Hello Everyone,
First and foremost, I want to apologize for the delay in blogging. In June, Wisconsin suffered a lot of flooding and many of my family members were affected. It took until now, September, to finally get back to normal! Family members have relocated, and hopefully FEMA assistance will be soon! For anyone else that has or is suffering from flooding issues, I truly feel for you, and can totally relate.
I also want to tell you that my website is currently "under construction and being updated," and my business telephone number has changed to 414.750.7966. Please be sure to make a note in your records.
Well, word has it that the Real Estate market is finally picking up! I have been noticing for the past several months that numerous homes in southeastern Wisconsin have been up for sale and nothing was moving. However, now things are "popping" and sales are being made. Yippee!
I am ready and willing to help you succeed in your sales and marketing endeavors! Please give me a call and I will be more than happy to assist you, and I could begin immediately!
It's sunny with blue skies here in Milwaukee today with a high of 72 degrees. This is my kind of weather. Have a great day!
Lori McGinnis
Virtual Partners Plus, LLC
414.750.7966
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Happy Mother's Day to All Real Estate Moms!
I am hoping that all "Real Estate Moms" had a very nice Mother's Day yesterday, and were able to relax for a very well-deserved "day of rest."
I cannot believe that it's already near the middle of May! Where does the time go? At least there is no more snow or cold winds here in Wisconsin. We had a very rough winter this past season so I say, "Bring on the SUN and BLUE SKIES!"
Since Spring is now here ..... you know what that means, right? POTENTIAL HOME BUYERS ARE LOOKING TO PURCHASE A NEW HOME!
With that in mind, what can we help you with? Virtual Assistants are willing and able to provide you with that "extra hand" to get the job done expeditiously and cost effectively. Please give us a call right away .... we're waiting for your call. Talk to you soon!
Lori A. McGinnis
Virtual Partners Plus, LLC
Phone: (414) 897-7350
I cannot believe that it's already near the middle of May! Where does the time go? At least there is no more snow or cold winds here in Wisconsin. We had a very rough winter this past season so I say, "Bring on the SUN and BLUE SKIES!"
Since Spring is now here ..... you know what that means, right? POTENTIAL HOME BUYERS ARE LOOKING TO PURCHASE A NEW HOME!
With that in mind, what can we help you with? Virtual Assistants are willing and able to provide you with that "extra hand" to get the job done expeditiously and cost effectively. Please give us a call right away .... we're waiting for your call. Talk to you soon!
Lori A. McGinnis
Virtual Partners Plus, LLC
Phone: (414) 897-7350
Monday, February 18, 2008
Real Estate VAs Are Here To Help You Achieve Success
Can you believe it's the middle of February already? I sure can't. Why do the days keep slipping by faster and faster, but the SNOW here in Wisconsin (Milwaukee area) has NOT stopped! As of today, we have had 79 inches of snow this season! I must admit that I'm very tired of shoveling, tired of high heating bills due to the frigid cold, and am truly looking for Spring! Supposedly the Ground Hog saw his shadow on Feb. 2nd so Spring is now 4 weeks away.........YIPPEE!
According to some of my Real Estate Agents, the housing market is starting to pick up again. Mortgage rates are roughly around 5.25% and had actually hit 4.85% a couple of weeks ago. With these low rates, potential home buyers should JUMP at the chance to buy as NOW IS THE TIME!
Real Estate Virtual Assistants (VA's) are more than capable of helping Real Estate Agents in many areas of their business. If you find yourself having less and less time to get things done each day and you could use some assistance, then give any of the Wisconsin Virtual Assistants a call. We would be more than happy to free up some of your time to tie up any loose ends that you may have, and allow you to focus more on your business!
If you are a Real Estate Agent whose business had slowed in the past few months, give a Wisconsin Virtual Assistant a call to discuss ways we can help you to get your business "up and running again -- full steam ahead" for continued success!
Lori McGinnis
Virtual Partners Plus, LLC
(414) 897-7350
www.virtualpartnersplus.com
According to some of my Real Estate Agents, the housing market is starting to pick up again. Mortgage rates are roughly around 5.25% and had actually hit 4.85% a couple of weeks ago. With these low rates, potential home buyers should JUMP at the chance to buy as NOW IS THE TIME!
