Awhile back I replied to a Craigslist posting for a “Fast Paced Virtual Assistant Needed.” The business owner was crystal clear that she wanted the person she chose to be a self-employed independent contractor, NOT an employee. That means she would pay me a contracted rate in exchange for my services – no taxes withheld, ...
So I thought it might be fun for this month’s list to take a look at my Bookmarks Bar. In case you’re not using this tool, it’s such a time-saving shortcut for the sites you visit most. I’m curious what others have pinned to their bars, so drop a note about yours in the comments ...
Facing the Awkward Conversation Head-On We’ve all been there in some context or another – the awkward, difficult conversation that we’d rather avoid. Maybe with a client, a colleague, or a friend. You messed up big time, or maybe someone else messed up, but lucky you – you get to deliver the bad news. We ...
How Have I Found Virtual Clients for My VA Business? “Where have you found virtual clients?” That’s the #1 question that I hear aspiring virtual assistants ask the most. It’s not easy to find clients, let alone good ones, and without clients you don’t have much of a business. Just keepin’ it real here: ...
Do you ever have a writing assignment but you have no idea where to start, or how to start? Or maybe you’re just dreading the task so you don’t start at all. Writer’s block can be intimidating, but only if we let it. Getting started can be the hardest part. Once you’re past that ...