Rich McIver emailed me yesterday and alerted me to this article on “Top 10 Ways to Fire the Client from….”
I wish I could say that VAs never had to fire their clients. But I’ve done it, and I know many other VAs who have found it necessary, too. Happy reading!
Archive for September, 2007
Scott Ginsberg, of “Hello, My name is Scott” fame (the guy that wears a nametag everywhere), wrote a great article on 35 Cultural Trends that (should) Change the Way you do Business. The main ideas from this is that you need to be approachable and personable, consistent, easy to do business with, and engage your […]
Interesting article on the positive outlook for freelancing
Published by Lauren September 13th, 2007 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsAccording to this article at MSN Careers, many employers are receptive to paying for freelancers, and one in ten are willing to pay $100/hour or more for specialized help. That’s good news for virtual assistants!
“Where do I sign up to get work?”
Published by Lauren September 12th, 2007 in Uncategorized. 1 CommentAs a director on the Board of IVAA, an author, and an active participant on VA groups and forums, VA newbies will often ask where they sign up to get work. Huh? Unfortunately, some people don’t research what is involved in becoming a virtual assistant and instead think they are becoming a telecommuter–and that someone […]
VA inspirational quote of the day
Published by Lauren September 4th, 2007 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsSuccess in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you’re not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were.
David Rockefeller
US banker (1915 - )
I heard this on the Dave Ramsey show today. Isn’t this true when it comes to the virtual assistance profession? […]
