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What’s New With Social Media Marketing This Summer?

July 2, 2017 By Anita M. Hicks

Summer has arrived and temperatures are on the rise as many of us see things cooling down around the office as colleagues, clients and media contacts are leaving for respective vacations, trips and other excursions. Even as these Summer days may seem like down time you can actually use the Summer to be very productive on Social Media as you market your business! Are You Ready To See What’s New With Social Media Marketing This Summer?

Please find these hints and tips helpful as you continue to create and share engaging content for potential clients and past customers to enjoy and interact with this Summer. Don’t forget to check out the articles about current happenings in Social Media found at the end of this blog.

Here are some great ways to help promote yourself, and your business on Social Media this Summer:

Take Advantage of Seasonality for Content
The Olympic Games in Rio, heatwaves, music festivals, cultural events or BBQs. The choices are endless. So use this time to maximize your Social Media efforts with what’s trending right now. School holidays are also topical over the Summer, with parents looking for ideas on how to entertain their children on Summer break.

Create New Content
Use this time to create a bank of new content that you can tap into over the coming months. This could be in the form of blogs or more engaging graphics and videos. These are great for building Social Media engagement.

Time For Good Housekeeping
Polish up your Social Media accounts. Are they all active? Are they providing useful content and you receiving good engagement? For example on LinkedIn you may want to use this time to reconnect with your followers (and maybe clear out the inactive ones).

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While taking advantage of these great insights, also consider reviewing helpful articles found below that discuss what’s new with Social Media in Summer 2017:

How to Optimize Your Facebook Page for Product Sales

Looking to increase the amount of product sales referrals you are receiving this Summer from Facebook without having to invest in Facebook ads?

This article from Social Media Examiner online discusses organic ways to gain more followers, likes and overall interaction on Facebook with proven techniques. To read the article in full Click Here.

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How Your Startup Can Harness The Power of Social Media

Social Media provides numerous benefits for companies and businesses that are just starting out. This is because Social Media marketing helps to increase brand awareness, create a meaningful connection with customers and more.

If you are ready to start a new company this Summer or just want to further improve your existing Social Media marketing don’t miss the chance to read this think piece from Forbes by Clicking Here.

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The Virtual Assistance by Anita team wishes you a fantastic and productive Summer. We hope you continue to fly your business to new heights this year!!!

Filed Under: Business, Events, Facebook, Help the World, Helping others, Linked In, Personal, Relationships, Social Media, social networking, Twitter, Virtual Assistants

Enjoy And Share Live Videos With Facebook Live!

July 27, 2016 By Anita M. Hicks

Have You Heard?

Facebook wants you to enjoy live video … on Facebook! So much so that the company recently released a dedicated video space on its mobile app and online platform in the hopes that you will watch and broadcast more videos live.

1460033419-12288-Facebook-IncFacebook Live videos are real-time video posts on Facebook. Live videos from public figures you follow and your friends will appear in your News Feed. When you’re watching a live video or a video that was live, you can tap or click Subscribe to get notified the next time that Facebook account starts a live broadcast. With Facebook Live, you can show your expertise in real time, take people behind the scenes, and much more!

Facebook’s efforts to get you to watch and broadcast live videos isn’t arbitrary. With more than 1.5 billion users worldwide, Facebook and Facebook users have a real opportunity to showcase breaking news, intimate personal moments, and behind-the-scenes stories from just about anywhere in a way that surpasses TV networks and other media outlets. All of which is pretty incredible!

Before you create the next Facebook Live video for your business, personal life, a non profit or networking group you are a part of or more, be sure to review and follow five tips for creating and promoting your video from Social Media Examiner by Clicking Here.

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Written by: Matt Tyson of The Virtual Assistance by Anita Team

Filed Under: Business, Computers, Events, Facebook, Help the World, Helping others, Personal, Relationships, Social Media, social networking, Virtual Assistants

Leveraging Your LinkedIn Account

May 24, 2014 By Anita M. Hicks

Do YOU want to learn tips on how to use your LinkedIn account?

