Virtual Assistant Motivation

Will Large, Cheap Virtual Assistant Firms Put YOU Out Of Business?

In recent times, numerous Virtual Assistant companies have been springing up all over the place, promising fast, efficient service for very low rates (think $5 per hour in some cases), with large teams of VAs behind the scenes. Most of these firms are based in countries such as India, the Philippines and China.
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“Tough Times Lead Many Into Virtual Work World” - Washington Post Article

I thought you’d be interested to read this article called “Tough Times Lead Many Into Virtual Work World” by Emma Carew of the Washington Post. Just published this week, it describes a company that used to have onsite employees but has now moved to the Virtual Assistant model, employing 50 offsite contractors, some of whom […]

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When Is The Best Time To Get Started?

You want to work from home but are not sure when to ‘pull the trigger’ on getting started. It seems that there’s a never-ending stream of things to organize and do before you’re ‘really ready’.
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Audio Transcription - How I Found My First Client

Today I’d like to answer the question ‘How did you find your first client?’
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Virtual Assistant Case Studies

Joy Duling is running a fascinating series about Virtual Assistants called ‘My VA Can Show Me The Money’.
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Planting The Seeds Of Success

When it comes to marketing yourself and your business, think of it as planting seeds that will one day grow.
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Moving Into A Serviced Office Is A Great Networking Opportunity

It’s still early days but I’m really enjoying working in this serviced office.
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Escape From Cabin Fever Into A Serviced Office

Well, I’ve been working from home since 2002 and am excited to report that I’ve moved out of my home office into a serviced office this week.
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Becoming A Virtual Assistant - Are There Any Age Boundaries?

The great thing about becoming a Virtual Assistant is that there are no age boundaries. It’s not like the corporate world where you’re judged by your age, or appearance for that matter. Just think, how many times have you heard about people not being able to find jobs because they’re ‘over a certain age’?
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Thoughts For 2009

Rather than making New Year’s resolutions, I like to remind myself of the following:
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