Hey everyone,

Today, we’re announcing the much anticipated multiple services category feature. Which allows you to add your service profile to multiple categories without creating a new account. After listening to the community, we agree this service is needed. All you have to do is login, go into your profile, and then go to profile settings and start adding extra services you would like to provide. Here is a little tutorial we put for you:

Go into (Edit profile)

Under Services click on “Add Another” Then select the service category you would like to provide. You could also remove a service category just by clicking on “Remove Last”.

We always welcome new ideas. If you have any ideas that might help you better promote your services please lets us know. Our goal is to create a better experience for all of you. We welcome everything.

Forms of Ownership

One of the first decisions that you will have to make as a business owner is how the company should be structured. This decision will have long-term implications, so consult with an accountant and attorney to help you select the form of ownership that is right for you. In making a choice, you will want to take into account the following:

• Your vision regarding the size and nature of your business.
• The level of control you wish to have.
• The level of structure you are willing to deal with.
• The business’ vulnerability to lawsuits.
• Tax implications of the different ownership structures.
• Expected profit (or loss) of the business.
• Whether or not you need to reinvest earnings into the business.
• Your need for access to cash out of the business for yourself.

Compliments of  http://www.sba.gov

There are 5 different business structures to choose from.  Stay tuned!  I will be posting about each of these structures in the upcoming weeks.

Until next time!

Darcee

http://yoursavvyva.com

I am often asked what’s the best way to choose a virtual assistant to partner with.  I always encourage folks to go with their gut instinct.  Find a virtual assistant that is a “fit” for them.  There are so many virtual assistants out there that you are sure to find someone that you feel comfortable with and that can provide you with the services that you need.  If you are on Twitter for instance ask folks for recommendations.

Ask questions!  For instance if you are looking for a virtual assistant that is going to perform the work themselves don’t just assume that is the case.  Always ask as a lot of va’s do outsource/subcontract their work to other va’s so that they may provide their clients with a wider range of services that they may not be able to normally on their own.  Is this a bad thing “no”  but in my own opinion I feel that they need to let folks know right from the start that they will indeed be outsourcing the work to someone else.  Ask if they have the subcontractor’s sign a non disclosure/compete agreement for your privacy.  Working with a virtual assistant is all about trust!

Partnering with a Virtual Assistant can be a wonderful thing!  They can not only save you time but money and of course sanity!  We all offer our clients a unique skill set and I believe that no two are the same.

I am truly blessed and thankful for the clients that I provide services for as each one is the same but different in some many ways to.  I consider myself not only a “partner” but a friend as well.

Thanks for allowing me to have the best job ever!

Darcee Sellers

http://yoursavvyva.com

Did you know that the following foods can cause toxicity to us dogs and should be avoided:

* raisins & grapes
* chocolate
* macadamia nuts
* onions
* alchoholic beverages
* avocado
* garlic
* mushrooms
* yeast dough

Some of these foods may cause only mild digestive upsets, whereas, others can cause severe illness, or even death. If your dog should ingest any of the above foods please call your Veterinarian or poison control center.

*Please note that these are only a few of many foods that can cause toxicity. For more information Google “foods toxic to dogs”.

So humans please don’t feed us these foods!

Let’s face it, times are bad lots of people are getting layoff. More that ever people are switching careers or going back to school to better sharpen their skills or learn something new. Also people are starting their own business. Entrepreneurs and VC are telling people now is the time to start your own business. Now is the time to prove yourself that can go on your own.

Labortopia would like to contribute just a little in your success. By providing 5 ways to better promote yourself or business by using Labortopia.

1. Create a detailed profile of yourself or  business; upload a picture of yourself or your business. Write a detail description of your business or services. Here is a great example of a complete profile describing what Liz offers and what she knows. Having a complete detailed profile will increace your chances of people calling you for business. 

2. Add all the ways people can contact you. Labortopia provides you with different way your customers can contact you. Like phone number, email, Build in Message system, web site, and twitter. You can also make your email or phone number private incase you feel insecure at first. 

3. Labortopia also provides you with widget to place on your site when people click on it, it will direct them to your Labortopia profile.

4. Last but not least don’t be afraid to ask your customers to leave a detailed review about how great your services was. Let’s face it people like seeing what other people think about your services and it will allow them to make a better choice. People like to spend their money wisely especially right now with the bad economy. 

We always welcome new ideas. If you have any ideas that might help you better promote your services please lets us know. We welcome everything.

We are looking for people who might be willing to help us spread the word about Labortopia. You can download the word file we provided, print it and pass it around to your family and friends or anyone whom might gain from using Labortopia. We need you!

Help Spread The Word

We are happy to announce Facebook Connect. We’ve included the ability to register with your Facebook account.

What does this mean for you?

If you are a small business owner, and already have a Facebook account then you don’t have to register for a new account on our site. You can use your Facebook account as your login instead. If you are a “seeker” (person searching for services) you can now use your Facebook account to leave reviews, and let your friends know how happy you were with with the services that you received.

If you have any feedback, please email me at: keven at labortopia dot com.

Hi everyone, today we have implemented some new features. For providers, we have added the ability for them to embed a badge on their website or social networking profile that will direct users to their Labortopia profile, where they will be able to view ratings, reviews, and contact the provider for a possible job.

In addition, we have also added a feature that allows providers to send an email invite to friends, family or customers to view their profile.

These two features should help providers further promote their business through their Labortopia profile.

Hi everyone,

I would like to keep you updated on our progress these past few weeks. The Labortopia team keeps on getting great feedback from people looking for services from small businesses and freelancers. Our goal is make it simple for providers and seekers (people looking for services) to showcase themselves on an easy-to-use platform. As Labortopia.com slowly grows we will be implementing new tools to help providers better communicate with their customers. We won’t forget about the seekers as we will work to improve the way they find and contact providers. In the incoming weeks we will start rolling out some of these great new features and tools, so stay tuned!

If you have any ideas or feedback that you would like to provide please email us at feedback at labortopia dot com. Also be sure to tell your friends and family about Labortopia.com.

I am very happy to announce my first interview by “The Journal of New
England Technology” as an entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Labortopia.

Here’s the article