I read an article last week by another virtual professional that grabbed my attention. They stated that while attending an event, they learned that the virtual assistant industry was possibly getting a bad reputation. Apparently tales of bad VA experiences far outweighed the good at this particular event. To add to this disturbing information I…
In my last post, regarding virtual assistants on Twitter I used the term professionalism as something that those searching for a VA should look for when scrutinizing the many choices available to them. But in this day and age of social media, just how important is professionalism. I mean, don’t the masses of home office…
As a virtual assistant, I believe that businesses looking for new ways to survive the economic downturn should explore the option of teaming up with a VA. As my way of trying to help, I’ve slashed the price on my e-book, “An Introduction to Virtual Assistance for Businesses”. The book explains what virtual assistance is…
I’ve been reading Denise O’Berry’s “Just for Small Business” section over at All Business.com since the day I started Clerical Advantage. So you can imagine how excited I am about being featured in her latest article there. She’s doing a series on Small Business Success Stories because she, like many of us, knew there had…
I thought I’d have a little fun with today’s blog post. We all know that old holiday carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. What if you purchased your true love (or friend, boss, teacher, etc.) a 12 Hour Gift Certificate for Virtual Assistance Services? Just think of the happy song your gift recipient would be…
The first title in the Clerical Advantage Learning Series is now available for purchase. Introduction to Virtual Assistance for Businesses- The perfect guide for businesses interested in the concept of virtual assistance. Five chapters that take you from explaining what virtual assistance is to what to do if it’s not working for you, plus helpful…
The second installment in my series, ” How to Sell Virtual Assistance” is available over at Home Office Warrior, It’s entitled Fabulous Followup and gives some ideas on how to stay fresh in a potential clients mind.
It’s been rather quiet here at the Conference Table this past week. I promise I have a good reason. I’ve been preparing materials to teach my first class on virtual assistance. Through my local adult education program, I’m offering an introductory class on virtual assistance. It is focused on introducing business owners and individuals interested…
If the US government sees the wisdom in Virtual Assistance, don’t you think your business should too? The unique, nomadic employment needs of military spouses has prompted the US military to provide training to spouses of enlisted persons to help them become Virtual Assistants. The courses, entitled Portable Career & Virtual Assistant Training Program™, is…
Today’s headlines scream about the stress levels in America. Technology allows us to bring work into our homes, and tempts us to check that business e-mail instead of relaxing with a good book. We are eating up articles on relaxation techniques and ways to make more time for ourselves and our families. Work consumes more and…