If you're like me then the subject for this post would sound like a dream! And it does to me. I love to write and get nowhere near enough time to write as much as I like. And frequently I come across items I'd like to write here for our industry and if I don't quickly write it down, the idea is lost again as I concentrate on my work throughout the day. So, I've entered this competition and invite you to vote for this blog. If I were fortunate enough to win it would allow me to spend time … [Read more...]
Any VAs in Japan?
My husband and I are planning our next trip. We have a daughter working in Nagaoka in Japan and so we're going over to visit her for a couple of weeks Aug/Sept. I'm wondering if there are any VAs in Japan that I could meet whilst I'm there. We're planning to also visit Tokyo, Kyoto and hopefully take in a day of the world athletics in Osaka. If you know of any VAs in Japan, please do encourage them to make contact with me as I would love to meet them. When we travelled to Ireland, UK and … [Read more...]
Sponsorships – Exposure For Your Business
I was driving to a breakfast today not far from home. It's Saturday and normally I wouldn't be going out, especially not early in the morning - it's my day for relaxing at home but this breakfast was special because I was a sponsor for the event. Sponsorship is often an overlooked opportunity for gaining exposure for your business. Whenever people hear that word they immediately think $$ - lots of it - and dismiss the idea but it really is one worth considering. Not all sponsorships require … [Read more...]
MSNBC Highlights VA Industry
Exciting news this morning! Messages from across the sea have told us how Karen Reddick, a Colorado VA had been interviewed for the MSNBC Today Show. This is great exposure for our industry and highlights how we can support clients without having to physically meet them face-to-face. Karen talks about this in the interview. I encourage you to watch it yourself to see how VAs can help people with their admin needs all around the world! And congratulations Karen on the interview - we're all … [Read more...]
Blogging For VAs
Have you noticed all the different communities available now for bloggers? So many places to list your blog to attract visitors and readers, or dare I say it? Fans. Particularly since I've been hanging around LinkedIn I've been learning about other places to list my blogs, and to mix and mingle with other bloggers. LinkedIn has a bloggers discussion group and I've learnt heaps from them. If you missed my post on Linked in, then please go and read it now. Going back to the blogging … [Read more...]
Well, it’s over…
... for another year that is! All those months of planning and preparation, contacting people, pulling together groups of volunteers, lining up speakers and topics, updating the website, the amazing 45 day blog hopping tour and so much more. A team of dedicated (and probably rather crazy) Virtual Assistants have just pulled off the second annual Online International Virtual Assistants Convention with even bigger bang than last year. One of the highlights had to be Fran Capo who delighted … [Read more...]
Ethics in Business
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...]
