Know Rules Here are some simple Do’s and Don’ts to help increase your success as a self-publisher.

Do’s

1.Always read submission criteria before submitting your article. 2.Format your article to 60-65 characters/line when submitting to announcement lists or by email. 3.Use proper English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization and sentence structure. 4.Make time to manually submit articles. Most automated article submission services are frowned upon in publishing industry.

Don’ts 1.Do not write solo ads: You’re here to share your knowledge. No sales pitches allowed. 2.Do not include affiliate links: Again, education is goal, not sales. 3.Do not submit more than one article per week: Most publishers receive thousands of articles daily. If you submit more than 1 article per week, chances are, your second submission will be discarded.

Remember: You don’t have to go it alone. If you’re overwhelmed by writing or submission process, hire help.

Depending on experience and expertise of your VA, s/he caters to your administrative, technical, creative, and financial needs. Delegating these time-consuming tasks to capable hands of your VA frees you to focus on what’s most important: growing your business and generating revenue!

A virtual assistant is your partner in business. Aside from you, they care as much about success of your business as anyone! They are equipped with most updated equipment and systems. They are savvy and industrious when it comes to finding innovative ways to implement new programs or introduce new products. As you mature in business, it is not uncommon to depend heavily on services of a VA for superior behind-the-scenes contribution they make to your success.

Partnering with a professional Virtual Assistant will:

1. Increase your revenue. 2. Increase your productivity. 3. Save you money. 4. Save you time. 5. Save you frustration.

How does that sound? The handmade beauty business of your dreams awaits! ____________

by Charlon Bobo, Muse works™ © 2005

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