You Know You Cannot Do It All Alone, So Why Do You?
I am stepping away form my VA series for this week - I am so excited about this video which aims to help entrepreneurs not only realize that they cannot do it all alone but how the right support can benefit their business tremendously. My colleague Mary Strachan,...
[VA Tip] – Are you showing appreciation for your Virtual Assistant?
How did you celebrate Valentine's Day? Did your spouse take you out for a special meal, or did he/she cook you an amazing, love-filled dinner? Valentine's Day presents another special occasion to show someone you love him or her. We celebrated at home. My husband...
[VA Tip] – Are you prepared for your Virtual Assistant taking a vacation?
It’s been fabulous so far! You cannot imagine your business running without your trusted Virtual Assistant who you’ve come to depend on. It never crossed your mind that she’d go on a vacation… yet, she just informed you that she’ll be away for a few weeks and...
[VA Tip] – What should your Virtual Assistant bill to you
I hear this question often: What should I bill for and what shouldn't I bill for? I believe there is no 'one shoe fits all' solution. Every client relationship is different. Each client has different needs. Agnes required me to learn a program for her business. As...
[VA Tip] – He’s Not My Boyfriend
Do you sometimes wonder how deeply you could/should get involved in a client’s life? Peter had been my client for quite a few years. From the very beginning he “had” it: he knew how to do his part in creating the trusting, amazing client relationship that we now...
[VA Tip] – Interviewing My Potential Virtual Assistant
Have you ever rushed into a business decision only to find out that it was not to be the best one you could have made? You bought some software you thought you couldn’t be without, or you signed up for a course… Gosh, how often have I done that. I have a good list...
[VA Tip] – When it’s Impossible to Go On
For a while now working with Claire didn’t feel so light anymore. We had thought we were a perfect fit. In the beginning we resonated and worked together well, but then things changed. I wasn’t sure whether Claire felt the same way. I couldn’t even explain it – it...
[VA Tip] – Of Integrity, Mistakes and Money
Gosh, I’ve made some good ones... mistakes that is. And every time it happens I feel lousy: I should have known better, I am stupid, why didn’t I... Such are the thoughts that run through my mind, beating myself down. Remember the story of the client’s flight I...
[VA Tip] – Contracts, hand-overs and losing control
Q: I am interested in knowing how a VA charges for services or jobs: whether there is a contract, how often a VA expects to be called upon, etc. I recently ran a contest. As I looked at the responses I thought, "Someone else could be handling this for me..." I love...
[VA Tip] – Utilize your Virtual Assistant Effectively
I have a love-hate relationship with Facebook. Honestly, I really don’t like it because it pulls every bit of information it can from my devices; often I’m not even aware of it ... Yet, I love Facebook for the connections I have made, and the support I have...