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As many of you were aware, we had our monthly Subcontractor's Q&A call with Danielle Cuomo last night.

Our questions were focused on "Why selling yourself and communication is so important as a subcontractor " A brief summary of the questions asked were:

1. Clarify the definition of niche and expertise for a subcontractor?
2. What are the differences?
3. While working on a project is it necessary to stay consistant with communication tools like email, phone, IM , project mgt software or documents?
4. Do you have specific communication and project management software preferences?
5. If a subcontractor hits a roadblock while working on a project how do you suggest letting the contractor know, without them losing faith in you?
6. Is it proper to ask the contractor's budget or time frame expected on a project?
7. How often should you communicate with a project manager or contractor? Weekly, daily or monthly?
8. Are there skill sets that are really difficult to find subcontractors for?
9. How does a sub contractor market himself/herself, if he/she has a specialized niche like real estate/web designing, etc ?
10. Any do's/dont's for subcontractor's while marketing their skills/expertise?
11. Should subcontractors

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The episode with Jeanne Clontz, has now been posted to my blog. [Link] you can listen to it or download it to listen at a later time. Be sure to join my list to be notified of what upcoming things will be happening. All podcasts will be on software for the virtual business or subcontracting for other virtual business owners.

As many of you were aware, we had our monthly Subcontractor's Q&A call with Sue Canfield last night.


Our questions were focused on "What contractors look for in a sub." A brief summary of the questions asked were:


1. Have you hired subcontractors? Do you have any lined up now?

2. What skills do you look for in a subcontractor?

3. Would you choose someone with some sort of certification over experience?

4. Are there any other things you look for in a sub?

5. Do you require your subs to sign a contract?

6. What do you expect as far as a sub's availability and turn around time?

7. Do you base your decision on hiring a sub by what rate they should charge?

8. What does a sub show to a contractor by having a website?

9. How do you look for subs. Through networking, applications, word of mouth or direct contacts?

10. Do you require a long term committment or a project base relationship. Do other contractors do the same?


Each month an advisor of a multi-VA firm or someone who has hired subcontractors will be available to answer...

Interview by Roslyn D'Souza
A Virtual Events Specialist
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Collette Schultz, has been a Virtual Assistant since 2007 while continuing to work outside the home and a full-time mom. Her company, Virtual Dream Office Services, has become one of the most recognized for her subcontracting expertise. Collette has been acknowledged with creating the ideal virtual subcontract business model. She is the “Software Savvy Sub.” Listen to our interview with Collette while she discusses the subcontract side of her nickname. Pass along this link and help others take advantage of Collette's expertise and experience. It will help them to start subcontracting or muli-VA's to find the subcontractors they need expand their business. In the upcoming weeks a second interview will be available discussing the "Software Savvy" side of her name.

You can listen to the interview here [Link]

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