virtual office: How to Work from your FREEDOM Office: Seminar available in California
- 09/07/10 06:36 AM
Declare Independence! Cut the cords and gain freedom from the traditional real estate office. Don't let paperwork and files hold you back. Stop being tied down to a brick-and-mortar office. Get rid of your 8-to-5 doldrums. Work YOUR way, when and where YOU want to. Would you like to work your CAREER around your LIFE, instead of having your JOB first and then having to work your life around your job? Learn how to take your real estate business to the next level by going PAPERLESS, WIRELESS, AND OFFICE-LESS. Come to our seminar which will cover: How to setup your Computer … (6 comments)
virtual office: Step E. Archive files - Boxed Up in Storage
- 01/16/10 03:17 PM
"...Continuation of "Organize your Office" series to get a Fresh Start for 2010! " E. Archive files - Boxed Up in Storage At the end of each year, remove the "Working Files in File Cabinet" (see step C above) and put them into a plastic file bin. You will use this bin to do your calculations for taxes. When your taxes are filed, archive this file box into storage. Plastic or Cardboard File Boxes - Annual (by Year) Get a clear plastic stackable filing tub with a clear plastic lid. Insert 10-20 hanging file folders (letter size) and 20+ file folders (letter … (7 comments)
virtual office: Fresh Start in 2010 - Organize your Desk & Files
- 01/11/10 04:14 PM
Here is my system for quick and simple end-of-year tax filing. Using this system, I have current profit-and-loss calculations available at any time. As a big bonus, I complete my bookkeeping by December 31st each year — my business deductions are ready for my accountant to prepare my tax return early! When you have a simple system and make a good habit of sorting frequently, you will feel less stressed, less overwhelmed, and much more productive. Not to mention that you’ll probably save a few hours each week by NOT having to search for “lost” stuff! Any time you need something … (8 comments)
virtual office: Want more comments? Get Featured on our "Virtual Office" Group!
- 06/14/09 08:25 PM
Want more comments (and therefore more blog points)? It's easy! Just get featured on our ActiveRain Virtual Office Blog. Just join your fellow AR members here in the ‘Rain! I will be happy to feature your blog on our "Virtual Office" group. If you write a great blog and would like it to be featured on our group, please post it to the group, and then send me an email. I rotate featured blogs several times per week to try to give all group members an opportunity to have a feature here. The steps are: Join our AR Virtual Office group: http://activerain.com/groups/virtualoffice Post … (14 comments)
virtual office: e-Signed docs: DocuSign or Adobe Acrobat Signatures?
- 06/14/09 04:56 PM
Both are great ways to sign documents electronically. Online, that is. We're talking about paperless transactions. Working from your virtual office (which can be your home-based business or your mobile office from anywhere in the world). The great thing about DocuSign is that YOU, the real estate professional, can sign your docs; then put "sticky notes" for your clients to sign; and THEY can read & sign online too! Without ever printing out a single paper. On the "down" side, you have to pay a monthly or annual fee to continue using the service. Here's a sample signature from DocuSign:
At the … (10 comments)
virtual office: COOL Tech Tool: FAX docs from your Computer & receive FAXES directly to Email!
- 05/23/09 06:00 PM
Yes, I'm talking about e-Fax! If you don't have it yet, you need to get it. Why? You can receive faxes to your computer (or open & print from any internet-connected computer) You can get an email, text message, or phone message that you've received a fax (if you have a BlackBerry or iPhone) You don't waste time & paper printing out faxes that you can review online & forward online You can receive & review a PDF of your fax on your iPhone or Blackberry MOST IMPORTANT: You can click a button and fax PDF docs rather than standing in … (14 comments)
virtual office: Get Organized with Daily Checklist - New FREE Form!
