Basecamp - Online Project Management Tool

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Manage your projects with Basecamp! Basecamp is an online project management software with a free and paid versions. It is an ideal program to use if you are working with people and clients from different locations! Basecamp brings together project managers, team members and other collaborators and helps you to keep track progress of your projects. It is easy to use. They say, "Projects Manage Themselves with Basecamp." No wonder why Basecamp is the most popular online project collaboration tool with millions of users worldwide.
How to Use Basecamp

Google Analytics

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Google Analytics is a free tool by Google that allows you to track and analyze visitors of your website. This is what I'm using for my blog. Through it, I learn more about my blog visitors - their location like which part of the world they are coming from, browsers they are using to get to my blog, my visitors every day, week, month, and average time they spend on my blog, and a lot more information.  Cool isn't it? It will help you improve your website.

Installing Google Analytics in your website looks intimidating at the beginning especially for a non-techie person, or at least in my experience.
But I tell you, it's fairly easy. So because of my experience, I put together this simple guide to help you get started.  How to Use Google Analytics

Jing for Instant Pictures and Videos

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Jing is another free program I have recently explored. Jing lets you to capture images from your computer screen and makes short videos too.  What's the coolest thing about Jing is that you can share those images instantly and add visuals to your conversations. Try it, it is very easy to use. You may refer to the simple guide I put together to help you get started.

How to Use Jing

Podomatic Makes Podcasting Easy

Out of few podcasting programs I've checked recently, Podomatic is one of the easiest I believe. As a newbie with zero knowledge about podcasting, I found its tools very easy to use and follow. One more good thing  about Podomatic is that is it online; you do not need to download the software. You just simply create your own account, and you can create your podcast and share it with your friends.

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How to Use Podomatic

Evernote Helps You to Remember Everything

Evernote is a free note-taking and archiving software. I use it a lot to write my notes, ideas and anything I see, hear and like.  It lets me to access and find my files very fast. It is my personal digital assistant (PDA) and makes my work a lot easier. Evernote is really true to its slogan -  Remember Everything! Check it out and discover for yourself what it can do for you.

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How to Use Evernote

Google Calendar Helps You Track Your Schedules

Google Calendar is a free online calendar. You can access Google Calendar with your Gmail account. If you don't have MS Outlook, then Google Calendar is the best alternative for you. Or sync Google Calendar with your MS Outlook. One feature I like most with Google Calendar is that you can get reminders by e-mail and text. Yes, reminder via text! Cool, isn't it? So you don't have reason to forget your events or miss any of your appointments.

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How to Use Google Calendar

Google Talk - Communicate in Real Time

The second program I'l share and am also using very much  is Google Talk, a FREE downloadable application by Google. Just like Skype, Google Talk lets you communicate with family and friends and has many excellent features as well. What I like most about Google Talk is that it is also synchronized with my Gmail account, so I get instant notification of my new emails. Try Google Talk now, with the help of a short "tutorial" I put together. 

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How to Use Google Talk

Skype - Free, Excellent Chat and Video Calling Program

In the next few posts that I'l make, I am going to share with you some of the computer programs I have found useful. I use most of these programs in my work and in managing my personal affairs. By the way, these programs are FREE, or at least offers a free account. You can also subscribe to a paid version, depending on your requirements.

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The first program on my list to share is Skype. Skype is a voice over internet (VOIP) software widely used by individuals and organizations worldwide. In fact, I switched to Skype a few years back and use it a lot and we use it in our office, too. It lets us communicate with our contacts much faster, in real time. The voice and video quality is superb! If you have not used it before, check it out I highly recommend it. Below is a short "tutorial" I put together to help you get started.


How to Use Skype

How to Work From Home as a Virtual Assistant Seminar

I received an email from a retiree the other day in response to my announcement about the "Cebu How to Work from Home as a Virtual Assistant Seminar"on April 2, 2011. He's a retired military who is simply enjoying his life. He asked what jobs are available and how he can really work from home. I emailed him back and thanked him for his interest.

