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Would you like to work at home using existing secretarial and administrative skills?
Would you like to join our team of Virtual Assistants?
"ACS" Membership has never been so exciting!
During 2007, a percentage of all ACS membership subscription fees was donated to the Bayside Forever Home. That means members were contributing towards the support of a very worthwhile cause, knowing that they are helping children who are needy.
Testimonial from one of our chat forum members:
Everyday I wake up and smile because this has turned out to be the best thing I have ever done. Unlike some of those amazing women who are working from home and running a family - mine are all grown, so it's just my time everyday and I love being able to take a break when I want to, wear daggy clothes (except for when a client is coming) and not having to put on makeup, especially on these colder mornings. I think I am deeply happy with life and a lot of it is due, not just to working from home, but having support from all these ladies on VAIG and other VA's that I've 'met' online. There's a lot to be said for a sense of community and belonging.
Marie Chandler – Virtual Assistant
Office Support Online
When you join the following becomes immediately available to you as an ACS member:
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ACS Member Pack is sent out to you with a Welcome Booklet explaining how your membership works and covers many topics including: accepting client credit cards, accreditation, advertising, backing up your data, how the job leads work, renewal of membership, safety in the home, participating in the chat forum and the use of our logo. |
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ACS News - monthly newsletter that keeps you (and our clients) informed. |
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Advertising and Promotions The team are also promoted via The Australian Government Directory, search engines, Google Adwords, business directories online, radio advertising in Melbourne, through articles written for National (Australian) magazines and newspapers, also through articles written for international publications online, and through the promotional activities of individual members. |
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Advice - helpdesk support available to members via email or phone, to assist you with that job or new client. |
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Affiliate program - we have a new affiliate program now where you can benefit from referring others to our products, and courses. |
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Blog Subscription - Our VA Blog keeps you informed about the VA industry, gives advice to both new VAs and clients looking to use VAs. |
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Brochures made available for your use - just add a sticker with your contact details on it and use them to promote your business. Available printed or in PDF format. These are available to ALL financial members of the team. |
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 Chat Forum - available to members and non-members to discuss the virtues of the Virtual Assistant industry. Membership of the chat forum is free to all and a great way to learn about the industry and to meet others who are already actively involved. Regarded as one of the most 'chattiest' VA forums online you are sure to find discussions or archived posts that relate to your needs. |
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Credit Card facility (limited) made available to members for processing client payments through head office. |
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Direct Client Contact - via your website listing. Clients can choose to contact you direct by email, phone or fax as per your listing on our website. |
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Email Address - if you're using a free email address or ISP address, then you are welcome to have a personalised address set up for you, using anyone of our VA domains. This can be done either through redirection or setting up a POP3 account for you. |
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Free copy of The Home-Grown Secretary - an ebook filled with suggestions on the types of services you could supply, how to set up your office, tax considerations, choosing a business name, networking on and offline, etc. More books available for sale at the bookstore. |
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Free copy of How To Market Your VA Business - previously provided free on this website, this book is now only free to ACS members - available to purchase at our bookstore by the public. |
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Global network - you become part of a larger organisation, whilst maintaining your individuality and ability to work from/at home. |
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Job Leads (RFPs) - are directed either via a group email, direct email or phone, depending on the client's needs and requests. This is done via a separate email list to the chat forum and is available to members only. There are no guarantees as to how much work you will receive but we do get job requests almost every day of the week, and often several times a day. Many ACS members pick up clients within a short time of joining the network. |
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Multiple awards - "A Clayton's Secretary" has been the recipient of many awards in the administration/secretarial field. This helps build the reputation of the network and benefits each member. The opportunity to build a network of professional contacts through the Internet to exchange information, experiences and ideas with your peers. |
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Web Listing (Directory) - on your own individual web page extensively listed with search engines. Links provided back to your own website, if you have one. Regularly maintained, updated, and re-listed. Separate search facility on the site so that clients can find you whether they are seeking by skill, software used or by location. |
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Business Mum's magazine subscription - from February 2008 all new (Australian) members will receive a copy of this magazine with their member's kit and a year's subscription to the magazine. |
The following items are additional and available to you at a special rate because of your ACS membership:
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 Computer support online by TechOnline - available to Australian members only at this stage. Information included with your member's pack. Currently at a special rate for ACS members. |
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Credit Card facility through Stratapay. Discounted fee to "A Clayton's Secretary" members. |
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Add Copywriting to your service: Make extra money by offering copywriting to your clients. You can earn from $50- $150/hour by writing advertisements, website text, brochures and other promotional material for your clients. If you enjoy playing with words, are interested in advertising and feel the need to express yourself creatively, becoming a freelance copywriter is a great service you can offer from home with no capital outlay. |
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Insurance - we have a business partnered with us providing insurance services to members in Australia. Information provided on request. |
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 Medical Terminology Course - would you like to take Medical Transcriptions? Need to learn about the terminology? We have a course available for you through Medical Office Distance Education - yes, you do not need to go to school! Special discount to A Clayton's Secretary members but the course is open to anyone. |
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Resume Writing Course - discounts available to VA Trainer students. |
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Terence's Top Tech Tips - Increase efficiency and save time. Terence is a member of the ACS team and has a great book! |
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Stationery - we have two stationery companies offering discounted services to ACS members. |
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VA Accessories for ACS members. Necklace, earrings, hair ornaments for VAs. |
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 VA Coaching & Training - 10 week online coaching course for new and established virtual assistants, with Kathie M. Thomas. At end of course you will receive a certificate of completion, plus a full copy of the course in spiral book form. Discounts available for ACS membership and other VA items on completion of the course. |
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VA Software Training brought to you by Anita Pastor, AJIA Training. Anita has put together a training package to assist all members of ACS to get the most out of their VA software use. 15% discount on her regular training prices - just let Anita know your ACS membership number for verification of your eligibility for training at these great prices. |
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VBS System A system that provides document templates, web templates, email templates and all sorts of other things, designed to assist Virtual Assistants in their businesses. |
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Web Design also available - various members of the team provide these services. |
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Web Hosting - Special rate for ACS members and VA Trainer students - Discounted rates for other hosting sizes available to members of the team. Also Domain registrations. Includes Wordpress blog software, control panel facilities, web based email, FrontPage server extensions and heaps of other extras. |
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Yellow Pages Advertising in Australia - members can participate in the Yellow Pages**
2008 Yellow Pages listings closed May 2007 |
We have companies contacting us to offer special deals for our members from time to time so membership is really beneficial. A member's pack is sent out to all new members with information on the above benefits plus lots more. Includes a formula for working out rates that are right for you - but if you're already operating and have your own rates, there is no need to change. We do not dictate what you should charge, but rather just give guidance if you are not sure.
So, what are you waiting for? Fill out your Application to join now!
Need to know more information? We have our FAQs here.
Please note: some items listed above attract fees additional to membership subscription to the ACS Network.
DISCLAIMER:
- ACS (A Clayton's Secretary) is a Virtual Assistant Network with members in many countries and is not an employer organisation.
- ACS does not offer employment or guarantee members will secure clients as a result of their membership, however regularly receives client requests which are forwarded to team members as they come into the office.
- ACS reserves the right to change membership fees without notice
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