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Attention-RJ’s Word Processing Services Announces the Addition of Transcription Services
Contact: Rita Cartwright
Address: 1757 Avenida Vista Labera, Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone: 866-651-3073
Alternate Phone Number: 760-631-1335
Email: rjcartw@rjswordprocessing.com
URL: http://www.rjswordprocessing.com
(Oceanside, CA, January 25, 2007) – RJ’s Word Processing Services is now offering transcription services for both digital and micro-cassette recordings.
Five years ago, Rita Cartwright started her home-based business located in Oceanside, California. With numerous years of word processing experience, she decided to offer virtual word processing services. These services include word processing, database management, PowerPoint presentations, desktop publishing, website maintenance, and administrative assistance. Now she is pleased to add transcription services to her current list of services.
When Rita decided to offer her services virtually, she didn’t realize there was a Virtual Assistant industry. Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) definition of a Virtual Assistant is "A Virtual Assistant (substitute VA or Virtual Associate) works independently at an arm’s length, via the Internet, utilizing the latest technologies, to provide immediate professional support, services and skills to busy entrepreneurs and business managers. Partnering with a VA reduces stress, protects cash flow, eliminates administrative hassles, and enables business people to find the success they originally set out to achieve."
Virtual assistants became popular in the mid-90s because of technology and
the Internet. Technology and the Internet have allowed entrepreneurs, small
business owners, and work-at-home moms to establish home-based businesses offering
various products and services, including virtual assistance.
“It is very exciting to be part of the Virtual Assistant industry,”
says Rita, “the business world, both nationally and internationally, is
starting to recognize us (virtual assistants) as professional business owners.”
More information about RJ’s Word Processing Services can be found at http://www.rjswordprocessing.com
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Rita Cartwright is currently a member of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) and International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA).
Australian Woman starts business 34 weeks pregnant with third child, My one year anniversary
“I honestly don’t know what I was thinking when I answered the advertisement,” says Short. “I just knew I needed a challenge. I never expected to go into business when I replied to the ad. The employer took one look at my large pregnant belly at the time and offered it to me on a sub-contract basis so I could work from home and still be with my children. It was the perfect solution for me.”
Ms Short knew she wasn’t the only one working from home completing administrative tasks for other business owners, so she began a quest for knowledge and found the Virtual Assistant industry. Virtual Assistants are self-employed business owners who provide administrative and consulting services to their clients on a virtual or off-site basis.
Many entrepreneurs and small business owners wear ALL the hats in their business and have ALL the responsibility. Not only are they the bookkeeper, they are also the sales person, administrative manager and business owner. Wearing all these hats can limit a business in its growth and ability to service customers. Some businesses are unable to afford a full time assistant or provide the necessary technology and training for an assistant, never mind setting aside the office space.
This is where a Virtual Assistant is a perfect match. Not only are Virtual Assistants business owners themselves, but they are able to take on the tasks you don’t have the skills, time or inclination to do. They can do it efficiently and proficiently, adding to your business’s professional image. You only pay for time spent on task and you can even contract a Virtual Assistant to work on a project basis, as you need them.
“Since finding the Virtual Assistant industry and discovering it has been around since 1996 in Australia, I knew it was important to learn as much as I could about this exciting way to work and do business,” says Ms Short. “I joined a number of online forums including Virtual Assistant forums and business forums. As a result, I now have access to other Virtual Assistants who have skill sets in various areas that complement my own and I am able to stay up to date with current trends in technology. I am thoroughly enjoying myself and the bonus is I get to stay at home with my children. I have also learnt so much about having an online business.”
About Kylie Short
Kylie Short, Owner of Tilda Virtual Services has 10 years experience in Office
Management and Bookkeeping with considerable time spent in Small Business Management,
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Child Care and the Human Resource industries.
To find out more about Ms Short, visit her blog at http://www.tildavirtual.com.au/blog
About Tilda Virtual Services
Tilda Virtual Services partners with small business owners with personalised,
cost-effective and reliable services that support the needs of their business.
Providing bookkeeping, administrative support, contact management, newsletter,
website design and hosting, Tilda Virtual Services is here to assist small business
owners, freeing up their time and reducing their to-do lists. Contact Tilda
Virtual Services today for more information. http://www.tildavirtual.com.au
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Cyberspace Plus Technology Equals the Virtual Assistant
A virtual assistant’s vast knowledge of the internet allows business owners to expand and market their company all over the globe and empowers those businesses with specialized tools to help their company prosper and grow. By hiring a VA, the owner will be able to better manage his time and give their clients the personal touch they deserve.
Four things VAs can do for growing businesses are:
• Internet Research. VAs can research a particular business market to
give that business the leading edge over its competitors.
• Design new and innovative marketing tools. VAs can take a current newsletter
or brochure, give it a new design and send it out to existing clients.
• Blog Creation. VAs can create and update those highly popular company
blogs that are sure to bring new clients to that site.
• Article submissions. VAs are instrumental in sending out articles to
the right target market and thus getting clients more exposure for their products
with the people who would be interested in buying them.
Finding the right VA is now the key to success for most businesses. As Diana Ennen, co-author of Virtual Assistant-The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA (http://www.VA-TheSeries.com) states, “With today’s virtual assistants having extensive training and knowledge of the Internet and how to help businesses succeed, more and more businesses are looking for qualified VAs to help them. But it’s important to find the right VA. Businesses should look for one that has the unique skills you are looking for and also will offer the right professionalism to your business.”
One such Virtual Assistant Business, Innovative Virtual Creations (IVC), located in the small town of Franklin, Louisiana, does all the above and more. Jeannine Bertrand, founder of IVC, started her company with more than 16 years of computer knowledge and vast newspaper experience. Bertrand is devoted to helping businesses create better marketing pieces and get more exposure for their business with her professional skills and experiences.
For more information on Innovative Virtual Creations, visit them on the web at http://ivc4u.com.