Now the seminar day is fast approaching. Another seminar entitled "Cebu Wealth Breakthrough Seminar" will also take place on April 3, 2011. Both seminars are related and will be conducted by Jomar Hilario, a Pinoy internet marketing guru and virtual assistant trainer. Attend both seminars and you'll receive two (2) great bonuses from Jomar! Read these promos and enjoy huge discounts: http://adf.ly/xBOp

Discover what it takes to work from home as a virtual assistant and whether it is right for you.

Reserve your seat now while it's still available.

10 Things You Don't Know About Working from Home

Maybe you have heard about work from home, online jobs or virtual assistant job opportunities. Yes, it is possible to make money in the Internet nowadays. How much do you know about this idea of working from home? Below are 10 of the things you probably do not know yet about working from home.

1.You'll suddenly realize that housewives are totally busy people -with hardly any breaks.

2. You'll be challenged not to work because your cute baby is staring at you, saying "play!".

3. You'll be asked constantly, "What do you want to eat today" by your spouse.

4. If you're not careful, that DVD collection will be your #1 distraction from work.

5. You don't remember when was the last time you took a bath/shaved.

6. You're suddenly more interested in nice looking shorts and pajamas in the mall.

7. Your cellphone isn't getting much use unlike before.

8. When you walk to the neighborhood park, pool, all you see are yayas and their wards.

9. When it rains, you're happy you're indoors and won't be going anywhere!

10. In the hot months, you're happy that you can afford an aircon for your room!

So there it is --the honest good and bad.  Find out how you can work from your home--even if you're already abroad. Don't miss out. Reserve your slot while it's still available.

P.S. Don't worry, this is no s-c-*a-m. I  know Jomar Hilario, Pinoy internet marketing guru and mentor of Bo Sanchez. He's also my mentor and I'm learning much from him. Read and judge for yourself:

Google in the Internet Jomar Hilario to find out what others are saying about him and his training programs for aspiring Pinoy virtual assistants.

Reserve your seat now.

Virtual Assistant Seminar in Cebu

Do you want to learn how to work from home as a Virtual Assistant? Yes, it is possible to work from home as a virtual assistant, and make money. I started working from home as a virtual assistant  middle of 2011. I was writing articles (different topics from insurance, business to construction and a lot more).  

I learned about virtual assistant/working from home through my mentor, Jomar Hilario. I attended his seminar last January 2011 in Cebu.

If you are currently looking for a job, or simply looking for new legitimate opportunities to make extra money to supplement your current income, I encourage you to try working online as virtual assistant. It is real; you can make money.

If you want to know more virtual assitant jobs, what it is and how it works, how much you can earn, then attend Jomar Hilario's Work From Home Seminar in Cebu. Find it out youself and investigate what it takes to be a virtual assistant. He is coming to Cebu, and you can also interact with im and other successful Pinoy virtual assistants.

Click here for the details of the seminar

Don't let this once and a lifetime oppotunity pass. You can make money from this "work from home thing". Jomar Hilario is real. He will train you on how you can start making simple steps to leaving your stressful work and just staying in your bedroom...and earning money! 

Reserve your spot here!

Try it out. Maybe it's about time you spend more time at home!

Goals for 2011

I would like to share with you my Goals for 2011. One-fourth of the year is nearly gone, but I guess it is not too late to share this with you and here's hoping you'll find this useful.

This is really the first time that I sat down and spent time writing down my life goals.  While I did serious planning and goals setting exercises in previous years, this 2011 goal setting is different. This year I put all my plans in paper, and developed a full-length plan document that began with clarifying my values and setting my priorities straight! Thanks to the inspirations and learnings from the "Think and Grow Rich", "As a Man Thinketh" and other financial planning books I read  and personal development webinars I attended too in 2010!

