal HVAC repair company is no small task. Look online for review sites and prioritize one that allows you to customize your search. Choose a few promising looking options and call around to inquire about pricing and service availability. Take note of their customer service, too, because these employees will likely be in and out of your home for a few hours. You want to make sure you’ll be comfortable with them there.

Creating the perfect home office doesn’t have to be expensive, and in fact, when you make certain upgrades, you can actually increase the appraisal value of your home. In addition to boosting your home’s value, making the changes outlined above can affect everything from your productivity to your mood. Make a list of the most important aspects of a home office for your needs and look at your current setup with a critical eye. Sometimes all it takes is a few small alterations to make a big difference.

When you find yourself stuck and in need of advice with your IT or business questions, contact The Virtual Consulting Firm. We can help you through tough situations to get you up and running smoothly and more efficiently than before.

This article was written by a guest writer, Adam Evans. 

Adam Evans has worked in a variety of educational roles, from substitution to full-time teaching to administration positions. Currently a full-time private tutor, he likes to spend his free time exploring museums and natural wonders of the West Coast with his wife and their sons.

Would you like to learn [Why To Start A YouTube Channel As A Virtual Consultant]?

In this [Episode 1] video, as part of the [YouTube Tutorial] series of videos, we will share with you [Why To Start A YouTube Channel As A Virtual Consultant], [Why Every Virtual Consultant Must Start A YouTube Channel], [Reasons To Start A YouTube Channel Now]!

The reasons [Why To Start A YouTube Channel As A Virtual Consultant] discussed in this [Episode 1] video, as part of the [YouTube Tutorial],series of videos, include:
✅ 7 Reasons To Start A YouTube Channel Now
✅ Why Every [Virtual Consultant] Must Start A YouTube Channel
✅ Results from a [Case Study] of a Consultant [Starting a YouTube Channel]
✅ Benefits of [Starting a YouTube Channel]
✅ Tools and Resources to Help You [Start A YouTube Channel As A Virtual Consultant]

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Would you like to learn how to get started and [Make Money] 💰 with [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse]?

In this [Part 5] video, as part of the [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse] series of videos, we will try and help you answer the question as to [What Are the Job Opportunities in the Metaverse?], for [Virtual Consultants] discuss how you may translate these [Job Opportunities in the Metaverse] into Opportunities for [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse] and how you may get started and grow your [Virtual Consulting] [Business in the Metaverse].

The [Job Opportunities in the Metaverse] discussed in this [Part 5] video, as part of the [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse],series of videos, include:
✅ Metaverse Research Scientists
✅ Storytellers
✅ Safety Managers
✅ Hardware Builders
✅ Asset Advisor

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09:33 – Hardware Builders
11:43 – Asset Advisor
15:19 – Virtual Consulting Sites
16:38 – (more…)

Would you like to learn how to offer / extend your [Virtual Consulting] Services in the Metaverse? start / expand your [Virtual Consulting] Business in the Metaverse? and/or [Make Money] 💰 with [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse]?

In this [Part 4] video, as part of the [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse] series of videos, we will share with you the [5 More Hot Jobs in the Metaverse], discuss how you may translate [More Hot Jobs In The Metaverse] into Opportunities for [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse] and how you may get started and grow your [Virtual Consulting] [Business in the Metaverse].

The [5 More Hot Jobs in the Metaverse] discussed in this [Part 4] video, as part of the [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse],series of videos, include:
✅ Web3 Developer
✅ Cybersecurity Expert
✅ AR & VR Designers
✅ Innovation Manager
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In this [Part 3] video, as part of the [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse] series of videos, we will share with you the [More Hot Jobs In The Metaverse], discuss how you may translate [More Hot Jobs In The Metaverse] into Opportunities for [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse] and how you may get started and grow your [Virtual Consulting] [Business in the Metaverse].

The [More Hot Jobs In The Metaverse] discussed in this [Part 3] video, as part of the [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse],series of videos, include:
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✅ Product Managers
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✅ Storytellers
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✅ Metaverse Marketing Specialist

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Would you like to learn how to get started and [Make Money] 💰 with [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse]?

In this [Part 2] video, as part of the [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse] series of videos, we will share with you the [Top 10 Jobs In The Metaverse], discuss how you may translate these [Top Jobs In The Metaverse] into Opportunities for [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse] and how you may get started and grow your [Virtual Consulting] [Business in the Metaverse].

The [Top 10 Jobs In The Metaverse] discussed in this [Part 2] video, as part of the [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse],series of videos, include:
✅ Metaverse Research Scientist
✅ Blockchain Engineer
✅ NFT Strategist
✅ Metaverse Planner
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✅ Metaverse Cybersecurity Officer
✅ Metaverse Data Scientist
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Would you like to learn how to get started and [Make Money] 💰 with [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse]?

In this first, [Part 1] video, as part of the [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse] series of videos, we will introduce you to what the Metaverse is, what the Roles of the Metaverse are in Consulting and in [Virtual Consulting], which Consulting Challenges may [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse] help solve, some of the Opportunities for [Virtual Consulting] in the Metaverse and how you may get started and grow your [Virtual Consulting] business in the Metaverse.

Some of the Topics discussed in this [Part 1] video, as part of the [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse] series of videos, include:
✅ What is the Metaverse?
✅ What are the Roles of the Metaverse in Consulting?
✅ What is the forecast for Metaverse Adoption?
✅ Which Consulting Challenges may [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse] help solve?
✅ What are (the size of) the Markets for [Virtual Consulting in the Metaverse]?

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Would you like to know [How To Grow Your Business with Barter]?

In this Episode / video as part of the [Growing Your Business With Barter] series of videos, we will help you learn [How To Grow Your Business with Barter] to help you to [Conserve Cash] for Your [Virtual Consulting Business] and [Grow Your Business With Barter!].

In this [Growing Your Business With Barter!] Episode / video we share with you [How To Grow Your Business with Barter] including the following Topics :
✅ How To Barter
✅ How To Identify Your Resources to Trade
✅ How To Put a [Price Tag[ on Your Products and/or Services to Offer on Trade / Barter
✅ How To Identify the Products and/or Services You Want or Need on Trade / Barter
✅ How To Search for and Find Bartering Partners
✅ How To [Make the Deal]
✅ How Individuals Barter
✅ How Companies Barter
✅ How Countries Barter
✅ How Barter Exchanges may be used to [Grow Your Business With Barter]

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Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Barter

1. WHAT IS BARTER?

Barter, also referred to simply as trade, is the oldest form of commerce or business in the world. Barter is simply the exchange of one product or service for another without the exchange of cash. Described another way — barter is using what you have to get what you want or need.