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Contact Information:
Jeannine Bertrand
337-828-9360
jeannine@ivc4u.com
/http://ivc4u.com/
iAssist HR Offers Administrative Relief to Human Resources Professionals
Phone: 512-350-6982
Email: contact@iAssistHR.com
URL: www.iAssistHR.com
Austin, TX – May 9, 2007
Robbie Susen is announcing the launch of her company iAssist HR. iAssist HR provides Virtual Assistant Services to the Human Resources professional, HR Manager and small business owner. “Today’s business environment is rapidly changing, and much of the workplace and the workforce are being outsourced,” says Susen, “It’s a win-win situation when the small business owner partners with a Virtual Assistant, it’s a natural fit.” iAssist HR provides innovative office solutions allowing clients to spend less time doing administrative paperwork and giving them the freedom to focus valuable time on strategic business issues and generating revenue.
By utilizing today’s technology, Virtual Assistants are providing creative office solutions to small businesses, home-based businesses and entrepreneurs world-wide. A fairly new profession, but one that has been gaining in popularity, Virtual Assistants are the answer to companies who are looking for administrative support but do not want or need the services of on-site support.
Susen, is based in Austin, TX, yet provides services to clients who live miles away. The distance, however, is never a problem. All work assignments are received via E-mail, voice mail, fax and the Internet. With over 20 years of experience and a BBA degree in Office Management, Susen is a skilled professional. "I am productive immediately, thus eliminating the time and cost of training," says Susen. Tasks such as word processing, database management, job postings and desktop publishing are the primary requests from clients.
Terri McFarland, owner of “You're Hired Staffing Agency”, believes a virtual assistant plays a vital role in her business. “As a small business owner, I am always looking for ways to save time and money. Working with iAssist HR has helped my company become a profitable and successful business. As a Staffing Manager, my main focus is recruiting and spending time out in the field selling. I do not have time to run ads, post jobs or handle payroll. iAssist HR is there to assist me with so many projects. I would highly recommend their services to any business that needs administrative help!”
If you would like to find out more about how iAssist HR can support your growing business, contact Robbie Susen at contact@iAssistHR.com or (512) 350-6982.
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ImInTouch Strategically Aligns with Virtual Assistants Globally
Enjoy flexible remote access to your PC, providing you anytime access to your information using any PC, cell phone, wireless PDA or kiosk with an internet connection. You’ll enjoy the ability to be away from your home or office and still remain connected to your PC and the important information and programs that you use in a typical day.
As a Premier Partner, ImInTouch is offering a 20% discount off their remote access software to Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) VAinsider Club members. If you're in need of remote access, web conferencing, remote presentation and training, remote printing, or need to manage contacts and calendars, ImInTouch is your perfect solution.
VANA’s Premier Partners are relevant to the Virtual Assistant industry and we recommend them so that our members’ businesses can succeed. Our members are interested in products and services that are helpful to small business owners, virtual assistance, work at home moms, networking, software and other computer-related areas. The message board is very active and is the largest in the VA world with over 7,000 members. It is an ideal website to advertise on if your product or service falls within this market of virtual assistants and small business entrepreneurs.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VANA, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.
So join the fun and stop by the VANA Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com. You’ll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won’t be able to beat the professionals you’ll find here.
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Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA)
http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Business Startup System
(VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to
help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.
Kentucky VA and Overseas Military Spouse VA Unite!
Contact: Rebecca Kennedy or Vickie Turley
Elite Virtual Assistants
E-mail: CS@EliteVAs.com
Web site: http://www.EliteVAs.com
Kentucky VA and Overseas Military Spouse VA Unite!
Paducah, KY - November, 15 2006 - After a year of running independent Virtual Assistant businesses, Vickie Turley, a Paducah, Kentucky resident and Rebecca Kennedy, a military spouse located in Rota, Spain decided to combine their business know-how and 35+ years of corporate world administrative assistance experience to form Elite Virtual Assistants (Elite VAs) -- a company that now expands the globe.
With the advent of Virtual Assistants and the explosion of the Internet, businesses can rely on a VA partnership for their administrative needs and expertise in an ever-growing and ever-changing virtual world. Virtual Assistants are professional service providers who typically have at least five years experience in their respective field. Furthermore, they provide their clients with administrative office support services in a remote environment in an ongoing, collaborative and professional relationship leaving their clients time to focus on their core business issues.
Elite Virtual Assistants has capitalized on their distance, which is proving to be beneficial to the clients they serve. Covering seven time zones, Elite VAs has now developed the ideal working situation for their clients; whereby, they provide higher-level customer satisfaction due to their ability to meet client deadlines at a quicker pace than ever before which, in turn, results in services that are more cost-efficient.
Moreover, Elite VAs has perfected their interactions with one another. Much like they do with their clients, these ladies utilize e-mail for the majority of their communications, but also meet several times a week via instant messaging where they discuss client projects, marketing strategies and many other business-related issues.
Elite Virtual Assistants embraces the same goals and passions about a client's business as they do. They strive to be more than just the "average independent contractor" and work hard at developing a long-term "partnership" with those they serve. Rest assured, not only do their clients see the quality work that they are known for, but they will now have the added assurance that their project, whether large or small, will have even faster response times while still producing the finest finished product available. Contact Elite Virtual Assistants at http://www.EliteVAs.com where they combine today's technology with yesterday's professionalism!
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Mann Made Time & Signature Worx Form Partnership
"I am very excited to announce this new partnership," remarks Jaime Lee Mann, owner of Mann Made Time" as it allows us to better serve existing and future clients by providing high quality graphic design at a competitive price along with our extensive administrative support services."
While Signature Worx, a Virtual Assistant company based in Brandon, Mississippi, will provide graphic and web design to Island businesses, Mann Made Time will provide Real Estate Agent support services to agents in Mississippi. Of course, since all work is done remotely, services can be provided across North America and even overseas, wherever a client has an internet connection. Best of all, clients only need to deal with one company as project management of all tasks will be handled by Mann Made Time.
"As I begin to build my team," states Mann, "it is very important that team members share the same quality of work and high standards of client satisfaction that I do. Connie McVicker, founder and owner of Signature Worx, is the perfect fit to partner with Mann Made Time. Not only is she a gifted designer, she strives to provide the best possible service and that is absolutely imperative."
The pair met through online networking at the Virtual Assistant Revolution (http://www.VirtualAssistantRevolution.com), a forum where Mann and McVicker are both active members. After contacting a few different companies to inquire about logo design and receiving no responses, Mann decided to employ the services of McVicker. "Connie comes highly recommended in the industry," says Mann, "and I am very glad that I hired her. I was so pleased with my logo that I asked her design my business cards and website."
