The Virtual Business Show
By Lyn Prowse-Bishop
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Podcast Description
Australia's first podcast covering topics of interest to virtual assistants, small business owners and the self-employed, as well as providing information for those wanting to be Virtual Assistants, and businesses wanting to work with them. Hosted by Lyn Prowse-Bishop
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#015 – What Do I Charge?? | One of the biggest issues facing new VAs – and in fact I guess even an issue that comes up from time to time for existing VAs and anyone in business – is what do I charge? New VAs usually start out by doing a bit of market research, checking out what other VAs are charging and then go from there. But there are a few key things to bear in mind that will impact on the rate you charge. | 12/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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#014 – A Question of Ethics | I just turned down a great job offer. What would you do? | 12/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Virtual Business Show #013 – Carbon Tax | Australia now has carbon tax legislation with a carbon price double that of the rest of the world. This short episode doesn't discuss the pros and cons, but does encourage small business to use its voice. Sites referred to in the show: Council of Small Business of Australia: http://www.cosboa.org (http://www.cosboa.org) Independent Contractors Australia: http://contractworld.com.au/ (http://contractworld.com.au/) | 11/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Virtual Business Show #012 – Today’s VA Mag | On this show I talk to Renee Chapman from the Admin Chick who, on 12 July 2011, launched an Australian-first: Today's VA magazine!(http://lifestylepodnetwork.com.au/virtualbusinessshow/files/2011/07/todaysva-213x300.jpg) Renee is an inspiration to all newbie VAs - having only been in business for a year she saw a need and filled it! Today's VA is the quarterly magazine for the Australian VA Industry, and at just $5.50 per edition it's great value. Subscription offer: Subscribe to Today's VA magazine before 31 August 2011 and be in the running to win one of three free advertising packs! Advertising: $330/per edition for full colour full page advertising $66/edition full colour trades and services directory advertising (The magazine is free for all advertisers.) Subscription: Subscribe at Renee's site: The Admin Chick (http://www.theadminchick.com.au) and follow the link to Today's VA. (http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=18c3bf98-cd45-4cd0-8cc2-b786a541db19) | 7/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Virtual Business Show #011 – Multi-VA Practices | Lots of virtual assistants are starting up team pages on their sites where they show the members of their "virtual team". This is often referred to as the Multi-VA Practice. But could these VAs be opening themselves up to tax and oncost problems down the track? And what about the members of these 'teams'? Turns out ... potentially. Tools referred to in the podcast: The ATO's Employee/Contractor Decision Tool (http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/content.asp?doc=/content/00095062.htm) The ATO's Superannuation Guarantee Eligibility Tool (http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/content.asp?doc=/content/85201.htm) | 4/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Virtual Business Show #010 – Q&A with Ken Phillips | The 80/20 rule continues to be a source of concern for many VAs and sole traders. Following podcast #9 I had a Q&A session with Ken Phillips of Independent Contractors Australia (http://www.contractworld.com.au) to help clarify further what the current rules are as they apply to solopreneurs. Don't forget to catch Ken's presentation at OIVAC (http://oivac.com/register/) on Friday May 20 8.45am Australian Eastern Time when he'll be talking about Contractors versus Employees. If you miss the presentation you can still register and you'll be provided with a copy of the recording. (http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=bd7a2d10-d8a7-424e-bd28-739c8ea5fcaf) | 4/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Virtual Business Show #009 – Sham Contracting | The current Australian Government is conducting an enquiry at the moment into sham contracting - but what is it? This episode looks at what sham contracting actually is, discusses how it relates to virtual assistants and solopreneurs and also looks at PSI legislation and the often misunderstood 80/20 rule. Links referred to in the podcast: http://www.fairwork.gov.au (http://www.fairwork.gov.au) http://www.contractworld.com.au (http://www.contractworld.com.au) http://www.ato.gov.au (http://www.ato.gov.au) http://www.business.gov.au (http://www.business.gov.au) If you can't find any of the documents referred to please contact me (mailto:lyn@execstress.com) and I can point you in the right direction. (http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=1c4a5de7-e28c-4b2f-9831-3618c72d72cc) | 3/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Virtual Business Show #008 – Business Tax Changes – Aust | Over the past few months I've been blogging about some pretty scary proposed tax changes for small business - and independent contractors in particular. Should you care? In this show I discuss what the changes are, what's been going on behind the scenes that you may not have known about, and what you can do as a small business owner to have your views on the issue heard - before