2. WHO CAN BARTER?

Any business owner or professional who has a product or service to offer on trade for which there exists some demand. Obviously, the higher the demand for a product or service and the more limited the supply, the more opportunities you will have to trade for the products and services you want and need. Traders range in size from small sole proprietorships to large international corporations.

3. HOW CAN BARTER INCREASE MY CASH FLOW?

There are several ways in which barter can increase your cash flow. Firstly, normal expenses can be converted from cash to trade transactions, thereby freeing up your cash. Secondly, new customers with whom you do trade business and whom are satisfied with your product or service become great sources of word of mouth advertising – the best kind. Thirdly, you can trade your product or service for all forms of media advertising for more cash business without the out-of-pocket cash costs.

4. HOW DO I KNOW THAT THIS IS LEGITIMATE? / THIS MUST BE ILLEGAL?

The Barter Industry is now officially recognized by the federal government through the “Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) of 1982” as third-party record keepers. Trade/Barter Exchanges now rank on an equal footing with banks, credit card issuers, credit unions, security brokers and others as legitimate custodians in the eyes of the law.

5. WHAT IS A BARTER EXCHANGE?

A Barter (or Trade) Exchange is a business organization engaged in the exchange of products and services without the use of cash. A Trade/Barter Exchange acts in a fiduciary role, facilitating trading between the exchange’s clients via a form of currency, e.g. Trade Dollars (T$), that clients can spend on any of the products and services available on trade from the other clients.

6. WHAT ABOUT TAXES?

There are no tax advantages or disadvantages to barter. The IRS and tax law treats barter identically to cash. Barter sales are treated as taxable income in the year they are credited, just like cash sales. Barter purchases for products and services for your business, including salaries, are tax deductible just like if they were cash purchases. Barter Exchanges report the barter transactions for their clients to the IRS and to the client on a Form 1099-B at the end of the year. You would be responsible for issuing the appropriate Form 1099-B’s for any direct trades in which you participate.

7. WHO ARE THE BEST TRADERS?

Aggressive, intelligent and inventive traders are some of the best. Everyone can learn to be a “mega-trader” by dealing with other traders, watching how they make barter work for them and through creative thinking – “Think Trade First!”, before you spend cash.

8. CAN I GET EVERYTHING I NEED THROUGH BARTER?

No. There are some things that you probably won’t be able to find on trade, including: utilities, parking meters, tips, mortgage payments and money payable to local, state and federal governments( taxes, business licenses, traffic fines). Most everything else can be traded.

9. CAN I AFFORD TO BARTER?

All business owners and professionals can afford to barter. Some can afford to trade more than others, but it can benefit any business. Those who contend that they cannot afford to trade because of cash flow often need the benefits of barter more than anyone.

10. WHEN WOULD I SEE THE BENEFITS?

Each time that you participate in a trade you will realize some of the benefits of barter. When you participate as a seller in a trade you often receive new business from a customer who otherwise would not have purchased your product or service on a cash basis. When you participate as a purchaser in a trade you are acquiring a product or service at a discount equal to your gross profit margin and thereby saving cash. Therefore you will see the benefits whenever you utilize barter to grow your business! So what are you waiting for … ?

If you have any additional questions you would like to see answered, please forward them to me via the contact information below.

© Copyright 1997, 2022 Michael S. DeVries, All Rights Reserved.

This article was originally published on I-Barter.com in 1997 at http://www.i-barter.com/faqs.htm it has been reprinted here in 2022 with appropriate edits and updates with the express permission and approval of the author.

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In this Episode / video as part of the [Growing Your Business With Barter] series of videos, we will attempt to answer the [Top 10 FAQs About Barter] to help you to [Conserve Cash] for Your [Virtual Consulting Business] and [Grow Your Business].

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✅ What is Barter?
✅ Who can Barter?
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✅ What is a Barter Exchange?
✅ What about Taxes?
✅ Who are the Best Traders?
✅ Can I get everything I need through Barter?
✅ Can I afford to Barter?
✅ When would I see the Benefits?
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✅ How Barter may be used to [Grow Your Business]

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In this first, [Episode #1] video, as part of the [Growing Your Business With Barter] series of videos, we will introduce you to what Barter is, how Barter works, what a [Barter Exchange] is, which products and services you can Barter and how Barter may be used to help you to [Conserve Cash] for Your [Virtual Consulting Business] and [Grow Your Business].

Some of the Topics discussed in this [Growing Your Business With Barter! – An Overview] video include:
✅ What Barter is
✅ What is a Barter Exchange
✅ How Barter works
✅ Which products and services you can Barter
✅ How Barter Helps You [Conserve Cash[ for Your [Virtual Consulting Business]
✅ How Barter may be used to [Grow Your Business]

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00:00 – Introduction
03:20 – What is Barter?
08:30 – How does Barter Work?
11:16 – What can You Barter?
13:02 – What’s Next?
16:05 – Discord Invite
18:42 – Virtual Consulting Sites

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Would you like to learn [How To Use Google Sheets For Business]?

In this first video in our [Google Sheets Tutorial] series of videos, we provide you with a brief [Introduction to Google Sheets].

The ability to [Use Google Sheets For Business], helps you be more productive, efficient and effective and saves you, and your [Virtual Consulting] clients, Time = Money 💰 !

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Use Google Sheets For Business | Google Sheets Tutorial | #1 | Introduction to Google Sheets] video include:
✅ What is [Google Sheets]?
✅ What can you do with [Google Sheets]?
✅ What is available in [Google Sheets] for Developers
✅ How to [Create a Google Sheet] directly via [Google Apps] Menu
✅ How to [Create a Google Sheet] from [Google Drive] – [My Drive] – page
✅ Some of the Benefits of using [Google Sheets For Business]
✅ How [Google Sheets] may be used for Your [Virtual Consulting] Business and with/for your [Virtual Consulting] clients
✅ How you may offer and sell your [Virtual Consulting Services] using [Google Sheets], as additional Value and Benefits, to your [Virtual Consulting] clients

🔴 Please also Join us in the Virtual Consulting Community by Subscribing to the [Virtual Consulting] YouTube (more…)

Would you like to learn [How to Use Zapier Filters Effectively]?

In this video, as part of the [Zapier Tutorial] within our [How To Automate Your Business] series of videos, we show you step by step how to [How to Use Zapier Filters Effectively].

The ability to [Automate Your Workflows using Google Sheets & Zapier], helps you to be more productive, efficient and effective and saves you, and your [Virtual Consulting] clients, Time = Money 💰 !