McVicker remarked, "After speaking with Jaime frequently regarding her projects, it was apparent her attention to detail and core business principles were inline with the way I have built my business. I, in return, hired Jaime to take care of several business forms I needed prepared. I was amazed by the finished product with the little information I provided her. I use these forms almost daily for new and prospective clients."
During a consultation with a potential client requiring real estate agent support and a new website, Mann recommended the services of Signature Worx for his web design needs. A new partnership was born. Mann and McVicker have been in collaboration ever since finalizing the details.
From now through the month of September, Mann Made Time and Signature Worx, LLC is offering a 15% discount to Islanders on any new creative design service or package. For more information about Jaime Mann and Mann Made Time, visit http://www.MannMadeTime.com where you can view their extensive list of administrative services, real estate support, and creative design solutions. You can also call (902) 675-4008. Visit Signature Worx, LLC at http://www.SignatureWorx.com for more information about Connie McVicker, her practice, and her extensive portfolio.
Momentum Builds for College-Level Virtual Assistant Training
CONTACT: Kelly Poelker
618) 624-3080
kelly@va-theseries.com
Diana Ennen
(954) 971-4025
diana@va-theseries.com
Margate, FL (September 2006): The momentum for college-level virtual assistant training programs is building across the U.S. and into Canada. With the rise in popularity for becoming a successful virtual assistant, colleges are recognizing the unique value of adding this type of training to their curriculum.
The textbooks of choice for these college training courses are two highly popular books specializing in VA training: Virtual Assistant – The Series: Become a Highly Sought After VA and Virtual Assistant – The Series: Workbook Edition, written by Diana Ennen and Kelly Poelker (Another 8 Hours Publishing). Combined, these books offer a step-by-step approach on how to start a VA business.
Since August 2004 Red Deer College’s VA Certification Program in Canada and other higher level learning organizations and colleges have been using Virtual Assistant – The Series to train their students. With a newly published Workbook Edition, a new dimension is added, allowing students to proceed step by step through the book. The workbook is used with the manual to help students set up their business along the way.
“The students find the workbook invaluable,” says Randi Tucker Hart, instructor at Raymond Walters College at the University of Cincinnati. “The content flows right along with the textbook, making it comprehensive, clear and easy to complete the process.” And several students have said the Business Disaster Plan section alone is worth the price of the Virtual Assistant –The Series bundle which includes the manual and the workbook.
For virtual assistants who have the manual, they find the workbook is an added touch that allows for documenting their business startup as they read through the instruction of the main manual. Together they are a must for the seasoned virtual assistants who want to take their businesses to the next level.
Virtual Assistant – The Series: Become a Highly Sought After VA 3rd Edition
Revised (ISBN #0-9742790-5-6) is available at Amazon, Borders and online bookstores
everywhere. The book and workbook are also available direct from the publisher
at http://www.VA-TheSeries.com.
NBC Today Show Showcases Colorado Virtual Assistant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Karen L. Reddick, MVA
Tel: (720) 870-6435
E-mail: Karen@VandEServices.com
Website: http://www.vandeservices.com
CENTENNIAL, CO (April 2007) – Six years ago if anyone had told Karen Reddick that the growing industry she has been working hard to promote would finally receive its day in the limelight with a segment on the NBC Today Show, she wouldn’t have believed it. It’s a dream come true to see the industry she is passionate about get national attention. Reddick is a Virtual Assistant (VA) who helps small businesses successfully run their businesses virtually from her home office. When an NBC correspondent got wind that there was such a business, they became intrigued and decided to pursue the story. NBC flew to Reddick’s home office in Centennial to film a typical day at the office. They also set up a crew at one of Reddick’s client’s office 850 miles away in the St. Louis area to show how easy and efficient working with a VA can be. The piece is scheduled to air in May.
Reddick, owner of V-And-E Services, is a former executive assistant and originally conceived the idea for her business in October 2001 immediately following 9/11. Starting her new career was her way to put family first and be home for her then pre-teenage daughter. Reddick helps clients by working remotely and uses the latest technology to deliver creative administrative support and technical business services to busy professionals. Projects are often handled over the phone, by fax, e-mail and instant messaging.
Most attractive to her clients is perhaps the fact that Virtual Assistants are responsible for their own taxes, training, healthcare, insurance, and overhead costs that make hiring an in-house employee expensive. Reddick states, “My clients pay only for the time actually spent working on their projects. They don’t pay for my coffee breaks, visits to colleagues or other things that happen in a normal office environment. This is a great benefit for them to pay on an as-needed basis.”
Reddick is also the author of The A-Z Guide: The Best Ways to Work With a Virtual
Assistant, which shows businesses exactly what a VA can do for them. In her
A-Z Guide, Reddick starts with the letter A and highlights typical services
such as administrative assistance, ad campaigns, appointment setting, auto responders;
B--bookkeeping, branding, brochures, bulk mailings; C--concierge services, copywriting,
contact list management and so on. It clearly helps businesses and virtual assistants
see exactly what a VA can do for them and highlights tasks they might not have
even considered.
“I think this industry will just continue to grow,” Reddick adds.
“This used to seem like a radical concept; and now hopefully with this
national recognition it will allow other business owners to realize how using
a Virtual Assistant can streamline their administrative tasks and save them
time and money.”
As proof that the industry is growing, Diana Ennen of http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com
recently landed an interview in Reader’s Digest, where she was able to
spread the news of the Virtual Assistant Industry. The article talks about making
money while working at home, stating “If you possess word processing,
transcription, bookkeeping, public relations, or website design skills, you
may want to try employment as a virtual assistant. Ennen is quoted as saying,
“There is so much work for VAs that the field is thriving. It is absolutely
booming.” And Ennen believes this with all her heart.
Look for this segment airing on NBC sometime in April. Stop by Reddick’s
site at: http://www.vandeservices.com
for additional information on the VA industry and her services.
About V-And-E-Services: V-And-E-Services specializes in “taking the administrative weight off the shoulders” of the small business owner and/or entrepreneur so they can concentrate on making their business grow. Visit http://www.vandeservices.com for more information. Reddick also offers a weekly newsletter entitled Grammar Tips From The Red Editor, a division of V-And-E-Services. http://www.theredpeneditor.com.
