Exciting Virtual News, Announcements and Offers

Here you will be able to keep up-to-date on current news, offers and announcements in the Virtual Assistant industry. If you would like to place an ad here please contact us

General Discussions

1. Member Polls

This is the forum where everything goes when you don't know which forum area to post it in. Please do your best however to find a relevant topic under "Everything Virtual Assistance" forum sections by scrolling further below since it makes it easier to search specific content via the topics for our members.

Introduce Yourself and Your Virtual Business!

New to the forum? Introduce yourself to other registered users and help us get to know you.

Best Business Practices

1. Client Communication,
2. Project Management / Organization,
3. Rates/Pricing

Here's where you can ask questions and learn about setting up processes/policies, contingency planning, and other best business practices for keeping your business safe and ready for anything life throws your way!

Bookkeeping

Stuck in Quickbooks and not sure where to go from here? Maybe a client has put you in a bookkeeping dilemma? This is the area to post all your bookkeeping concerns.

Computer Tech Stuff

An area to ask all your computer techinical questions from networking to the latest virus on the loose.

Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing

Your questions regarding logos, brochures, business cards, image formats, PMS colors & more are answered here. From planning to creation to print, ask your questions so that others can help you solve the mysteries of desktop publishing, graphic design and everything related to using the Adobe Creative Suite programs.

Internet Marketing

Looking for online marketing answers? From how to get better rankings with the search engines to choosing the right keywords? Get answers to these questions and more right here.

Marketing Strategies

1. Copywriting,
2. List Building / Newsletters,
3. Send Out Cards

Got a marketing question? Is faxing or direct mail a better marketing tool? Is it wise to send my kids door-to-door handing out flyers? Post your direct marketing tips, tricks and questions here.

Media Video / Podcasting / Audio

Hear all the latest surrounding audio! New to Podcasting? Not sure what microphone to buy? Just have some general audio recording questions? Here's the area that you need to come to.

Networking & Social Media

Need help networking? Making connections can be tough, but building your network is the best way to create a referral based business! From tweeting on Twitter to networking at your next BNI, you'll be able to ask your questions on networking here.

Outsourcing / Subcontracting / Multi VA Business

Have you built your business by subcontracting for other virtual assistants? Have you always wondered how some people get clients so easy while you struggle, yet you are so good at what you do? Or, do you have specific outsourcing questions? Here is the place to ask questions and learn how to maximize your strengths. (NOTE: IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO SUBCONTRACT, PLEASE POST AN RFP AT http://www.vanetworking.com/RFP/. DO NOT POST IN THIS AREA.)

Office Equipment & Supplies

What will your startup costs be? What types of equipment must you invest in? Also an area to ask for reviews, questions or share new office toys/equipment/supplies, etc. VAs may want answers on these before they invest into their business.

Software - Microsoft / Other

This is the area to post questions on software that we use now and then for our business including open source products.

Starting Up / Part-Time VAs

This is the place for VA business startup questions. If you are a part-time Virtual Assistant and have questions on how to juggle your act until you can go full-time, please ask here. Those that have been there and done it please share your experiences.

Specialties / Niche

1. Coaches / Speakers VA,
2. Internet Marketing VA,
3. Legal / Paralegal VA,
4. Real Estate VA,
5. Social Media VA,
6. Other Niches

Many VAs are now starting to niche their services towards specialty groups. Got a specialty? Let us know about it.

Website Design Development

Here's where you go to get answers to your questions in HTML coding and website development. Having trouble designing your website? What does CSS actually stand for? Get answers to these and many more questions here...or post a tip to help others.

Wordpress / Blogging

Do you have questions about blogs, RSS, what software to use, customization, using your blog to get clients? Do you just want to share your blog? This is the forum for you.

FREE Training Webinars & VAjot.com

1. VAjot Accountability

Find out about the exciting expert speakers that VAnetworking will be featuring in our webinar room on a regular basis for our members. Plus join us for our networking nights here at VAnetworking. View upcoming dates/times here: http:/www.vanetworking.com/seminars/

VA Meetups & Conferences! VAmeets.com

1. United States,
2. Canada,
3. International,
4. Other Meetups & Conferences

Looking to get together with another Virtual Assistant? Want to host a VAmeet? Visiting another city and want to hook up for lunch with another VA? Look no further, signup here!

Post Your Press Releases Here Together With PR You've Received!

Here's the place to post press releases you've written and submitted about your business, results you've had from press releases or information/suggestions on where to post them on the Internet and how to promote them. Remember...press releases aren't just in the newspaper...they can also include releases on TV or radio or magazines!

Got an Ezine / Newsletter?

This is the spot to brag about your ezine / newsletter. A great place to find other VAs who may want to do newsletter swap links too!

Trade, Joint Ventures, Barter, Sell or Just Giveaway!

This is the area to trade items collecting in your garage, barter your products/services, promote joint venture opportunities or sell your soul if you like.

Learn About the VASES Series Here

VASES is an acronym for our Virtual Assistant Specialty Education Series. These are Virtual Assistant training programs specifically designed and approved by VAnetworking.com, the market leader for Virtual Assistants. These Virtual Assistant training programs will further educate a Virtual Assistant in areas of business that will help them gain more clients, market their business, build their business service list and give them the credentials to help them stand out from their competition. Areas like business, educate, marketing and networking. Learn more here: http://www.vanetworking.com/vatraining/vases/

The VBSS System - (Public Viewing Area Only)

Ask Tawnya any questions you have here about her Virtual Business Start-up System - The VBSS. When you become an owner of her VBSS, you will have full access to a SECRET AREA forum with 35 other topics within. If you are already an owner of the VBSS and cannot view these other business startup topics, please email tawnya@vanetworking.com for an upgrade of your VAnetworking membership account to a "VBSS Member".

Help me I'm lost!!! Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Forum

This is the area to post all your questions on "HOW TO USE THE FORUM" so feel free to post any questions you have and someone will answer ASAP. Even if you are not a member, this Forum area has been set up to ask questions so non-members may post here.

Training For Virtual Assistants / Funds & Grants

This area will be used for information about funds, grants, and training resources available for Virtual Assistants just starting out or who want to further their knowledge in the business.

Books, Supplies, Vendors & Other Useful VA Resources

Read any good VA books lately and like to write us a review on it? Found a great website to share? Know a good resource for paper supplies? Think they would help other VA’s? Then by all means share it all here!

Taxes and Other Legal Stuff

Laws are the same for all of us but, did you know that in Canada each province has their own sales tax laws on service businesses? What are the tax laws in Australia? These types of things can be shared here on this forum.

Forum Feedback & Suggestions

Tell us your thoughts on our VAnetworking Forum. Suggest a new topic you would like to see on our forum. All suggestions, feedback, comments, ideas and etc. are welcomed.

It's Punch Out Time!

This is an area for general free-for-all chit chatting after office hours between members. For posts that just don't fit anywhere else. Bragging about family, pets, dreams or whatever tickles your fancy and makes you smile.

Time For a Laugh! Relax and Smile Today!

Every once in awhile it is good to smile. Here's your place to post your jokes and give us a grin.

Motivational & Inspirational

Share your story or words of wisdom to motivate and inspire others.

Peeves and Pets

This is the area of the forum to blow off a bit of steam or maybe you’d rather introduce us to your dog Rover and tell us how gratifying his loyalty is to you.

Health and Wellness In Your Business

An area to talk about health and wellness issues that may affect your business.