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Why I Became a Virtual Assistant

Apr 29, 2019 | AssistU trained Virtual Assistant, Virtual Assistance

The thought of going to work that day made me want to throw up. This company had been my daily life for 10 years. I had felt stifled for a long time and had been hoping that this would be a conversation between two adults with the aim to solve a problem amicably....

[VA Tip] Why you need to write a Business Plan

Jan 15, 2019 | AssistU, AssistU trained Virtual Assistant, Business Tools

It is 10 years ago that I was one of 6 participants in what at the time was called “Virtual Training Program (VTP)” by AssistU. While nowadays it’s called “Virtual Mentoring Program” and a self-study course, during our 40-week program the...

[VA Tip] What qualities do you want your VA to have?

Sep 24, 2018 | AssistU trained Virtual Assistant, Business Tools

I’ve often wondered what the most important qualities are that a Virtual Assistant should have. So, just for fun I created a WordArt with qualities that I want in my business, that make me enjoy my work more, and that represent the relationship that my client...

[VA Tip] – Choose the right person for the job

Nov 16, 2017 | AssistU, AssistU trained Virtual Assistant, Efficiency, Relationships, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant Tips

I recently talked with yet another person who was disappointed because her VA had assured her she knew how to do a certain task. In the end, she had to go elsewhere to get the work done properly which cost her more time, many nerves, and more money that didn’t have to...

[VA Tip] – How much will my VA cost?

Nov 9, 2017 | AssistU, AssistU trained Virtual Assistant, Learning, Relationships, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant Tips

Just 3 months into my business I attended the yearly AssistU community weekend – lovingly called “Homecoming” – and Business Retreat held by Anastacia Brice. Much amazing bonding and camaraderie happened that weekend in my VA community; I was in awe!...

I don’t Know What Tasks To Give To My New VA

Mar 24, 2016 | AssistU trained Virtual Assistant, Business Tools, Efficiency

Sounds familiar?? I hear this often. As entrepreneurs we are geared to believe we can and should do everything ourselves and tend to think we are the only ones who can do it RIGHT. Yet, we are drowning in work, spending evenings at the office while the family enjoys...