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Clark Virtual Business Solutions & Pets and Profits

Helping pet business owners step out of the day-to-day and into the CEO role.

03/03/2024

I love the inspirational signs at (and the sandwiches too - #9 for me)!

01/01/2024

Wishing you the best year ever!

12/29/2023

For the next week, create some small time blocks and let me know how it works for you.

Just take like 5 tasks that you know need to be done next week and create a block in your calendar (online or paper) and stick to that time block.

It's all about getting into a schedule. And with creating a schedule, you will become MORE productive! I promise!

Feel free to comment below if you need help.

12/28/2023

Do you know how much time you spend on tasks? That little bit of information can help you with setting up your time blocks.

Let me guess, you keep track of client billable time, but not the time you work on your business. Most business owners don't track the time they spend working one their business.

Need a simple time tracker? I use my Quickbooks software! That way, all of my time is in one place AND I can easily create reports. If you already keep track of your client time in Quickbooks, this should be a no brainer.

Let me know if you do keep track of your time and if you do, what software you use.

12/27/2023

I have several clients who time block. They schedule different blocks of tasks on their calendar to make sure things get done. The tasks times range from 20 minutes to 2 hours - it just depends on the task.

Doing a time block helps you focus on that ONE task and get that ONE task done completely (or at least make a big dent into it)!

Now, does that large 2 hour block include breaks? NO, but my client gets on a roll and doesn't need a break! So, know how you work and if you need a break every 30 minutes, 1 hour, whatever - and break down the time block.

My clients who use this technique are more productive in getting their work done. Need some help on figuring out your time blocks or your calendar in general? Set up a call and let's get you more productive.

https://clarkvirtualbusinesssolutions.hbportal.co/schedule/63a1b4d4233e2500272897be

12/26/2023

When I first started my business, I networked ALL OF THE TIME. Seriously. I would go to at least 2 group meetings a week and then have multiple 1-2-1s also. And there was no blocked time for this. It was just when an opportunity came up or when it could be scheduled. This was great for getting my name out there and also to get comfortable networking since I had never done it before.

However, there's a point in your business where you have to limit the networking and work on your company. RIGHT?! The next step I did was I limited my networking days to 2x per week. NO EXCEPTIONS! It provided me with the time to get work done and grow my network too.

Guess what? This is TIME BLOCKING! There are so many different types of time blocking. Limiting networking to 2 days a week was a starting point for me. Now I have EVERY task listed in Google Calendar so that I make sure that it gets done AND there is time blocked to do it.

Want to get your calendar organized so that you get EVERYTHING done? Let's chat! I'll give you a couple of tips and you can take it from there!

https://clarkvirtualbusinesssolutions.hbportal.co/schedule/63a1b4d4233e2500272897be

12/25/2023

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. 🎁🎄 Enjoy your day!

12/25/2023

How do you manage your to do list?

Do you schedule your tasks on your calendar? Do you just list them and work your way down the list? Do you just have everything in your head (please say no to that one!)?

I would love to hear how you keep track of what you have to do and how you prioritize them.

12/22/2023

Do you schedule follow up time after your networking?

Take some time today and follow up on a couple of people who you met this week. It could be with an email or a text just to say it was great meeting you.

If you set up a 1-2-1, even better! I promise, you will make some great relationships by reaching out. I know there has been so many times, where NO ONE has reached out to me or when they do, it's salesy or an automatic add to their newsletter.

So stand out from the crowd and cultivate some new business relationships! Let me know how it goes!

12/21/2023

I would love to have you try SendOutCards for free.

If you go to my SendOutCards website, you can send a card on me! Seriously - no strings attached.

Just click on the SEND A CARD button and create your card. It's that easy. Send it to the last person you had a meeting with. Or maybe you saw that someone is celebrating something on Facebook - send them a card! I bet you they will reach out to you.

Oh - and if you have NEVER received a card from me, comment below and DM me your address! If you have received a card, comment below and maybe you'll get some more happy mail!

www.sendoutcards.com/ronalynwentz

12/20/2023

I have several clients who I help with keeping in touch and top of mind with their clients.

How? By sending greeting cards for their birthdays and during the holidays. But we also nurture their network by sending thank you cards and sometimes a gift!

The best part for my clients - they get emails, texts and calls from people who they send to! Sometime that leads to an "I've been meaning to call you about..." The 2nd best part is that my clients don't need to do anything, just tell me and I take care of it.

So, what do you do to keep in touch and top of mind with your clients?

12/19/2023

How do you follow up with people you meet at networking events?

I usually send an email saying it was great to meet you and keep in touch. I usually invite them to another networking event that I'm apart of and see if they would like to set up a 1-2-1. NO sales-y email and automatically putting them on my email list.

It usually ends up with us having a 1-2-1 and building a rapport - even if they aren't my ideal client because they might know someone who might be my ideal client!

