Welcome to viewers of Channel 9's A Current Affair Program. If you're looking for work as a Virtual PA, then you've come to the right place! This blog has many articles relating to how you would establish a work from home business and the types of clients who require our services. Commonly known as Virtual Assistants, many also refer to us as Virtual PAs. My own background has 23 years experience as a corporate PA before I launched my home based business over 16 years ago. My business has … [Read more...]
VA + NFP = Perfect Marriage
Chatting to a VA over the weekend made me realise how much a Virtual Assistant working with a Not For Profit is a perfect fit. You could say it's the perfect marriage. Organisations run by volunteer committees at some time or another get to the point of overload. The committee members have to make a decision of where to go next, they've come to the cross road. Some struggle or find more committee members but more often than not, many get burnt out and move on, leaving the organisation lacking … [Read more...]
Need help with your Virtual Assistant Business?
I love to help VAs starting out in business, or those who are a bit further along but still need a helping hand. I have 4 different ways I can help VAs get their businesses rolling and perhaps one, two, three or all four are what you need! I will list them in the order they were created. Virtual Assistant Network. Operates under the name of "A Clayton's Secretary" and was formed in April 1996, making it one of the world's oldest VA networks in existence. Membership based, renewable … [Read more...]
Gmail the new Hotmail?
Do you use gmail? I do. I love the filtering system and the fact that I can channel more than one email address through my account so I can check ALL email when away from my home or office at any period of time. It's a great system. However, I manage several forums online and I'm finding increasingly that more and more spammers are using gmail addresses. No longer can I approve a gmail address without reservation - I need to keep an eye on them, or in some cases ban them outright when they … [Read more...]
Need help with your database?
Do you struggle with managing your database? Perhaps it's keeping all the new entries in from the business cards and other contacts you've obtained? Or perhaps it's managing the mail merge aspect to send out letters, emails or perhaps even cards. Do not despair. There are Virtual Assistants who specialise in this type of work and they can manage several different types of database programs and CRMs. What do you need to do to engage the right VA? First, it would be helpful if you knew why you … [Read more...]
The flexibility of being a Virtual Assistant
Recently, a member of our VA forum was highlighted in a national paper with respect to her 'sea change' and the work she does from home. The paper was highlighting the jobs that could be done at home. Being a Virtual Assistant has so many positives to it. Let me share with you some of those benefits: You choose the hours you want to work to fit around family schedules You choose the type of work you want to do, based on your skillset and personal interests You decide what your rate of pay … [Read more...]
Looking for Virtual Assistant work?
As the owner/manager of a well established Virtual Assistant Network I get many requests from people who want to join my team of VAs. I would love to help them all but there are some who really disqualify themselves very early in the process, which is a shame. I know they're anxious to get work and anxious to establish their businesses but it's important they pay attention to detail. One of the most common mistakes a potential VA makes is they fill out the wrong form. They fill out the form … [Read more...]
My turn for the OIVAC Blog Hopping Tour!
Hi Kathie, Glad to be back in the Land of Oz and stopping by and chatting about issues facing the VA industry. I look forward to sharing my thoughts about the questions you’ve asked and reading comments from your readers. I’ll come back and respond, if anyone has additional thoughts on these insightful topics. So, what’s first -- Why should I attend the Online International Virtual Assistance Convention (OIVAC)? There are so many reasons to attend; and this year’s lineup of timely, relevant, … [Read more...]
Forum membership etiquette
My regular readers will know I participate in several forums - not just Virtual Assistant forums, but also other forums relating to business and/or other topics I have an interest in. My business has grown with the internet, i.e. I began in business 18 months before it entered the business arena here in Australia, so I have grown in business as the internet has grown also. I've seen a lot of trends come and go and things develop and change over the years. Prior to networking online, I did all … [Read more...]
