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Indies - I finally have a part-time assistant, who is remote. I'm looking for some golden nugget advice on how to best utilize and manage the workflow with a remote assistant. I don't want to…Continue
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Just want to encourage everyone to check your friend invites from fellow Indie "Socialites". Respond to those invites to get connected as much as possible.Continue
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Ricci Ackerman replied to the discussion 'Soaping and Blogging About How it's Done.'"Just checked gcdspa's blog - another example of great pictures showing step-by-step process of making the garden tote. Will have to get my sewing machine out!"
Ricci Ackerman replied to the discussion 'Soaping and Blogging About How it's Done.'"Susan - yes, organizing photos is a job - and one I should put serious effort to. "
Inna Hamaker replied to the discussion 'Remote Assistant - Need Guidance'"You are so very welcome :)"
Ricci Ackerman replied to the discussion 'Vending Checklist'"Alla -- very true!! Don't forget water for yourself."
Ricci Ackerman replied to the discussion 'Soaping and Blogging About How it's Done.'"Susan -- what a great post! Thank you, as always, for such insightful and motivating information! Although I have lots of "in process" pictures, what I run up against is figuring out (later) what picture belongs to a process…"
Ricci Ackerman replied to the discussion 'Remote Assistant - Need Guidance'"Inna -- Thanks - a unique idea!"
Ricci Ackerman replied to the discussion 'Vending Checklist'"Lisa - Excellent information from Donna Maria. Here are a few more things to consider:
Receipt Book - if doing sales manually. Make sure you have some type of itemized list of products you have sold.
If at all possible, get buyers…"
Ricci Ackerman replied to the discussion 'Proper listing of herbs'"Should use the latin name of the herb (or what is referred to as INCI in this case), as well as common name. However, income cases several plants can "share" the same common name. The latin name is distinct to each plant."
Inna Hamaker replied to the discussion 'Remote Assistant - Need Guidance'"Ricci,
You may try a group task manager, where things can be assigned, updated etc, status changes and such can automatically be emailed to you. It is pretty cool, I am using it with my sister inlaw to coordinate getting the business ready to…"
Ricci Ackerman replied to the discussion 'Body Sprays'"Inna - I'm not positive about the license - I can double check. It may depend upon the amount you are purchasing. Purchasing a base is another viable option. If I'm not mistaken, Essential Wholesale (Kayla's company)…"
Ricci Ackerman replied to the discussion 'Natural Peach Fragrance...'"Klara - let me know if you need further help. Did you get what you needed or still searching for info?"
Ricci Ackerman replied to the discussion 'Body Sprays'"Inna -- Many of your questions have been answered, it appears. I use grain alcohol to integrate the essential oils in with the water."
Ricci Ackerman replied to the discussion 'Hi Everyone!'"Welcome, Alla! You'll find lots of sharing here, and we look forward to your golden nuggets of wisdom as well!"
Ricci Ackerman replied to the discussion 'Remote Assistant - Need Guidance'"Sheri - There are companies and entrepreneurs who provide this. This is what I did to find my assistant: I have a University nearby and posted my job description on their "student career site". The response was very good…"
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Are You One of the 47 Million?
If you can’t get a good night of restful sleep, then you are one of the 47 million people in the U.S. who can't. Insomnia is another word for a variety of sleep disturbances. As an herbalist, I see a lot of people with this problem, especially in today's economy.
If you experience any of the following, you are part of the insomnia club:
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- You can’t get to sleep within 15 to 20 minutes
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