What does it mean to give 110%, to give of your best? I believe it means taking something further than most people would. I believe it means to give or do as much as you can for the task at hand, and then a little more too. In this day and age of rush, rush, rush, people tend to take short cuts and say 'that will do' when often it barely meets the client's needs. As VAs it is important we demonstrate to our clients that we are prepared to give 110% - that we will treat their business as our own … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2005
These Are My Thoughts, or TAMT
One of my team wrote me about a man named "Bill Caudill, an eminent Architect (AIA Gold Medal recipient) who, between 1964 until his death in 1983, put out a regular memo to his people titled "This I Believe" or TIBs. He used to write his thoughts and send them to his management as a Memo and before long, they were being pinned on the noticeboard for the entire office to read. They generated so much interest that Bill continued this practice on a weekly basis. " Today they're available weekly … [Read more...]
Learning on the Job!
I was thinking this morning about a recent chat with a client who indicated through their conversation that I should be charging them cheaper because they’re getting me to learn a new system and it would then be something I could do for other people. When I say cheaper – I mean considerably lower than I was charging – although I had already lowered the rate from my real rate. It then occurred to me (this morning) that my entire business life has been spent learning new things as each … [Read more...]
Network, Network, Network!
Virtual Assistant Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:37 pm Post subject: Network, Network, Network -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is nothing like networking to give your business a boost. It is a bit like planting a seed, watering it and then watching it take root - it can take a few months before the first nibbles come in, but when they do - it is usually worth it! You've heard the saying 'it's not what you know, but who you know'? and in … [Read more...]