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30 Days of Thanks – Day 20 – Administrative Days

Fridays are my administrative days. It is the day where I run errands (like this morning) or play catch-up for anything that didn’t get done during the week. It’s the day I pay bills, write articles, prepare my monthly e-newsletter or write blog posts for the week ahead. I am

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30 Days of Thanks – Day 19 – People who Inspire and Challenge

Do you have people in your life who inspire you and challenge you? I am blessed to have people in my life who do just that.

I have family, friends, colleagues and others who challenge me to be the best Virtual Assistant, wife, mother, daughter and person that I can be. 

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The VA Industry Survey is Still Going Strong – Be Heard!

A reminder for all you VAs, the Virtual Assistant Industry Survey is still underway. Danielle’s goal is 1,000 participants, and if I remember correctly, she’s half way there. You’ll get a free copy of the results if you participate in the survey, so head on over there and let

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It’s Time for the Virtual Assistant Industry Survey

The Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce (VACOC) is conducting it’s yearly Virtual Assistant Industry Survey. This year’s theme is on social networking and I’m sure the results will prove to be interesting! The VACOC’s goal is to reach at least 1,000 participants this year, so go here to take the

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A Must Read for all Virtual Assistants

Have I ever told you how much I love Danielle? She rocks!  If you are Virtual Assistant and not reading her blog or a member of her Peer Group, you shoud be. Danielle’s most recent blog post is a MUST read for all Virtual Assistants, newbie or seasoned.

Virtual Assistants Versus Virtual Staffing Agencies

I recently had the following comment pending moderation (copied ‘as is’ with errors and all):

“Iwon’t agree with this completely that virtual assistants are part owners and not employees. Actually they are personal assistants with the advantage of covering clients from a wider geographical range then your regular P.A. and just

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Announcing the Divine Line Newsletter!

Have you heard the saying: “When you make plans, God laughs?” That’s exactly what it has been like trying to get my online newsletter going.

In any case, it’s here! The Divine Line is finally ready to go. The first issue will be sent out this week or Monday

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Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Are you in a profession that you love and doing work you are passionate about? I am and feel truly blessed to be a Virtual Assistant and have the opportunity to work with fabulous people on a daily basis.

Today is Administrative Professionals Day and to all my clients I just

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Why Offshoring Doesn’t Pay

@StacyBrice has a great article on her blog about her experience with offshoring.

The results are not surprizing at all, and proves that there is much more to being a successful and indispensible Virtual Assistant  than providing simple answers and knowing the ins and outs of the latest software or program.

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Is the Label “Virtual Assistant” Still Suitable?

Over on Danielle’s blog, The Gritty Virtual Assistant, there is an interesting discussion going on about the term “Virtual Assistant.” Danielle is asking whether or not the term Virtual Assistant still suits us. She brings ups some great points and I encourage you to read what she wrote.

Truth be told,

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