Don’t let the title mislead you, this post is for both those of you that are interested in using a virtual assistant as well as virtual assistants themselves ( and those that want to be one). I love hanging around the virtual assistant forums. It’s become just one of the ways that I try to…
I have a Google Alert set up for the term Virtual Assistant, and today’s alert brought me a link to an ABC News story on, you guessed it, Virtual Assistants. I was excited at the possibility of a major news network shedding some light on our industry. That was, until the video began. First, it…
In the seven prior posts in this series, we’ve covered the preparation and search for a virtual assistant. We’ve also touched on how being an ‘ideal’ client for your virtual assistant can benefit the relationship as well. Our next top secret tip actually expands on one of the items that we identified as being a…
Previously in this series we’ve been focused on preparing and finding a virtual assistant that fits your needs on several levels. In this tip we’ll be exploring the experience after you’ve signed the contract. We’ll start with: Top Secret Tip #7: Ideal Clients get Ideal Service In a previous post we talked about defining what…
When did people start thinking that they should be able to get everything for free? We used to EXPECT to pay for music, books & training. When did that change? Jim Kukral demonstrated the topic of his upcoming book “Attention, This Book Will Make You Money” with this clever blog post “Attention, My Book is…
In my last post I discussed the importance of conducting consultations with in your search for a virtual assistant. Top Secret Tip #6: The Contract- When you’ve found the virtual professional you feel comfortable and confident with, let them know that you’d like to work with them. If they too feel that you’re a good…
Over the past month or so I’ve been sharing a few key secrets to building a successful relationship with a virtual assistant. In the first four, I’ve shared tips for determining your business and personal needs, preparing yourself and your business and some of the places where virtual assistants can be found. Today we move…
“Start Blogging Today can give you the tools and the steps you need to use social media and a blog to market and promote your business online. Whether you are a brand new to blogging or you have an existing blog, Start Blogging Today will put you on the right path.” I’ve mentioned here before…
If you’ve read the first three posts in this series, you’ve done the prep work necessary to create a successful working relationship with a virtual assistant. (If you are still stuck on just what tasks you can have a virtual assistant do for you, download my Top 100 Ways You Can Utilize a Virtual Assistant…
In my first two top secret tips, I shared that you really need to understand exactly what your needs are, both related to your business and your personality. These are both important steps in laying the foundation for success working with a virtual assistant. Top Secret Tip #3 is yet another item you should do…
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