By VANA member Kara Wierzbowski
Because the Virtual Assistance industry is growing so rapidly there are now thousands of VAs to choose from. And because clients work so closely with their VAs it is very important to find one that is a perfect fit for you. The task can be daunting. However, if you ask yourself the right questions and respect your answers you will be on the right path to choosing your perfect VA. Here are just a few questions to ask yourself when choosing a virtual assistant:
By VANA member Frances Palaschuk
OK, so in case you haven’t heard yet a Virtual Assistant (VA) is a real, live person who is highly skilled in their niche business market segment. Yes, a real live person! Don’t let the word virtual confuse you here. Virtual is simply the term used to describe the fact that you as a business owner can indeed employ business support personnel who are NOT local.
by VANA member Dusty Warren
For those of you working full-time while in the start up phase of your VA business, you can work full-time and manage clients. With a solid plan in place you can mange your clients the same as a full-time virtual assistant.
by Diana Ennen
Have you ever wondered, “What exactly is that Virtual Assistant that you keep hearing so much about?” The answer is simple. A Virtual Assistant, or VA, is an administrative professional who provides immediate professional support, services, and skills to busy entrepreneurs and business managers via the Internet.
by VANA member Kara Wierzbowski
Running a business can get hectic. Being organized can help. Organization saves you time, saves you money, and saves your sanity. Whether responding to emails is taking several hours a day, your office is over-run with papers, you missed a press release deadline or your customer service is suffering a VA can help. Here are just a few ways:
by VANA member Frances Palaschuk
For small business effective seasonal marketing campaigns can mean real big business. It is after all the busiest season of the year. Almost every business takes advantage of some sort of marketing gimmick from Holiday Barbie 2007 to Stocking Stuffers for your pets. When you think about it they are still selling the same old products and services but with a twist.
by Erin Blaskie
In my profession as a virtual assistant, I am in the front of the delegating lines and I see firsthand what works and what doesn’t. Oftentimes, new clients will ask me to coach them a bit on delegating work to our company and I am always happy to do so.
If you are currently delegating work to others or you may do so in future, here are five ways to make your delegating experience more effective.
By Diane Hughes
So many small business owners – especially those who work from home – are very pressed for time. After all, as an independent professional, you must wear the hats of: accountant, salesperson, customer service representative, marketing manager, distribution manager, tax professional, and countless others. While you may need help desperately, you probably think you can’t afford to “hire” someone. The truth be known… you can actually SAVE money by using an assistant.
By Vlad Ehrsam
Virtual business assistants help your business carry out tasks when you’re short on time. The demands of being a business owner today can leave you with little time to care of everything. This is where virtual business assistants can help out and why they’re getting popular with many businesses.
As professionals and contractors, virtual business assistants are not employees on your payroll. But they can handle administrative and other tasks that your business needs when you’re strapped for time. Because they work on the Internet, phone or fax, they can operate from anywhere ¡n your town, or anywhere nationwide.
By Vlad Ehrsam
Is managing the day to day running of your business taking up all your time? Are other important tasks being put on the back burner? Maybe it’s time you sought the help of virtual business assistants who can help take some of the work load off your shoulders.
A virtual business assistant is not an employee. He or she is a professional consultant, who can help you with administration and other activities that need to be taken care of. These assistants don’t have to physically present. They can live in the same town or across the country. The work is done via the Internet, fax or telephone.