Did you know? LinkedIn has recently enhanced their platform.

Attend this workshop at the beautiful Smartly Spaced offices and these are a few of the items we will discuss to assist you!

  • Events – Using LinkedIn to promote your events
  • Groups – Ways to locate groups in your area and online
  • Wording – Summary, Title and Body of Profile – key words

For details on this June 16th class or to RSVP click here.

Filed Under: Business, Computers, Events, Linked In, Social Media, social networking, Virtual Assistants

Vote for us to Win New Computers

August 25, 2012 By Anita M. Hicks

Hello again friends!  About a month ago, my husband and I made a decision to purchase a new computer for my daughter. A good investment and much needed as she enters high school this fall. She is a very motivated young lady and has already decided college will be her next step, along with a career as a Real Estate Agent. She will use this laptop for a good while and we were excited to be able to give it to her.

I did my usual step by step, methodical process to any decision. This drives my husband nuts, but it is just who I am and no way around it. Step 1: Ask all my closest, inner circle, friends who buy and know computers for help. Questions like –  Where should I go locally and online? What do you suggest? Got any referrals for me?

Then I reached out to my wonderful computers and took full use of the search engines. As my daughter says, Google has it all! Final step, run around town and see if any of these laptops can be found for a less expensive price. In the end, I left the decision, based upon several options, to my husband and daughter. They know all the capacity requirements for memory and other details needed and I was happy to know the decision was made and an action would be taken.

They ended up with an ASUS computer and I have to say that for the price (around $300), it is an awesome laptop. She uses it to video chat (constantly as she could NOT be out of touch with her bff), she plays games, is a Facebook junkie (like mom and dad) and also is able to work on Power Point documents. It is really crisp and clear as far as her resolutions. I am impressed.

Then, ASUS Computers sent me an application to enter a contest for my small business to win a new laptop (state of the art) or computers for my offices! I completed the application but really did not think much of it. Then here we are in the running – amazing!

I usually don’t ask for help but sometimes, it is what you have to do! Please vote for us at the link below! And share it with your friends for us!

Here’s some of what I could use these computers for in our business –

A new laptop would be marvelous for me. I love my Dell Notebook but meeting with clients to review with them their new social media platforms at Facebook, You Tube and more will be much more visible in this new laptop. I will be able to show them and work with them to improve graphics, backgrounds and feeds in a much faster pace as this new laptop will run at the speed of light compared to my Dell Notebook!

In addition, I have my family and team members who use the computers in our home offices in Pasadena to serve our clients. Having more computers will mean more team members can work at one time! I will be able to train several folks at one time with multiple systems.

The most exciting part of all this to me is that if my business wins the new computers, I will be able to send a newer computer to our team member in Pennsylvania. She is in dire need of a faster, better computer and would be thrilled! It would mean her life would be easier and she could help our wonderful clients and hers better! It makes my life so happy when I can help others, too!

Vote for us – Please and Thanks so much for your support!!! 🙂

CLICK HERE TO VOTE – ASUS COMPUTER CONTEST

Filed Under: Business, Computers, Helping others, Social Media, Virtual Assistants

The Importance of a Tidy Home Office

March 22, 2012 By Anita M. Hicks

Written by Dianne Westrook, Team Member at Virtual Assistance by Anita

The importance of organization cannot be overstated; it affects all areas of our life. As a Virtual Assistant, I have found that an untidy workplace can be one of the biggest pitfalls for the work at home employee, however, following a few simple steps each day will help you maintain a tidy workplace, improve your mood and increase productivity.

Begin and end each day with a clean desk. When you begin your day with a clean, tidy space it will make you feel refreshed and ready for the busy day ahead. At the end of each work day, make a point to clean off your desk and rid the area of the pile of stuff that has accumulated. Throw out, or shred, any unnecessary memos, scrap paper, and old documents that have cluttered your desk.