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Automate Your Business] | [Zapier Tutorial] | [How To Automate Your Workflows using Google Sheets & Zapier] video include:
✅ [Lessons Learned] and [Best Practices] for using [Zapier Filters] Effectively
✅ How to Filter out Google Calendar Updates
✅ How to Filter out Twitter Tweets and ReTweets (RTs)
✅ How to Filter out non-existent data in the [Trigger Column] of a [Google Sheet]
✅ How to Filter out specific values in the [Trigger Column] of a [Google Sheet]
✅ How to Filter out Discord Postings
✅ How to review Filtered Tasks in the Zap runs | Zap history
✅ [How to Use Zapier Filters Effectively ]
✅ Some of the Benefits of using [Zapier Filters Effectively ]
✅ How Zapier may (more…)

In this presentation we share with you why the following are the [Top 20 Reasons Why You should become a Virtual Consultant Now]:
#1 Be Your Own Boss
#2 You are 100% in control of Your Career / Destiny
#3 Work from Home and/or from wherever You Want, Anywhere in the world! 🌐
#4 Work Whenever You Want ⏰
#5 Mold Your Schedule 📅 to what works Best for You
#6 Work with Whomever You Want
#7 Make Money 💰 from multiple companies / clients at the same time
#8 Recession Proof Your Income & Career
#9 Work However You Want
#10 Do More of what You Want to do and what You Do Best
#11 Flexibility for better Work / Life Balance ⚖️
#12 No commutes – Save Your Time ⏰ & Money 💰 , e
#13 No dress codes 👔
#14 Opportunities to Travel 🛫 , see 👀 the world 🌐 and still Make Money 💰
#15 Take Advantage of the world transitioning to a “freelance / Gig economy”
#16 Be on the Forefront of the Remote Work, Work from Home trends
#17 Earn money 💰 quickly
#18 Earn a high hourly rate – Set / Control Your Own Rates 💲
#19 Be able to Trade / Barter Your Services for Products & Services You (more…)

Would you like to learn [How To Automate Your Workflows using Google Sheets & Zapier]?

In this video, as part of the [Zapier Tutorial] within our [How To Automate Your Business] series of videos, we show you step by step how to [How To Automate Your Workflows using Google Sheets & Zapier].

The ability to [Automate Your Workflows using Google Sheets & Zapier], helps you to be more productive, efficient and effective and saves you, and your [Virtual Consulting] clients, Time = Money 💰 !

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Automate Your Business] | [Zapier Tutorial] | [How To Automate Your Workflows using Google Sheets & Zapier] video include:
✅ [Lessons Learned] and [Best Practices] for using [Google Sheets] with Zapier
✅ How to Trigger a Zapier Zap based on a [New or Updated Spreadsheet Row in Google Sheets]
✅ [Lessons Learned] and [Best Practices] for setting and entering data in the [Trigger Column] of a [Google Sheet] to Trigger a Zapier Zap
✅ How to Trigger a Gmail email message based on data in a [Google Sheet] worksheet
✅ How to Filter out non-existent data in the [Trigger Column] of a [Google Sheet]
✅ How to Filter out specific (more…)

Would you like to learn [How To Promote Your Instagram Videos Automatically with Zapier]?

In this video, as part of the [Zapier Tutorial] within our [How To Automate Your Business] series of videos, we show you step by step how to [Promote Your Instagram Videos Automatically with Zapier].

The ability to [Promote Your Instagram Videos Automatically with Zapier], helps you to be more productive, efficient and effective and saves you, and your [Virtual Consulting] clients, Time = Money 💰 !

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Automate Your Business] | [Zapier Tutorial] | [How To Promote Your Instagram Videos Automatically with Zapier] video include:
✅ How to Create a Connection to Your Instagram Profile in Zapier
✅ How to Create a Connection to Your Discord Server(s) in Zapier
✅ How to Create a [Zapier Zap] Triggered to [Promote Your Instagram Videos Automatically with Zapier] to Twitter and to the desired Channels in multiple Discord Servers
✅ How to Verify the results of your [Zapier Zaps] Triggered to [Promote Your Instagram Videos Automatically with Zapier] in Twitter and in the desired Channels in multiple Discord Servers
✅ How to use “Chained” [Zapier Zaps] to further [Automate Your Social Media Marketing]
✅ How Zapier (more…)

Would you like to learn How To [Automate Your Twitter Social Media Marketing with Zapier & TweetDeck]?

In this video, as part of the [Zapier Tutorial] within our [How To Automate Your Business] series of videos, we show you step by step how to [Automate Your Social Media Marketing with Zapier & TweetDeck].

The ability to [Automate Your Twitter Social Media Marketing with Zapier & TweetDeck], helps you to be more productive, efficient and effective and saves you, and your [Virtual Consulting] clients, Time = Money 💰 !

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Automate Your Business] | [Zapier Tutorial] | [Automate Your Twitter Social Media Marketing with Zapier & TweetDeck] video include:
✅ What is TweetDeck
✅ How to Create a Realtime Twitter Tweet in TweetDeck
✅ How to Create a [Zapier Zap] Triggered to [Automate Your Twitter Social Media Marketing] upon the Creation of a Realtime Twitter Tweet in TweetDeck
✅ How to Verify the results of your [Zapier Zaps] Triggered to [Automate Your Twitter Social Media Marketing] upon the Creation of a Realtime Twitter Tweet in TweetDeck
✅ How to Create a Scheduled Twitter Tweet in TweetDeck
✅ How to Create a [Zapier Zap] Triggered to [Automate Your Twitter (more…)

Would you like to learn How To [Automate Your Social Media Marketing with Zapier & Google Calendar ]?

In this video, as part of the [Zapier Tutorial] within our [How To Automate Your Business] series of videos, we show you step by step how to [Automate Your Social Media Marketing with Zapier & Google Calendar].

The ability to [Automate Your Social Media Marketing with Zapier & Google Calendar], helps you to be more productive, efficient and effective and saves you, and your [Virtual Consulting] clients, Time = Money 💰 !

