Sunday, December 27, 2009

Video Blog Marketing

The Work at Home Depot has come across an idea that has been decided on to be focused in on here:

Video Blog Marketing

This idea is not new and has been seen and used by many on the internet. What is new here is bringing the idea to the common person who has never thought of using personalized videos to cement a link or website you are promoting. These videos are different to diagrammatic screen-shot how-to videos (even though they are a useful marketing tool. However these videos are personalized with a face explaining to your viewer what want them to do and how to get in contact with you. The idea of a blog comes from hosting it on a blog and adding a caption. This template can be followed for any website or link you are promoting. Let's see how easy it is to get started:

  1. Link your Blogger (or gmail) account to YouTube by simply logging in with your existing information. If not join Blogger and gmail before you join YouTube.



  2. Simply use a simple digital camera (preferred over a video camera only because of cost). Most people that have digital cameras do not use it for videos, but they are very affordable and can help you marketing online greatly. It is strongly recommended that you get a digital camera as well as a SD memory card accessory. Shop online for these items below:



  3. Choose a quiet and clear room one with open wall space for all of your recordings.
  4. Record your video and upload it to YouTube making sure to edit it with appropriate tags.
  5. Make an audio recording simultaneously with your computer as you record video so you can also document your caption, save this caption in a text file for your blog.
  6. Insert your video and caption in your Blog, also giving it appropriate tags (in addition to "Video" Blog" "Marketing" etc.) and title. Also ensure to prominently display your link of interest centrally under your video as well as contact information (please see our template).
  7. Share your video on Facebook and Twitter for an added personal touch as well as linking to your blog post.





Well there you have it, so please look out for our template so you to can give your marketing a personalized touch!

Friday, December 11, 2009

WAH Highlight: Alpine Access

Alpine Access – Customer Service and Sales ($9/hr and up)

Careers at Alpine Access

General Application - Customer Care Professional (AGENTGENAPP)


Job Type: Full Time or Part Time
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED


General Purpose of Position
Alpine Access is the premier provider of customer service solutions using home-based employees. Alpine Access’ clients are organizations that value their customers and are passionate about their brand. Alpine Access’ promise to our clients and their customers is that we will provide them with exceptional customer service on each and every call. To accomplish this, we hire only the very best employees with the skills, experience, and personality to match the specific needs of our client partners.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Both full-time and part-time positions may be available. Shifts vary but usually involve morning, afternoon, or early evening times, with limited overnight shifts. In addition, at least 5 hours of weekend availability is usually required. Customer care professionals working from home are required to answer a stream of calls to include sales, customer service, account management, billing and/or technical support. Customer Care Professionals also respond to customer inquiries with the goal of converting each call into a sale or resolving the issue in a single contact. Customer Care Professionals must maintain a office environment free of background noise. Training for this position is done from home with a live trainer in a virtual classroom so the successful applicant must be able to work independently and master a large amount of information in a relatively short period of time. Testing is conducted throughout the training period to ensure the material covered is mastered. Finally, excellent computer skills are required such as internet navigation using Internet Explorer, working with and manipulating multiple windows, and general computer system maintenance such as clearing cookies/temporary internet files. The successful applicant must meet all Home Office and Computer Requirements before applying (see a listing below).

PAY RATES
$7.50-$10 per hour, in addition, some programs have pay for performance plans. Training is paid at your state's minimum wage.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
  • Resourceful and enjoys handling a challenging, yet rewarding, career opportunity
  • Maintains the absolute highest level of professionalism by using appropriate grammar and communicating in a friendly and helpful manner
  • A sincere desire to assist customers with their concerns
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Motivated to identify solutions to problems by actively researching available resources
  • Ability to multi-task, use multiple sources of information, and prioritize tasks without becoming flustered
  • Good typing and data entry skills
  • Legally able to work in the United States.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (minimum)
  • Minimum of 18 years of age