the proposed changes move into legislation and you miss the chance. Resources and Links referred to in the show: Australian Financial Review Smart Company http://bit.ly/9mbBZP (http://bit.ly/9mbBZP)Independent Contractors Australia - http://www.contractworld.com.au (http://www.contractworld.com.au/) ICA Summary - http://bit.ly/bghnBv (http://bit.ly/bghnBv) ICA boilerplate letter http://bit.ly/a1j6hm (http://bit.ly/a1j6hm) Parliament of Australia Who’s Who http://www.aph.gov.au/whoswho/index.htm (http://www.aph.gov.au/whoswho/index.htm) eSOS Blog: http://blog.execstress.com/ (http://blog.execstress.com/) (http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=456d0605-0a7b-473f-92c8-311789b3b2fe) | 10/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Virtual Business Show #007 – Saying No | Something many business owners struggle with is saying no to clients. They are worried they might be perceived as unprofessional, unhelpful, or run the risk of actually losing clients if they say no. In the final part of our 4-part series I look at the importance of setting boundaries in your business - and for yourself - and why saying no is something we all, as business owners, need to do from time to time. And that's okay! If you have any questions on today's show please feel free to contact me (mailto:lyn@execstress.com) - or leave your comments below. | 9/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Virtual Business Show #006 – Keeping Clients | In the third part of our 4-part series I give you some ideas on how to keep clients. It’s one thing to know where you can find clients and then get them to understand what it is you do and the value you bring from your partnership. And hopefully by applying the previous tips you now have a handful of clients – the trick now is to keep them. The majority of my clients have been with me since shortly after I began my practice in February 2000. I share my tips on what I’ve learned about how to keep clients coming back. It’s not as hard as you think! If you have any questions on today's show please feel free to contact me (mailto:lyn@execstress.com) - or leave your comments below. | 8/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Virtual Business Show #005 – Getting Clients | In the second of our 4-part series we look at how you can get clients - one of the hardest things for any business owner to do! We'll talk about where you can find them - both on and offline. The blog post mentioned in this show is at my blog: On Joining Networks (http://blog.execstress.com/2008/11/on-joining-networks/) If you have any questions on today's show please feel free to contact me (mailto:lyn@execstress.com) - or leave your comments below. | 8/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Virtual Business Show #004 – 5 Tips for Getting Started | One of the most frequent questions I'm asked by newbie VAs is how to get started. In this first part of a 4-part series I'll share my top 5 tips to start your VA practice. URLs mentioned in this show include: Australian Virtual Business Network - http://www.avbn.com.au (http://www.avbn.com.au) A Claytons Secretary - http://www.asecretary.com.au (http://www.asecretary.com.au) Virtually Yours Network - http://www.virtuallyyours.com.au (http://www.virtuallyyours.com.au) The book mentioned is "Getting Business to Come to You (http://www.amazon.com/Getting-business-come-Paul-Edwards/dp/087477845X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279955517&sr=8-1)" by Paul & Sarah Edwards which you can find at Amazon. If you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact me (mailto:lyn@execstress.com). Please feel free to leave any comments on the show below. (http://img.zemanta.com/pixy.gif?x-id=2b0060d9-2737-4fb5-b937-8fe30d2a3de3) | 7/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Virtual Business Show #003 – Doing business the feminine way | Are you a woman in biz? Why is it that we're expected to run our businesses like men? Is it possible to retain your goddess femininity and still be a businesswoman? Join us Thursday 24 June at 11am Aust EST when our guest Marina J shares her secrets for running your business the feminine way! And how doing so just might get you the success you want and a stream of clients to your door. Interactive Q&A in our online room - http://bit.ly/6qRkky (http://bit.ly/6qRkky) Free event but seats are limited so mark your diary. And please be sure to register for the event ahead of time here: http://bit.ly/bdWmVU (http://bit.ly/bdWmVU) If you have questions you want to pose but can't be in the live Q&A please go to our Show Comments page and post your questions there: http://bit.ly/9D787s (http://bit.ly/9D787s) * AUST: Thu 24 June 11am Eastern * US EST: Wed 23 Jun 9pm * US Pacific: Wed 23 Jun 6pm | 6/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Virtual Business Show #002 – VA Coaching Club and OIVAC | We welcome Kathie Thomas of www.vacoachingclub.com (http://www.vacoachingclub.com) and Sharon Williams of www.oiavc.com (http://www.oiavc.com) who share there thoughts on continuing education and some great resources for online learning. (Continuation from Episode 1) | 5/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Virtual Business Show #001 – The importance of continuing education | Education and training is so important for small business owners and sole operators - yet it's one aspect that many business owners let go. But it's also one area they shouldn't overlook. | 5/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 15 Episodes |
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