Outsourcing SecretsPLEASE NOTE: This is a work in progress. I will be spending some ‘quality time’ finishing this thing up soon, but in the meantime…. Here you go….

This page contains tons of cool online tools and links to blogs and websites that are most relevant to the Virtual Business Lifestyle and its four core processes, namely Mobility, Outsourcing, Task Automation and creating Passive Income streams. It will be updated often, so I strongly suggest you create it as a separate bookmark (hit Ctrl+D now!), for easy access.

Furthermore, if you own, work for, or know of a resource that isn’t listed here that you feel should be, please let me know by filling out the quick form on the Contact Me page, so we can check it out and get it listed ASAP for our other visitors and subscribers to enjoy and benefit from.

Stuff That I Made!

My FREE “Saving the Day, the Virtual Way” eBook – A professionally produced (I do nothing unless its at 100%!) eBook that I put together to guide people on how to find, interview, hire, train, work with and motivate a Virtual Assistant. This has been downloaded close to 600 times in just under 4 months, so it must be worth the read, I reckon!

My Top 10 Virtual Assistant Video Tips Series - This link is to Part 1 of the 10 Part video clip series I shot whilst on a working vacation in Boracay, Philippines in March 2010. Each clip averages around 2-3 minutes. Absolutely required viewing if you work with, or are thinking of, working with a Virtual Assistant.

My “Business Growth and the Outsourcing Lifestyle” eBook – This was my first eBook (also professional designed) on the subject of Outsourcing and creating an awesome lifestyle by utilizing it from a business perspective. It is not available for download – but, if you subscribe to the site, you’ll get the other eBook straightaway, and all you have to do is reply to my ‘welcome’ email which you’ll receive automatically, and I will send this one to you directly – completely free of charge.

Resources & Tools

GoToMyPC – One of the greatest. Access your entire hard-drive remotely, from any internet-connected computer in the world. Absolutely awesome. You can sign-up for a free trial to check it out. Also, its simple to use, and can be enjoyed for short periods of time (eg. vacations, etc.), so you can cut off the membership and start up again whenever you like.

AirBNB - Absolutely fantastic source of cheap and reliable holiday rentals in places all around the world. I have personally used this site to book apartments and even beach houses for when I do one-month working vacations in different places.

DesignTourney – Great place to go and get things like logos, websites and other graphic-type work done on the cheap, by really talented people from around the world. Post your requirements, work with designers after they post ideas and then finalize the job.

Freelancer – The biggest (yes, bigger than elance!) online home for freelancing staff. Excellent customer support and quick responses from potential staff make it a breeze to use and fulfill requirements with.

Grasshopper – Love this! Be anywhere, get your calls in a number of different ways. Virtual PBX for the entrepreneur that wants to stay in touch with his customers and business contacts. Excellent pricing and great package structures, too. You MUST check this out!

Blogs

The Life Design Project -Rob does a great job in creating systems and automating tasks and processes.

Escapingthe9to5 - Maren Kate’s take on quitting the rat race and becoming your own boss. Varied, and very well crafted content.

MuseLife - David Walsh serves up great content on creating your own Tim Ferriss-style muse, and becoming more automated as an entrepreneur.

4 Hour Work Week – Speaking of Tim Ferriss, go check out his ‘Experiments in Lifestyle Design’ blog. Great blog, with varied content.

Smart Passive Income – Pat Flynn’s excellent blog on creating, launching and sustaining success on the subject of passive income. Fast becoming an authority.

Rockstar Lifestyle Design – Greg serves up some really cool text and video posts here on lifestyle design for the Gen Y type of entrepreneur.

6 Aliens – Great motivational site for entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Check out Ben’s blog for that boost you need to become a success in what you’re doing with life!

HealthyLifestyleDesign – Matt’s excellent collection of tips on how to create a fantastic lifestyle for yourself and family with the emphasis on Health – highly recommended.

LifestyleDesignUnleashed – Brand new lifestyle design blog by Richard Adams. Bare to the bones, all about content, and very good content at that – go take a gander!

Outsourcing Secrets – Tyrone’s blog has a multitude of info on everything from video blogging, outsourcing, affiliate marketing and more. Check him out!

More blogs coming soon – promise! If you know one (or own one!) that you feel should be here, please let me know!