I've been publishing a weekly series of client case studies - clients who have utilised the professional services of members of my team, some for a short time, some for a much longer period of time. I hope that this will provide readers the opportunity to: Determine services of their own they can provide if they are a VA, or Services that VAs can provide you, if you're a prospective client. These clients have come from a variety of fields and there are still many we haven't covered. The … [Read more...]
Has anyone worked with a Virtual Assistant? part 7
Another in our Client Case Studies, Linda has our own Terence Kierans from WA supporting her. I feel it a real privilege that these clients are willing to share their stories about using Virtual Assistant services to support their businesses. It is my hope as you read through these stories that you can see how VAs can assist you if in business, or if you are a VA, the type of services you could provide to develop a successful VA practice. My name is Linda Simmon and I am a certified … [Read more...]
Has anyone worked with a Virtual Assistant? part 6
This week Lisa Beavan (VA) introduces her client Jenny Vulcan of The Service Spirit. Please tell my readers a bit about who you are and what you do. The Service Spirit is focussed on inspiring people to embrace a fresh approach with their customers and employees through Leadership and Team Development programs. When did you realise you needed admin support for your business? Since starting my business I have always had some administration support What type of support did you originally … [Read more...]
Has anyone worked with a Virtual Assistant? Part 5
This week we have Hilary Henshaw, who is one of my clients but also serviced by a member of my team. Please tell my readers a bit about who you are and what you do. I am a professional singer and speaker. When did you realise you needed admin support for your business? When I was travelling and needed a virtual secretary to take messages etc and when I was developing product and needed to source various people such as desk top publishers. I also needed help with redesigning my website and … [Read more...]
Has anyone worked with a Virtual Assistant? Part 4
This is the 4th in our series of client interviews. And today we hear from Greg Burrus of New Jersey, about his Virtual Assistant, and one of my team members, who is based in Portugal. Please tell my readers a bit about who you are and what you do. My business www.TechOSS.com helps small business owners, retail establishments, solo entrepreneurs, writers, coaches and even celebrity chefs succeed through the use of internet communications technology. I provide blog and website development, … [Read more...]
Has anyone worked with a Virtual Assistant? Part 3
Part 3 in our Client Case Study Series. Melisssa Khalinsky is supported by one of my Virtual Assistant team members, Kylie. Melissa is in Victoria, Australia and Kylie in New South Wales, Australia. Q. Please tell my readers a bit about who you are and what you do. I am Melissa Khalinsky, founder of Business Mums Network. We provide support, information and resources for Mums starting and running a business. Q. When did you realise you needed admin support for your business? There have … [Read more...]
Has anyone worked with a Virtual Assistant? Part 2
Our next interview is between Terence Kierans of Cyberspace Virtual Services in Western Australia and his client Judy Vorfield of Judy Vorfield's Office Support Services in Arizona. Q. Please tell my readers a bit about who you are and what you do. I’m Judy Vorfeld, independent contractor who specializes in Web development, copyediting, and presentation for (mostly) small businesses. I also do small business consulting and some photography. Q.When did you realise you needed admin … [Read more...]
Has anyone worked with a Virtual Assistant? Part 1
This is the first in a series of client case studies, in answer to the many blogs and forums I've seen that ask the above question. There is a great deal of interest in VAs but not everyone is aware of the VA Industry. There are a multitude of places you can seek a Virtual Assistant, but sometimes people still don't know where to go. Often asked: Virtual Assistants - I do not know much about them, how they work, where to find them and what they charge. Anyone here have more info? So, I … [Read more...]
Seeking a Virtual Assistant?
It's interesting to see the number of blog posts written by people who have been seeking a Virtual Assistant and their experience and lack of success in doing so. It concerns me that often they are looking in the wrong places simply because they might have read about the term via a book or another blog that hasn't been well researched. A simple Google search will reveal many VA sites and also the professional VA networks - rather than freelancing sites where you can get quite a mixture of … [Read more...]
