Hello, my name is Sandra and I am proud to be a Professional Virtual Assistant! I have worked in the Virtual Assisting Industry as an independent VA and through a Virtual Staffing Agency (VSA). I have done Sales and Customer Service for a VSA and I have been a client with a VA Team of my own. I've seen it from every angle! I have developed a passion not only for this industry but also for mentoring and training women who want to have successful VA Businesses.
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Client Relations in the Virtual World
Never forget - You are working with people even if you aren’t face-to-face with them.
There is a bit of a challenge to working with people you don’t see and have probably never met face to face. Numerous studies have been done showing that Body Language accounts for as much as [...]
Now What? Tell Everyone! Part II
Topic Objective: In this topic we’ll we’ll talk about how to tell them.
Your primary marketing tools will be online, even if you are doing face-to-face networking. Remember - you are a Virtual Assistant so virtual communication tools are crucial not only to the management of your business but to your [...]
Now What? Tell Everyone – Part I
Topic Objective: In this topic, we will focus on why you need to tell them and what you need to tell them.
The Need for Virtual Assisting
Way back in 2000 (a lifetime in the internet world) The George Washington University Forecast of Emerging Technology released a report stating that Virtual [...]
Money Matters
Topic Objective: In this topic, we’ll discuss taking care of the financial side of your business.
Disclaimer - yea, you know that part of the commercial where the announcer reads five minutes worth of information in 10 seconds?
Here it is:
This is a general overview of tax and related financial issues. It is not intended [...]
The Office in Home Office
Topic Objective: In this topic, we’ll discuss what you need to set up your office.
Tools of the Trade
Your office space and equipment aren’t luxuries; you need them to be effective and efficient. You need them to be on you’re A-Game or no one is going to want to play with you!
The Home in Home Office
Topic Objective: In this topic, we’ll explore how to keep harmony in your home while working in your office.
Once upon a time, not so long ago, homes were filled with generations who worked on the farm. The men ran the farm, the women ran the home. Then along came the Industrial [...]
You, Your Life and Your Business Plan
Objective: Develop a Common Sense Business Plan that fits you and your life.
In this topic, we are going to develop a business plan that fits you and your life because you want something. But what? And Why? You need to know because here you will develop a Life Plan [...]
The Business of Virtual Assisting - Part II
Topic Objective: Explore the transition from employee to Business Owner
So - is this for you?
You are the only one who can answer this. Take a close look at yourself, your life and this business. Only you can decide - only you can choose. Working as a [...]
The VA Biz 101
The Business of Virtual Assisting - Part I
Topic Objective: Is a Virtual Assistant Business right for you?
Someone once shared this with me; they saw it posted on an internet message board:
“I’ve tried several VA’s … and they were all unprofessional. They weren’t rude; they just weren’t real business owners. They [...]
Virtual Assistant - The Definitive Definition. Or not.
Topic Objective: This topic explores just what a VA is and the industry that is growing up around it.
The Virtual Assisting Industry is relatively new and evolving very quickly. While this means great opportunities abound it also means that definitions and best practices are evolving. This can be [...]
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