VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE BY ANITA https://anitamhicks.com/ How can I help your business save time, energy and money? Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:30:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://images.anitamhicks.com/2019/07/1-150x150.png VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE BY ANITA https://anitamhicks.com/ 32 32 Why Email Marketing Still Works (and How Small Businesses Can Use It Effectively) https://anitamhicks.com/why-email-marketing-still-works-and-how-small-businesses-can-use-it-effectively/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:54:38 +0000 https://anitamhicks.com/?p=10093 Why Email Marketing Still Works (and How Small Businesses Can Use It Effectively) In a world of social media algorithms, short-form videos, and constant scrolling, one marketing tool continues to quietly outperform the rest: Email marketing. For small businesses — especially local service providers, contractors, and professional offices — email remains one of the most […]

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]]> Why Most Electrician Websites Don’t Generate Calls (And How to Fix It) https://anitamhicks.com/why-most-electrician-websites-dont-generate-calls-and-how-to-fix-it/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:51:52 +0000 https://anitamhicks.com/?p=10076 electrician websiteAfter spending most of my career in the electrical trade — from utilities and water treatment facilities to residential and commercial service work — I’ve seen firsthand how electrical companies operate day to day. Over the past several years, my wife and I have also been building and supporting WordPress websites through Virtual Assistance by […]

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]]> Why Social Media Still Matters for Small Businesses in 2026 https://anitamhicks.com/why-social-media-still-matters-for-small-businesses-in-2026/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:13:17 +0000 https://anitamhicks.com/?p=10023 Social Media for Small Businesses in 2026Why Social Media Still Matters for Small Businesses in 2026 Social media has changed a lot over the years, but one thing hasn’t: it remains one of the most effective ways for small businesses to stay visible, build trust, and connect with their audience. Even as platforms evolve and trends shift, social media continues to […]

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]]> Elevate Your Online Presence with a website https://anitamhicks.com/elevate-your-online-presence-with-a-website/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:28:11 +0000 https://anitamhicks.com/?p=9656 website imageHey friends! I’m excited to share something I truly love talking about today: WEBSITE SERVICES. Whether you’re just starting your business journey or you’ve been juggling everything under the sun for years, your website should work for you — not make life harder. That’s exactly what I aim to help you with. Why Your Website […]

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]]> Blending Your Print and Social Media Marketing https://anitamhicks.com/blending-your-print-and-social-media-marketing/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:09:20 +0000 http://anitamhicks.com/?p=8023 Blending Your Print and Social Media Marketing Have you considered adding Social Media marketing into your Print Media marketing? Do you have links to your Social Media sites/profiles on your business cards? Have you considered adding a link to your Facebook Business page on your Rack Cards or Fliers? These are all considerations when Blending […]

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]]> What’s New With Social Media Marketing This Summer? https://anitamhicks.com/whats-new-with-social-media-marketing-this-summer/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:11:58 +0000 http://anitamhicks.com/?p=7963 Summer has arrived and temperatures are on the rise as many of us see things cooling down around the office as colleagues, clients and media contacts are leaving for respective vacations, trips and other excursions. Even as these Summer days may seem like down time you can actually use the Summer to be very productive […]

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]]> A Dragonfly https://anitamhicks.com/a-dragonfly/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:54:50 +0000 https://anitamhicks.com/Rebuild/?p=9991 dragonfliesA Dragonfly – By Wendy L. Zake – 2008 A DragonFly lay at my feet, a symbol of renewal, it’s perfect shape defined the moment of interrupted travel it’s wings spread in flight. A beautifully emblazoned jewel like body, observed as the Power of Light. At every turn our intuitive eyes may feast upon nature, […]

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]]> The Day Matt was born – 33 years ago https://anitamhicks.com/the-day-matt-was-born-33-years-ago/ Sat, 05 Dec 2020 07:13:09 +0000 https://anitamhicks.com/?p=8600 The Day Matt was bornWell, it’s December 5th, 2020, and I sit here in the middle of the night – wide awake. Why can’t I sleep tonight? It’s because my mind is flooded with memories of my son, Matt – who I gave birth to 33 years ago today. My first child and son went to heaven this year […]

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]]> My son, Matt https://anitamhicks.com/my-son-matt/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:47:22 +0000 https://anitamhicks.com/?p=8580 My son, MattTomorrow, October 13th, 2020, will mark 6 months since my son, Matt left this world. Matt was with me for 32 years and for a bunch of years he worked with my husband and I in Virtual Assistance by Anita and represented our company in BNI. Since April 13th, I’ve been asked by many, how […]

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]]> Enjoy And Share Live Videos With Facebook Live! https://anitamhicks.com/facebook-live-videos/ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:43:40 +0000 http://anitamhicks.com/?p=7605 Have You Heard? Facebook wants you to enjoy live video … on Facebook! So much so that the company recently released a dedicated video space on its mobile app and online platform in the hopes that you will watch and broadcast more videos live. Facebook Live videos are real-time video posts on Facebook. Live videos […]

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