There is a major switch happening right now in the Digital Publishing industry. The reality is that people LOVE their books, but more and more are snuggling up to a favorite book or magazine on their Amazon Kindle Fire or iPad (via the handy dandy iBook). While physical books may not be "exiting stage right" anytime soon, the growth of digital book sales here in 2012 is simply staggering! People are consuming their favorite publications digitally at alarming rates. In fact in 2011, Amazon digital book sales surpassed both hardcover and paperback book sales by more than double!

Digital books are cheaper, faster to receive, and more accessible then the good old hard copy. Not to mention, authors are recognizing the HUGE profit potential of digital book sales over physical books.

So, to summarize the facts….

- Digital books are selling like crazy

- Authors are chomping at the bit to create a digital format of their book

AND, Virtual Professionals have the unbelievable opportunity right now to position themselves as a Digital Publishing Specialist. Remember, Authors love to write, but they don’t want to think about the technical set-up required to publish their book on Kindle or iBook. This is a prime opportunity to build a very hot, income-building niche into your business.

VAClassroom.com has just released the brand new and hotly requested "Digital Publishing Specialist Program". This course will give you the exact steps to set-up a physical book in a digital format through Amazon Kindle and other popular online publishing platforms. This course will fill a HUGE skill gap currently preventing authors from profiting in the digital realm.

The course begins April 30th and there are still a few seats left.

Check out all the details here:

http://www.vaclassroom.com/socialmarketing/cmd.asp?af=946287&u=http://www.vaclassroom.com/digital-publishing-specialist.aspx

If you are a VA *AND* either work with coaches or want to work with coaches, you will want to be a part of the Ribbon Cutting Extravaganza Monday, June 7th at 5p ET for the brand new National Association of Virtual Assistants for Coaches (NAVAC)!

Intrigued? Register here: http://preview.tinyurl.com/3xam2a9

I will be a guest speaker at the Ribbon Cutting Extravaganza. I will be speaking at 5:15p ET about Success from the Inside Out: Overcoming the Fear of Having a Successful VA Business. I would love it if you would join me! I would also love it if you’d pass this along to your VA friends. This is an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary.

Kim Gray simply ROKCS! You know I don’t endorse someone or something unless I truly believe in it and the person putting it together. Kim has put together a fabulous support system for those VAs who either want to, or do, work with coaches. She understands what it takes to run a successful business and now she’s providing a place for you to obtain that support. Come and get in on the ground floor.

I am honored that Kim has asked me to be one of her speakers! Here’s the link again to register: http://preview.tinyurl.com/3xam2a9

‘See’ you Monday, June 7th!

To your success,
Cindy

So when I heard Tina was launching a new training I had to get the word out!

Here’s the scoop:  If you are an Online Business Manager, Virtual Assistant or Solopreneur PAY ATTENTION NOW:  Tina Forsyth is hosting a FREE preview call on May 11th titled: "Infusionsoft: What Is It and Why Should I Care?"

Interested? You can go here to register now:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/2a92ken  

Still want to know more?  Here is what you can expect to learn on this ONE of a kind call:

  * What is Infusionsoft? (Hint: it’s much more than a shopping cart!)

  * Why is it so popular with biz owners? (There is a reason so many are making the switch.)

  * How does it compare to other shopping cart, broadcasting and autoresponder systems out there? (There are some key benefits to Infusionsoft vs. other tools.)

  * Is this a worthwhile skill set to add to your business? (It’s not for everyone, but if your role involves supporting clients’ business efficiency and growth, you MUST consider learning Infusionsoft.)

Here’s that link again to reserve your spot in this complimentary teleclass:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/2a92ken

See you on the call!

