A New Trend in the Virtual Assistant World – Compensation

by Tawnya Sutherland | Oct 11, 2009 | Recommended VA Training

Virtual Assistants and Online Business Managers …. It’s time to take note of a new trend in the virtual world. The topic? Compensation. Traditionally, us virtual professionals have stuck to the “time for money” compensation model.  Meaning we charge an hourly rate or...

Offer Twitter & Facebook Fan Page to Your VA Service List

by Tawnya Sutherland | Oct 9, 2009 | Recommended VA Training

As you look at the current Social Media frontier in the latter part of 2009, it is clear that there are two particular channels that have become “shining stars” among the business community. Any idea what those two channels might be? Let me tell you…...

What Advice Would You Offer Someone Wanting to Get Started in the VA Business?

by Tawnya Sutherland | Sep 7, 2009 | Getting Started as a VA

Interesting enough, we just had this thread topic in our forum at VAnetworking.com, the FREE Social Network for Virtual Assistants. This week we had our 12,000th member register for our network and answers are always readily shared to any question. Some of the things...

You Have to Spend Money to Make Money???

by Tawnya Sutherland | Jul 9, 2009 | Marketing

We have all heard the adage “YOU have to spend money to make money”. Although starting a Virtual Assistant business can be relatively inexpensive, it is important to spend money on those things that will create opportunities for you and your business. Many...

5 Items You Must Include on Your Virtual Assistant Website

by Tawnya Sutherland | Jun 27, 2009 | Marketing

Why is a website essential for a VA? There is no question that having a website is the most important ingredient in a Virtual Assistant’s online marketing strategy. Your website is the online face of your Virtual Assistant business; it is where people get to see your...