Utilizing the appropriate home office furniture will improve productivity by helping you stay organized:

  • Purchase a desk that has shelves or drawers, and a small file cabinet so that organization is made easier.
  • Establish stations in your workspace, so that you always know your home office supplies, tools, and resources have their place.
  • House reference material in bookcases, and establish a printing station.

Make home office supplies accessible. Keep your home office supplies at the ready, so that you can easily grab what you need when you need it. Place the most frequently used items at close range, and move other necessary, but less frequently used, items to a supply drawer or decorative storage box. If you frequently use a memo pad or a stapler, don’t keep those items in a cabinet across the room.

Create a Memo Station and reduce the mess. Hang a Multifunction Memo Board above or beside your desk where you can write to-do lists and other important notes. These boards have a cork portion, that allows you to hang memos on the board with push pins, and a dry erase portion for keeping important visual notes and for writing things down quickly without having to waste paper. Dry erase boards are also magnetic. In addition, having a memo station will cut down on missed appointments and forgotten phone numbers, because you will have a neat and organized place to store them. Another helpful tip is to keep your daily planner close to the memo station, so that if you have to quickly jot down a number on the dry erase board, you can then transfer it to your address book.

Besides keeping your work area clutter free, remember to open up the curtains and windows to let the fresh air and sunshine in. Sunlight is known to be associated with happiness, combat depression, is a natural mood enhancer and stimulator, and can be rejuvenating. In winter months, use essential oils or scented crystals to keep you productive, and you may want to consider purchasing a light box for times when sunlight may be minimal.

Begin and end each day with a clean desk and you will improve your productivity, mood and your quality of life!

Filed Under: Business, Virtual Assistants Tagged With: Home Office, light therapy, organization, Virtual Assistant

You can have a Professional Email Signature!

January 15, 2012 By Anita M. Hicks

People ask me this all the time – How do I get an Email signature that shows my social media icons and has some style to it? Maybe a splash of color, or a hyperlink, even a photo would be nice!

All of this and more is possible and for – Free! Just check out WiseStamp which gives you the ability to set up an Email signature with Gmail, AOL, Yahoo or Hotmail. They welcome these browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Safari and Google Chrome!

In just moments you can create a personal and business signature. You can add color, fonts, sizing and more! It is very user friendly for adding the social media buttons for places like Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and more. As it is simply a matter of adding the url into the box and Viola it creates the icon and inserts it into your signature for you!

In addition there are settings for adding your signature automatically every time you compose a new email. I adore this feature as it makes it super easy to do and not have to worry about it! Visit WiseStamp today!!

If you are an Outlook user, please check out my friend Michelle Mangen’s data on how to add a Twitter (or other icon) to your email from Outlook.  Click here to read Michelle’s article!

And enjoy your day!!

 

Filed Under: Business, Relationships, Virtual Assistants

Virtual Assistance by Anita is One Year Old!

December 26, 2010 By Anita M. Hicks

dragonfly - mooonYes, It’s true. My business, Virtual Assistance by Anita will celebrate a one year anniversary on 12-31-2010. One year ago on New Year’s Eve, I launched my website. It was the first week of January 2010 that I received my business cards!

I cannot type one document in the past month where I add the date without thinking about it. Last year at this time I was creating my website; I was learning Word Press, and I was still wondering if this ‘new’ business was going to work.  Were clients really going to come?  Was I really going to be able to provide the services that I envisioned.  During this time, many other Virtual Assistants (VAs), friends, and business associates were helping me.  In one year, I have realized success by having many new, wonderful clients, but also I realized strength within me I never realized I possessed.