Office Support 911 Opens its 'Virtual Doors' to Help Small Businesses Drowning in Paperwork
Brampton, ON (PRWEB) May 18, 2006 -- Office Support 911, a Brampton, Ontario based Virtual Assistant service, is now open for business. Owner, Karen Braschuk, has joined the thousands of women (and men) who have decided to offer their administrative and secretarial skills from their home offices.
“We can do practically everything…except make the coffee!” is Braschuk’s slogan on her web site: http://officesupport911.ca
Says Braschuk, “Many small business owners have at least one thing in common: limited financial resources. These entrepreneurs have a solid vision and the drive to succeed, yet may not have the funds on-hand to hire someone on a full-time basis to perform the administrative tasks that are vital to the ultimate success of their business. This is where the newly emerging Virtual Assistant (VA) industry appears to be stepping in nicely to fill this gap.”
The Catch-22 for these small businesses may be that without the expertise and administrative services they need right now…their businesses may never fully get off the ground. They may not hire someone because they believe they can't afford it, and yet hiring someone to achieve their goals might just be a lot more affordable than they think.
Because virtual assistants work from home as independent contractors, there are none of the usual employee-related costs to the small business owner such as medical/dental benefits, paid vacations, and sick-leaves. There is no new equipment to buy, no extra overhead or office space to rent, and no lengthy salaried ‘learning curves’ that new employees would normally require as they settle into their new roles.
Using the latest in computer software and hardware technologies, Office Support 911 offers its clients services such as word processing, spreadsheet preparation, visual presentations, marketing materials, proofreading/editing, calendar management and live telephone customer service. All of these services are provided ‘virtually’ via email, fax, telephone and courier.
Braschuk, a 48-year-old mother of two teenage sons and a veteran of the corporate world since the age of 16, adds: “I’ve been employed by both a major Canadian bank as well as a computer software company for many years combined. As I worked my way through the ranks, I learned about finance, customer service, time management and people skills. I think my past experience, coupled with my current technical abilities, would definitely be an asset to small business owners and entrepreneurs needing someone to take the initiative to get the job done - without paying an ‘arm and a leg’ for that service.”
Virtual assistants may charge by the hour, by the project (pay-as-you-go), or on a monthly retainer basis. This type of flexibility can be invaluable to small business owners whose operations may be seasonal, or to those who are experiencing the inevitable waxing and waning of cash flow.
'Virtual assistants' endeavor to find out as much about their clients as possible. This way they can provide exactly what their clients need -- exactly when they need it.
For more up-to-the-minute information about the emerging Virtual Assistant industry in Canada, please visit the following sites:
http://www.cvac.ca/ (Canadian
Virtual Assistant Connection)
http://www.canadianva.net/
(The Canadian Virtual Assistant Network)
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Reader’s Digest Explores the Thriving Virtual Assistant Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Diana Ennen
http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com
diana@virtualwordpublishing.com
(954) 971-4025
Margate, FL, (April, 2007) Diana Ennen knows how to make a business successful in today’s marketplace. Working from home since 1985, the entrepreneur has been highly successful in helping others reach their business goals for over two decades. Ennen’s most recent accomplishment was landing an interview in Reader’s Digest, where she was able to spread the news of the Virtual Assistant Industry, which she is so passionate about. The article talks about making money while working at home, stating “If you possess word processing, transcription, bookkeeping, public relations, or website design skills, you may want to try employment as a virtual assistant. Ennen is quoted as saying, “There is so much work for VAs that the field is thriving. It is absolutely booming.” And Ennen believes this with all her heart.
The article focuses on work that can be done on a part-time basis. Ennen contends that while most start their businesses on a full-time basis, many have been very successful working part-time, before growing their business into successful enterprises. According to Ennen, “The important thing is to use your own skills and expertise to build your business. Starting a virtual assistant business isn’t a get rich quick scheme. It takes time and talent, but those who succeed can’t imagine doing anything else. And clients today are grateful to have talented and highly skilled personal assistance for all their business needs. A VA business is not one that can be started overnight, but it is a business that has tremendous potential.”
Ennen has been helping entrepreneurs start their businesses since writing her first book back in 1996, Words From Home: Start, Run and Profit from a Home-based Word Processing Business, which she updates on a regular basis. Also, Ennen and co-author Kelly Poelker have recently completed the Virtual Assistant-The Series: Workbook Edition that accompanies their main book Virtual Assistant – The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA, which is considered the Bible of the VA Industry. With these books, aspiring readers are provided with priceless tools on everything from choosing the right VA business and specialty, to advertising and promoting your business, to daily operational procedures. Other books by Ennen include the WordPerfect OfficeReady Virtual Assistant Solution Pack, which comes complete with a 81 page ebook and over 70 templates on starting a VA business. Finally, Ennen has published the nail-biting piece of fiction, Sledgehammer and children’s book, Zip, Burp and Hula, available in her online bookstore at Virtual Word Publishing.
Ennen was also recently honored with a nomination for the Thomas Leonard Virtual Assistant of Distinction Award, which will be announced at the International Virtual Assistants Day on May 18, 2007. Ennen states, “To be nominated for this by my peers is priceless. I feel so honored to be among so many talented and deserving VAs nominated. “
Stop by Virtual Word Publishing, http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com
for additional information on starting a virtual assistant business, to visit
our online bookstore, or receive our free information on business startups.
And don’t forget to look for the May issue of Reader’s Digest http://www.rd.com/content/best-quick-cash/1/
to learn more about starting your own virtual assistant business.
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RJ’s Word Processing Services Announces the Addition of Real Estate Virtual Assistant (REVA) Service
San Diego, CA, May 21, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Rita Cartwright, Owner of RJ’s Word Processing Services, is pleased to announce the addition of a new team member to her organization. The new member will assist their real estate clients offering them specialized virtual assistance. These services will include new listing coordination, marketing the listing, leads & drip campaigns, and online transaction management/closing transaction. For a detailed list of services, please visit http://www.rjswordprocessing.com/services.html.
Rita began her business in 2002 offering virtual assistance, specifically word processing services, to individuals, small companies, as well as corporations. Her goal is to expand her company by adding team members whose services will complement her current offerings rather than compete with them.
