I agree with the below ..... I don't intend to not finish anything I start and I would never take on something I couldn't do. Thank you for the advice.

Originally Posted by VBP

On various posts and forums, there are discussions about VAs wanting to subcontract for other VAs. While I certainly do not want to be a downer on this thread, I wanted to share some important points about subcontracting for other VAs. The reason I am doing this is because I have been burned not once, not twice, but three times within the last six months! 1. Do not overstate your abilities. As eager as one may be to get started and to gain experience, inflating one's experiences can come back to haunt you. It's important to be upfront and honest about what you can and can not do. 2. Be responsive. I am not sure why a disconnect appears to happen, but it does. A lead VA has deadlines to her clients. It is important to let the lead VA know how when plan to complete the project and to provide timely updates when required. Take the initiative to provide updates even if not asked. 3. Project completion. It is never good practice to take on a project, start it and then fall off the face of the earth. This ties in to overstating one's abilities. If you can't complete the project, inform the lead VA so that she can make other arrangements. There are many other attributes that can make a good subcontract relationship go bad, but remember, just as a good word travels fast, so does the bad!

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