How to Stop Micro-Managing and Grow Your Business Faster! (My Real Life Case Study)

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Entrepreneurs are a strange breed. We rarely like to let go. Normally we are the king of our own kingdoms because we are excellent at what we do. However, I have a massive reality check for you all… And it’s gonna hurt a little..!

VBL023 – How to Get Started in Blogging, with A-List Blogger, Leo Babauta!

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When it comes to blogging there are a few names that just about everyone involved in the industry knows – Leo Babauta is one of them. His background as a journalist is the perfect platform for a potential successful blogger, however, even Leo himself says that blogging has been way kinder to him than journalism was…

The Value of TRUE Community – Happy Birthday VBL (Plus: Win one of my VA’s!)

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Last week this blog turned 365 days old, celebrating its first birthday… Candles were not blown out – but, nonetheless I still celebrated a little. Considering that most blogs created never last past a few months of consistent blogging, any blog getting to its first birthday is a remarkable achievement, lets face it…

The Top 10 Online Entrepreneurial Resources!

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We all need a little inspiration and motivation from time to time – especially us entrepreneurs. This inspiration can literally come from anywhere nowadays. Books, magazines, TV, radio, podcasts, mastermind groups – you name it. Recently I’ve been turning to the internet more and more for my daily dose of entrepreneurial…

Ask Chris #002: How to Work with Virtual Assistants (3 Top Questions Answered!)

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I have written tons of posts on the subject of virtual assistants, recorded a full series of free video tips on the subject for my YouTube Channel, and been interviewed time and time again on the topic. Yet, the subject of VA’s and how to find them, train them, work with them, etc., is probably still one of the most…

How to KILL Yourself Blogging (And How NOT To..!) – Reality Check Time!

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It’s time for a reality check. When I relaunched the VBL Blog on January 5th, I mentioned that I would be attempting to post daily, Monday – Friday, and after just 12 days, I quit! I’ve always said that I’m a Businessman First, a Blogger Second. This is a statement I still feel very attached, too. Although I love blogging…

Are YOU a True Entrepreneur..?

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The following is a Guest Post by Stuart Mills of UnlockTheDoor.net “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” – John C. Maxwell A lot of people love The Simpsons. I sure do. But would we turn to them if we need serious advice? Would we turn to [...]

VBL Discussion: What Should Virtual Entrepreneurs Embrace in the New Year?

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With the dawn of the New Year comes a new set of plans for our businesses. God knows I have a TON of projects planned for this year – which will obviously become more and more apparent to you guys as the year goes on. For myself, these plans are usually made with my SWOT’s (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats)…

VBL022 – How to Travel the World and Live a Jetset Life, with Rob & Kim Murgatroyd

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Even though Rob and Kim Murgatroyd from JetsetLife.tv are married, have a family and run their own businesses, the couple still find time to spend a chunk of the year traveling to some of the most exotic and ‘new rich’ destinations in the world. So, I wanted to grab ‘em for a chat to find out how they do it..!

Ask Chris #001: What is an Expert, Facebook Pages & Blog Re-Designs!

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Welcome to the first ever ‘Ask Chris’ post! I’m really excited about this new series of posts… I get so many great questions every week that it’s sometimes a waste to get back to the person directly (even though I always do!) and leave out everyone else in the VBL Community that might learn, or gain…

This Is YOUR Blog, Just as Much as It Is Mine… So, Thank You for the Feedback!

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Last Wednesday I launched the brand new VBL Blog. The response has been unbelievable. To everyone that commented last week, to all those that sent out tweets and to anyone that had anything to do with the bucket-load of emails I have been receiving – thank you. It seems that you guys like what you see!

VBL021 – Using Social Media to Brand Yourself Online, with Trevor Turnbull

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Everyone knows that to be able to brand yourself online nowadays you have to do it in a smart way, and the right way, the FIRST time. The seriousness behind personal branding is getting more and more interjected into the online world, and as entrepreneurs…

Announcing the Launch of the All-New Virtual Business Lifestyle!

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It’s been a whole month in the making, and has had countless hours spent on the design and overall concept of the site – all focused on the future. I am extremely happy with it! And I hope you guys love it, too. You’ll see that the focus of the site is now COMPLETELY on the content, along with the VBL Core4 of Entrepreneurship

December 2010 “Virtual CEO Goal” Monthly Report… I Did It..!!!

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First and foremost – Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you all had a tremendous holiday season with family and friends and everything that goes with it! I know I certainly did. With a 10-day posting hiatus behind me, I am very proud and extremely excited to announce the fact that I have achieved my 2010 goal of becoming a…

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