When you factor in that one year ago, I was still learning to be a virtual assistant and most of my income was being derived from my cleaning business. One year ago, I was still struggling with the major health issues in my life. But, in May, 2010, I began to have enough clients and income to close the cleaning business which I totally disliked. My cleaning clients were angels of people, but the work was so physically hard and wrecking my health so badly, that in the end I totally hated getting out of bed on the days I had to clean. Now, my health is 100% improved. I have even begun to rebuild my immune system and gain a few pounds. 🙂

Wow – that is quite a lot for one year. You wonder why I keeping thinking about it at every turn; with every new client. I sure didn’t get here by myself – granted there was a bunch of hard work; long hours and heart that I’ve put into this business, but I have loved every moment. BUT, I would never have made it to this place without my helpers – my Earth Angels – the Givers in my life.  I read,  The Go-Giver, an inspirational and wonderful book, by Bob Burg and John David Mann,  just a little over one year ago.

I would be typing for hours if I listed every person here that has been a giver in my life and my business this past year, so if I missed you – I appreciate you and know that you were a part of my journey!  It truly has been an amazing journey as if I made a list of the many people who have helped me in one way or another in the past year, I KNOW the list would be over 100, maybe even 200 people… possibly more.

The beginning was because of that one person who just loves you; gives you that extra encouragement and a ‘gentle’ push. That person for me was Kim Wesley. She reached out to me and gave me the idea. A business of my own and a new career seemed mighty scary to me. But, Kim is the kind of friend that never gives up on you. She spent about a month last August talking to me on email about it. Kim then created a subcontractor position for me with her company, TKM Virtual Services. She helped, taught and mentored me. When December rolled around, she decided it was time for this dragonfly to fly on her own. With love, and firm determination, she gave me that final push. Kim is that one person in my life who believed in me and encouraged me. Weeks can go by and Kim and I may not talk, but I know she always there for me. She is truly the sister God didn’t give me and I am thankful every day.

Kim introduced me to Glenn Garnes. Glenn is the kind of person who always has a positive attitude! He helped me, mentored me, taught me and was one of my first clients. Glenn is the founder of The Village Connector Community News. This online newspaper only publishes the good news – no crime, politics or controversial subjects. Glenn has been instrumental in the past year of my success in this business.  Many of the clients who I am now so thrilled to work with each day are because Glenn referred them to me.  He has many special gifts and I appreciate all of them that he has shared with me.

Then there were so many people who I’ve met online. Through Twitter and Facebook, we have connected and although I never have met them in ‘person’, they are my friends. A few of these special people were Michelle Mangen of Your Virtual Assistant. Michelle taught me many things about how to be a VA. She also taught me how caring people can be. One Sunday last December when my website crashed and I was ‘freaking out’, she called me calmly, and restored Word Press, like Magic! Michelle even outsourced VA work to me in my early days as a VA last year. Another example of a ‘Giver’ in my life.

Another instrumental person in my business life this year is my friend Deneen Wilson of The Typing Bug. She gave me a month of free mentoring. Her knowledge, caring and friendship are worth more to me than all the gold in the world. Deneen has a very special place in my heart as she is always there for me.  If I sent her an email anytime, she’s there to help!

In talking about my ‘online’ friends, I must mention Marie Riddle Walker as she is the “Twitter” lady! Marie and her beautiful family live in California – all the way across the country from me, but I feel as if we are neighbors. Social media can be a wonderful place to make ‘friends’ and I have been very blessed to have some special folks reach out to me. Thanks to all of you!!!

Last January I joined a Mastermind Group facilitated by Mia & Ernest Reed. This group of folks have supported, helped and cared for me this past year. There were times they gave me the ‘courage’ I needed to take the next step of growth! Many thanks to them all for their support.  A huge hug to both Mia and Ernest as they are some of my wonderful clients and a part of my heart and family now.

The list could go on and on of all the many wonderful clients, friends and people who have touched my life and business this year, but — The point is – I have been truly given the gift of a community of love and support. As I celebrate one year as a business, I give thanks for all of you – those mentioned here and the many, many more who I have not mentioned, also!