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Automate Your Business] | [Zapier Tutorial] | [Automate Your Social Media Marketing with Zapier & Google Calendar] video include:
✅ How to Add a Google Calendar as an App Connection in Zapier
✅ How to Create a [Zapier Zap] Triggered upon an update to a [Goggle Calendar] Event
✅ How to use a Zapier Formatter Action to Split the desired Text from a field
✅ How to use a Zapier Filter Action to generate different [Social Media Marketing] Messages or Postings from the appropriate [Goggle Calendar] Events
✅ How to use a Shared [Goggle Calendar] to efficiently [Automate Your Social Media Marketing with Zapier & (more…)

Verizon Orbic Speed 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Product Review | Mobile Internet WiFi for Traveling | Episode #3 :

In the [Virtual Consulting] [Travel Consulting Tips] [Mobile Internet WiFi for Business Travel] series of videos, we will share with you the results of, and our experiences from, our review, evaluation, testing of various [Mobile Internet WiFi] solutions for your successfully [Virtual Consulting] while traveling.

In the [Verizon Orbic Speed 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Product Review] series of videos, we share with you the results of, and our experiences from, our review, evaluation, testing of the [Orbic Verizon Speed Mobile Hotspot], as a potential solution for our and your Needs and Requirements for a [Mobile Internet WiFi] solution for successfully [Virtual Consulting] while traveling.

In this Episode #3 video of the [Verizon Orbic Speed 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Product Review] series of videos we share with you the results of our first remote domestic tests of the [Mobile Internet WiFi] connection provided by a [Verizon Orbic Speed 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot] in Cocoa, Florida 🌴 We will then share with you our experiences with attempting to deactivate our [Verizon Orbic® Speed™ Mobile Hotspot] after having paid for it for one month to avoid (more…)

Verizon Orbic Speed 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Product Review | Mobile Internet WiFi for Traveling | Episode #2 :

In the [Virtual Consulting] [Travel Consulting Tips] [Mobile Internet WiFi for Business Travel] series of videos, we will share with you the results of, and our experiences from, our review, evaluation, testing of various [Mobile Internet WiFi] solutions for your successfully [Virtual Consulting] while traveling.

In the [Verizon Orbic Speed 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Product Review] series of videos, we share with you the results of, and our experiences from, our review, evaluation, testing of the [Orbic Verizon Speed Mobile Hotspot], as a potential solution for our and your Needs and Requirements for a [Mobile Internet WiFi] solution for successfully [Virtual Consulting] while traveling.

In this Episode #2 video of the [Verizon Orbic Speed 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Product Review] series of videos we walk you through the Steps of setting up and activating a [Verizon Orbic Speed 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot] and the results of our local tests of the [Mobile Internet WiFi] connection provided by a [Verizon Orbic Speed 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot] with multiple concurrently connected laptops. We share with you our experiences with and review of Verizon’s [Customer Support] (more…)

Verizon Orbic Speed 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Product Review | Mobile Internet WiFi for Traveling | Episode #1 :

In the [Virtual Consulting] [Travel Consulting Tips] [Mobile Internet WiFi for Business Travel] series of videos, we will share with you the results of, and our experiences from, our review, evaluation, testing of various [Mobile Internet WiFi] solutions for your successfully [Virtual Consulting] while traveling.

In the [Verizon Orbic Speed 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Product Review] series of videos, we share with you the results of, and our experiences from, our review, evaluation, testing of the [Orbic Verizon Speed Mobile Hotspot], as a potential solution for our and your Needs and Requirements for a [Mobile Internet WiFi] solution for successfully [Virtual Consulting] while traveling.

In this Episode #1 video of the [Verizon Orbic Speed 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Product Review] series of videos we will define the Problem we are hoping to help you solve with respect to your successfully [Virtual Consulting] while traveling. We will then specify the nature and Requirements for the Solution(s) we are seeking to help you solve with respect to your successfully [Virtual Consulting] while traveling. We walk you through the Steps of the [Product Selection (more…)

In this presentation we explain why we believe, and will hopefully convince you, that [Anyone Can Consult]!, including that [You Can Consult]! and that You too Can [Make Money] 💰 as a [Virtual Consultant] with [Virtual Consulting]! We then help you identify all of the things for which you [You Can Consult]. We provide you with More Ideas 💡 for How You can [Make Money] 💰 as a [Virtual Consultant] with [Virtual Consulting], including [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] in [Virtual Consulting]. Finally, we share with you [How To Get Started as a Virtual Consultant] and [How You can Start Making Money] 💰 as a [Virtual Consultant] with [Virtual Consulting].

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00:00 – Anyone Can Consult
01:40 – Your Consulting Opportunities
07:00 – More Consulting Ideas
09:00 – How To Get Started
10:25 – Virtual Consulting Sites

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🎥 How To Get Started as a Virtual Consultant 👉 https://youtu.be/47-P_CoSf48
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Would you like to learn [How To Automatically Post YouTube Videos on Reddit]?

In this video, as part of the [Zapier Tutorial] within our [How To Automate Your Business] series of videos, we will show you [How To Automatically Post YouTube Videos on Reddit].
We show you step by step how to automatically post a message in a Reddit SubReddit Community board for each new video Published in a YouTube Channel. All of the videos in the [Zapier Tutorial] show you how Zapier may be used to [Automate Your Business], making you more productive, efficient and effective and saving you, and your [Virtual Consulting] clients, Time = Money 💰!

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Automate Your Business] | [Zapier Tutorial] | [How To Automatically Post YouTube Videos on Reddit] video include:
✅ How to [Create a YouTube to Reddit Zap] in Zapier, to automatically post a message in Reddit SubReddit Community board for each new video Published in a YouTube Channel
✅ How to test, and if necessary re-test, and review the test results of your new Zap in Zapier
✅ How to Enable / turn your new Zap On / set your new Zap to Enabled in (more…)

In this short video we will explain why and how you need to 🚨 [Get Your Cash Now]! due, in part to, [Increasing Interest Rates] & Hot 🔥 Inflation! We discuss how [Rising Interest Rates] will affect [Variable Rate Loans], including Mortgages, a [Home Equity Line of Credit] (HELOC), etc. & [Credit Cards]. We also explain how the [Inverted Yield Curves] in [Treasury Bonds], means that Banks will be Less Likely to make Long(er) Term Loans. We explain why this means that you should therefore 🚨 [Get Your Cash Now]! and 💡 Pay Off any Debt Exposed to [Increasing Interest Rates], e.g. [Credit Cards]; and how you may do so. Finally, we discuss 💡 why and how you should and how you may Invest any excess/remaining cash to Beat [Increasing Interest Rates] & Rising Hot 🔥 Inflation!

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Would you like to learn how to automatically Post to a Facebook Page for each video added to a YouTube Playlist quickly and easily using Zapier?

