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Hire a Virtual Assistant Welcome to the social networking and discussion forum for virtual assistants at all levels of business development. Register to claim and customize your profile and network with other VAs, share information and experience, post images and create videos, start a blog, create and join social groups, and network live in the chatroom! Regularly published jobs, tons of great resources, a directory, and more - it's all here in one place. Join this friendly, supportive community of professional VAs today!

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WELCOME TO VIRTUAL ASSISTANT FORUMS
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Member Introductions! (1 Viewing)
Introduce yourself here to let other members know who you are and share a bit about your goals as a Virtual Assistant!
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Highlighting the Virtual Assistant industry through interviews, news and online content. Created and hosted by Darlene Victoria of D. Victoria Virtual Assistance.
by tsmith
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Read and respond to monthly interviews with our most successful members. Interviews conducted by Lisa MacFarlane of NZVAs.
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Find out which books are must-reads for VAs and which are better left on the shelf. Reviews authored by Tammi Metzler of The Write Associate. To submit a title for possible review click here.
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Find or start a group of local VAs to meet up with in person! If you start a thread please follow up. FREE meetups only. Pay events may be posted to the Classifieds.
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MARKETING AND NETWORKING
Social Networking (2 Viewing)
Discuss and discover various avenues for online social networking including: LinkedIn, Merchant Circle, Facebook, Twitter (microblogging), MySpace etc.
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Niche Marketing (2 Viewing)
"Narrow the channel, strengthen the stream." Post your thoughts and questions on targeted niche marketing here.
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Article Marketing (1 Viewing)
Discussion on marketing your practice and establishing yourself as an expert through the submission of original articles online. You MAY post your own articles here!
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Discussion on best practices, resources, tips and tricks for marketing via email.
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Tips and resources to help you leverage audio, video, podcasting, and more - plus radio and television marketing for business growth.
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Post your press release questions, pre-release drafts, recently distributed releases, and PR resources here! You MAY post the full text of your press releases here.
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On enhancing your web presence by launching yourself into the blogosphere. Ask your blog related questions and find great resources here.
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Branding (1 Viewing)
Trying to decide what to call your practice or working on a new tagline? Get feedback and share ideas about what your brand says about you.
by VBP
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You have thirty seconds [or about 150 words] to get a compelling marketing message across AND explain what it is you do. Get help, ideas, and share advice here.
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Ask your questions and find great resources, tips, and suggestions for a successful direct mail marketing campaign.
by mhoyte
7 Hours Ago Go to last post
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Print and promotional advertising can be just as effective as your online efforts. Discuss and learn more here.
by NZVAs
2 Days Ago Go to last post
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Discuss everything from design and what to put on them to where to get them printed. Discuss how to get maximum impact with your business cards.
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Discuss the benefits of networking live and in-person.
4 Days Ago Go to last post
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Discuss everything else related to your marketing and networking efforts.
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WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
SEO discussion and resources. Learn about both on and off-site methods to help you optimize your website for better search engine results.
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Well written, grammatically correct, articulate content is a crucial aspect of presenting yourself as a professional online.
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Stuck on a line of code? Find great resources and ask your programming related questions here. Any level of experience welcome!
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Graphic Design (1 Viewing)
Find great resources as well as tips and tricks to help you design your virtual assistance website. Ask your questions and get advice on website and graphic design issues here.
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Information and opinions on various domain registration and website hosting options.
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Everything *else* related to websites and blogs. Post here if you're not sure where to put your website development questions.
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For honest, supportive, constructive feedback and reviews of your completed virtual assistance business websites.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Find and share information and resources to help you create or update your business plan.
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Discuss and get feedback on your current or potential virtual service offerings.
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Tips, tricks, and resources to help you better manage your working hours, set and reach your goals, and stay organized
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Not sure where to ask your business development questions and resources? Find and share even more information here.
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This forum is for the discussion of subcontracting best practices, how-to's and logistics. It is NOT a place to solicit opportunities or to promote your services as a subcontractor.
