WHAT'S INSIDE
1. Feature Article - "Beat The Heat"
2. Virtual Value
3. Q&A for the VA
4. Clients Corner
5. What's New
1. FEATURE ARTICLE-"BEAT
THE HEAT - Managing Family and Business While Enjoying the Summer!"
Recently, I have been working hard to find a balance between my business
and personal life. As most of you know, a few months ago, I moved from Pennsylvania
to Virginia. After making this move, I got involved with the local chapter of
the MOMS Club - an organization for 'stay at home' Moms! Through this group I have
met a great group of people and love to participate in the weekly activities with my son,
Adam. In order to do this, I needed to find a happy medium with my business to avoid
feeling guilty for taking some personal time away from Quick Keys(TM). I want to
enjoy my summer while still maintaining and running my business.
As summer approaches and the weather is getting nicer(we hope), many of you may be
wanting to take advantage of the good weather and spend time with your families doing the
things you love to do. It is often difficult to find the balance between your
business and your family while still finding time to take care of yourself. However,
this is a very important task in creating the life you love.
This issue of Quick Keys News(TM) is devoted to helping you manage your time allowing
you to fully enjoy your summer.
2. VIRTUAL VALUE
"Focus - Buffer - Free /// Time Management Schedule"
In trying to manage your business, clients, family and self, here is a
terrific time management format that was given to me by Barbara Blocker, my Business
Partner, Client, and Personal Coach.
First let me define each section:
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Focus Time |
Revenue-producing activities directly related to your business (ie
Marketing).
=> Choose to complete items that are your favorite ones to do -- delegate the others to
your Virtual Assistant! |
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Buffer Time |
Not directly going to make the business money - but follow-up and support
the activities generated by your focus days (ie Accounting).
=> Most of these activities - some day - can be delegated to your Virtual Assistant! |
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Free Time |
This is time that is to be used exclusively for just that...free time,
play time, family time, relationship time, YOU time! |
Next, the theory behind this schedule is that you separate your days into these
three areas. You may want to dedicate a full day to one specific area, or split each
day up into the three areas.
Create a schedule for the week, blocking off time slots for each section. Talk
with your spouse or your children about when to make "Free" time, and decide on
things to do. Don't forget to block some time for yourself! Once the schedule
has been completed, the most important thing to do is STICK TO IT - the format can't work
if you don't abide by it!
If you have any questions or would like more information about this time management
format, contact Barbara at President@PartnersByDesign.com
I hope this helps you in continuing to create the life you love. Let me know how this
format has helped you and other ways you use to manage your time. Comments@QuickKeys.com
3. Q&A FOR THE VA
Q/ At the end of the day I find
that I am always rushing to get the important tasks done - things that I have known about
all day. Do you have any suggestions on how to better prioritize my day?
A/ Actually, I have a great
suggestion. This is one that my husband uses daily. It was taught to him after
purchasing his Franklin Quest Day Planner(R).
- The first thing you should do every day is to make a list of all the
items you need to complete in that day.
- Go back through that list and prioritize the importance of getting each
item done. Give the highest priority items an 'A' (items that MUST be completed that
day), the next priority items a 'B' (items that should get done that day, but may be able
to wait until the next day), and the lowest priorities a 'C' (items that need to be done,
but aren't essential for that particular day).
- Within each of the three categories, once again prioritize the importance
of each item using numbers this time.
- Begin on your list starting with 'A-1' and work your way down the list.
Most people naturally complete the easiest tasks on their list just to
get them crossed off. However, these are the items that usually fall into the 'C'
category! You need to train yourself to concentrate on the 'A' list and
complete each number before you move onto the next. You will most likely find that
at the end of the day you are not rushing to complete the important items you have
known about all day :-)!
If you have a question for the VA, please e-mail Comments@QuickKeys.com.
4. CLIENT'S CORNER
Barbara A. Blocker:
Partners By Design™ Centers [http//www.PartnersByDesign.com]
is in the process of creating new telecourses relating to partnering, both in business and
in the personal areas of relating. To that end, Barbara A. Blocker will be offering
a one hour design program to discuss the needs of those attempting to create healthy
partnerships, including business partners, entrepreneurial couples, committed
lifepartners, and the individual who would like to see these skills enhance their business
and personal relationships with others.
| The details |
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DESIGN CLASS: |
The Art of Partnering in Business and In Life! |
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WHEN: |
July 22, 1998 7-8PM CST |
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WHERE: |
Bridge number released upon request for enrollment |
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COST: |
FREE |
The purpose of a design class is for you, the participator, to
have an active part in determining what it is you need to learn. It is a fun,
interactive process; get involved and join us!
Lupe I. Torre:
Lupe Torre offers several Teleclasses and
Teleforums in July:
- FINANCIAL ASSERTIVENESS FOR WOMEN
- FINANCIAL ASSERTIVENESS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
- FINANCIAL ASSERTIVENESS FOR COUPLES
- RAISING FINANCIALLY ASSERTIVE CHILDREN
- TELECOMMUTING
- MANAGER FOR THE MILLENNIUM
Visit her website for more
information
5.
WHAT'S NEW
- Here at Quick Keys™ we are always trying to get the word out about
Virtual Assisting. It is a growing field that we would like to become a 'household'
word. So, if you know anyone that may be interested in creating the life they love,
forward this newsletter to them or have them contact us at Comments@QuickKeys.com.
- If you have missed any of the past issues of Quick Keys News you can find
them all on our website
- Quick Keys™ has set up a mailing list for this newsletter through
Majordomo. Each of you should have received an e-mail to confirm your subscription.
That's all for this month. I hope you, too, will take advantage of
the summer sun to take care of yourself and do the things you LOVE to do! I look
forward to sharing more tools and ideas to make your lifestyle become the lifestyle you
love in next month's issue!
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Your Virtual Partner,
Beth Chamberlain
President, Quick Keys(TM) Virtual Assisting Services
"Supporting Creativity and Choice In Designing the Ultimate
Lifestyle!"
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Beth Chamberlain, Executive Virtual Assistant
Beth@QuickKeys.com
http//www.QuickKeys.com |
