General VA Info
What is a VA, anyway?
Because we have decided to build this blog to help educate potential clients of VAs on the ins and outs of working with a virtual professional, this seems a logical starting place.
What is a Virtual Assistant (VA)?
Perhaps you’ve heard about virtual assistants in the media, through an article or a press release. Maybe you heard [...]
Understanding how a VA operates
Most people who are searching for a VA have just heard of the industry and are overwhelmed when they find themselves faced with the task of hiring someone.
By understanding a few basics about Virtual Assistants, the entire process should be easier for you.
The first thing you should realize is that a Virtual Assistant is not [...]
Common Policies and Procedures of Virtual Assistants
There are a few key things to look out for when you initiate the process of working with a Virtual Assistant.
First of all, the VA should provide you with a contract or client agreement to sign before you start working together. This should outline his/her hours of operation, your rate, different policies and procedures which [...]
VAs and Training
It shouldn’t be up to you to train your VA. The VA you choose to work with should already be experienced in the work you want them to do. That’s one of the big benefits of partnering with a Virtual Assistant.
If you find someone great who hasn’t any experience in the services you need, if [...]
Please don’t paint us all with the same brush!
Because Virtual Assistants are a relatively new concept to many people with this industry being so young, there are a lot of challenges we face on a pretty regular basis. Let me share a story with you.
I attended a small tradeshow about a year ago which was sponsored by a local business women’s group. I [...]
What’s the worst question you can ask a Virtual Assistant?
Easy…
“Can you send me a resume?”
Even though people ask this question to VAs all the time, as a general group, we don’t like it.
I think it’s because it means we’re being thought of as employees. Remember, administrative assistants don’t get paid very well and often have to take a lot of orders and abuse [...]
The RESOURCE for Entrepreneurs Looking to Partner with a Virtual Assistant
A new resource has been developed for anyone considering partnering and working with a Virtual Assistant.
Check out our NEW Blog at VAnetworking.com
VAnetworking, the world’s largest Virtual Assistant organization is celebrating its five year anniversary by launching a new blog this week for those wanting to learn more about working with a Virtual Assistant or [...]