HOME OFFICE REQUIREMENTS
• High Speed Internet: DSL or Cable (no wireless or satellite ISPs allowed)
• Computer must be ‘hard-wired’ to modem or router, no wireless connections.
• Analog landline phone line (No digital or VoIP, some cable companies are acceptable)
• Corded Telephone headset with noise-canceling microphone that plugs into a corded land-line telephone for production calls.
• Comfortable, ergonomic seating arrangement.
• Quiet and professional environment during work periods. Dedicated work area.
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• HOME PHONE SERVICE PROVIDE - You are required to have one of these three types of service: 1.) Plain Old Telephone Service(POTS), which is a traditional landline telephone company service using a dedicated copper pair to the home, 2.) Phone service provided by a Cable TV service, and installed by the Cable TV service with a battery backup, or 3.) A fiber-optic phone line provided by a local telephone service, and installed by the local phone service with a battery backup, and does not connect through a cable modem, DSL modem, router, or coaxial cable.

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
A reliable computer with a Windows operating system is required. Requirements for specific Windows platforms are listed below. In addition, computers must have: Internet Explorer version 6.0 or greater. We are not able to consider any applicant for employment who does not currently meet all of these requirements.

Acceptable Systems (See web page for specs)
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista Basic
  • Windows Vista Premium/Business/Ultimate

AVAILABILITY
Full-time and part-time position may be available. Part-time positions require availability of 25 – 30 hours per week. Full-time positions require availability of 40 hours per week. Both part-time and full-time benefits are offered. Alpine Access can not guarantee any minimum number of hours per week.

Our Current Available Shifts:
(Listed in Colorado Mountain Time)

NOTE: Not all of these shifts will be available at the time of interview so please make sure several would work for you. Most of our shifts will require approximately 5 hours of availability across four to five days. We have no Weekend Only, Late Evening or Overnight shifts. Thank you!

*PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer overnight shifts at this time. If you are only able to work an overnight shift, please do not continue the application process at this time. We encourage you to check back with us at a later time to determine the availability of overnight shifts. Thank you!


CREDIT CHECK, BACKGROUND CHECK and DRUG CHECK:
Upon acceptance of a job offer, satisfactory results of a BACKGROUND and CREDIT check is required. Some programs also require a drug check and/or finger-printing. Applicant's are required to pay a flat fee of $45 for the background, credit, and/or drug check which is payable by credit or debit card through a secure, web-based system. This fee is non-refundable.


Required Skills
• Answers a continuous stream of telephone calls to assist customers who have concerns about service, account and/or billing issues. Strives for one-contact resolution
• Troubleshoots and resolves service problems and complaints within specified areas of responsibility
• Processes customer payments, orders, service changes and/or billing adjustments
• Sets up and negotiates payment arrangements
• Maintains customer records by coding, inputting and updating customer account information using a CRM system accessed by home computer
• Stays informed about all client promotions, products and services
• Ability to handle conflict over the phone with a win/win attitude
• Able to develop a friendly rapport with the customer, and demonstrate empathy for the customer's situation
• Tries to persuade customer to purchase products, using prepared scripts & conversational sales techniques

See Online to complete Application

Taken from the Alpine Access Website

Saturday, December 5, 2009

WAH Highlight: All Type Transcription Services

All Type Transcription Services – Transcription

All Type Services provides quality, professional transcription and administrative support to individuals and companies. We offer transcription of audio and video tapes as well as audio & video files in a variety of digital formats.

Transcripts are verbatim and are proofread and double-checked for accuracy. Technical terms and proper names are researched for accuracy as well. If needed, audio is enhanced through digital and analog equipment. Transcripts can be formatted to your requirements and transmitted through email, FedEx or US Mail.

All Type Services offers a variety of solutions designed to be of value to your business. You get over twenty-five years experience on every job. By handling your projects off-site, it allows us to keep working long after your office is closed.

For more information
contact us at:

(214) 724-8973

Email To All Type Services For Inquiries

Work Opportunities: resume@alltypeservice.com
Taken from www.alltypeservice.org