This month...

• Where is Kathie?
• Book Launch "Worth More Than Rubies"
• Thought for the Day

Where is Kathie?

Well, at the moment I'm in Japan on holiday with my husband, visiting our daughter who works there. But be assured, before I left I made contact with several business people in Japan in the hope that I might explore what it's like to do business there and whether there is any possibility that my team could assist business operators in that country. I did the same when I went to Ireland, UK and France last year.

And whilst I'm away, be assured that my team are continuing to support clients and are available to support you when the need arises. My phone is being handled by one of the team members, as is the job request form on our site. I like that because A Clayton's Secretary is a virtual service provider, I don't have to get someone into my office to look after clients whilst I'm gone - I can hand over to very capable VAs and it doesn't really matter where they are.

I will also be taking lots of snaps - my camera always comes with me on my travels, as does my laptop so my family blog is sure to be updated with photos and commentary on our trip.

I will be back in action from Monday 10th September and look forward to catching up with you all then!

Book Launch - Worth More Than Rubies

Last month you read about my new book that is to be launched this very month - the second weekend in fact, at a Business Womens Conference in Brisbane. I plan to do another launch, though, in Melbourne so that family, friends and colleagues can attend this exciting event.

I'm thrilled to say that Dymocks, Collins Street, Melbourne will be hosting the launch to be held in a few weeks' time. If you'd like an invitation to the launch, please fill out the contact form at the site
Worth More Than Rubies and I'll add you to the list. Update: The Launch at Dymocks is on September 20th, 234 Collins Street, Melbourne. Bookings are essential but entry is free. Ph: 03 9660 8500

If you are a member of (or know of) a women's group, playgroup, childcare centre, or any other group where it mainly caters to women who are working mothers or mothers at home, then I would love to hear about them. I would like to secure speaking engagements in front of these groups to talk about the content of this book. Please do let others know

Have a great month everyone!

Kathie M. Thomas

Thought for the day:

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
Jim Ryun

About Our Organisation…

What is a Virtual Assistant?
It's a term for home-based secretaries, administrative and secretarial support, and others who supply remote or virtual support.

We are as close to you as your computer and can do almost anything traditional support staff do - except virtually. You don't need to provide office space, equipment, software or furniture - we have our own!

Location no issue as the work is carried out 'virtually' no matter where you are!  However, if you need someone locally we can supply. See our list at VA Directory