Before I close, I must say that my Family has truly given me the wind beneath my wings to soar as a dragonfly.  My daughter, Hannah has filed for me, made labels and sometimes she knows those little tricks of Facebook that only a 12 year old knows. 🙂  My sons have been supportive in many ways, but especially as they’ve cooked and cleaned for themselves much more than ever before in their lives.  My husband, Danny, has been truly a gift to me all year; encouraging me, reading and learning more about HTML code than he ever knew before and being my partner in business!

As each of you celebrate a Happy New Year on 12-31-2010,  I will also be celebrating my one year anniversary, thanks to a ‘village’ of people! Many Hugs to all! 🙂

Filed Under: Relationships, Social Media, social networking, Uncategorized, Virtual Assistants

One person Can Make a Difference

September 3, 2010 By Anita M. Hicks

We hear it all the time – Just One Person Can Make A Difference – One drop when added with all the other drops makes a great ocean – Or I like the visual – A candle lighting ceremony where one candle lights the person’s next you and on and on.  We each do what we can do help others and make this world a better place – one at a time.

In My Life this year One Person has made all the Difference!  And Today is her Birthday – Happy birthday to Kim Wesley!

You see, about 8 years ago I met Kim through the joy of Girl Scout leadership.  She & I have been friends through the years.  She is the kind of friend that you can call in the middle of the  night and she will magically appear with a big smile and help!  She is the kind of friend who helps everyone whom she comes into contact. I don’t have to see her every day, talk with her or communicate in any way, but I always know she is there!

Last year Kim introduced me to the world of being a Virtual Assistant.  From my time as a VA, I have  met so many wonderful people who have truly changed my life and the way that I look at my future.  I love working with the clients that I have the pleasure of serving and social media support has become such a labor of love for me.  As if that were not enough – Kim also introduced me to a ton of folks who created “Mother’s Self Care”.  This has been a 9 month program of improvements to my health which have created a healthier me.  I have  so much more hope for the future.  Kim may only be one person, but she has truly made a huge difference in my life, especially in this past year.

It is through Kim’s encouragement to become a VA that I have met a community of people that support and help me every day.  One person can make a difference!

Many thanks to Kim and all the folks that touch my life as I approach one year as a VA and I near the end of my journey.

Happy birthday Kim! 🙂

Filed Under: Helping others, Virtual Assistants

The power of social media

January 24, 2010 By Anita M. Hicks

Hey, now you know that term ‘the power of social media’ or  ‘the power of the Internet’ has crossed your path lately.  It is used in news about social media sites like Facebook and Twitter and by lots of business folks everyday.  It seems to be the new marketing phrase.  “The power of social media”  I didn’t buy into this 100% until recently when I had several direct personal experiences with it.

First, since becoming a Virtual Assistant, I have ‘the power of social media’ in my life everyday as I make new friends and am able to reconnect with old friends.

But, it is when I experienced ‘the power of social media’ as a direct result of a status update that made me really ‘believe’ in this creature.  Recently, I purchased a new ‘used’ car.  I was very impressed with the service that the dealership provided to me.  It seemed like the obvious thing to do to post a status update at Facebook on my personal profile on how great they were at Auto-Net Sales.  In just a few days, a friend called me.  She was having lunch with a friend of hers. During their conversation, the subject had arisen that her friend was in the market for a car.  My friend remembered my post about the car dealership and wanted to get more information.  She called me.  “The power of social media!”

Another especially great example in my life of ‘the power of social media’ was through a donation of Girl Scout cookies by a friend’s business, Mobile Car Wash and Detailing.  Ernest Reed purchased the cookies to help my girls and the U. S. soldiers.  I then posted a thank you on his Facebook Fan page for Mobile Car Wash and Detailing along with the link to the GSCM U.S. Mint program, where others could donate Girl Scout cookies to U. S. soldiers.