- 05/19/09 10:22 AM
At the end of a day, does it ever seem like you've been SO BUSY and yet you can't even think of ONE THING you accomplished? Isn't that frustrating! Want to get a better handle on your workday? Do you need to get in control of your day instead of letting it control you? WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU! Visit http://www.virtualofficebizpro.com/ and click on "Forms" on the left. You'll see your choice of format, either PDF or Word for the following FREE document: To Do Today Checklist You can use the form online (Word) or print a bunch of copies. I … (13 comments)
virtual office: Speaker Available for your Group - "Virtual Office" Work-from-Home Tips
- 04/27/09 05:22 PM
Would you like an expert speaker for your group or organization? Just call me, I'm available for you! I'm writing a book and my agent advised me to speak to groups like yours, in order to generate excitement about my forthcoming book. What is my Book about? My book, "Virtual Office Guide for the Business Professional: Work from your Home or Mobile Office" offers tips for home-based business owners and mobile offices for those who work from the field. Also I'm experienced with tele-commuting trends and working while traveling. Who am I? I am an entrepreneur and small business owner. I … (2 comments)
virtual office: COOL Tech Tool: RoboForms for Quickly Completing Online Forms
- 04/26/09 05:57 PM
Business entrepreneur Thomas Moore of eBrokerHouse (mentioned in my blog at http://activerain.com/blogsview/1025418/Announcing-Online-Office-Management-with-eBrokerHouse) gave us a great tech tip while attending the www.NFSTI.com REO agent workshop last week: Use www.RoboForm.com to complete your online forms! They say they'll "put your passwords on speed dial" and save you a LOT of time & energy spent filling out forms. You know those 200 BPO companies that you're busy filling out every form to sign up with them?
virtual office: COOL TECH TOOL: Simple Bookkeeping via Xpenser
- 04/25/09 07:43 AM
Can't seem to keep all your receipts in one place? Forget to write down your mileage? Feeling overwhelmed trying to track expenses? Want an easier to to deal with all the daily bookkeeping chores, and make it easy for yourself in TAX season? Say hello to www.Xpenser.com for easy accounting. Computer entry too time-consuming? Try: Email from PDA (Blackberry) SMS or IM (text message) iPhone Twitter Calling from your cell phone Browser search entry Website entry Now that you've entered your expenses, what can you do with the records? Edit the records Track mileage Export to other applications, like Excel or Quickbooks … (10 comments)
virtual office: We Don't Need No Stinkin' OFFICE! Virtual Office Survey Results
- 04/15/09 04:36 PM
"My office is located wherever I can get an Internet connection." -- Lenn Harley, www.HomeFinders.com And YES I borrowed this quote for the title of this blog: "We don't need no stinkin' office!" from Broker Bryant Tutas, Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. A few days ago. I started a new blog for Virtual Office Business Professionals and wrote an ActiveRain blog about it, http://virtualofficebizpro.wordpress.com/. I created a survey asking "What is the most rewarding aspect of working from home?" http://virtualofficebizpro.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/survey-says-why-do-you-work-from-your-virtual-office/ And then wrote a blog about it here on ActiveRain: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1033128/What-are-the-REWARDS-of-Working-from-your-Virtual-Office-at-Home Well, we received over 60 excellent comments, THANKS to you!! Here's a few … (25 comments)
virtual office: What are the REWARDS of Working from your Virtual Office at Home?
- 04/13/09 10:52 PM
Thinking of working from home? Already have a Virtual Office? More and more business pros are saving the overhead expense and working from home. In the real estate industry, that includes real estate agents, mortgage lenders, home stagers, inspectors, appraisers, transaction coordinators, virtual assistants, and more. I just started a new blog "Virtual Office Biz Pro" for those business professionals who work from their home office, or work while traveling on the road. http://virtualofficebizpro.wordpress.com Take a peek and answer my POLL: http://virtualofficebizpro.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/survey-says-why-do-you-work-from-your-virtual-office I've been working exclusively from my home office for 7+ years now. So many real estate agents and other professionals are … (62 comments)
virtual office: Announcing: Online Office Management with eBrokerHouse!