To your success,

Cindy

PS  Want to share this with your network? Please do… just be sure to grab your seat first: http://preview.tinyurl.com/2a92ken

FYI:  This is a FR*EE call but I am an affiliate of Tina Forsyth and Online Business Manager so anything you purchase from her or the site will be commissioned to me… so by all means shop away folks but be sure to use this link

Below is more information about why having this skill is important:

VAClassroom Co-Founder Craig Cannings mentioned in a recent webinar that he was reading a 2010 Predictions post from one of his favorite blogs, Social Media Today, and they were forecasting what trends would take shape in the coming year. Interestingly enough, the 2nd prediction on this blogger’s list was that "The Social Media Specialist position will become mainstream." In fact, a few months prior, she did a post on the "Responsibilities of the Social Media Specialist (AKA Community Manager)" and she mentioned that this particular post was the most popular one she did all year.

In the latter part of 2009, an article in the popular "Entrepreneur Magazine" also alluded to the future growth of Social Media Specialists. Here is an excerpt from the article:

"Between blogging, tweeting, Facebooking and updating a LinkedIn profile, it’s a wonder how a business owner has any time to answer e-mails and phone calls, much less run a company. But the time invested in social networking is well spent in this age where maintaining a social media presence can be a necessary piece of a successful marketing strategy.

“Trouble is, as the number of platforms grows, so does the time it takes to feed and groom each account. Not to mention the front-end investment of setting everything up.

“For those caught up in a social media blitz–and those contemplating taking the plunge–why not consider outsourcing? A virtual professional can tackle those time-consuming tasks."

It seems like the writing is officially on the wall: Up-to-Date Social Media Skills will continue to be in serious demand in 2010! However, like any skill, it is important that it is developed and updated on a consistent basis in order to effectively service your clients’ evolving needs.

This is why VAClassroom has launched a brand new 2010 edition of our Social Marketing Specialist Training Program. This program will equip you to deliver the cutting-edge, in-demand services your clients are desperately seeking in 2010.

VAClassroom has just released a special $50 discount on this program for the month of April, below is the link for more details on the program as well as a $50 Discount Code:

Click here to enroll today: http://preview.tinyurl.com/y8yazoh

$50 Discount Code: SMAPRIL2010

http://preview.tinyurl.com/y8yazoh

I hope you enjoy this class as much as I did!

The end of the year is a great time to consider the new skills training opportunities that will help to give your virtual business a competitive edge in the new year!

I have found VAClassroom courses to do exactly that: Provide high quality, "in-demand" training programs to sharpen your skills and boost your client and income potential for your business. I’ve taken several of Craig’s classes and know that he delivers a quality product. I wouldn’t recommend him if he didn’t!

This is a great opportunity to check out these popular VAClassroom courses, as they have currently just launched a Christmas Special and this is your opportunity to take any of their training courses at a significantly reduced rate.

For the month of December, VAClassroom will be taking an additional 25% off their already reasonable programs!

Here are the four training programs that will qualify under this discount:

FANTASTIC FACEBOOK PAGES PROGRAM (regular $97)
Discover a step-by-step blueprint for creating a compelling Facebook Fanpage for you and your clients!

BLOG MARKETING TIPS, TOOLS, & TACTICS (regular $97)
Access an "easy to implement" blog marketing system for significantly increasing your blog exposure, visibility and results! The course also provides a bonus 50-page start-up guide to build your own Word Press Blog with all the "bells and whistles".

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION (regular $397)
VAClassroom’s most popular certification program to date, the Social Media Training course will give you current Social Media skills to be able to offer "in-demand" services in the areas of:
- Social Media coaching and strategy development
- Social networking management (Twitter, Linkedin & Facebook)
- Online video marketing
- Online reputation management
- Social media content marketing (Hubpages and Squidoo)

INTERNET MARKETING VA TRAINING PROGRAM (regular $197)
This program will provide you with a well-rounded skill base across the most commonly outsourced Internet Marketing areas including:
- Email Marketing
- Search Engine Optimization
- Affiliate Marketing & Management
- Web Analytics & Tracking
- Blogging & Social Media
- Internet Market Research

Save 25% off these regular prices by using the below coupon code, which will expire at midnight on December 31, 2009.

http://tinyurl.com/dhuvxz
25% Discount Coupon: BESTXMAS

NOTE: There are 50 discount seats available for each of the VAClassrom training courses, so be sure to check out these popular programs sooner than later at: http://tinyurl.com/dhuvxz