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Did you receive an email or letter offering you a VA contract or work from home job that sounds too good to be true? Post here for the truth and browse previously posted scams.
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Trying to work out a specific program feature or piece of technology, need editing assistance, or just need help figuring something out and not sure where else to post? Ask your questions here for quick assistance! (Not indexed by search engines, inaccessible to unregistered users.)
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Headlines and issues related to the VA industry. Post here to start or join in a discussion on happenings that impact our profession. Click here to read more of today's Virtual Assistant Industry headlines.
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CONTRACTS, LEGALESE, AND TAXES
Post your contract and legal agreement related questions and resources here.
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Find information and resources and ask your questions on small business and self employment taxes.
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Discussion and resources related to other legalities that are important to or may impact your virtual assistance practice.
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Find and download member-contributed sample documents and information packets for various business purposes. To contribute to the document library please contact us.
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INVOICING AND BILLABLE HOURS
Find and discuss resources, tips and general info on the best ways to keep track of your billable hours.
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Find and share information, experience, and opinion on the importance of billing policies to your VA practice.
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Post your questions and suggestions regarding invoice processing procedures and various resources.
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Post your resoureces and general questions surrounding invoicing best practices, policies, and billable hours here.
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CLIENT RELATIONS
Discussion on how to help new clients get the most out of working with a Virtual Assistant. Evangelization, Welcome Packets, Getting Started, etc.
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Post here for advice and general discussion about client relations; finding and contracting ideal clients, maintaining long term working relationships, etc.
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Dealing with a difficult client situation? Get advice and feedback in this private forum on ways to work through it. (Not indexed by search engines, inaccessible to unregistered users.)
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VIRTUAL OFFICE RESOURCES
Software (1 Viewing)
Find and post resources, reviews, questions and opinions on various software utilized by fellow virtual assistants.
by mhoyte
7 Hours Ago Go to last post
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You're a virtual service provider but you still need a home office - discuss the necessary hardware, furniture and supplies here.
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Discussion on phone, VOIP, fax, and email options and resources for virtual assistants.
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Discussion on how to work with clients virtually: online collaboration and file sharing tips and resources.
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Security Issues (1 Viewing)
How do you ensure security in your day-to-day business operations - for your clients and yourself? Discuss best practices and find resources here.
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Find, share, and discuss more great resources to help you upgrade and enhance your virtual assistance practice on a budget!
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NICHE VIRTUAL ASSISTANT FORUMS
Are you a REVA with tips and information to share, or do you have a question about what a Real Estate VA does? Post your questions and comments here!
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Find and share resources and information regarding transcription as a niche/specialty.
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If you keep the books for your clients (or want more info on what goes into this niche), post here!
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If you are a virtual paralegal assistant (or want more info on what goes into this niche), post here!
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This section is dedicated to VAs operating on a Mac system. Find resources, tips and tricks and more here.
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VIRTUAL ASSISTANT MARKETPLACE
You must be registered and have a minimum number of posts to access this section.
Browse featured RFP listings. To submit a request for proposal [RFP] click here.
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Post your VA to VA advertisements here! Do *not* include contact info - members will use PM or reply to thread if interested.
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Need a virtual assistant of your own or looking to subcontract? Post here! Do *not* include contact info - members will use PM or reply to thread if interested.
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Post all other classified advertisements here. Do *not* include contact info - members will use PM or reply to thread if interested.
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GOOD CONVERSATION
Share anything (or everything!) that's on your mind. Take a break and enjoy good conversation in this protected forum. (Not indexed by search engines, inaccessible to unregistered users.)
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Share your exciting news, brags, happy endings, and inspirational stories here. Browse threads for a quick boost! (Not indexed by search engines, inaccessible to unregistered users.)
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VIRTUAL ASSISTANT FORUMS SUPPORT
Please check our Frequently Asked Questions before posting here. For your questions and suggestions about the forum as well as forum announcements.
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