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Virtually Taken Care Of! Inc. Celebrates Third Anniversary, Offers Tips on Making More Money From Home

Long Beach, CA (PRWeb) March 8, 2007 -- Virtually Taken Care Of! Inc. is celebrating its third year of being an incorporated provider of virtual assistance. This a home-based business operates in such a professional manner that few clients suspect that it does not occupy an office suite. Developing a second (and even third) source of income has become a real need for many Americans struggling to support a family. Paradoxically, those most in need of second income find it doubly difficult finding room in their crammed schedules for a second job. Even an alternative such as a home-based business seems, on the surface, to be an impossible goal.

"When I speak with men and women about starting and managing a home-based business, the most frequent excuse I hear is, 'I couldn't possibly find the time'," says Wendy Terrado, organizational guru and owner of Virtually Taken Care Of! (VTCO), "and I empathize with their plight." Americans spend anywhere from 40 to 80 hours a week away from home in a typical employment situation and at least that many hours keeping households running smoothly. When VTCO first started four years ago, it was a part-time endeavor - and a third job.

"A second job?" Terrado asks rhetorically, "it's almost always out of the question without enormous sacrifices at home. And when cash strapped people look at a home-based business alternative, they fear failure without a boss hovering over them or the threat of deadlines. But what I've found is: with a little organization and effective time management, a home-based business is really a very viable option."

A home-based business, she contends, allows many people the luxury of producing income while staying close to family and friends. "The keys," she says, "are effective time management, eliminating distractions and simply staying focused. For me, I literally was losing hours a week attempting to perfect things that didn't need perfecting." Allowing distractions and interruptions such as phone calls, emails and extraneous conversation, what Terrado affectionately calls "trivial pursuits," can rob you of hours every day.

Businesses tend to fail within the first 1-3 years. Terrado celebrates this third anniversary by offering these tips for conquering time and cutting a window to make the extra money you need in today's hectic business, personal and social environments.

Conquer Time: As a self-employed, new business executive you cannot afford time-wasters in your life. Thousands of years ago, Solomon instructed, "Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity." Business anniversaries are an ideal time to re-evaluate goals and assess progress.

1.     Meditate Daily - Ironically, to save time is to spend time. Time reserved for dreaming, goal setting, meditation or prayer is an investment that pays rich dividends through the day in the form of calmness, focus and clarity.

2.     Say "No" - Women in particular believe that declining requests for time is somehow selfish, unacceptable or even wrong. Nonsense! We must repeatedly ward off the urgent in order to accomplish the important. We must be clear about our calling and purpose. If, after accomplishing your top priorities, you are able to bake five-dozen cookies for a party and volunteer at a local non-profit, terrific. Complying with every request that comes your way, however, is disastrous.

3.     Retire Perfectionism - When good enough is good enough, it's good enough. Parkinson's Law states that work expands to fill the time available for its completion. It even expands to fill time that is not available. There is always more housework or stray administrative duties to be done. With consideration to your personal preference and life situation, strive for balance in this area.

4.     Tackle Procrastination - Charles Hummel says, "Unanswered letters, unvisited friends, unwritten articles and unread books haunt quiet moments when we stop to evaluate." Terrado's most exhausting days are ones in which she's accomplished the least because frustration and regret sapped all strength. If your business is going to succeed, you must exercise the spirit of self-discipline, pacing yourself to do a little each day, rather than letting things get out of control before taking action.

5.     Stop Stewing - Too much precious energy is dissipated in bouts of worry, anger and bitterness. The difficulties of establishing a business are simply growth opportunities. Ben Franklin recommends, "Interpret everything quietly without undue confusion, excitement or anger. Be not disturbed at trifles or at accidents common or unavoidable. Whatever is happening in life, be patient. Determine the lesson to be learned in every challenge in order to become elevated."

6.     Maximize Wait Time - Rather than reading the tabloid headlines while standing in line, update your "to do" list. Meditate on your dreams. Review your goals. Do the same while waiting for an appointment.

7.     Shop Online - Register for auto-delivery of standard use items so that they arrive automatically. Apply this principle for both home and work shopping needs. Terrado would be glad to recommend her favorite sites.

8.     Get Organized - Rid your jumbled thoughts by transferring scattered notes into one computer list or notebook. Have a place designated for all belongings. Create easy reference tools for yourself. If your organizational initiative fails, hire a professional organizer.

To receive a free evaluation sheet, "Finding Time for a Home Based Business" contact Terrado at 562.243.2252. Terrado is a virtual assistant, speaker and trainer who helps businesses leap over project hurdles that distract owners from their primary focus. Access her website, http://www.vtcoworks.com, for Q&A connected with virtual assistance or contact her at 562.243.2252 to request a home business consultation.

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