Approximately six months ago, Rita hired a virtual assistant who provides transcription services. Diana Ennen of Virtual World Publishing states in a recent Reader’s Digest article, “There is so much work for VAs that the field is thriving. It is absolutely booming.”
The Virtual Assistants (VAs) industry started approximately 10 years ago. The industry is gaining national recognition with articles both in the Wall Street Journal and Reader’s Digest. Technology and the Internet have allowed entrepreneurs, small business owners, and work-at-home moms to establish home-based businesses offering various products and services, including virtual assistance.
“I’m thrilled to be able to enhance my current services to the real estate market,” says Rita, “my idea is to be a 'one-stop' shop for them.”
More information about RJ’s Word Processing Services can be found at http://www.rjswordprocessing.com.
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Rita Cartwright is currently a member of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) and International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA).
Contact Information
RJ's Word Processing Services
Rita Cartwright
866-651-3073
rjcartw@rjswordprocessing.com
rjswordprocessing.com
Small Business Owners Sustain Competitive Edge with Virtual Assistance
Karri Flatla
email info@snap-va.com
web http://www.snap-va.com
p. 403.394.6699
f. 866.215.8203
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Small Business Owners Sustain Competitive Edge with Virtual Assistance
Widespread use of the Internet and other communications technologies is translating into smart economics for small business owners and the innovative entrepreneurs who support them. Virtual assistants build cyber relationships with clients who want to spend less time administrating and more time doing what they love.
Lethbridge, AB (PRWEB) May 2005 -- For the small business owner, the only thing more challenging than achieving success is sustaining it. Administration and planning activities can start to overwhelm the entrepreneur’s ability to generate revenue from something that was once a passion. A virtual assistant, however, can end the downward spiral for those who feel victimized by their own success.
A virtual assistant, or “VA,” is an independent contractor who provides administrative, technical, creative, or consulting services to other businesses, usually from a home office. VAs support their clients via the Internet, phone, fax and email. Most VAs effectively partner with clients from a distance, eliminating the need for onerous commutes and meetings.
In Canada, a VA may charge $35 per hour or more depending on his or her skill level, professional experience, and the client’s specific needs. This is considerably cheaper than using conventional hired help. Benefits and overhead alone can increase employees’ compensation by eighty-five per cent of their salary.
According to Industry Canada, thirty-three per cent of self-employed men and women work more than fifty hours per week. As a business grows, so do the demands on the entrepreneur’s time, cash flow, and ability to manage stress. Not only does productivity suffer, but work-life balance also takes a hit. Outsourcing to a virtual assistant can help the small business owner restore a sense of normalcy and control within his or her personal and professional life.
Karri Flatla, Lethbridge business woman, wife, and mother, saw a need in the business community for skilled writing support and enterprise planning. Drawing on her university degree and breadth of work experience, she launched snap! virtual assistance inc. Already accustomed to working at home as the part-time business manager of her husband’s consulting firm, Flatla knew she had something special to offer as a virtual assistant.
She also knew that asking business people to “go virtual” would not be an easy task. “Building relationships is what this business is all about,” states Flatla. “Even the savviest entrepreneur will need and want outside support at some point. And a fresh perspective is simply invaluable in business.”
To find out more about this cutting edge industry, or to find out how snap! virtual assistance inc. can help your own operation, visit snap!’s website at http://www.snap-va.com.
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snap! virtual assistance inc. is a business and project support service firm
that specializes in writing support, business planning and analysis, and Internet
research. Editing, proofreading, spreadsheet design, and forecasting are a few
of the services snap! can accomplish virtually. snap!'s mission is to facilitate
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Taking the Four Letter Word Out of Marketing and Making It Easier for Entrepreneurs
Roanoke, VA (PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- It is common among small business owners to assume that marketing is beyond their economic reach and will be for some time. They believe that until they grow their businesses, the marketing tools by which to achieve further growth will remain too expensive to be practical. It is that misconception that Heather Jacobson dispels in her ebook, Making Dollars Out of Cents: 101 Tips for the Frugal Marketer.
Jacobson, a successful business owner, states, “So many times I hear people who are starting out with their businesses complain that they would love to market their ideas, but do not have the money. This simply amazes me because I have a very successful business that began turning a profit after three months. In the first nine months I spent less than $100 on my marketing efforts, total. There are ways. 101 ways, in fact, to inexpensively market your business.”
Any business can grow by exposing their products to a larger customer base. Making Dollars Out of Cents can help entrepreneurs do this sooner because less money is needed to access markets in the ways that Jacobson illustrates. Her clear vision and original thinking led her to try new ideas and new perspectives on marketing. Small businesses are opening up everywhere. Jacobson’s novel approaches can be utilized to fit many marketing niches.
According to Erin Banister, Founder of Trinity Jacobs, Jacobson “has compiled not only a great list of inexpensive resources for marketing, but also provided real-world examples. Those examples have shown me that not only can the tips be put into action immediately, they can also bring results faster than I thought possible. Without this ebook, I would never have thought to use some of these techniques, and I would never have had this sudden growth.”
Dale Noles, President of The Selon Group, has been a vocal supporter since this ebook’s concept. Noles says, “This e-book is literally jammed packed with 101 inexpensive, innovative and practical marketing ideas that you can use immediately to jumpstart your business or catapult you to the next level. Since I began reading Making Dollars Out of Cents and implementing this practical advice for just two weeks The Selon Group is already seeing dramatic results.”
Jacobson concludes, “I’ve searched high and low and can find ebooks filled with marketing strategies but most of their ideas cost more money than I would consider economical. The key to inexpensive and free marketing is utilizing all the tools available to you and making it viral in nature. There are tools out there that you didn’t even know existed.”
About Heather Jacobson:
Heather Jacobson is the owner of Valley Virtual Assistants, whose sole purpose
is providing marketing support and services to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
She is also a business coach with VA Training, speaker, author and vocal supporter
of the virtual assistance industry. Heather has over 12 years of sales and marketing
experience from multiple industries and uses this expertise to custom tailor
the perfect marketing avenue for each client. For more information about Heather
Jacobson and Making Dollars Out of Cents visit http://www.ValleyVA.net
and http://www.inexpensivemarketingideas.com.
