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...

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...