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Welcome to “Business Stuff You Can Use … The Blog”!

First off, let’s make sure you’re in the right place. Don’t waste time with this blog if you’re

• Not interested in making money
• Not interested in business tools, tips and tactics that work
• Not interested in straight talk and informed opinions

But if you are interested in all that stuff, this blog will give you practical, hands-on information for your small business or association that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll get nonprofit stuff, writing stuff, office/admin stuff—and lots of other stuff.

I’m Ramona Goutiere. I own Goutiere Professional Business Services, a virtual assistance firm that provides off-site management and administrative support to businesses and nonprofit organizations. Click the link to learn more about what I do and how I do it.

Through this blog you’ll directly benefit from my 30 years of experience in nonprofit management and administrative support—without all the pain, frustration and headaches. I want to share what I’ve learned and what I’m still learning. The Internet has made everything so much more fun.

And frankly, I just like to write stuff. Useful stuff.

Should you expect a groundbreaking blog entry every day? No. Just like you, I have an organization to run. That’s my first priority. I promise, however, to make regular posts so your visits here are always worthwhile.

Don’t be shy with your comments, critiques and crabs—I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in the “Comments” section or use the e-mail address below to contact me “off-blog.” Great discussion and debate are always encouraged.

But please remember the two rules for this blog: You must respect the opinions of others, and you must be civil. No exceptions.

So welcome aboard the “Business Stuff” blog! I know you’ll enjoy the ride.

Ramona