MTR Virtual Solutions, LLC

Solopreneurs rely on income to keep their business afloat.  Invoices that aren’t getting paid in a timely manner can present a challenge for the small business consultant, boutique law firm or freelancer.  Luckily, there are three easy ways to improve cashflow for your small business bookkeeping. Read the rest of this entry »

In the beginning stages, it may be difficult for the owner of a startup to differentiate between the necessary and unnecessary software products available.  Due to the ever-increasing number of small business software solutions, the process of selecting the right mix of software products can be daunting.  Following these software purchasing tips for home-based startups will make the process less challenging. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ll admit, when I first heard of the Skype in the Classroom beta online collaboration tool, I wasn’t too enthusiastic.  But that changed quickly after I began mapping out the possibilities.  Shortly after logging into the site, all I could think about was the seemingly endless number of possibilities for such an online collaboration mechanism.   There are several key benefits to using such a tool for small business coaches who lead seminars. Read the rest of this entry »

In your small business consulting firm or boutique law firm, you may have considered the issue of space as it pertains to your records management processes.  Not only do you have to accommodate the growing number of files, but you also have to take into account how expensive physical storage will become after awhile.  You may have looked into a records management system and found that the pricing, installation requirements and IT resources needed wouldn’t work well with your small business budget, so you have since moved on from that consideration.  The hosted SharePoint solutions may be the ideal fit for you boutique law firm or small business consulting firm for a number of reasons. Read the rest of this entry »

QuoteBase for online quote management

A personal development coach or small business consultant may offer a number of different types of services.  From personalized coaching to public speaking engagements, the scope of work for each potential project could vary.  The personal development professional may find it challenging to keep track of all of the individual quotes, so it makes sense that he or she looks for a more efficient quote management solution.  An insurance sales rep may be working with small businesses from different sectors.  Depending on the needs of the client and the size of the company, the insurance requirements may vary.  If the small business insurance agent carries different product lines, he or she will have to routinely develop quotes around those product lines.  For the solopreneur that has a need for a solid quote management system, efficiency and productivity are essential.   QuoteBase is a great alternative to the popular quote management systems out there.  This free online collaboration tool could really be beneficial to the small business in need of an efficient quote building and quote management system. Read the rest of this entry »

A plastic surgeon decides to take another step toward expanding his web presence.  His goal is to educate the consumer on plastic surgery, but he also wants to incorporate health and wellness topics into his small business marketing plan.  It’s clear that social media will undoubtedly be a part of the equation, so what should he do?  An accident attorney has decided that it’s time to take full advantage of the social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook.  She wants to inform the consumer about when and why her follower should call an accident attorney when an incident occurs.  She also wants to discuss similar topics like insurance practices, physical therapy and relevant state laws.  How could she pull that off without having to create ALL of the web content on all of these topics?  Both the plastic surgeon and the accident attorney should borrow the web content of others. Read the rest of this entry »

I have been experimenting with several conference call tools for a group that I am a part of.  I’ve tried several free conference call tools for virtual collaboration, but I have found great success with Freeconferencecalling.com.  Discover why I believe that Freeconferencecalling.com is one of the best virtual office tools available. Read the rest of this entry »

Earlier, we covered the intricate details of the CAN-SPAM Act and the importance of compliance in small business advertising.  In this post, we will discuss several steps a company can take in small business advertising to prevent being identified as spammers. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s only the beginning of the year and small businesses are already planning which trade show activities they will attend.  Trade show displays and vinyl banners have already been picked out and ordered.  And the booths for many of these events are being reserved as we speak.  If you are a small business owner planning for your first trade show event, here are some tips to smooth out the preparation process. Read the rest of this entry »

Tumblr is a wonderful virtual office tool for the small business blogging community.  There isn’t much of a learning curve, and for the most part, it can be easily maintained by the busy small business owner.  If you are a small business owner looking for the easiest way to market web content, then Tumblr may just be worth exploring further. Read the rest of this entry »