Now, an email is a fast and easy way to reach out, but what about really standing out? Know how I do that? I send a thank you card for meeting with me!

When was the last time you sent a thank you card? Do you have a followup process in place for your networking? If not, let's chat! I would love to help set up a system for you that will make you stand out and grow your business.

https://clarkvirtualbusinesssolutions.hbportal.co/schedule/63a1b4d4233e2500272897be

12/18/2023

How much networking do you do per week? One group meeting? Several individual meetings?

When was the last time you visited a new networking group or had a 1-2-1 with someone that is just a connection and not an ideal client?

I want to know how you network. We are starting to open up to in-person networking and I want to know how things have changed for you in how you network. Are you meeting in-person (for events and for 1-2-1s), are you staying virtual, or are you doing both?

12/15/2023

What will you delegate within this next week?

Take a few minutes and brainstorm what you can easily delegate (those tedious tasks that may only take a few minutes); those tasks that take up your time (maybe you like or don't mind doing them, BUT they take you a lot of time); and then, of course, those tasks you HATE to do.

Then review that list and reach out to your network to see if they or someone they know can help you with those tasks. That being said, I'll expect a call from you!

https://clarkvirtualbusinesssolutions.hbportal.co/schedule/63a1b4d4233e2500272897be

12/14/2023

If you are looking to grow your business relationships online and offline, I've got a solution for you!

Stream VA will take over your day-to-day marketing tasks so you can focus on relationship development and true human connection. From social media outreach, to contact management, to card and gift sending, you now have this covered so you can focus on creating genuine human connection with those you serve.

https://www.streamvirtualassistant.com/ronalynwentz

12/13/2023

With a lot of my clients, I am their very first "hire" when it comes to outsourcing their business tasks. This is a BIG step for them and it's a big step for YOU! You cannot do it all by yourself and sometimes you need a sounding board that is outside of your industry or who has a skill that you don't have.

I would love to chat with you about what tasks you can get off of your plate so that you can become the CEO of your business.

https://clarkvirtualbusinesssolutions.hbportal.co/schedule/63a1b4d4233e2500272897be

12/12/2023

Did you know that I have a team? Yep! I can't do all of this by myself. I have a team that helps me with MY business. I have someone that helps me with implementing my own marketing. I have a business coach who helps me with the overall strategies of my business. Then, of course, there's my network for when I don't have the skill to do what needs to be done.

Your team can be as simple as your network. Who do you have a business relationship with and trust? That's how my team started. I grew my relationships and knew who I could trust to do certain work. When I add a CVBS team member, I reach out to my network first to see who they know. Why? They are only going to refer someone they trust.

Have you reached out to your network to help support your business? Have you reached out to me to help support your business (if you haven't, let's chat)? I especially want to know about the tasks that you delegated that you can easily do.

https://clarkvirtualbusinesssolutions.hbportal.co/schedule/63a1b4d4233e2500272897be

12/11/2023

Have you outsourced a task in your business that you can do? Think about it, you can get some time back if you delegate those tasks that you do daily (or weekly, or monthly).

What tasks do you outsource? How did you find that person? How has it worked out for you? What insights have you realized from delegating to that person? Did it, for some reason, not work out?

I want to hear your stories! The good, the bad, the ugly.

12/08/2023

The only way you are going to get your time back is by delegating tasks. During this next week, try delegating one task (no matter how small) and let me know how it goes.

Don't have any one to delegate to? Give me a call and let me connect you with someone who can help.

https://clarkvirtualbusinesssolutions.hbportal.co/schedule/63a1b4d4233e2500272897be

12/07/2023

If you are looking for marketing support and would like to help students advance their marketing skills, I suggest using Acadium.

Acadium is an apprentriceship program where you get an apprentice for 3 months and they can work up to 10 hours a week for you.

The best part it's a small investment PLUS you can use my link and get up to $100 off.

https://app.acadium.com/r/9qkwx21w5

12/06/2023

I have had several client where I was their first virtual assistant. Some clients I was the first virtual assistant that they could trust. Why? Because I am reliable and detailed oriented in tasks.

With many years of administrative experience, I can "read between the lines" when it comes to business owners. You know, not all of the details are given when it comes to a task or they come up with an idea and just don't know how to implement it.

Some examples with my clients have been:
- using a new application they want to use, but don't know how.
- having a marketing idea, but not sure how to implement or if it even exists.
- they have been burnt by previous virtual assistants, and I have gained their trust because of my openness when it comes to what I can and can't do along with providing a team attitude in moving their business forward.

Do you have the support you need to grow your business? Are your team members reliable and act as a team member to move your business forward? Let's hear your story on the good, the bad and the ugly subcontractors.

12/05/2023

I get it - delegating is HARD! I had always been the one that the delegating came to, so when I knew the only why I could grow my business was by delegating and focusing on the higher "paying" task, it was TOUGH!

