Category Archives: Virtual Assistance: Industry Tidbits

Virtual Assistance is an industry that’s growing by leaps and bounds. As a virtual assistant, I’m privy to tools, tips, tricks and resources that will benefit not only other VAs, but also potential VA clientele.

Virtual book tour stops by this week – prepare your questions for VA Vanessa Andruz!

On July 3rd I’ll be hosting Vanessa Andruz as she travels through cyberspace on her Virtual E-book Tour. Vanessa Andruz is the owner of Andruz Business Solutions LLC. She was an Executive Assistant for many years, but after turning 50, she became tired of corporate politics and decided it was time for a change. After…

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5 ways virtual assistants can save your world

Awhile back I dove into a research project for one of my clients, digging up articles, blogs, white papers and studies relating to marketing in our economic climate. It was a great project. I read dozens of articles, blog posts and white papers, and they all had a common theme. Businesses should not – I…

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Leaning forward

In recent weeks, I’ve once again found myself leaning uncomfortably forward. As a small-business owner, though, I’m getting used to the feeling. That feeling that comes with knowing I’m doing something a little bit risky, a little bit unpredictable, a little bit exciting, and a little bit uncomfortable. The feeling I might … just might…

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Confessions of a multitasker

Last month, I spent an afternoon milling around a Women’s Business Expo here in my hometown. It was a good event … part networking , part conference, part trade show, part enter-your-business-card-to win-a-free-Prada-bag. All in all, my kind of event. One of the sessions I attended was a speech by a communications expert at the…

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What you really need to know about becoming a virtual assistant

I love my work. In fact, there are so many things to rave about that I wouldn’t know where to begin. I love partnering with my clients to grow their business, I love the variety of projects I get to tackle, I love delving into new and exciting industries, I love to hear “How did…

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