In this video, as part of the [Zapier Tutorial], within our [How To Automate Your Business] series of videos, we show you [How To Automate Facebook Page Posts with Zapier]. This video walks you step by step through how to quickly and easily add an Action to a Zapier Zap to also automatically create a customized [Facebook Page Post] whenever a YouTube Video is added to a YouTube Playlist. We also discuss how Zapier may be used to [Automate Your Business], making you more productive, efficient and effective and saving you, and your [Virtual Consulting] clients, Time = Money 💰 !

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Automate Your Business] | [Zapier Tutorial] | [Pinterest Automatic Pin from YouTube Video] video include:
✅ How to [Create a YouTube to Facebook Page Zap] in Zapier, to automatically create a new Post in the desired Facebook Page whenever a new YouTube Video is added to a specified YouTube Playlist
✅ How to Enable / turn your new Zap On / set your (more…)

Would you like to learn [How To Automatically Send Reddit Posts to Discord]?

In this video, as part of the [Zapier Tutorial] within our [How To Automate Your Business] series of videos, we will show you [How To Automatically Send Reddit Posts to Discord].
We show you step by step how to automatically post a message in the desired Channel in a Discord Server for a new Hot Post found in the specified Reddit SubReddit Community board. All of the videos in the [Zapier Tutorial] show you how Zapier may be used to [Automate Your Business], making you more productive, efficient and effective and saving you, and your [Virtual Consulting] clients, Time = Money 💰!

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Automate Your Business] | [Zapier Tutorial] | [How To Automatically Send Reddit Posts to Discord] video include:
✅ How to [Create a Reddit to Discord Zap] in Zapier, to automatically post a message in the desired Channel in a Discord Server for a new Hot Post found in the specified Reddit SubReddit Community board
✅ How to test, and if necessary re-test, and review the test results of your new Zap in Zapier
✅ How to Enable / (more…)

Would you like to learn [How To Setup Nightbot for a YouTube Channel]?

In this first, [Episode 1] video, as part of the [Nightbot Tutorial] within our [How To Automate Your Business] series of videos, we will introduce you to what Nightbot is, how Nightbot works, and how Nightbot may be used to [Automate Your Business], making you more productive, efficient and effective and saving you, and your [Virtual Consulting] clients, Time = Money 💰 ! We show you step by step how to set up your Nightbot account, how to connect Nightbot to a YouTube Channel , and then the details of how to create and modify Timers in Nightbot, such that will Nightbot automatically post messages in the Live Chat of your YouTube Live Streams and/or video Premiers at your desired scheduled time intervals.

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Setup Nightbot for a YouTube Channel] [Nightbot Tutorial] [How To Automate Your Business] video include:
✅ Who is Nightbot
✅ What Nightbot is
✅ How Nightbot works
✅ How Nightbot may be used to [Automate Your Business]
✅ How to set up your Nightbot account
✅ How to connect Nightbot to a YouTube Channel
✅ How to create Timers in Nightbot, (more…)

Would you like to learn how to automatically post a message in a Channel in your Discord Server for each email message received in a Gmail Inbox, that matches a specified search string?

In this video, as part of the [Zapier Tutorial] within our [How To Automate Your Business] series of videos, we will show you [How To Connect Gmail to Discord with Zapier].
We show you step by step how to automatically post a message in a Channel in your Discord Server for each email message received in a Gmail Inbox, that matches a specified search string. We also show you how to quickly and easily construct the search string to use in your Zapier Zap to select only the email messages in the Gmail Inbox for which to automatically Post a Message in the desired [Discord Channel]. We further show you how a [Google Sheets] spreadsheet may be unused as an intermediate data store to resolve the issues with directly integrating Gmail with Discord. All of the videos in the [Zapier Tutorial] show you how Zapier may be used to [Automate Your Business], making you more productive, efficient and effective and saving you, and your [Virtual (more…)

Would you like to learn how to automatically create a Pin in Pinterest for each new YouTube Playlist Video quickly and easily using Zapier?

In this video, as part of the [Zapier Tutorial] within our [How To Automate Your Business] series of videos, we show you step by step how to quickly and easily implement a Zapier Zap to create a [Pinterest Automatic Pin from a YouTube Video] , to automatically create a new Pin in the desired Board in Pinterest whenever a new YouTube Video is added to the corresponding YouTube Playlist. We also discuss how Zapier may be used to [Automate Your Business], making you more productive, efficient and effective and saving you, and your [Virtual Consulting] clients, Time = Money 💰 !

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Automate Your Business] | [Zapier Tutorial] | [Pinterest Automatic Pin from YouTube Video] video include:
✅ How to [Create a YouTube to Pinterest Zap] in Zapier, to automatically create a new Pin in the desired Board in Pinterest whenever a new YouTube Video is added to the corresponding YouTube Playlist
✅ How to test, and if necessary re-test, and review the test results of your new (more…)

Would you like to learn [How To ReRun Zaps in Zapier]?

In this video, as part of the [Zapier Tutorial] within our [How To Automate Your Business] series of videos, we show you step by step how to re-run your Zaps in Zapier if/when, for whatever reason the Zap did not run automatically. The ability to manually re-run any of your [Zapier Zaps] allows you to test and resolve any issues that may have prevented your [Zapier Zap] from successfully running automatically, such that they may successfully run automatically in the future, making you more productive, efficient and effective and saving you, and your [Virtual Consulting] clients, Time = Money 💰 !

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Automate Your Business] | [Zapier Tutorial] | [How To ReRun Zaps in Zapier] video include:
✅ How to view the Zaps you have currently automated in your Zapier account
✅ How to Search for and Find the Zap that you want to rerun
✅ How to edit a Zap in Zapier
✅ How to select the test data used for the [Test Trigger] to use to rerun your [Zapier Zap]
✅ How to rerun, test and review the results from each Action within (more…)

Would you like to learn how to [Create a Twitter to Discord Zap] in Zapier to automatically post each new Tweet from your Twitter profile in a Channel in your Discord Server?

In this first, [Episode 1] video, as part of the [Zapier Tutorial] within our [How To Automate Your Business] series of videos, we will introduce you to what Zapier is, how Zapier works, and how Zapier may be used to [Automate Your Business], making you more productive, efficient and effective and saving you, and your [Virtual Consulting] clients, Time = Money 💰 ! We show you step by step how to set up your Zapier account, set up Connections for your applications (Apps) in Zapier, and then the details of how to [Create a Twitter to Discord Zap] in Zapier, to automatically post each new Tweet from your Twitter profile in a Channel in your Discord Server.

