So today I lost a client. She said that my work was excellent but she lost a two big clients and didn't have a whole lot going on and therefore couldn't keep me busy. She said she would re-evaluate in about 6 months, but at this time she just couldn't afford it.

Although I understood, I was a bit disappointed. And it got me thinking of all businesses in general. Are you offering a stimulus package of any sort to your clients? I've already changed my hourly commitment structure to allow for my clients to purchase a smaller block of time - they can purchase 5 hours in advance instead of committing to 10 hours.. I think thats a good deal, they can use those hours however they want, but if they lay dormant for more than 30 days they forfeit them.

Any other stimulus packages out there?

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

Tamika I am sorry to hear that you lost a client. I think a lot of businesses are truly struggling financially and it may even get a bit worse before it gets better.

I am very grateful that I haven't had to make any adjustments with my hours/fees due to the current economic state. Although, I am curious to see if any other VAs are offering any type of "stimulus packages" to their clients.

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Dawn Riley
A Virtual Assistant in Paradise
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I hope this post gets more replies. I too would like to see if anyone is offering any "stimulus packages" of their own.

Dina