So, how did I get over this hurdle? I started with small tasks. I also took time to write out instructions and I did a video on how to do the task.

I thought this was going to be a big task in itself - taking the time to write out everything and a video - yikes! Guess what - it took me like 30 minutes. That 30 minutes saved me multiple hours because once it was done, I could pass the task onto anyone!

If you are having a tough time delegating tasks in your business, let's chat. Let's see if I can help you or at least guide you on who can help you!

https://clarkvirtualbusinesssolutions.hbportal.co/schedule/63a1b4d4233e2500272897be

12/04/2023

Do you do "all the things" in your business? What if I told you that you don't need to? How? By delegating.

I know - "but no one can do it as well as I can!" I get it. It's tough to let go of tasks. First of all because you probably can get it done in half the time or maybe it only takes you a few minutes to do. But guess what...those minutes add up.

Those minutes turn into hours that you can use to GROW your business. That time can be spend on taking those sales calls or nurturing your relationship with a current client. As a CEO of your business, you should NOT be doing the daily paperwork - no matter how few minutes it takes you.

What about those items that take you HOURS to do? Is there someone that you can hire that can do that work in half the time?

Take some time today to write down all of the tasks that you do within your business. Review it and ask yourself - is this really where I should be spending my time?

I would love to hear what came to light by doing this.

12/01/2023

I would love to hear how you use social media to grow your business.

Do you post regularly? Do you interact with others in th network regularly?

How about groups? What group are you the most active in?

If you haven't been consistent on social media, take the next week and spend 15 minutes per day commenting on other's posts. Let me know how it goes!

11/30/2023

Here's the BEST tip I can give you for being consistent on social media.

Are you ready for it…

Block a time (like 15 to 30 minutes a day) to build your business on social media.

During that time, use 1 platform to interact with. Look at your newsfeed and comment on the posts that your network has posted. Do NOT just like a post. Still have some time left in that time block? Go to a group and start commenting on posts. Groups are THE BEST way to get your name out there and SHOW your experience. People appreciate your help too!

11/29/2023

I had a client that did nothing with her LinkedIn profile and what was on there, was outdated. Speaking of which - when was the last time you updated your profile? I redid her LinkedIn profile and we also started posting daily.

Since she is in the financial industry, she is required to post what the company creates. However, with some social media tips and tricks, we were able to increase her profile views and her weekly search stats! This was all with a FREE LinkedIn account! Posting daily is only part of the LinkedIn strategy that we created for her. There is so much you can do on LinkedIn. I call it the Facebook of business.

How would you feel if you started to make real connections on LinkedIn and started to get business from it? Let's chat and discuss how Clark Virtual can help you improve and maximize your LinkedIn profile.

https://clarkvirtualbusinesssolutions.hbportal.co/schedule/63a1b4d4233e2500272897be

11/28/2023

Do you use LinkedIn for your business? I would jump on every once in a while, but last year, I took LinkedIn to a new level. I redid my profile and I got consistent with posting and commenting on posts.

Guess what happened? My profile views went up and my weekly search stats went up. I had one month that my profile views went up 90%! And that was after being consistant for awhile! I had another month when I had a 29% increase in the searches I showed up in! I don't pay for my LinkedIn either. This is done with the FREE account.

So being consistent on social media works. Take some time today to spend some time on social media and interact with your network.

Not sure where to start? Contact me and let's chat how Clark Virtual can help you create a marketing strategy for your online presence.

https://clarkvirtualbusinesssolutions.hbportal.co/schedule/63a1b4d4233e2500272897be

11/27/2023

How often do you post to social media? How about commenting on others people's posts (and I don't mean just liking the post)?

As business owners, getting on social media is the last thing we think about doing (or maybe even want to do). However, social media is here to stay and it's a way to get your name or business out there for FREE!

And don't forget, it's a way to grow relationships too! By commenting on other people's posts (again, not just liking), you show them that you are supporting them and people will remember that!

So tell me, how often are you on social media and growing your business?

11/24/2023

Do you show gratitude to your network?

Now is a great time to show how much you appreciate them and what they do to help your business.

Take sometime this next week and reach out to 5 people in your network that you haven't spoken to in awhile. Send them a text, email, or call them up and just see what is going on with them and their business.

Let me know what comes out of it. You'd be amazed what new business might be possible.

11/23/2023

The easiest way to show appreciation to someone in your network is by sending a card in the mail. Yes, the old fashion way of snail mail!

We are all so overwhelmed with emails now, that getting something personal in the mail makes you stand out.

I personally use SendOutCards to send physical greeting cards. I can create a customized card and have it send within 5 minutes. Yes - 5 minutes! No more going to the store for cards, making sure I have stamps, and then making sure the card gets to the mailbox.

Want to try SendOutCards? Visit my website and you can create a free account AND send a FREE card on me! No obligation!

Try it out and then let me know the response from the person you sent it to!

http://www.sendoutcards.com/ronalynwentz

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