Virtual Assistant Training Blog
It’s All In The Relationships, Really
Who would have guessed that relationship building skills would be a criteria for being a business owner? Sure, you need to be able to get along with people and be appealing to those that you want to sell your services and products to but getting into a "relationship?"...
Partnering With The Lowest Priced VA You Can Find = Risky
I spend quite a bit of time pondering VA rates, both from the perspective of a client and the virtual assistant him/herself. I was reading a blog written by someone looking to partner with a VA - which is great - however, the first comment was one that made mention of...
Have your Virtual Assistant bring your dead clients back to life in 2009
Are you finding in your small business that New Year sales are off to a slow start? If so, you're not alone as most small businesses typically have a lull period at the beginning of the New Year. Take this down time to prepare for your business year ahead. Hire a...
Online Collaboration Software: Are VAs Working Well in the Cloud or Are Their Heads Just In the Clouds?
Online collaboration software seems to be catching on amongst the virtual assistants I know, but especially those who have multiple projects on the go or work in a multi-VA/multi-contractor environment. Yet, despite the productivity benefits of using programs like...
How To Ensure Your New Year’s Resolutions for Your Business Will Be a Success?
Contributed by Ruth Martin Why is it that we get so wrapped up with making resolutions at New Years? I don't know how many times I heard people, in December, say, "In the New Year, I'm not going to ...." or "Next year is the year I am going to make some changes"....
Communication is Key When Working with a VA
I was recently asked what my top three tips were for business owners who are considering working with a VA. My number one tip was communication! Communication is the foundation for just about any relationship, but especially one where the two people don't see each...
A Happy Holiday Video to You from VAnetworking.com
Watch Our Holiday Video! Thanks to all of our members who contributed their singing talents (?) or photos of their virtual offices...ENJOY the fun! Not a member yet? JOIN TODAY, it's FREE
Facebook, Twitter and Plaxo – Oh my!
If you're an entrepreneur interested in growing your business (which is normally the goal of all entrepreneurs!) you really should be spending a good bit of time on your social networking. The problem is, you're too busy for that. When you're working in your business...
Outsourcing Won’t Make You Less of An Entrepreneur!
I was thinking today about a conversation I had a year ago with a potential client. He said he was finally going to let go of the mindset that so many entrepeneurs have. That was, thinking that he wouldn't be successful unless he did everything himself so his business...
StartupNation thinks we’re number 1!
Yes, VAnetworking.com received top ranks in StartupNation's annual Home Based 100 competition, under the category of Boomers Back in Business! While this alone might not be enough to excite you as someone interested in (or currently) working with a Virtual Assistant,...