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Automate Your Business] | [Zapier Tutorial] | [Create a Twitter to Discord Zap] video include:
✅ What Zapier is
✅ How Zapier works
✅ How Zapier may be used to [Automate Your Business]
✅ How to set up your Zapier account
✅ How to set up Connections (more…)

Are you looking for ways in which You may [Make Money 💰 Writing Online]?, then this Video is For You!

In this video, as part of our [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] in [Virtual Consulting] series of videos, we will share with you [How To Make Money 💰 Writing Online], which you can do as a [Virtual Consultant] from virtually anywhere.

Some of the Topics discussed in this [How To Make Money 💰 Writing Online] video include:
1. “Content is King”
2. Roles of Writing in Internet Marketing
3. How to Make Money Writing Online for Others and/or Yourself, in general and/or more specifically including:
3.1. Blogging
3.2. Writing Articles
3.3. Writing Press Releases
3.4. Copywriting
3.5. Writing e-Books
3.6. Writing other web page content
3.7. Posting in Forums / online Communities
3.8. Writing for Email Marketing
4. How to Competitively Price and Make More Money with Your Writing Online
5. Where and How to find Paying Writing “Jobs” and/or Freelance Projects online
6. Getting Started Making Money Writing Online Now!

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👉 You may (more…)

15 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay Well 🔥 [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] in [Virtual Consulting]

Are you looking for a Work-From-Home Job that Pays Well and that you may [Work Remotely] as a [Virtual Consultant]?, then this Video is For You!

Would you like to learn how you may land a Work-From-Home Job that Pays Well and that you may [Work Remotely] as a [Virtual Consultant]?, then this Video is For You!

In this video, as part of our [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] in [Virtual Consulting] series of videos, we will share with you fifteen (15) types of [Remote Work] Jobs that you can Work-From-Home and that Pay Well in a variety of categories. We also share [How to Land One] of these Work-From-Home Jobs that Pay Well which let you [Work from Home], [Work Remotely] and/or that you can do as a [Virtual Consultant] from virtually anywhere.

🔴 Please also Join us in the Virtual Consulting Community by Subscribing to the Virtual Consulting YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSf6INwnjzWf-nk8sZc4Ww and Please Click the Bell Icon so that You are Notified and Never Miss an Episode, All for FREE.

You may view this video below and/or on our Virtual Consulting YouTube Channel at: https://youtu.be/LthMrjiBKdg

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🔽 REFERENCES 🔽
📝 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay Well | https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/pay-salary/work-from-home-jobs-that-pay-well
📝 The Virtual Consulting Firm’s Guest Blogging Guidelines | http://blog.thevcf.com/guest-blogging-guidelines/

🎥 RELATED VIDEOS 📟
👉 How To Get Started as a Virtual Consultant | https://youtu.be/47-P_CoSf48
👉 25+ Ideas for Your New Virtual Consulting Business | https://youtu.be/DW8UB54PETs
👉 9 Hot Jobs That Let You Work Remotely | [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] in [Virtual Consulting] | https://youtu.be/G43FiN6Lwkw
👉 26 High Paying [Work From Home] Jobs 🔥 [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] in [Virtual Consulting] | https://youtu.be/H9_jEvP2iRk
👉 9 [Remote Work] Jobs that Pay $100K+ & How to Land One | [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] | https://youtu.be/aH-eKjlSn80

🔽 RESOURCES 🔽
✅ The Virtual Consulting Firm’s web site | http://www.TheVCF.com
✅ The Virtual Consulting Firm on Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/TheVCF
✅ The Virtual Consulting Firm on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/252661
✅ HostGator | https://bit.ly/3DBbn8I

Are you looking for a Work-From-Home Job that Pays Well and that you may [Work Remotely] as a [Virtual Consultant]?, then this Video is For You!

Would you like to learn how you may land a Work-From-Home Job that Pays Well and that you may [Work Remotely] as a [Virtual Consultant]?, then this Video is For You!

In this video, as part of our [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] in [Virtual Consulting] series of videos, we will share with you fifteen (15) types of [Remote Work] Jobs that you can Work-From-Home and that Pay Well in a variety of categories. We also share [How to Land One] of these Work-From-Home Jobs that Pay Well which let you [Work from Home], [Work Remotely] and/or that you can do as a [Virtual Consultant] from virtually anywhere.

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📝 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay Well | https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/pay-salary/work-from-home-jobs-that-pay-well
📝 The Virtual Consulting Firm’s Guest Blogging Guidelines | http://blog.thevcf.com/guest-blogging-guidelines/

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👉 9 Hot Jobs That Let You Work Remotely | [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] in [Virtual Consulting] | https://youtu.be/G43FiN6Lwkw
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Are you looking for a [Remote Work] Job that Pays $100K per year or more and that you may [Work Remotely] as a [Virtual Consultant]?, then this Video is For You!

Would you like to learn how you may land a [Remote Work] Job that Pays $100K per year or more and that you may [Work Remotely] as a [Virtual Consultant]?, then this Video is For You!

In this video, as part of our [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] in [Virtual Consulting] series of videos, we will share with you nine (9) types of [Remote Work] Jobs that Pay $100K in a variety of categories. We also share [How to Land One] of these [High Paying] [Remote Work] [Hot Jobs] that let you [Work from Home], [Work Remotely] and/or that you can do as a [Virtual Consultant] from virtually anywhere.

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📝 These 9 work-from-home jobs pay more than $100,000 a year. Here’s what you need to land each one | https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/14/9-work-from-home-jobs-paying-more-than-100000-and-how-to-get-them.html

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Are you looking for [High Paying] [Hot Jobs] that you may [Work Remotely] as a [Virtual Consultant]?, then this Video is For You!

In this video, as part of our [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] in [Virtual Consulting] series of videos, we will share with you twenty-six (26) types of [High Paying] [Hot Jobs] in a variety of categories that let you [Work from Home], [Work Remotely] and/or that you can do as a [Virtual Consultant] from virtually anywhere.

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👉 9 Hot Jobs That Let You Work Remotely | [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] in [Virtual Consulting] | https://youtu.be/G43FiN6Lwkw
👉 9 [Remote Work] Jobs that Pay $100K+ & How to Land One | [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] | https://youtu.be/aH-eKjlSn80

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Are you looking for [Hot Jobs] that you may [Work Remotely] as a [Virtual Consultant]?, then this Video is For You!

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📝 9 Jobs That Let You Work from Home | https://www.salary.com/articles/9-jobs-work-from-home/

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Are you looking for a [Remote Work] Job that Pays $100K per year or more and that you may [Work Remotely] as a [Virtual Consultant]?, then this Video is For You!