Real Estate Virtual Assistants (VA's) are more than capable of helping Real Estate Agents in many areas of their business. If you find yourself having less and less time to get things done each day and you could use some assistance, then give any of the Wisconsin Virtual Assistants a call. We would be more than happy to free up some of your time to tie up any loose ends that you may have, and allow you to focus more on your business!
If you are a Real Estate Agent whose business had slowed in the past few months, give a Wisconsin Virtual Assistant a call to discuss ways we can help you to get your business "up and running again -- full steam ahead" for continued success!
Lori McGinnis
Virtual Partners Plus, LLC
(414) 897-7350
www.virtualpartnersplus.com
Monday, January 28, 2008
Welcome! New Virtual Assistant joined VirtualCAS for Wisconsin
Kim Lepine is owner of Kim's Office Solutions and has 15 years of professional office experience enabling her to offer a variety of services administrative in nature for her clients. Kim’s professional skills enable her to help small businesses grow by eliminating time spent on tasks such as typing correspondence, transcription, desktop publishing, document creation, data entry, internet research and bookkeeping.
Send an RFP to Kim or to all Wisconsin Virtual Assitants (VA's)Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Wisconsin Virtual Assistant: New Year's Resolution
Happy New Year!
Let's get right to it. What is your New Year's Resolution? Have you set goals for yourself for the New Year? Better yet, have you laid out a plan as to how you will implement those goals?
Does a Virtual Assistant factor in in the success of your goals? In the corporate world, we are all handed a list of goals for us to meet for the next year. Sometimes our bonuses depend on how well we meet those goals. If you have a Virtual Assistant, your VA could be a part of your success. Have you laid out goals for your VA? Corporations have large main goals, and those goals are supported through subgoals down through each level of management. For example, if a large corporation wants to go international, maybe upper management's goal would be to attain CMMLevel 4 by the end of the year so as to effectively compete on the global market. Lower goals would then be attend training for CMM, build implementation teams, and report progress to upper management.
My point? The goals of your company (your New Year's Resolution) need to trickle down to your Virtual Assistant so they can help you achieve your goals. The goals must be SMART - Specific Manageable Achieveable Reachable and Timed. Your goals must be very specific: Increase revenue by 25% by third quarter by expanding our customer base via global expansion.
What would be your Virtual Assistant's goals? 1. Get Skype for International calling. 2. Attain a reading and conversation proficiency in Spanish. 3. Learn IContact to manage thousands of contacts.
...and so on.
Part of laying out your plan for success includes identifying all of the players involved. Get your VA involved and let her take on the next level for your business. You might be surprised at how quickly success comes to you. Communication with your VA is key.
Take care!
Gretchen Koehler-Swaney
Prairie Business Partners LLC
http://www.prairiebusinesspartners.com/
Let's get right to it. What is your New Year's Resolution? Have you set goals for yourself for the New Year? Better yet, have you laid out a plan as to how you will implement those goals?
Does a Virtual Assistant factor in in the success of your goals? In the corporate world, we are all handed a list of goals for us to meet for the next year. Sometimes our bonuses depend on how well we meet those goals. If you have a Virtual Assistant, your VA could be a part of your success. Have you laid out goals for your VA? Corporations have large main goals, and those goals are supported through subgoals down through each level of management. For example, if a large corporation wants to go international, maybe upper management's goal would be to attain CMMLevel 4 by the end of the year so as to effectively compete on the global market. Lower goals would then be attend training for CMM, build implementation teams, and report progress to upper management.
My point? The goals of your company (your New Year's Resolution) need to trickle down to your Virtual Assistant so they can help you achieve your goals. The goals must be SMART - Specific Manageable Achieveable Reachable and Timed. Your goals must be very specific: Increase revenue by 25% by third quarter by expanding our customer base via global expansion.
What would be your Virtual Assistant's goals? 1. Get Skype for International calling. 2. Attain a reading and conversation proficiency in Spanish. 3. Learn IContact to manage thousands of contacts.
...and so on.
Part of laying out your plan for success includes identifying all of the players involved. Get your VA involved and let her take on the next level for your business. You might be surprised at how quickly success comes to you. Communication with your VA is key.
Take care!