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UK Virtual Assistant Operates on a “Pay-as-you-go” Basis
From a home in Stalybridge, Cheshire, and from other homes throughout the UK, hundreds of people, including Helen Byrne, are helping businesses throughout the world as a virtual assistant, also known as VA.
Virtual assistants are professional office assistants who provide office services and support without being physically present at clients’ premises by using the Internet, fax, and telephone. Since much of their work is done online, they can work locally or globally.
Byrne began a VA business, VIRTUALOSO, in October 2007. “Clients typically hire virtual assistants so they can focus on what they do best which is building their own business,” says Byrne. She got into the profession after years of work in research administration turned her off to cubicles, commuting, and office politics.
Since the term "virtual assistant" surfaced in the late-1990s, hundreds of VAs in the UK have established themselves as entrepreneurs and small start-up businesses – just like many of their clients.
VIRTUALOSO offers a variety of services from basic word processing, diary management and transcription, through to conference and event management, travel arrangements, and even assistance in web design, hosting and maintenance.
Byrne says that many companies that are hesitant to use a VA are usually unaware of the tremendous talent pool available through independent contractors. “With advancements in technology, the VA industry now consists of enterprising individuals -- many of whom have elected to leave corporate positions in order to provide highly skilled services virtually.”
She points out that it’s also very cost effective to hire a VA. “Studies have shown the real cost of hiring and keeping a full-time assistant at your own site is between 2 and 3 times the cost of his or her actual salary,” Byrne explains. “Since a VA is a contractor, employers don't have to pay taxes, insurance, or any fringe benefits. There's no need for extra office space or equipment. And best of all, the employer only pays for the ‘time on task’. It really is a pay-as-you-go service.”
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Contact: HELEN BYRNE
Phone: +44 (0)1457 831171 / +44 (0)7878 281625
Email: helen@virtualoso.info
Web: http://www.virtualoso.info
+ http://www.PA-as-you-go.com
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) announces CWAHM as new Premier Partner
As a Premier Partner, Jill is offering a 20% discount off of her advertising packages and a 20% discount off of her ebook “2 Week Devotional Ebook”.
With Jill’s advertising packages, you have up to eight choices that you can make. You can choose packages that contain banner ads, newsletter ads, or you can create a package of your own by choosing two different ad types. Jill’s ebook is a devotional journey for Christian Work at Home Mom’s and covers such topics as contentment, faith and joy. In addition, if you purchase one ebook, you receive a second ebook to share with a friend.
VANA’s Premier Partners are relevant to the Virtual Assistant industry and we recommend them so that our members’ businesses can succeed. Our members are interested in products and services that are helpful to small business owners, virtual assistance, work at home moms, networking, software and other computer-related areas. The message board is very active and is the largest in the VA world with over 6,000 members. It is an ideal website to advertise on if your product or service falls within this market of virtual assistants and small business entrepreneurs.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VANA, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.
So join the fun and stop by the VANA Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com. You’ll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won’t be able to beat the professionals you’ll find here.
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Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA)
http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Assistant Startup System
(VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to
help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) announces new Premier Partner
As a Premier Partner, Penny is offering an exclusive price for VANA members for the 9+ hour VA Podcast Training Course & Certification Program. This course is for online professionals who want to provide Podcast Production and Consultation services to their clients.
All classes will be recorded on video for students to keep and review. You must have time to do 3 hours of homework per week to participate. Class size is limited to 5 students who must apply and be approved for the program. Graduates from this program receive certification from 1st Podcast Publishing, and an advertisement and recommendation on the 1st Podcast Publishing site.
The price for this very intensive, small group course is $600, but VANA members will be receiving a 20% discount. No more than 5 students in a class at one time and the students must be pre-approved to take the course. Only serious applicants who have the time to devote to learn this craft should apply. Next class starts Tuesday, April 17th at 1pm EST.
What do you get when you go through this training?
• Introduction, Definition and Uses of Podcasting
• Creating Recordings
• Uploading Files
• Free ftp Program
• RSS Feeds
• Downloading Recordings and Free Podcasting Software
• History of Podcasting
• What Equipment You Need
• Recording Devices
• Recording Services
• Free Recording and Conversion Software
• Recording, Editing and Mixing with Music
• File Conversion
• Storage and Bandwidth Internet Services
• RSS Services and Programs
• Podcast Marketing
• Vocal Techniques
• Recording and Editing Techniques
• Podcasting for Increased Search Engine Ranking
• and more...
This class is for VAs who want to offer Podcasting Services to their clients. Although they must learn how to podcast for themselves during the class as part of their homework and final project, VAs do not need to host their own podcast.
Successful completion of this class requires:
• Completion of all homework assignments (you need to set aside 2 to
3 hours per week for this)
• Completion of Class Project, which is to set up a podcast from the planning
stage to posting on directories
• Mock consultation with client, explaining what podcasting is, and what
podcasting can do for a business, and what the estimated investment will be.
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will receive:
• Certification from 1st Podcast Publishing stating that you have successfully
completed the Podcast Consulting Program, and are qualified by 1st Podcast Publishing
to produce podcasts and offer podcasting services.
• Posting of your Business and Services on the 1st Podcast Publishing
site, with full recommendation by 1st Podcast Publishing for your services.
• Support for future podcasting questions via email, with possible group
classes for continuing education.
• You receive 6 weeks of 90-minute training, plus one bonus session for
marketing your VA business to potential podcasters.
• This 9+ hour course can be paid on a weekly basis, but payment must
be made prior to your attending class that week.
• Payments can be made through Paypal Subscription , a one-time full-payment
by Paypal, or a one-time Credit Card payment.
Please email penny@1stpod.com to set up a time to discuss your application to become a Podcast Consultant.
Our Services include:
• Online Audio Recording in an Audio Conference Room
• Audio & Video Editing (including mixing with music)
• Intro and Outro Production (including narration & music)
• Audio and Video Commercial production (including site tours of your
business)
VANA’s Premier Partners are relevant to the Virtual Assistant industry and we recommend them so that our members’ businesses can succeed. Our members are interested in products and services that are helpful to small business owners, virtual assistance, work at home moms, networking, software and other computer-related areas. The message board is very active and is the largest in the VA world with over 3,600 members. It is an ideal website to advertise on if your product or service falls within this market of virtual assistants and small business entrepreneurs.