- 04/09/09 03:47 PM
Thomas Moore @ReoProfessor and @TrevorMoore have created something very special: A virtual office for real estate brokerages! Since I'm the virtual office guru, I just had to take a test drive. Also known as the "Realtors® All-in-One-Portal" eBrokerHouse at http://www.ebrokerhouse.com/ delivers a clean, crisp, simple interface to keep your office running even when you're not there. >>> For Realtors® who handle REOs, this seamless back office allows you to track REO listings and manage reimbursements for repairs, utilities, & HOA Associations. Gotta make sure you get paid!! >>> For agents that do BPOs, how do you keep track of all of those BPOs, when they … (13 comments)
virtual office: Webinars & Training - New AR Groups "Webinars R Us" & "Training Opportunities"
- 03/23/09 03:20 PM
Wow, webinars are taking over, they are everywhere! Join the new AR group "Webinars R Us" at http://activerain.com/groups/WebinarsRus and see what the noise is all about! Instead of listening to someone else's webinar, why not MAKE YOUR OWN? Ray Cobel, the group founder says about the group, "To make sales, you've got to interact with people. The sooner you can start interacting, the better. The higher the value and quality of the interaction, the better. Webinars are fantastic marketing tools because they produce great results, and the Internet makes promoting and delivering high quality, high value information almost free and easy; IF you … (13 comments)
virtual office: SMALL BIZ TIPS: Bank Accounts for the Sole Business Professional
- 03/16/09 02:03 PM
Even for a single-person buisness, managing bank accounts can be overwhelming at times. So many expenses, how to keep track of them all? Recently a small business person asked me -- what is a good SYSTEM? Remember what a SYSTEM does for you: Save Your Self Time Energy Money So I suggested to her the following formula: 3 Business accounts Primary Business account (BIZ MAIN) Secondary Business account (BIZ AUTO) Business Savings (BIZ SAVE) 3 Personal accounts Primary Personal account (PER MAIN) Secondary Personal account (PER AUTO) Personal Savings (PER SAVE) The purpose of separating BUSINESS and PERSONAL accounts is that it saves you … (12 comments)
virtual office: Congrats on "Virtual Office" group milestone! VIRTUAL REAL ESTATE AGENT
- 03/15/09 05:13 PM
Thanks to all of you, we now have 326 Subscribers and just reached a milestone of 1001 posts today! <CLAP, CLAP, CLAP> Please stand up and take a bow. <THANK YOU, THANK YOU> Our "Virtual Office - Work from Home Office" group motto is: "A place for agents to connect when working from their virtual home-based business office. Connect and share success tips on working from home or traveling on the road." Don't you hate when your blog post is rejected or deleted from a group? That'll never happen here! We accept ALL blog posts; and in fact, none have ever been … (12 comments)
virtual office: AR experts Jason Crouch & Frances Flynn Thorsen now FAMOUS!
- 03/03/09 04:30 PM
As I was reading my March 2009 issue of Realtor magazine (I keep a stack of recent magazines in my "reading room"), I spotted Frances Flynn Thorsen's quotes in the article, "Ratings Matter". It's a very informative article about how to manage your reputation in the age of social media. Frances is one of my recent business associates and friends from ActiveRain, as you can see from my recent post about Webinars at http://activerain.com/blogsview/964867/Whats-your-Favorite-Webinar-Hosting-Platform-+-Invite-to-Growth-Leader-Mastermind-Call So I was thrilled to see a fellow ARer featured so prominently! And she does know her stuff... And the article right before it, "Downsize with Dignity", included … (17 comments)
virtual office: What's your Favorite Webinar Hosting Platform? + Invite to Growth Leader Mastermind Call
- 03/03/09 03:22 PM
A webinar on "How to do Webinars" -- Last week I participated in this awesome webinar hosted by Frances Flynn-Thorsen, the guru of webinar hosting and promotion at Socialebb Strategies and Solutions. She gave some great tips, and also discussed the in's and out's of various hosting platforms. Here's her blog with the replay: http://activerain.com/blogsview/933980/Create-Online-Meetings-and-an-Explosive-Spotlight-Ad-for-Trulia We all know about GoToMeeting, which is probably the top webinar platform that I see. It has some super-cool features. The participants can listen by phone or computer. You can record the seminar for later use. And the best feature is that when participants receiving confirmation of their registration, they … (17 comments)
virtual office: It's TIME to start your TAXES - tips to make it painless
- 02/22/09 05:11 PM
We know they're right around the corner... so let's attack them before they attack us! Our taxes, that is... This timely article is from Accountable Solutions, one of the top accounting and tax preparation firms for small business owners; from their web site at http://www.accountablesolutions.biz/newsletter.html: Earlier is better when it comes to working on your taxes. You are encouraged to get a head start on tax preparation, especially since early filers avoid the last minute rush and get their refunds sooner. Here are seven easy ways to get a good jump on your taxes long before the April deadline is here: … (1 comments)
virtual office: Interview of Broker Realtor® Regina P. Brown
- 01/25/09 04:06 PM
Before you hire someone to perform a job for you, what do you do? Interview them of course! I fully expect buyers and sellers to interview me, and I'm prepared. Here are some of the most frequent interview questions and my answers: Question: What areas do you cover? What do you specialize in? Regina: I cover the California Central Coast, from Santa Maria to Paso Robles and Cambria. I specialize in ranches and acreage, first-time buyers, and investor properties. As a native resident, I know the entire coast extremely well. Question: What is your communication style? Regina: I ask questions and listen to … (4 comments)
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