Tag Archives: contractor

Article: Elance Hit by Security Breach

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Rebecca L Thompson

Thank you for returning to my blog. If you use Elance, you may want to pay attention to this article! by: Jason Kincaid TechCrunch.com Thursday, July 16, 2009; 8:32 PM We’ve just gotten word that development-outsourcing site Elance has suffered … Continue reading →

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Article: “Uncover hidden jobs using social networking sites”

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Rebecca L Thompson

I was reading the Sunday classified section of the paper and came across an article on social networking. As someone who is very interested in social networking, I thought I should read it. The article is about how people can … Continue reading →

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I know what I value…do you?

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Rebecca L Thompson

Core Values: Honesty: I will NEVER lie or deceive you. Integrity: My word is what I have built my business on because it is MY word. Excellence: I strive for high quality in whatever I do. Communication: Open and honest, … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Certifications…How to prepare for them!

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Rebecca L Thompson

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification and its logo are the international standard for validating capabilities with the Microsoft Office suite. The MOS on your resume or biography signifies to most professionals that you know your way around the Office programs. And … Continue reading →

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Suggestion: How To Create A Virtual Assistant Portfolio

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Rebecca L Thompson

As entrepreneurs, especially when we are neophytes, we have to market ourselves to various types of people and organizations. Some people who are interested in hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) do not understand the concept of a “Virtual Assistant” as … Continue reading →