Shauna Upson of SecretSecretary. Congraulations Shauna. If you get in touch with me I'll organise the course to get to you. For those others that missed out, I'm sorry but you are still welcome to register for the Wordpress Intro course here. I've had a few VAs testing it out and I believe the course has a lot to offer anyone who is interested in learning about using Wordpress for websites and blogs. Feedback has been good and some have given suggestions on other items to include, which I have … [Read more...]
Finding a reputable Virtual Assistant
This is a question I see quite often now in different places on the web. People posting places where you can ask questions about how to find a reputable VA. The most obvious place (to me) is to look where there at the professional networks that have been set up for the industry globally. There are networks in the UK, US, Canada, South Africa and Australia. And I believe in other countries too. I do not mean employment agencies that speak of employing Virtual Assistants. In my mind these are … [Read more...]
New course for Virtual Assistants…
and anyone else interested. The new course? How to use Wordpress to create blogs and websites. This is something I've had requested a few times and so here it is, available at last! Many readers will know that I've been blogging now for several years and that Wordpress is my preferred blogging platform. They will also know that Wordpress is now an excellent software program for CMS (Content Management System) sites. Clients can login and edit their pages and add new ones, upload images and … [Read more...]
The hours you do
I received an email recently from one of my VA team members which highlighted a problem they had been having with sub-contracting VAs but it is something that all VAs should be aware of when doing work for someone - whether another VA or the client direct. And this relates to your responsibility regarding the task charged to you and also the way you carry out the work and the time that is taken to do the job. The VA says: I just thought I would let you know that a couple of times this year I … [Read more...]
What are you doing next year?
Did you know it's only 12 weeks to Christmas? yeah, I know, but someone had to say it. We don't like being reminded of how close the end of the year is, do we? Seriously though, have you thought about what you're doing next year? If you fit into any of the following, then I have a special offer for you: - You're looking to become a Virtual Assistant and not sure where to start - You have been running your VA business part-time but want to take it to the next level - You've been a VA for … [Read more...]
Identify yourself!
I've just published my latest newsletter which has an article about identifying who you are when emailing people, particularly if they've been added to a list. It doesn't matter if they've even self-subscribed. Your newsletter, auto responders and any other emails should identify who the sender is and should also have some kind of signature at the end, again identifying the sender. Don't assume that people will know. Co-incidentally, I was participating in a bloggers forum this morning and … [Read more...]
Show them you care
I wonder if you take the time to check the location of a person you are emailing? Too often I get emails that are directed to me personally, and are not part of a bulk email, where the person says 'have a great day', or 'hope you're having a great summer' when the reality is I live on the other side of the world to that person so it's night not day and winter not summer. Do you think I'm being pedantic? I don't believe so. When I email someone and if I'm going to make reference to the time … [Read more...]
Super Saturday in Adelaide
Some readers will know that I use Send Out Cards for building client relationships and keeping contact with people on my database. Great system which is cost efficient and allows me to personalise them in a unique way. Also a great way of using my photos. If you’re curious about Send Out Cards and live in South Australia and you would like to learn more I can arrange for you to receive tickets to attend the Super Saturday event coming up in Adelaide on October 16. There will be a chance to … [Read more...]
How passionate are you?
We've been having some interesting discussions on the forums about the term 'Virtual Assistant' and how we describe to those we meet what it is we do. I have a simple way of explaining it - I simply ask people if they understand how a PA (Personal Assistant) or a secretary works with their boss - they're rarely in the same office, could be on a different floor of the same building or futher apart and that the boss may travel but the PA or secretary still work with/for them. They communicate via … [Read more...]
