Soaring Gas Prices! Makes Even More Sense To Hire Virtual Assistant
August 6, 2008 by admin
Filed under Virtual Assistance, small business support
What happens when gas prices soar to all-time highs of $3.00 and $3.50 per gallon – more in some areas? Recent tragedies, such as Hurricane Katrina, and alleged oil shortages have driven gas prices to an all-time high. Most of us can ride out high gas prices in the short term but what happens when [...]
The Successful Virtual Administrative Assistant
August 4, 2008 by admin
Filed under Tips for Virtual assistants, virtual assistants
We continually, despite how well we screen and interview, find people in administrative and other positions that need to be replaced for poor job performance. Now, I know from being self-employed and owning businesses for the past 15 years that not everyone is going to be a good employee/contractor. In fact, statistically, only about 30% [...]
Become a More Valuable Admin
August 4, 2008 by admin
Filed under Tips for Virtual assistants, virtual assistants
Being of value to your client or your boss is invaluably important to job security. But how does one go about creating value? You become more knowledgeable and indispensable. Learn as much as you can about what your boss/client does.
Ask questions. Most people are flattered to know that you care enough to ask how they [...]
Taking Notes
August 4, 2008 by admin
Filed under Tips for Virtual assistants, virtual assistants
Now, I’m not Super Woman. I’m just Super Organized and work extra hard and long because I enjoy it. Today’s tip is something I’ve done for years no matter where I worked: Go to Wal-Mart, or wherever you shop, when they have their back-to-school sales, and pick up a bunch of 10 cent notebooks. While [...]


