Released on = August 11, 2006, 9:19 am

Press Release Author = Danielle Keister, Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = Marketing expert to talk to Virtual Assistants on How to Get
More Referrals.Now!

Press Release Body = TACOMA, WASHINGTON, August 9, 2006--Many small business owners
aspire to building their businesses based on referrals from customers and
colleagues. It seems so straightforward: you do a great job for your customers and
they spread the word.

So why do so many small businesses struggle to get referrals? To begin with, you
have to ask for referrals, and you need to ask in a way that makes it easy for your
referral sources to send you prospective customers.

Join marketing expert Judy Murdoch of Highly Contagious Marketing as she speaks to
Virtual Assistants on getting more referrals at a free online webinar, Thursday,
August 17, sponsored by the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce.

During this hour-long presentation, Murdoch will talk to attendees about how to ask
for referrals that will bring a steady, growing stream of highly qualified prospects
into their businesses.

Virtual Assistants will learn:

-- The single most important reason people give referrals (you may be surprised)
-- The three most deadly sins of referral marketing and how to make sure you do not
make them!
-- Who to ask and who not to ask for referrals
-- How to make sure people send you only highly qualified referrals
-- How to inspire and reward the people so they keep sending you referrals

Attendees will also receive a complimentary copy of Murdoch's More Referrals
workbook which includes a hands-on guide to help them get their own referral
marketing program off to a strong start.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: How to Get More Referrals.Now! Presented by Judy Murdoch
of Highly Contagious Marketing (http://www.judymurdoch.com), Thursday, August 17;
5pm PST / 6pm MST / 7pm CST / 8pm EST. To register, visit:
http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/webinar-registration.htm

ABOUT JUDY MURDOCH: With over 20 years in the advertising and consumer products
marketing fields, Judy Murdoch brings a wealth of business development experience
and know-how through her company, Highly Contagious Marketing. Judy has worked with
a diverse roster of companies from Fortune 500 to four-person entrepreneurial
ventures. Former employers and clients include Helene Curtis, Foote, Cone and
Belding, Abbott Labs, General Motors, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Manugistics, and NICE
Systems to name just a few. To learn more about Judy and Highly Contagious
Marketing, please visit her website at http://www.JudyMurdoch.com

ABOUT THE VACOC: The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce
http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com) is a professional association of Virtual
Assistants worldwide to promote shared business interests, opportunities and
advancement of the Virtual Assistance profession. The VACOC represents Virtual
Assistants who are committed to the profession and building successful businesses.
Members enjoy unlimited access to a networking forum, free business resources and
tools, Virtual Assistant member directory, low-cost business forms, weekly chat
sessions and free monthly guest expert webinars. Join today-it's FREE!


Web Site = http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com

Contact Details = Danielle Keister, Founder
Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 7101
Tacoma WA 98406
253.756.7294
word@virtualassistantnetworking.com