This week the recipient of my help was not a VA but rather a professor from a university in India. He'd approached me to write some articles for their publication on the topic of Virtual Assistance for their students. I felt honoured to be asked. However, I did find his initial email to me rather confusing and I had to read it several times to really understand his request, or rather it seemed like a demand. Instead of ignoring it or getting annoyed by the email, as I sometimes might do, I … [Read more...]
VAProject 52 – Who have you helped this week?
One of my VA team members is going away overseas on a holiday soon and she was keen to find out what I did to protect my business and my clients when I was away last year for a whole month. I was able to share with her what I did, how I outsourced the work and ensured my clients were happy and any lessons I'd learnt during that exercise. Fortunately I'd been away on leave before, for shorter stints, so have learnt along the way the things I need to set up and do prior to going on holidays. … [Read more...]
VAProject 52
Well, how is your project progressing? Would love to hear about it. The person I helped this week isn't in the VA industry but is a budding photographer. She was seeking advice on a photographer's forum about a business card she was designing and asked for input. I and others did just that but what surprised and pleased me was that one of the other members suggested she take my advice as I showed good business sense. She and I have since been corresponding and she's been very grateful for … [Read more...]
VAProject 52
Well, the end of my first week and who have I helped this past week? This first is a member of the ACS team (A Clayton's Secretary which is the VA network I run). A member sent me this message after being told by a client she had gotten the job he posted: I also wanted to thank you for offering the ACS members such a great opportunity and service. I'm coming up to my first year with you and the income and knowledge you have provided me in 12 months is priceless! Have a great day :) Alicia … [Read more...]
VAProject 52
I belong to a photography forum in my 'spare' time ;-) and one of the members there started Project 365 where those who wish to participate are required to post a new photo every day of this year. So far there are 21 members participating and you can view their images here. This led me to thinking that perhaps as Virtual Assistants we could set our sights on a project of some sort to help aid our businesses. Doing something every day may be a big ask for most but I expect we could all do … [Read more...]