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[VA Tip] – The tools you absolutely need to use when working with a Virtual Assistant

Mar 22, 2018 | Business Tools, Efficiency, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant Tips

Here I was with a Virus on my computer. Not that that in itself is so bad. The thing was as soon as I removed it, it came back. Of course I had installed Virus protection and Internet security. You know, I work with MAC computers, and don’t they say these beautiful...

[VA Tip] – Utilize your Virtual Assistant Effectively

Dec 14, 2017 | Business Tools, Efficiency, Relationships, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant Tips

I have a love-hate relationship with Facebook. Honestly, I really don’t like it because it pulls every bit of information it can from my devices; often I’m not even aware of it … Yet, I love Facebook for the connections I have made, and the support I have...

[VA Tip] – How do you deal with the micro-managing client who drives you wild?

Dec 7, 2017 | Business Tools, Efficiency, Learning, Relationships, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant Tips

I loved this client. She was funny, understanding, had great humor, we got along well, liked each other… But something wasn’t right – she didn’t leave me alone! For every task she gave me I received daily emails asking about the state. She was driving me...

[VA Tip] – Have you experienced the Quicksand Syndrome?

Nov 23, 2017 | Efficiency, Relationships, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant Tips

Mary was sweet, soft-spoken, very overwhelmed, yet willing to let me into her business, and to have me as a trusted partner at her side. She was as excited as I was and looking forward to creating more time; time to spend with her little son Alex who so desperately...

[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 close is too close?

Nov 2, 2017 | Business Tools, Efficiency, Relationships, Virtual Assistance, Virtual Assistant Tips, Work/Life Balance

When I started working with my first client, a successful leadership coach whom I worked with for more than 4 years, I had just graduated as a Virtual Assistant. Sarah lived not too far from me and so we sometimes worked together in her home or we met at times...