I have a bio page and I have a "company resume".. my first client said that this was one of the reasons she hired me over about 15 other VAs.

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Tamika R. Johnson, MBA, Principal
administrative partners, llc
www.administrativepartners.net | http://adminpartners.blogspot.com

I wouldn't post a resume on my webiste. It'd give my clients wrong impression and see me as an employee instead of a business owner.

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Brenda A. Jones
www.brevos.com

Maybe off-topic but here goes: what do you do if a prospect asks for a resume?
From the responses I would assume that I should politely decline giving one out because it might give an impression of me being an employee rather than a business owner. However, I find this rather difficult for me at the stage I am in. I just started a few days ago and clients don't come easy. Any advice?

I don't have a resume on my website. Yes, I do have some information about the company and a paragraph saying that we have over 5yrs experience... but I am also thinking of having a Portfolio on my site with examples of work (as long as they are approved by the client beforehand!)

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Julia Neal ...because we ♥ admin!
http://julianeal.wordpress.com

Tamika,
What do you include in your "company resume"?

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Dawn Lawson | At Your Service
http://freelanceadminsupport.com

Hello,

A company resume should include info about your background and experience, as well as your business philosophy, etc. At the upcoming OIVAC, a seminar on this very topic is being presented entitled "Creating a Company & Personal Profile that Attracts Clients", by Anita Bruton, a VA that specializes in developing company profiles (resumes). You can review the entire seminar schedule here.

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Sharon Williams
The 24 Hour Secretary
The "I Needed It Yesterday" Company

Thank you for the info Sharon. I'll have to check that out.

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Dawn Lawson | At Your Service
http://freelanceadminsupport.com

Wow. This got me to thinking. Maybe we should have it too. I'd suggest it right away.

The plus side, I think, of having a company resume is that it lends a person "feel" to the company/business owner, reaching out to clients who are more comfortable in dealing face to face. It makes the whole business close and gives an air of trustworthiness.

I guess the clinch, though, is to design the page in a way that will blow your clients' minds out. Impress like you mean business. Making a company resume page and just winging it will be seen right through.

Or perhaps one shouldn't call it blatantly as a "company resume". Just brand is a page that highlights your accomplishments and creds.