As the Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) forum theme goes, “Hey, Hey, The VA Gang’s All Here,” and they are, supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant Industry.
So join the fun and stop by the VANA Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com. You’ll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won’t be able to beat the professionals you’ll find here.
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Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA)
http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Assistant Startup System
(VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to
help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) announces new Premier Partner
As a Premier Partner, Kathie is offering a 20% discount to members at VANA who wish to participate in a 10-week VA coaching course at www.vatrainer.com. This 10-week program is designed to help those who already have good computer skills to develop or advance their Virtual Assistant business.
This program will guide you in setting up your business, get you started on your own website, guide you in setting rates that are right for you, teach you how to deal with clients, what questions to ask and how to quote, and help you learn to network and market your business.
During the program you will be given access to materials that consist of books, software programs, hardware items and other things essential in assisting with the operation of your VA business.
VANA’s Premier Partners are relevant to the Virtual Assistant industry and we recommend them so that our members’ businesses can succeed. Our members are interested in products and services that are helpful to small business owners, virtual assistance, work at home moms, networking, software and other computer-related areas. The message board is very active and is the largest in the VA world with over 3,600 members. It is an ideal website to advertise on if your product or service falls within this market of virtual assistants and small business entrepreneurs.
As the Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) forum theme goes, “Hey, Hey, The VA Gang’s All Here,” and they are, supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant Industry.
So join the fun and stop by the VANA Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com. You’ll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won’t be able to beat the professionals you’ll find here.
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Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Assistant Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) announces new Premier Partner
Virtual Assistance U® is the online, global, virtual training community of the Jordan Group. Virtual Assistance U® is recognized globally as "The Benchmark for VA (Virtual Assistant) Training®."
VAU’s goal is to deliver high quality, affordable virtual assistance training. The rapidly emerging VA technology will soon be a $127 billion industry. In fact, the report, ”Converging Technologies for Improving Human Performance”, has called for education and training at all levels to prepare people to take advantage of these converging technologies, sooner rather than later.
Their highly qualified team of Learning Leaders with Expert Coaches helps aspiring virtual assistants to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to develop successful, up-to-the-minute virtual assistant practices. Their innovative, global interactive "virtual training programs" provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds and experience to meet, share knowledge, develop marketing tools, learn innovative techniques, and form mutually beneficial alliances. The end result is a unique, individualized virtual assistance practice that reflects the skills, values, and philosophy of the virtual assistance entrepreneur.
As a Premier Partner, VAU is offering a 20% discount off all their training programs to Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) members. If you're serious about launching a leading-edge virtual assistant career, Virtual Assistance U® is the place for you.
VANA’s Premier Partners are relevant to the Virtual Assistant industry and we recommend them so that our members’ businesses can succeed. Our members are interested in products and services that are helpful to small business owners, virtual assistance, work at home moms, networking, software and other computer-related areas. The message board is very active and is the largest in the VA world with over 5,500 members. It is an ideal website to advertise on if your product or service falls within this market of virtual assistants and small business entrepreneurs.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VANA, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.
So join the fun and stop by the VANA Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com. You’ll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won’t be able to beat the professionals you’ll find here.
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Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA)
http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Business Startup System
(VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to
help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) announces new Premier Partner
As a Premier Partner, Michelle is offering members a 30% discount on the MJVA Strategic Marketing Package, which takes a customized approach in supporting VA’s with their marketing challenges.
If you are a new VA just starting your business or an established VA who struggles with the overwhelming details and “how to’s” of marketing, then this is a chance for you to get your questions answered in a one-on-one environment with Michelle Jamison. You will find that this is an opportunity, like no other. Attention and focus, solely on what matters most to you…the success of your business.
The MJVA Strategic Marketing Package is a unique offering that is customized to meet each individual’s needs. You design your sessions based on the marketing aspects that are most important to you and pinpoint where you are experiencing the greatest challenges in growing your business.
You may choose to cover four of the following topics in your strategic sessions and/or choose other marketing areas you need support with.
• Review of current marketing materials with feedback and suggestions
on content and overall presentation.
• Suggestions for additional marketing materials.
• Best methods for distributing your marketing materials.
• Review of Company Identity (Company name, logo, tag line) with feedback
and suggestions.
• Review of Company Website with feedback and suggestions.
• Support with Vision, Mission & Core Value statements.
• How to build relationships and deliver superior client service.
• Workshop topics and presentation support.
• Target Market Initiatives.
You also receive a free membership to the Canadian Virtual Assistant Network, consulting sessions, the Virtual Assistants Guide to Marketing and more.
VANA’s Premier Partners (http://www.vanetworking.com/premier.htm) are relevant to the Virtual Assistant industry and we recommend them so that our members’ businesses can succeed. Our members are interested in products and services that are helpful to small business owners, virtual assistance, work at home moms, networking, software and other computer-related areas. The message board is very active and is the largest in the VA world with over 3,900 members. It is an ideal website to advertise on if your product or service falls within this market of virtual assistants and small business entrepreneurs.
As the Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) forum theme goes, “Hey, Hey, The VA Gang’s All Here,” and they are, supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant Industry.
So join the fun and stop by the VANA Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com. You’ll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won’t be able to beat the professionals you’ll find here.
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Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA)
http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Assistant Startup System
(VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to
help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) announces new Premier Partner
As a Premier Partner, VA Training is offering a 25% discount on registration to members at VANA who wish to participate in the VA Jumpstart Program. Some Virtual Assistants jump into the water, run with their practice and do an awesome job. However, others desire mentoring and guidance. This is where VA Training comes into play. At VA Training, you receive personalized, one-on-one personal coaching paired with dynamic group coaching, affordably. VA Training is an all-inclusive program, but they realize that not every VA is the best fit for their program.
Areas of coaching include: building the right kind of business, creating business and marketing plans, pursuing your vision and goals, determining your target market and niche, developing dynamic presentation skills, achieving your fullest potential, mentoring you through the setup of your own VA practice, and much more.
