I'm delighted to let you know that I recently graduated after doing the Sustainability Business Program that the Yarra Ranges Council puts on for businesses in their region. This is a govt subsidised program so it has the backing of the Australian government. Why would I participate in such a program? Because I saw it as adding value to my business and alerting more people to the VA industry as a whole. While Virtual Assistants already know and understand the benefits of operating virtually … [Read more...]
IVAA Australia
With everything that's been going on in the past few months (AVAC, a holiday, my husband's accident and the list goes on) I've not been as active here as I normally would be and haven't been telling you everything that's been going on. IVAA has set up an Australian division to give Australian VAs a not-for-profit that has their industry at heart. As IVAA has already gone the rounds in the US with managing an NFP identity for our industry, they are well placed to do the same here. I am happy … [Read more...]
Virtual Assistant NFP group opens in Australia
At long last, we have an NFP setting up here in Australia for the Virtual Assistant Industry. And I am delighted that IVAA has taken this direction. This announcement was published shortly before AVAC but I was rather busy to post it at that time. Details below: IVAA-Australia - in our ongoing efforts to expand our International reach, IVAA will have a division in Australia allowing our members down under to have their own EOM's, Peer Discussions, Online and Live Summits, and Preferred … [Read more...]
What are you doing next year?
Did you know it's only 12 weeks to Christmas? yeah, I know, but someone had to say it. We don't like being reminded of how close the end of the year is, do we? Seriously though, have you thought about what you're doing next year? If you fit into any of the following, then I have a special offer for you: - You're looking to become a Virtual Assistant and not sure where to start - You have been running your VA business part-time but want to take it to the next level - You've been a VA for … [Read more...]
Business sustainability program
Have you checked what your local council has on offer for small businesses? I've recently shifted into a different Shire and found with delight that this one is very focused on helping small businesses to succeed. Their philosophy is that they would like the same $ spent over and over and over and over... again till it's worn out - in this area. They actively encourage people in business to either work only 2 or 3 mins away or to work in their homes. I've discovered they have quite a few … [Read more...]
Starting out as a Virtual Assistant
It was several years ago I began this journey of developing a business at home. 16, in fact, next month. That time has flown by. My daughters are all now adults and no longer needed a mum at home but I must admit I have no inclination to go back out into the traditional workforce. I love my surroundings, my comfortable office and the line of work I do for my clients. However, I know many feel totally overwhelmed when they join the Virtual Assistant industry and have no idea how to start … [Read more...]
Introducing the new Coaching Club
I've been working on a project in the background for some months, as if I need something else to be doing! Many of you will know that I've been running the VATrainer.com Virtual Assistant course for a few years now and I'm thrilled that we have many graduates now having gone through that program. However I do get requests from those looking to become VAs, who can't afford the training course fee, for assistance and I hate turning people away. So I've been developing the Virtual Assistant … [Read more...]
VATrainer Student Interview
I thought I would introduce you to some of those who have undertaken my VATrainer course to become Virtual Assistants and run their own businesses. This is an online course that runs over a 10 week period and has been available online for a couple of years now. I have been pleased to see the number of students that have come through and the quality of work they have produced throughout their course. The first is Kellie and in her words, here is what she felt about the course: 1. What made … [Read more...]
Benefits of Virtual Assistant Networks – Do the Research
There are so many networks out there these days that it's hard to decide which ones to go with, or should you join any at all? Many people are now entering the Virtual Assistant industry, having read about it in news articles, magazines and blogs, or having seen it via television business shows and news reports. But they are not always sure where to go and how to start. Using your favourite search engine should pull up various Virtual Assistant networks and organisations which really are your … [Read more...]
