What Is A Virtual Assistant (VA)

You may have heard the term, and also asked the question, “what is a virtual assistant (VA)”
Wikipedia defines a Virtual Assistant (VA) as follows:
A Virtual Assistant (or simply VA), is an independent contractor providing administrative, technical, or sometimes creative assistance to clients–usually to other independent entrepreneurs and solo and small business practices, such as that [...]

April 29, 2008 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, At Work, For Entrepreneurs, Making Money | 11 Comments

IRS Economic Stimulus Payment Checks - Questions

Today, April 28, 2008, IRS began sending out the economic stimulus checks. Over 130 million American households will receive the IRS economic stimulus payments.
Conditions apply in order to be eligible for an economic stimulus check. You must have had $3000 in income for 2007 and have filed a federal tax return for 2007.
The [...]

April 28, 2008 | Filed Under Archives, Money Issues | Leave a Comment

How To Patent An Invention

Many of us have bright ideas for inventions. However, we are often unsure if our invention is similar to what has been patented by someone else, or how to patent an invention.
By going to United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), you can perform an online search using keywords to describe your invention. [...]

April 27, 2008 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, At Work, Making Money | Leave a Comment

Align Probiotic - Help For Digestive Problems

Align is a new probiotic for digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea, urgency, abdominal discomfort, gas and bloating.
According to Wikipedia, a probiotic is:
Probiotics are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts. According to the currently adopted definition by FAO/WHO, probiotics are: ‘Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health [...]

April 25, 2008 | Filed Under Archives, Diet & Health | Leave a Comment

Reduce Clutter - Get Organized

Reducing clutter will aid in getting yourself organized. But how we reduce that clutter is the first challenge.
If your home or office has a lot of clutter, to avoid becoming overwhelmed, start small. Whether it’s a drawer or closet, getting started is half the battle. You’ll find that the act of [...]

April 10, 2008 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, At Work, Home Improvement, Organizing, Parenting, decluttering | 2 Comments

Stop Junk Mail For A Greener Planet

Junk mail is a waste. It’s a waste of valuable trees, paper and time. For the benefit of the planet, a reduction in the amount of junk mail is essential.
Can you imagine how many trees are cut down to produce the paper junk mail is printed on? How many hours are wasted by [...]

April 1, 2008 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, At Work, Going Green | 2 Comments