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Tips for Going Paperless at Your Small Business

Have you thought about transitioning to a paperless office? Going paperless at your business means minimizing your use of paper and using primarily electronic files. Not only is going paperless a great way to support the planet, but it can also help your business run more efficiently! Check out the following tips from The Virtual Consulting Firm to learn how you can create a paperless office and enjoy all the benefits that come with it.

Why Go Paperless?

According to GobyInc.com, many business owners are unaware of the surprising and far-reaching benefits of embracing a paperless office system. Going paperless can improve many facets of your business. Cutting out paper will lead to better document organization, easier team collaboration, increased efficiency, and reduced costs. Think about how much time your team spends managing, organizing, and looking for paper documents. Not to mention the money spent on printing, postage, and physical storage.

Digitizing your documents will also improve the security of your sensitive business information. Paperless documents are easy to secure through password protection, permission controls, and encryption technology. You can also backup your digital documents so you can avoid disruptive data loss events.

Of course, going paperless is also a great move for sustainability. Taking steps to reduce your company’s environmental footprint can boost your brand image and encourage customers to choose you over your competitors. One survey revealed that 66% of respondents — and 75% of millennial respondents — consider sustainability when making a purchase!

Move to a Paperless Payroll System

Payroll should be one of the first areas of your business to go paperless. Paperless payroll is faster, more reliable, and far more secure than traditional payroll systems. And if you have international employees or contractors from places like the Philippines, for example, paperless payroll means your team members won’t have to wait on paper checks to arrive in the mail.

There are many different ways to pay international workers, including using e-payment platforms like PayPal and Stripe. If you need to pay people from the Philippines, specialized money transfer services like Remitly tend to be faster and more cost-effective. For example, Remitly charges just $3.99 to have money transfers arrive within minutes!

On top of these international payments tools, payroll software can help you manage payments, taxes, benefits, and other information related to payroll. Take advantage of payroll tools like Gusto and OnPay to streamline your paperless payroll process and help you stay organized.

Implement Other Paperless Strategies

Once you get comfortable navigating paperless payroll, look to digitize other areas of your business. Start by scanning and organizing your existing documents so you don’t lose important information in the transition. If you need help shifting your business towards digital document keeping, you can always hire an IT consultant. Be sure to train your employees how to use your new digital systems instead of leaving them to figure things out on their own. Many software tools include trials and demos that your team can use to test different systems and find what works best!

Get Your Team On Board

Before you begin implementing paperless systems at your business, make sure your team is ready to shift to digital documents. Some of your team members may be hesitant to embrace paperless systems. Talk to your team ahead of time to ensure your new systems seek to solve any frustrations created by your current paper-based system. You’ll have an easier time getting your team on board if you focus on how your new paperless system will directly benefit them, such as by making their jobs easier or speeding up the payroll process so they can get paid faster.

Cutting paper out of your business is a great way to save space, reduce errors, boost security, and ease the transfer of information between team members. If you’re looking for ways to streamline your business, going paperless is a great move! Start preparing your team for your paperless transition so you can enjoy all the benefits of a paperless office.

Looking for help managing and growing your business? Request a free quote from The Virtual Consulting Firm! We can offer assistance with everything from software selection to software engineering.

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Are you looking for [High Paying] [Hot Jobs] that you may [Work Remotely] as a [Virtual Consultant]?, then this Video is For You!

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📝 The 26 Highest-Paying Jobs That Let You Work From Home | https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/jobs/highest-paying-work-from-home-jobs/

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Are you looking for [Hot Jobs] that you may [Work Remotely] as a [Virtual Consultant]?, then this Video is For You!

In this video, as part of our [Hot Jobs] to [Work Remotely] in [Virtual Consulting] series of videos, we will share with you nine (9) categories of [Hot Jobs] that let you [Work from Home], [Work Remotely] and/or that you can do as a [Virtual Consultant] from virtually anywhere.

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📝 9 Jobs That Let You Work from Home | https://www.salary.com/articles/9-jobs-work-from-home/

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Digital Nomad Paradise Cities

Digital nomads, or those employees who use technology to work remotely, find it important to live in cities that offer the amenities they need to complete their work. Here, The Virtual Consulting Firm shares some of the top U.S. cities for nomad entrepreneurs.

Asheville, North Carolina

Rent in Asheville can be expensive, but the cost of living is 4% lower than the national average. Check the internet for rental properties, including mountain cabins, Arts and Crafts bungalows, historic homes, or rooms for rent, most of which carry internet speeds of over 50 Mbps.

Asheville is home to several co-working spaces with 24/7 access to your workspace and amenities such as high-speed internet, printers, conference rooms, and complimentary refreshments. In addition, there are several cafes and coffee houses where you can access Wi-Fi while you enjoy a cup of coffee or a snack.

Tempe, Arizona

Tempe is one of the best cities in which to live in Arizona and is well-known as a digital nomad hotspot. Tempe residents enjoy great weather, exciting nightlife, and fun outdoor activities. When seeking a Tempe rental property, it’s essential to find something you can afford. A search on Rent.com allows you to set parameters, such as cost, pet-friendliness, number of bathrooms and bedrooms, to help narrow your options.

Tempe is home to several internet cafes with free Wi-Fi, and if gaming is your thing, the Level Up Gaming LAN center is popular among locals. In addition, several co-working spaces in the city offer dedicated desks, hotdesks, and private and virtual office options. Some locations offer the use of amenities that may include meeting rooms, printers, copiers, recording equipment, and projectors in addition to lounge and outdoor terrace areas.

Charleston, South Carolina

Historic Charleston is home to many co-working spaces with amenities such as conference rooms, printers, copiers, and fast Wi-Fi. Some locations have picnic areas and benches for outside work on nice days. Others sell coffee, alcoholic beverages, and pastries.

Charleston’s cost of living is higher than the national average, but you can offset this by taking advantage of all Charleston has to offer in the off-season during the fall and winter months. Travel & Leisure has named Charleston the top city in America for nine years. Charleston is known for its architecture, and for those who enjoy the beach, world-class dining, great shopping, and exciting nightlife, it may be the perfect spot.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is known for its casinos, but residents also enjoy world-class restaurants, museums, performing arts centers, and nearby state parks. Las Vegas’ cost of living is higher than the national average, but the city has so much to offer that it’s a digital nomad favorite location. Order a relocation guide, check the internet, and speak with local realtors to find rental properties.

Las Vegas co-working spaces have the standard amenities, but a few unique locations offer 3-D printing, showers with luxury bath products, mailbox services, interview rooms, fitness centers, phone answering services, and female-only sites.

