Modesto, California – March 26, 2010 – Today VA Today Magazine published its first exclusively digital issue. This eco-friendly release is dedicated to “green” business topics and their impact on the Virtual Assistant industry.

VA Today Magazine is a business management publication that caters to the unique needs of Virtual Assistants- per diem independent contractors who work remotely in administrative or technical capacities for small and large businesses. Published by the North American Virtual Assistant Headquarters association, VA Today is the Virtual Assistant industry’s first print publication and reaches hundreds of subscribers located across six countries.

“Because we’re a quarterly magazine we’re celebrating Earth Day a little early,” explains Dee Middlebrooks-Bernal, Editor in Chief of VA Today Magazine, “The vast majority of our subscribers favor a digital format, and the balance prefer a traditional print edition. When the editors decided to make Q2 our ‘eco issue,’ an all digital release just made sense. So, we’re reducing our carbon footprint by giving the gift of a digital issue to all of our subscribers.” The full-featured digital format includes page flip technology and live links to advertisers inside an adjustable frame for easy viewing. Ms. Middlebrooks-Bernal continues, “As offsite independent contractors, VAs already believe in a greener way of work. One of VA Today’s aims is to consistently introduce innovative methods and relevant technology to encourage our subscribers to continue to expand their services and their ideas of what it means to be virtual. Earth Day is a perfect opportunity to focus on that.”

VA Today Magazine is available through the North American Virtual Assistant Headquarters website. For more information, go to www.virtualassistantheadquarters.com or contact Media Relations at media[at]1522productions.com

About VA Today Magazine:VA Today Magazine is a comprehensive Virtual Assistant business management magazine published by the North American Virtual Assistant Headquarters association (NAVAH). As the first print publication for the Virtual Assistant industry, each issue explores best practices, smart tips and strategies to help VAs make the most of their time and money.

Modesto, California – March 8, 2010 – Today Fifteen22 Productions announced the launch of their newest division- Notary Classroom. This latest addition is part of Fifteen22 Productions’ ongoing directive to showcase small business alternatives.

Fifteen22 Productions is a company focused on providing pathways for novice enterprises. They first offered start-up business opportunities in 2008 through their North American Virtual Assistant Headquarters association. Fifteen22 Productions owner Dee Middlebrooks-Bernal explains, “Through NAVAH’s certification and business building programs we discovered the significant need for educational programs geared toward aspiring micropreneurs. Many people want to start their own business, but they don’t know what, where, or how to begin. Notary Classroom provides an easy and affordable path to business ownership.”

The state of California mandates that aspiring notaries public receive six hours of targeted classroom education. Notary Classroom is an on-demand learning center offering self-paced online courses that satisfy the educational requirements for obtaining a notary public commission. “With the current rate of unemployment and opportunities in traditional job markets dwindling, more people are searching for alternatives through self-employment. Unfortunately, small business ownership often requires some manner of formal education,” says Ms. Middlebrooks-Bernal, “Someone who is struggling financially doesn’t have two years to spend getting a degree. But they can spare six hours, and that’s all it takes to be a notary. Notary Classroom provides a realistic gateway to business ownership.”

Notary Classroom is a notary public education vendor approved by the California Secretary of State. Their training programs are available exclusively through the Notary Classroom website. For more information, go to www.notaryclassroom.com or contact Media Relations at media[at]1522productions.com

About Notary Classroom: Notary Classroom is an on-demand learning center specializing in providing small business opportunities through affordable notary public training. Their online courses are delivered in a convenient and user-friendly format. As a division of Fifteen22 Productions, Notary Classroom is a state approved notary public education vendor.

Modesto, California – November 12, 2009 – Today the North American Virtual Assistant Association announced that it is now the North American Virtual Assistant Headquarters. The change comes after several months of industry research and projections, and includes a new look and new format for the VA association.

Previously an association that offered basic memberships, ethics testing, and certification exams, as “NAVAA” the organization reflected the standard design of associations within the virtual assistant industry. NAVAH’s new name represents a new direction. As the North American Virtual Assistant Headquarters, the association has chosen to focus on “progressive” virtual assistants through self-paced programs and exercises with an emphasis on individuality and independence. “Originally, we were content being a part of the traditional style of VA association,” says Dee Middlebrooks-Bernal, Chairwoman of NAVAH, “However, we quickly discovered that that format is outdated and no longer relevant to today’s virtual assistants. Virtual assisting is no longer a business, it’s an industry. If those of us in the field don’t start treating it that way, the entire profession risks being labeled a fad and fading into irrelevance.”