Business folks that I respect have been telling me for a few months now how important being involved on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and so many more that I am beginning to experience.  As a Virtual Assistant, I explain everyday to business folks the value of having a Facebook Fan page for their business.  “The power of social media” is really a true concept! 🙂

Filed Under: Social Media, social networking, Virtual Assistants

Virtual Assistant travels on new adventure

January 1, 2010 By Anita M. Hicks

Travel has always been something that I said I would do when I was older and the children were raised, but here I am journeying on a new adventure.  Snowy road This travel is as a Virtual Assistant and my path is the world wide web! Like the snowy, icy road above, it has been a slippery way, but in this New Year and with my friends, I will take flight, like the dragonfly over the Ocean!

I have been given an opportunity to travel along with other self employed, small business owners as I launch my own business!   I have told quite a few folks lately,  “I am flying on my own now.”   This is inspired by the dragonfly that I so love.

Seriously though, Here I am.  I am starting a new Virtual Assistant business with a new self hosted website – www.anitamhicks.com !  The road here has been a bit rough and I think my dragonfly’s wings are still damp!   No matter – onward!   In 2010,  Virtual Assistance by Anita will take flight and soar into business.

This flight so far has been supported and guided by my wonderful husband, Danny.  He has, out of necessity, become my web designer, my ‘how does this code work’ person, my co-pilot and my encouragement!  A big thanks to him!

It is by the blessing of my friends and their excellent advice, help and encouragement that my business, like my beautiful blue dragonfly, is flying along this new path!  Great thanks must go to Kim Wesley and Glenn Garnes.  They are my solid rock that all dragonflies must have before taking flight.   A huge thank you to my awesome friend, help and WordPress Super Woman, Michelle Mangen.   Another amazing person in the creation and design of the new website, Deneen Wilson!  A huge hug goes to her for the beautiful, blue dragonfly and for many hours of support to me!  These folks are the reason that Virtual Assistance by Anita will fly over the snowy places and into the warmth of the sun  in 2010!

There are many more folks who have reached out to me via the Internet to give me their honest input and help with regard to my business.  I really appreciate you all — Marie, Sandra, and Kathleen, are  just a few!  It is a truly amazing place here in my virtual world.

Just a few short months ago, I read the book  The Go-Giver.  The principles of giving, without expecting anything in return, are outlined in this book!  It was one of my first inspirations for becoming a Virtual Assistant.  I can see that there are people in the world who are willing to help you, just because, without expecting anything in return.   It has been my personal experience in the past month alone that dozens of folks have reached out to me.   A select few have become my close friends.

Happy 2010!  Happy New Year!  Come on over and visit me at www.anitamhicks.com!  Leave a comment,  Please !  Tell me what you think!  I love input! 🙂

Filed Under: Business, Helping others, Relationships, social networking, Uncategorized, Virtual Assistants Tagged With: Small Business, Virtual Assistant

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Wonderful work and service deserve a testimonial. Virtual Assistance by Anita is professional, positive, and upbeat. I appreciate the fact that my businesses are now ‘virtually connected.’ Anita and her team held my hand through the entire social media and Search Engine Optimization/SEO process. Take a few minutes and go notice her work at Kathy Sage, Realtor, and Wine tasting Events with Kathy. Thank you, my friend. I look forward to a long business-building relationship.

Kathy Sage
March 12, 2013

Anita is absolutely the best. Her motivation and positive energy is just unbelievable. She is very personable. Anita is consistent and very reliable. She is my goldmine! I highly recommend her as a Virtual Assistant and a good friend.

Bob Bauer
Coffee News
February 6, 2010

No matter what area you’re in, Anita is awesome to work with!! She helped me accomplish something I had wanted to do for a long time on facebook. Highly recommend her services.

Deb Geist
Realtor at Re/Max Advantage Realty
January 6, 2012

A lot of people always ask me about my facebook pages and other social media sites. They comment on how professional it looks and asks me how I do it. I always say “Call Anita” I have no idea – She is a true professional when it comes to social media plus she has one of the biggest hearts out there.