Relocation for Digital Nomads

With so much information on the internet, it’s not difficult for digital nomads to find the perfect work location. Many websites are devoted primarily to helping nomads relocate and connect with others who work remotely. The four cities listed above are excellent choices for those living the digital nomad lifestyle.

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Lance Cody-Valdez decided it was time to invest in himself. He quit his job the following day and used his meager savings to stay afloat as he built a career as a freelance writer and content marketer. He created free-lance-now.com to help others use freelancing to escape the 9 to 5 daily grind.

[Consulting while traveling] may pose some unique challenges for which given the appropriate preparations in advance may help you to be able to most efficiently and effectively [Consult while Traveling], wherever your travels may take you.

In the [Virtual Consulting] [Travel Consulting Tips] series of videos, we will compile, test and share with you Tips for efficiently and effectively conducting your [Virtual Consulting] business while traveling.

In this “How To Prepare for Consulting while Traveling” [Travel Consulting Tips] video, which you may view below and/or on our Virtual Consulting YouTube Channel at: https://youtu.be/S-ke00WzwBo , we will share with you a number of [Lessons Learned] , Tips and Techniques on [How To Prepare for Consulting] in advance of your travels, so that you may most efficiently and effectively [Consult while Traveling], wherever your travels may take you.

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[Consulting while traveling] may pose some unique challenges for which given the appropriate preparations in advance may help you to be able to most efficiently and effectively [Consult while Traveling], wherever your travels may take you.

In the [Virtual Consulting] [Travel Consulting Tips] series of videos, we will compile, test and share with you Tips for successfully Consulting while traveling.

In this “How To Prepare for Consulting while Traveling” [Travel Consulting Tips] video we will share with you a number of [Lessons Learned] , Tips and Techniques on [How To Prepare for Consulting] in advance of your travels, so that you may most efficiently and effectively [Consult while Traveling], wherever your travels may take you.

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[Virtual Consulting] while traveling, and/or when you find yourself in an environment with limited internet connectivity and/or bandwidth, may pose some unique challenges for efficiently and effectively conducting your [Virtual Consulting] business.

In the [Virtual Consulting] [Travel Consulting Tips] series of videos, we will compile, test and share with you Tips for efficiently and effectively conducting your [Virtual Consulting] business while traveling.

In this “How To Consult Virtually with Limited Internet” [Travel Consulting Tips] video, which you may view below and/or on our Virtual Consulting YouTube Channel at: https://youtu.be/CURICgPTgQw , we will share with you a number of [Lessons Learned] , Tips and Techniques on how to efficiently and effectively conduct your [Virtual Consulting] business whenever you find yourself in an environment with limited internet connectivity and/or bandwidth, e.g. while attempting to [consult virtually] while traveling.

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How to Hire Effective Business Consultants

Businesses hire consultants when they need industry insights, specialized skills, a second opinion, or objective input on business operations and strategy. Yet for some business owners, the idea of paying top dollar for consulting is a hard pill to swallow. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about business consultants — that they tell you what you already know or that consultants are only for big corporations, not small businesses.

In reality, consultants deliver a lot of value to businesses big and small. However, businesses often fail to utilize consultants effectively and end up dissatisfied with the results. This happens when businesses hire the wrong type of consultant, don’t have a clear understanding of business needs, or choose a consultant based on price alone.

Before hiring a business consultant

Maximizing the value of business consulting requires a clear understanding of:

• The problem the business is facing.
• The needs of key stakeholders.
• What success looks like.
• The qualities of an effective consultant.
• The skills or experience required to address the problem.
• Your budget for consulting services.

A common mistake businesses make is starting at the last step and working their way up. You’ll hire a better consultant for your business if you start with what you hope to accomplish and then determine how best to get there.

Types of business consultants

Businesses have a lot of options to choose from when hiring a consultant. These are the most in-demand types of consultants for companies to hire.

IT consultants

IT consultants help companies maintain and repair systems, improve technological efficiency, and implement new technologies. An increasing number of small businesses are investing in cybersecurity consultants to protect against data breaches and ransomware attacks.

Marketing consultants

Marketing consultants include experts in branding, inbound and outbound marketing, social media, web design, and more. While large companies contract with full-service marketing agencies, smaller businesses tend to hire for targeted projects like using a local SEO consultant to improve visibility in local search results and direct customers to a brick-and-mortar location.

HR consultants

An HR consultant is a cost-effective solution for businesses operating with a limited HR department. HR consultants assist with recruitment, compliance, training, and human resource planning. Human resources consultants also help companies create policies and set strategy.

Management consultants

Management consultants help business owners and executives with high-level decisions surrounding operations, finance, and strategic growth. Management consultants usually specialize in a specific industry or niche such as tech, manufacturing, or agribusiness. Businesses can choose from independent consultants, small consulting firms, or large management consulting firms.

Where to hire a virtual consultant

The Virtual Consulting Firm offers a wide variety of quality virtual consulting services for businesses including advertising and marketing, management, information technology, human resources, project management, and more. Business owners can easily request a free quote online. Just describe your project, deliverables, and deadlines and you’ll receive an estimate for virtual consulting services.

Freelance marketplaces are another popular option for finding business consultants and specialists. Marketplaces like Upwork provide access to professionals around the globe at a variety of price points to accommodate all budgets. However, the abundance of options makes it especially important to screen freelancers for talent quality, delivery time, and reputation.

How to measure consultant ROI

Measuring the value that a consultant delivers is one of the most challenging aspects of working with business consultants. Key performance indicators tend to focus on financial metrics but the benefits of consultants are often intangible.

Intangible KPIs include things like business process efficiency, customer experience, brand reputation, talent pool, and competitive intelligence. While these metrics are harder to measure, it’s not impossible.

To effectively measure intangible KPIs businesses need software solutions that gather and process data on key business processes. Core software solutions for businesses include enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), project management, and human resource management (HRM) platforms.

Running a business is a complex undertaking. There are a variety of occasions when business owners benefit from additional expertise and an outside perspective. However, hiring a consultant won’t pay off without a clear understanding of business needs and deliverables. Before investing in business consulting services, know what you hope to gain and how your choice of consultant will help you get there.

Are you ready to hire a consultant for your business? The Virtual Consulting Firm is available for all of your business consulting needs. Learn more about services at The Virtual Consulting Firm and request a free quote online.

This article was written by a guest writer, Adam Evans.

Adam Evans has worked in a variety of educational roles, from substitution to full-time teaching to administration positions. Currently a full-time private tutor, he likes to spend his free time exploring museums and natural wonders of the West Coast with his wife and their sons.

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