My Goals for 2011 are broken down into several categories. Below are some of my Goals under each category (but I removed the specifics, strategies and milestones):

1. Spiritual

• Read through the Bible (from Genesis to Revelation)
• Improve the quality and consistency of prayer and personal devotion
• Participate in D-group/small group fellowship in my church

2. Health

• Improve healthy and safer lifestyle practices (exercise, sleep, etc)
• Eat more vegies, fresh fruits and raw juices and less of processed and fatty foods
• Regular medical check-up and monitoring

3. Professional

• Attend short-term training courses and seminars
• Read more books (especially business-related)
• Career shift

4. Financial

• Increase savings and investments
• Develop new sources of income for long-term growth

5. Personal Relationships

• Improve the quality of relationships with my parents and siblings
• Build new friendships
• Develop stable and long-term relationship for marriage 

I printed my Goals for 2011, and hang it on the wall inside my bedroom. I recite it daily and it helps me stay focused and inspired. One-fourth of 2011 is almost gone, and I believe I am on track to reach my goals this year. In fact, I have already achieved some pretty good results in some of those goals.  If you have not written down your goals yet,  you have still chance it is not too late yet. It is easy and fun too. If you need someone to guide and help you through, let me know.

Jomar Hilario's Apprentice

I mentioned in my first blog post that I am a new virtual assistant and currently still on training under Jomar Hilario, a highly-respected Pinoy Internet Marketing expert. He is reputed as the Tim Ferris and Tony Robbins of the Philippines. You may check this out for more information about Jomar Hilario and his many training programs.   

My journey into the virtual assistance world or work at home started last January 2011. At that time, I was looking for money-making opportunities, something productive I can do on my spare time to supplement my income from my full-time job. Sometime in 2010 I heard of the internet/e-commerce marketing, but I wasn't sure if it was legitimate, how does it work, and how to start. Just unexpectedly at the right time, I came across of this advertisment in the internet about work at home/virtual assistant seminar by Jomar Hilario to take place in Cebu City.

It caught my attention right away and excitement really gripped me. Without further investigation or background checking, I signed up right away. Honestly, I never heard of Jomar Hilario before, and I was not sure if it was another online scam or not. I just thought then that if it's legitimate, well and good, but  if it turned out to be a another scam then charge to experience. I knew I just had to take an action. Nothing to lose.

I took the early bird rate. The next day I went to the bank to deposit my registration fee for my seminar. While there was an option to pay online via credit card or Paypal, I opted to pay through the bank. After depositing the money in Jomar's account, I scanned the deposit slip and attached it to my email to Jomar. In that e-mail, I requested an acknowlegement from Jomar. Days passed and no e-mail came in. I called the hotel venue indicated in the advert, unfortunately, the staff I talked to never know of such an event. Oopps. I began to wonder, but never did I lose hope.

Finally, after over a week (if I remember it right), a confirmation e-mail and instruction from Jomar's virtual assistant came in.  Oh well, it was not a scam after all. I was even advised to bring one (1) extra person to the seminar for free. I learned from Jomar during the seminar that I was the first person to sign up.

The seminar took place last January 31, 2011 in Maxwell Hotel, Cebu City. The seminar was an eye-opener for me.  The presentation was very simple and practical. I enjoyed it very much. Currently, I'm still working on the ten (10) assignments Jomar gave, conditions he set for us to "graduate" and be certified. The assignments must be completed within two (2) months. I think these are too much, but is also a good way to learn new skills. I can't wait to start, find a "gig" and work as a virtual assistant from the comforts of my home!

My First Blog Post

I am a newbie in blogging and this is my first humble attempt!  I've heard of blogging a long time ago, but never did I have the courage and motivations to create one.  Now I  believe I have the right motivation and mental attitude. And I owe this to the "Work at Home" seminar of Jomar Hilario I attended last January 31, 2011. The truth is, creating a blog is one of the requirements to "graduate" from the seminar of Jomar Hilario. 

Blogging evokes different emotions on me—fear, anxiety, excitement and fun. As a newbie, I feel unskilled and so I feel a bit anxious about that.  Not that I don’t know how to write or put my thoughts into words or unsure of what topics to write about. But more on how to really go about  it. More on the technicalities I should say, like how to set up a blog site!

Today, I am not as afraid as before anymore. Having the right mental attitude, I believe I can do it. Everything can be learned as long as the mind is willing.  Google is my friend!

So I am very much excited as I begin and embark on this blogging thing. Specifically, I will use this platform to share with you my adventures and musings in the virtual assistance world with some fun notes on the side. I am excited to share my thoughts, wealth of experiences and knowledge with others across the world. And I’m also looking forward to learn new things from others. There is no doubt this is going to be fun!

Watch out for my next post, please!