Laura Blaha Strunk
Laura Strunk Team , Keller Williams Realty Centre
September 11, 2011

Anita has been an invaluable asset to TKM Virtual Services. In just the short time, she has worked with me, she’s helped me become better organized and increase productivity for the company. Her strengths compliment mine and we work well together. She knows exactly what needs to be done and does not hesitate to take action. I am so pleased to have her support and suggestions. Thank you, Anita!

Kim Wesley
TKM Virtual Services
October 24, 2010

Anita You Rock! I am so impressed that you were able to build my Isagenix page long distance. You are so patient and understanding and I love you for that. This is the second time I have hired you and I said it before and I’ll say it again….you and your staff are worth every penny! I look forward to working with you again in the near future.

Sue Patterson
 Isagenix International Consultant
May 10, 2012

Anita and her team are amazing to work with! They have helped me with all areas of my social media presence. I knew what I’ wanted to accomplish, but Anita and her team helped me to get there. No matter what I ask them to do – the answer is always YES. They are prompt with the work they do, responsive in getting what I want done and a complete pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a “social media expert team” to contact Virtual Assistance by Anita!

Jill James
Jill James Photography
October 14, 2016

I’ve always consider myself internet and Social Media savvy but I don’t come close to Anita who spends her time and passion on Social Media. Anita taught me more tips and tricks in a few minutes than it’s taken me years to uncover. Plus she’s a great friend and woman! Thanks Anita!

Karen Ingall
Karen Ingalls Real Estate Services, Long and Foster Real Estate
October 1, 2012

I highly recommend @Anita M. Hicks and Virtual Assistance by Anita to small business owners who could benefit from her expertise. Anita is a phenomenal Virtual Assistant with whom I have collaborated on a number of projects. She shares her broad scope of knowledge through workshops and presentations and consistently provides terrific value for her participants. Anita’s attitude is always positive and upbeat. She has surrounded herself with a great team of individuals who serve their clients quickly, efficiently and professionally. Working with Anita has been extremely beneficial and I look forward to continuing our collaborative relationship long into the future.

Peg Duchess Duchesne
BNI Director for Prince Georges County, Duchess Enterprises LLC
July 17, 2012

Anita is professional, dedicated, but most of all passionate about what she does! And because she loves what she does, her work is top notch!!

April Hunter
August 8, 2012

Anita is wonderful!! She takes care of all those little things I just can’t seem to get to on a daily basis.

Kim Cox
On Top Home Improvements
November 2, 2013

Thanks so much for helping my business grow, Anita! You’re great, and I love supporting outstanding folks and businesses. You’re both!

Steve Lenet
May 7, 2016

Anita – I wanted to drop you a note to let you know that I think you are one of the most awesome VA’s I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.  I so admire your dedication, persistence and willingness to learn new things!

Michelle Mangen
Your Virtual Assistant,
February 1, 2010

I enjoyed learning more in-depth about social media. I found that the training was very informative and worth the investment. Because of Virtual Assistance by Anita, I was able to better understand the in and outs of social media. Your team was top notch and I am glad we took the steps to make things happen. Thank you very much!

Brandon A. Greenfield
January 9, 2016

Very professional, does a fantastic job, we highly recommend her! Extremely knowledgeable team who will take your business to the next level

Lindsay Singer Patten/Allen Stanton
Your Agent For Life, Re/Max Advantage Realty
July 5, 2012

Anita and Danny took my obsolete and ineffectual dinosaur of a website and created a most beautiful, interesting, informative and professional website! They are warm and approachable and I’m so glad I found them. I highly recommend Virtual Assistance by Anita!

Rev. Chris Adams
revchrisadams.com/
January 8, 2019

Thank you Anita, for helping The Bob and Ronna Team of Long and Foster with all of our social media needs. You were a breath of fresh air and a joy to work with!

Louise Pomeroy Gifford
Bob and Ronna Team, Long and Foster Real Estate
June 1, 2012

Anita, and her team have pulled all my social media together as a cohesive collaboration. The graphics have been updated and are very appealing! By having Anita work her magic on my social media, it allows me to do what I do best! Thank you Anita!

