Recently I've attended a business breakfast, a sponsor lunch and participated in a forum at TV show website, all of which have been discussing the topic of Ethics in Business. And then just this week a presentation at the OIVAC about Business Ethics. The fact that this topic is being discussed in many places recently indicates to me it is something that is at the top of people's minds of late. It is probably always there but so many things have been raising their heads globally that it's got … [Read more...]
Do What You Love
The OIVAC had Fran Capo speaking at the Virtual Assistant Awards Ceremony and she had a most valuable message for everyone there! And that was doing what you enjoy - that life shouldn't be spent working at a job you don't like. She also reminded us that the majority of things we worry about do not take place, but that fear holds people back from doing a lot of things. Great message, fast speaker, and very entertaining! It really helped reinforce that I am doing what I love and am so grateful … [Read more...]
First day of OIVAC is over!
Well, the first day of the OIVAC is over and what a great time we had. Fantastic speakers, great information, and lots of networking and discussion. It was good to see some new names amongst the networkers and I enjoyed the presentations. If you haven't been along yet you are really missing something. And especially so, if you have not yet participated in an online virtual expo and conference. So, why not head over there now and visit the exhibition hall and trade booths? Bookings for the … [Read more...]
When Should You Quit Your Day Job?
I was reading one of Des Walsh's latest posts at Thinking Home Business and he was referring to a blog post he had read by Darlene McDaniel (blogging seems to do that - lead you from one to another!) and the question had been raised as to when people should quit their day job when establishing their own business? That's an interesting question and the answer can be very different for a number of people. The reality is that if you are depending on the income from your day job, that the time to … [Read more...]
5 Top Ways to Use a VA
All small business owners know how tough it can be, trying to wear every hat in their business and keep balance at the same time. That's why they need support and who better than a Virtual Assistant - their own personal support? 1. Screen, forward and action your email. A number of my clients have an admin email address for my use and a lot of their email, bookings and registrations, sales and enquiries are all sent to this address. I respond accordingly and forward what requires the client's … [Read more...]
New Buzz Word?
I was at a meeting with a new client today, well, actually 3 men who represent a group and the group will be my client - if that makes sense? Anyway one of the men had mentioned he'd never heard of Virtual Assistants before and thought that one of the others had made up another new technical term, as he was prone to do. The man who had introduced me to the group has been a client of mine for over 7 years and had mentioned that the Virtual Assistant who looked after him could look after this … [Read more...]
Have you registered yet for the OIVAC?
The Online International Virtual Assistants Convention is at the end of next week. I can't believe it's almost a year since our very first one! That time has passed so quickly. There is so much to learn and benefit from attending an event such as this and although it's for the VA industry, anyone with an interest in the technology and the subjects are welcome to book for the seminars. We have 23 speakers from several countries speaking and believe me, it was fun putting the line up together as … [Read more...]
Websites for Virtual Newbies
One of my new team members was asking about the process for setting up a website. I tried to outline it as simply as possible for her and then thought it would be good to share it here. Setting up your website - there are a few components to this: 1. Purchase a domain name - if you haven't got one already you can go to www.acsdomainservices.com for a domain. If you are in Australia I encourage you to go to https://www.domaincentral.com.au for probably the best priced domains that are .au … [Read more...]
Following on…
After the challenges I had this week with my computer, I thought I would share with you some of the things I could have done to make my life easier. I'm sharing them here because 'why learn from your own mistakes, when you can learn from others'?' I'm hoping the information here will assist you in your own operations in your business. I've had the occasional computer hiccup in the past 13+ years but nothing which upset the apple cart as much as this one. I was literally unable to do much … [Read more...]
