There are many women (and some men) who are keen to work at home these days, so that they can either start a family, or be there for the family they already have. For some, it's caring for elderly parents, or perhaps a spouse who is ill. Whatever the reason, there are many seeking ways to work at home. For those with good corporate administrative skills, being a Virtual Assistant is a natural choice. There are still many learning about this industry, despite it having been around since the mid … [Read more...]
Are you lonely in your role as a VA?
Are you a VA who is finding it lonely working alone at home every day? This is a common occurrence for new VAs as they make the transition from the corporate world to a work-at-home scenario. Loneliness is one of the key factors for VAs not continuing their businesses and returning to the workforce. I encourage each of you to seek out local networks close to where you live so you can go to meetings. Business networks, council networking groups, if you have children, perhaps mother's clubs (or … [Read more...]