Len Hart
Re/Max Advantage Realty
May 2, 2014

Anita has been great with all our social media needs! She has made our accounts look professional and really took the time to teach us how to use the sites. Thank you Anita and we look forward to passing your name along and working with you in the future!

Brandy Grooms Naecker
The Jay Fischetti Real Estate Group, Keller Williams Realty Centre
February 1, 2013

Thank you so much, Anita for your help developing my Social Media pages! This would have taken a novice like me weeks to do. You are amazing and I look forward to working with you in the future!

Kathy Hayes
My Home Wine Bar
May 14, 2012

Anita and her team have been true professionals and their work speaks for itself. Any small business could benefit from their wealth of knowledge and fair prices. Come visit my page and see for yourself

Dr. Marc Gulitz
Mid-Atlantic Spinal Rehab & Chiropractic
August 1, 2012

Anita is amazing! I highly recommend her services, she is giving, helpful, and right on target. She will help you with your business or special project right here on Facebook or on some other website. Social media is her area of expertise. I can’t thank Anita enough for her thoughtful services!

Sandy Bearden
Weddings by Sandy
January 22, 0201

Working with Anita is a pleasure. she is very responsive and does great work. I highly recommend her service. Thank you, Anita.

John Alzubi
June 1, 2017

Since handing over social media to Anita I receive so many compliments on things people are seeing on our social accounts. Anita has taken all the stress of social media off my hands. Best news our business is growing with our targeted LinkedIn campaign. I don’t know why any business owner would keep doing their own social media if they find it to be the thing that always gets done last or not at all. Stop thinking about all the things you wish you were doing with your social media strategy and let Anita get them done!

Kim Shanahan
Gifts Fulfilled
December 1, 2021

I can’t say enough good things about Virtual Assistance by Anita. This company has made a dramatic difference in the quality of my own webpage and social media. Their prices are quite reasonable. Anita and her husband Danny are very knowledgeable and professional. They are also really nice people with whom it is a pleasure doing business.

Joel J. Todd
July 2, 2019

I hired Virtual Assistance by Anita in 2009.

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity

I was introduced to Anita through a mutual friend, and based on that introduction I decided to add Anita to our team of virtual assistants. That was a decision I will never regret. Anita has been solid as a rock in terms of dependability. She also picks things up quickly, and once she knows what she’s doing she typically has suggestions for improving them. She has a creative mind and is passionate about her work. She’s also a pleasure to work with and an inspiration with her constant positive attitude.

Glenn Garnes
February 22, 2010

As a Realtor, my time with clients is my priority, yet my on-line presence is so very important to grow my business. Instead of spending numerous valuable hours per week attempting to keep up with my social media platforms I have Anita! It is such a relief each day to know that my internet marketing is in such good hands, I say on “auto pilot”, so I can provide outstanding service to my clients. Anita has custom tailored my marketing on social media, by getting to know me and communicating regularly – she does it better than I could do myself! I would recommend her in a second, she is such a pleasure to know and to work with!!!

Donna Frankowski
Donna Frankowski Realtor
June 4, 2020

A HUGE thank you to Virtual Assistance by Anita! They are so incredibly helpful & professional! Any question I have ever had they were there with an answer or a solution! Have you noticed my fancy logos & my even fancier cover photo??!! All thanks to Anita & her team! I suggest you don’t delay & contact them today to see how they can help you with all your social media needs! They have so much to offer! Did I mention…Customer Service at its finest!! Believe it!

Christina Bolton
Bolton Home Team, Keller Williams Realty Centre
August 21, 2012

If you would like to enhance your Social Media presence……..Anita Hicks is the lady to call. She and her team are amazing!! Thank you, Anita!

Judi Galipo Gordon
Long and Foster Real Estate
December 12, 2011

Anita has always delivered prompt service with a smile.

Quintus McDonald,
Founder and CEO of I AM Recycling LLC
November 11, 2011

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