Archive for the 'News for VAs' Category
Virtual Assistant Rates- An Interesting Debate
Yazan: Michelle Schoen | 14 October 2008 | 5 Comments
Categories: Become a Virtual Assistant, News for VAs
A client of mine recently wrote me an e-mail about his position regarding how VAs charge for their services. I, in turn, gave my ideas below. Whether you are a client or a VA I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on this discussion about Virtual Assistant Rates as well.
My Client’s e-mail:
Michelle,
For me, the crux [...]
Do you Want to Know More about the VA Industry?
Yazan: Michelle Schoen | 14 August 2008 | 1 Comment
Categories: News for VAs
While investigating a Trackback that was sent to me about Virtual Assistants and Video Services I ended up at a new Virtual Assistant Website that really impressed me with its writing style and the background of its creator, Yelena McManaman, who is a Russian VA specializing in Project Management. While reading her blog I came [...]
Earn Higher Rates with Hot Virtual Assistant Skills Training
Yazan: michelle | 16 May 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Become a Virtual Assistant, Improve your VA Skills, News for VAs
Do you know exactly what business owners want to pay you money for Do you still have trouble finding or keeping the best kind of clients – the ones that pay well, know what they want, and have a sense of humor? Are you worried that your business just doesn’t seem to taking off the [...]
Attend a Virtual Convention for Virtual Assistants this Weekend
Yazan: michelle | 13 May 2008 | No Comments
Categories: News for VAs
From Thursday May 15th to Saturday May 17th 2008, there will be an Internet-based event for anyone who is interested in working with a Virtual Assistant.
During this FREE first-of-its-kind event, you’ll learn:
What to look for when hiring a VA
What tasks VAs can perform
How VAs are paid
How you can Recession Proof your Business by Using a [...]
Watch out Fellow VAs the K-Humans are Coming to Replace Us!
Yazan: michelle | 05 May 2008 | No Comments
Categories: How to Misc., News for VAs
I really thought I had job security in this field. I thought if I just kept doing a great job for my clients I would never have to worry about being replaced. Now I find out these animated 2nd life type creatures are coming to steal all my work.
You’re going to LOVE this video which [...]
Maybe you need a Virtual Assistant Video Like This?
Yazan: michelle | 26 March 2008 | 1 Comment
Categories: News for VAs, Using the Right Tools, Video and Webinars
Do you find yourself spending a lot of time talking with potential customers answering the same questions over and over again? Do you start developing a rapport with a potential client then at the end of the call when you tell them your fees they comment “Oh, but I can get this done in India [...]
Virtual Assistants Talk About their Work
Yazan: michelle | 19 March 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Become a Virtual Assistant, News for VAs
Spend some time listening to these four graduates of a distance education Virtual Assistant Certification school talk about their work. You might get some nuggets of information you can apply to your own business. This is really an audio file with just the one image you see below. some of the items discussed are
referrals as [...]
How Virtual Assistants can Bring a Fresh Perspective to their Client’s Work
Yazan: michelle | 12 March 2008 | 3 Comments
Categories: News for Clients, News for VAs, Outsourcing
O.K. I wasn’t thrilled when he used the words “grunt work” to describe the copywriting work he outsources to VAs and other contractors. But, I did like the way Michael Fortin discusses the value we bring. He feels that you need to outsource and you need to be open to the new ideas and perspectives [...]
How to REALLY work Anywhere
Yazan: michelle | 09 March 2008 | No Comments
Categories: News for VAs, Using the Right Tools
If you are a Virtual Assistant I’m sure that one of the main reasons you got into this field was the ability to work when and where you want. And sure, we get to work anywhere in our house and backyard where we can connect to our wireless and, yes, we can work at [...]
What us Virtual Assistants really need
Yazan: michelle | 01 February 2008 | No Comments
Categories: News for VAs
I have spent a lot of time trying to decide what would be the most useful information to place on this blog. What can I contribute that is different than what everyone else is doing? Honestly, I do not consider myself much of a writer and I don’t have these passionate opinions on everything. I’m [...]
