Let me use the words of a colleague and long-term VA, Nina Feldman, who resides in the US. She was referring to IVAA's VA Convention but her words also very much relate to any Virtual Assistant event that will be beneficial to the growth of your business. Make no mistake about that! Read on... "I have no ulterior motives for promoting the convention other than the joy I have seeing the smiling faces of other VAs there—newbies and old hands--and the chance I get to share with, and learn from, … [Read more...]
Research and Surveys
There seems to be a rush of surveys and research being done by individuals in our industry (Virtual Assistants) via various forums and groups recently. Perhaps it's happening in other industries too but because I'm not in them, I don't see it happening. Most of the time it appears to be from those who haven't been in the industry for many years and in their excitement about whatever their project is, they forget to tell those they are asking to participate, what the survey or research is … [Read more...]
15 years in business!
I was looking at my calendar and realised that the 15th anniversary of my business is just over a week away. 24th March marks the day I registered my business in 1994 - 15 years ago. I can't believe how fast that time has flown. I know that many are still learning that our industry exists but there are thousands out there who have joined our industry to utilise their skills and change their lifestyles over the years. It has been my pleasure and good fortune to have watched our industry grow … [Read more...]