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Achieving what I set out to do

It has been a while since I last posted a blog and it’s easy to sit here and try to make excuses, which all hold validity in my head, but in the end, it comes down to me not making the time or scheduling the time to write my blogs. However, realising this and the time of year, I thought, what better way to end this year than with my last blog for 2022 – I know it’s only my fourth, but it is the last for the year. This year for me, and I think for many of you, has gone by in a flash and bef...

A Daughter's Point of View - by Joslyne Tinone

This month we are changing things up a wee bit…we invited a guest blogger to offer their viewpoint on the positive impacts of running your own small business while working from home…Please welcome my daughter, Joslyne Tinone!Elizna Tinone, the owner of Time Creator VA Services, is also known as my mum. Approximately two years ago my mum started her own business. It changed everything. When I found out my mum was starting her own business my reaction was like most teenagers' reactio...

What makes The Perfect VA/The Perfect Client?

Wow, we are almost at the end of the month and time for our next blog. Previously, we discussed other topics about Virtual Assistants that can be found on our websiteunder our Blog section. This month, we are talking about what makes The Perfect VA/The Perfect Client. Although there isno right or wrong, the qualities listed below are what I believe to be the contributing factors for ThePerfect VA/Perfect Client. The Perfect VA/The Perfect Client isn’t a specific individual in the broad sense, ...

What is a Virtual Assistant?

Have you ever read about a Virtual Assistant or VA and weren’t sure what it is? No need to feel alone, many people have never heard of this term, and neither had I until about three years ago.When I was on the board of an Administration Association, I welcomed a friendly face at oneof our ‘Meet and Greet’ events. When I introduced myself as a part-time administrator, Iasked her what she did. She replied, “I run a VA company.” I pondered the words andthought “wait, what’s that?” R...

Questions for your Potential VA (before signing up)

Last month, we have touched on what a Virtual Assistant is. If you haven’t read this blog or wantto know more about it, you can find it here.This month, I am touching on a couple of important questions you need to ask any potential VA.The key to remember when having a discovery call with your potential right-hand person is thatit is exactly what it sounds like - a Discovery Call – an information gathering session. Eventhough you will need to treat this like you would treat a potential employ...