VANA’s Premier Partners are relevant to the Virtual Assistant industry and we recommend them so that our members’ businesses can succeed. Our members are interested in products and services that are helpful to small business owners, virtual assistance, work at home moms, networking, software and other computer-related areas. The message board is very active and is the largest in the VA world with over 3,600 members. It is an ideal website to advertise on if your product or service falls within this market of virtual assistants and small business entrepreneurs.
As the Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) forum theme goes, “Hey, Hey, The VA Gang’s All Here,” and they are, supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant Industry.
So join the fun and stop by the VANA Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com. You’ll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won’t be able to beat the professionals you’ll find here.
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Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Assistant Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) announces the Extreme VA Makeover Contest
VANA will be holding a spectacular new contest for all members of the VANetworking.com forum and you could be the Grand Prize Winner! The prizes totaling over $3,800 are amazing, the opportunity is out of this world, and it could all be for you. Do not miss the chance to skyrocket your business success by being taken under the wing of multiple experts that want to give you a business makeover.
Want a taste of the amazing prizes we've convinced our experts to provide? How about a brand new new logo and website so you can show the world you mean business? Memberships to paid professional Virtual Assistant organizations to get the support and mentorship that can get you through the tough times. Training classes held by the best teachers known to the VA industry. There are even e-books that can give you quick, insightful help and knowledge to guide you down the path to having the business of your dreams.
This raffle is for everyone. Everyone who wants to be a Virtual Assistant – current Virtual Assistants that are yearning for a change or a more professional look to show off to the world, even veteran Virtual Assistants – highly skilled professionals who provide administrative support and other specialized services to businesses, entrepreneurs and executives – here’s your opportunity to join this VA family for advice, mentoring, to share in the camaraderie and to gain access to this contest as well as future contests that are in the works.
As the Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) forum theme goes, “Hey, Hey, The VA Gang’s All Here,” and they are, supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant Industry. So join the fun and stop by the VANA Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com. You’ll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. In addition, for those looking for a VA, you won’t be able to beat the professionals you’ll find here.
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Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Business Startup System (VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) announces the VAtalkShow
Guest speakers and Virtual Assistant organizations throughout the world will be interviewed and asked questions about this growing industry; what a great way to educate people on Virtual Assistants.
The premier VAtalkShow podcast will spotlight the International Virtual Assistants Association (IVAA). IVAA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the professional education and development of members of the Virtual Assistance profession and to educating the public on the role and function of the Virtual Assistant.
The guest speaker will be Michelle Jamison, author of The Virtual Assistant’s Guide to Marketing and Founder of the Canadian Virtual Assistant Network. Michelle will be speaking on multi-VA businesses.
During RocTalk, Roc’N’Red (Brent) will be speaking about Vista pros and cons. There will also be a discussion on WebWhys.
So join the fun and stop by the VAtalkShow today at http://www.vatalkshow.com. You can subscribe to the RSS feed or add the link to your blog site.
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Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA)
http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Assistant Startup System
(VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to
help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association announces Dr. Taffy Wagner as new Premier Partner
Making money is one reason people start a business. Will you be among the statistic of businesses that fail within the first two years? Enroll in this course today and establish your business for financial success. Receive practical and realistic instruction.
As a Premier Partner, Dr. Wagner is offering a 20% discount off the course “Business Money Matters for the VA Entrepreneur”. Each participant will receive six audios and a pdf workbook. During this course, you will learn about internal marketing factors, legal perspective of different types of business entities, different types of start-up costs, starting up a business with personal finances and consequences, and so much more.
VANA’s Premier Partners are relevant to the Virtual Assistant industry and we recommend them so that our members’ businesses can succeed. Our members are interested in products and services that are helpful to small business owners, virtual assistance, work at home moms, networking, software and other computer-related areas. The message board is very active and is the largest in the VA world with over 6,000 members. It is an ideal website to advertise on if your product or service falls within this market of virtual assistants and small business entrepreneurs.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VANA, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.
So join the fun and stop by the VANA Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com. You’ll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won’t be able to beat the professionals you’ll find here.
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Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA)
http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Assistant Startup System
(VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to
help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association announces new scholarship for Virtual Assistants
VAnetworking.com (VANA) and Virtual Assistant University (VAU) is holding a spectacular new contest for all members of the VANA forum and you could be the Grand Prize Winner! The prize is a full scholarship to VAU (www.virtualassistanceu.com) totaling $1,500. This is an amazing opportunity for you to become a brighter and more knowledgeable Virtual Assistant and be all you can be. Don’t miss the chance to skyrocket your business success by being taken under the wing of experts.
To qualify for this scholarship, you must be a member of VAnetworking.com and have or want to have a Virtual Assistant business. You’ll also need to submit a 500-750 word essay letting us know “What inspired you to become a VA.” To learn more about this awesome contest, you can go to (http://www.vanetworking.com/contest/vau/index.htm).
Virtual Assistance U® is the online, global, virtual training community
of the Jordan Group and is recognized globally as "The Benchmark For VA
(Virtual Assistant) Training® ." A quick tour of Virtual Assistance
U® will show you why. VAU's highly qualified team of Learning Leaders with
Expert Coaches helps aspiring virtual assistants to acquire the knowledge and
skills necessary to develop successful, up-to-the-minute virtual assistant practices.
Their innovative, global interactive "virtual training programs" provide
opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds and experience to meet, share
knowledge, develop marketing tools, learn innovative techniques, and form mutually
beneficial alliances.
The end result is a unique, individualized virtual assistance practice that
reflects the skills, values, and philosophy of the virtual assistance entrepreneur.
If you are looking for an expert problem-solver to help you with administrative
challenges that you face in your business or profession, Virtual Assistance
U® is the place for you.
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) is the largest business network for aspiring and successful Virtual Assistants and Virtual Achievers to share, learn, and succeed! At VANA, industry experts and Virtual Assistant newbies mix it up to uncover all things new and exciting in the world of Virtual Assistance, while supporting one another and striving to promote the Virtual Assistant industry.
So join the fun and stop by VANA Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com. You’ll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won’t be able to beat the professionals you’ll find here.
***
Tawnya Sutherland, founder of Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA)
http://www.vanetworking.com and author of the Virtual Business Startup System
(VBSS), is a Certified Internet Marketing Specialist sharing her expertise to
help aspiring and successful VAs turn website clicks into cash for them.