Gretchen Koehler-Swaney
Prairie Business Partners LLC
http://www.prairiebusinesspartners.com/
Wisconsin Virtual Assistant: Seasons Greetings
Virtual Seasons Greetings to everyone!
Thank you for your subscription to my VA blog!
May you enjoy Peace and Prosperity this New Year!
You have opened your minds to all that a Virtual Assistant can offer, I look forward to providing you with more information, more answers, more thoughts, and more opportunities to open your minds further to Virtual Assistance to improve your own quality of life and the lives of your friends, family and professional contacts.
Take care and see you in 2008!
Very best wishes to you and yours,
Gretchen Koehler-Swaney
Prairie Business Partners LLC
Monday, December 10, 2007
Wisconsin Virtual Assistants: A VA - A Must Have for the Holidays!
Are you having trouble thinking of the perfect gift to give that person who has everything? Here's the answer: A Virtual Assistant!
Whether that person is a CEO of a major corporation, or a stay-at-home Mom needing a great idea for a kid's party, Virtual Assistants are the answer for all your hard to buy for people on your gift list.
If you are looking for gift certificates, contact Prairie Business Partners LLC. We can help you with that.
Good luck and Happy Holidays!
Gretchen Koehler-Swaney
Prairie Business Partners LLC
www.prairiebusinesspartners.com
Whether that person is a CEO of a major corporation, or a stay-at-home Mom needing a great idea for a kid's party, Virtual Assistants are the answer for all your hard to buy for people on your gift list.
If you are looking for gift certificates, contact Prairie Business Partners LLC. We can help you with that.
Good luck and Happy Holidays!
Gretchen Koehler-Swaney
Prairie Business Partners LLC
www.prairiebusinesspartners.com
Wisconsin Virtual Assistant: Business Travel: Yet Another Reason for a VA
I just talked to my sister this weekend whose husband owns his own business. His drafting company requires him to travel a lot. He is currently located in St. Croix and they frequently experience loss of connectivity to the internet and even power.
His Needs: He needs to go to a restaurant and get food. He needs a rental car, and he needs cash. He even needs to turn in his timesheet! All of these are things a Virtual Assistant can do for him! Prairie Business Partners LLC in particular is his answer. He calls on the last battery power he has on his cellphone providing the address of his hotel and most immediate need: lunch. Prairie Business Partners LLC locates a restaurant for him within walking distance. Makes reservations and even prepays for him, or arranges for the restaurant to deliver if possible. Next, Prairie Business Partners LLC locates a car rental company such as Enterprise that will pick him up. Based on car requirements (compact, convertible, etc.) Prairie Business Partners LLC can even prepay or merely reserve the car for him. Prairie Business Partners LLC then locates a Western Union, American Express or other such office for cash wire. Finally, he relays his hours to go on his timesheet.
Prairie Business Partners LLC then calls CEO back and provides information and emails or faxes off the timesheet to his office in Illinois.
Why do people continue to struggle in this high pressure world? There is help out there! We are just a phone call away!
Take care,
Gretchen Koehler-Swaney
Prairie Business Partners LLC
www.prairiebusinesspartners.com
His Needs: He needs to go to a restaurant and get food. He needs a rental car, and he needs cash. He even needs to turn in his timesheet! All of these are things a Virtual Assistant can do for him! Prairie Business Partners LLC in particular is his answer. He calls on the last battery power he has on his cellphone providing the address of his hotel and most immediate need: lunch. Prairie Business Partners LLC locates a restaurant for him within walking distance. Makes reservations and even prepays for him, or arranges for the restaurant to deliver if possible. Next, Prairie Business Partners LLC locates a car rental company such as Enterprise that will pick him up. Based on car requirements (compact, convertible, etc.) Prairie Business Partners LLC can even prepay or merely reserve the car for him. Prairie Business Partners LLC then locates a Western Union, American Express or other such office for cash wire. Finally, he relays his hours to go on his timesheet.
Prairie Business Partners LLC then calls CEO back and provides information and emails or faxes off the timesheet to his office in Illinois.
Why do people continue to struggle in this high pressure world? There is help out there! We are just a phone call away!
Take care,
Gretchen Koehler-Swaney
Prairie Business Partners LLC
www.prairiebusinesspartners.com
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