Virtual Assistant Training Blog
What Did You Waste Energy On Today?
I'm willing to bet you did at least one thing today that you either rolled your eyes over or had to take a deep breath to get through. Could have been faxing an email, organizing your receipts, typing up a letter or coming up with content for a newsletter. Maybe...
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...
The Importance of Personality
Far more important than rates and almost equally important as skill when selecting a Virtual Assistant, is personality. If you need website updates, assistance with your Internet marketing efforts and database management, you can find handfuls of VAs that provide...
How Important are Testimonials?
As you browse through Virtual Assistant websites you will find that many of them will feature testimonials received from satisfied clients. That can make it easy for you to make a decision if you are having trouble deciding between the VAs who have made your short...
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...
What to Look For in a VA’s Proposal
When you decide to partner with a VA, it can be overwhelming. It's a very big decision because you will be working very closely with this person and you want to make sure you choose the best VA for you that you possibly can. I'd like to address a couple things you...
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...
Understanding How a Virtual Assistant Operates
Most people who are searching for a Virtual Assistant 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...
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...
