I'm talking about those job offers that come via email or perhaps an offer to improve your website. Here's a tip for you: I've been getting a few 'prospecting' emails of late from people wanting to offer me work or a job, or help me with my website. There are things I look for before even bothering to respond, otherwise I just block and delete. Do they have a signature block, with their name, phone number and website? If no, ignore immediately. If they can't represent their business on … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
It’s all about building relationships
You know, it is worth shopping locally - not just online. Yesterday I went down to our local fruit & veg because I knew today was going to be very hot. I go there weekly so the staff are getting to know my face. The owner recently had a birthday so I asked him if he had a good birthday? I saw it on their Facebook page. Then I commented on their new website and how lovely it is. They started asking questions about me, where I live, what do I do? I explained about being a Virtual Assistant and … [Read more...]