Claiming the position of “the new face of the VA industry,” NAVAH’s aim is to evolve with the rapidly growing virtual assistant market through “barrier-free” career development that is custom designed for each association member. Ms. Middlebrooks-Bernal explains, “You can’t measure personal success using someone else’s standards. If a VA is doing that, she’s working overtime trying to achieve someone else’s dream. Her business will likely never reach its full potential and she won’t feel fulfilled. At NAVAH, we’ve thrown out the faceless virtual assistant business model. We provide customized personal success models.”

NAVAH’s FastTrack and Path Builder programs are available exclusively through the North American Virtual Assistant Headquarters website. For more information, go to www.virtualassistantheadquarters.com or contact Media Relations at media@1522productions.com

About North American Virtual Assistant Headquarters: North American Virtual Assistant Headquarters provides virtual assistants with resources and direction to enhance their skills and build profitable practices. The NAVAH website offers a range of programs, tools, certification, and affiliation opportunities. NAVAH is also the publisher of VA Today Magazine, the first print publication for the virtual assistant industry.
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Modesto, California – October 26, 2009 – Today Budget and the Bride announced the release of their latest wedding planning book The Busy Bride’s Budget Guide: How to Plan an Affordable Wedding When You Actually Have a Life. This handbook is the latest in Budget and the Bride’s quest to help everyday brides plan their fairytale wedding on a real-world budget.

Written for the budget savvy bride, The Busy Bride’s Budget Guide delivers practical instruction that focuses on the true motivators of modern brides. From advice on how to manage vendors, to suggestions on avoiding bridesmaid drama, The Busy Bride’s Budget Guide provides detailed guidance on each aspect of the wedding planning experience.

The Busy Bride’s Budget Guide marks a new direction for Budget and the Bride. Previously an online boutique specializing in wedding planning advice, reception favors and the popular Essential Wedding Day Emergency Kit, Budget and the Bride has streamlined their selection and refocused on the core needs of contemporary brides. “We really listened to our brides; and what they needed was a complete, no nonsense wedding planning guide,” says Budget and the Bride founder Dee Middlebrooks-Bernal, “The Busy Bride’s Budget Guide is relevant to the way today’s brides live. They realize that life doesn’t stop just because they’re planning a wedding.”

The Busy Bride’s Budget Guide: How to Plan an Affordable Wedding When You Actually Have a Life is available at online retailers Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

For additional information about The Busy Bride’s Budget Guide: How to Plan an Affordable Wedding When You Actually Have a Life contact Media Relations at media[at]1522productions.com.

About Budget and the Bride: As a division of Fifteen22 Productions, Budget and the Bride is a specialty wedding planning enterprise. With a strong emphasis on the “bride next door,” Budget and the Bride helps everyday brides create fairytale weddings from their real-world budgets.
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Modesto, California – October 12, 2009 – The North American Virtual Assistant Association (NAVAA), an organization for the advancement and certification of Virtual Assistants, announces “Aspire,” a 2010 calendar for virtual business assistants. The 12-month wall calendar features an original collection of photos and images along with inspirational quotes from successful entrepreneurs.

Virtual Assistants, also called VAs, are independent contractors who work remotely for multiple businesses performing a wide array of administrative and technical functions and projects. As entrepreneurs who typically work solo, VAs are unable to benefit from the encouragement and motivation enjoyed by most conventional office workers.

“’Aspire’ is a highly motivational calendar,” says the North American Virtual Assistant Association president, Dee Middlebrooks-Bernal, “Each month’s affirmation reflects the philosophies of NAVAA and captures the spirit of the Virtual Assistant industry.”

“Aspire” is designed to encourage Virtual Assistants of every specialty and business owners of all professions. The “Aspire” wall calendar is available for pre-sale through November 15th at NAVAA’s website. For more information or to order, visit www.virtualassistantheadquarters.com or contact Media Relations at media@1522Productions.com.

About North American Virtual Assistant Association: North American Virtual Assistant Association provides Virtual Assistants with resources to build their practices and enhance their skills. The NAVAA website offers a range of tools, articles, certification and affiliation opportunities. NAVAA is also the publisher of VA Today Magazine, the first print publication for the Virtual Assistant industry.
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