If it was up to me, I would have anything related to the holidays done by mid-November. Alas, though, my work revolves around when people hand me their assignments so no matter how much hinting, nudging, or downright nagging I do – most of the holiday tasks will probably get done around this time....

kmohan

The approach I take in my business and advise client’s to take is that newsletters in full-access view shouldn’t be shared across social media BUT invitations to join the mailing list always should be posted and posted regularly.

The money to sustain a business is in the mailing list...

MaplewoodVA

So you've realized that content marketing is important and you've made an effort to get stuff out there. You’re seeing results, they’re just not what you expected and not really getting...

oofva

Recent neurological studies seem to show that our well-being may be reliant on our capacity to feel positive emotions. Some people may set goals for themselves and celebrate only when they've reached them....

oofva

I recently attended a seminar conducted by a Charlotte-area law firm. The attorneys discussed the North Carolina State Bar’s Authorized Practice Advisory Opinion 2002-1, which was revised on January 26, 2012. The State Bar revised the Opinion to clarify what actions a non lawyer may take related to...

Veteran Office Support

The answer is an unquestionable YES! Your chances to secure a new client using RFPs are much better than you may think.

Unfortunately, some virtual assistants do not want to submit a proposal to a PC (potential client) believing that too many other VAs are vying for the same opportunity....

Your Virtual Wizard

My colleague Janine Gregor gets more clients from RFPs than anyone else I know. Her success rate is phenomenal when it comes to responding to an RFP and landing that client. So I asked her to write a book for the rest of us - and you know what? She...

Tess

According to urbandictionary.com, “phishing” is defined as using a fake company or webpage designed to gain personal information, such as a Social Security number, credit card number, bank account number, even your mother’s maiden name, anything that can later be used for identity theft. The word was...

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Making the change from on-site work to online work can be a challenge but it’s necessary if you’re starting your own home-based business, telecommuting, or freelancing. Make these big changes...

oofva

In my 13 years as a notary public, I’ve come to realize that too often the public is unaware of what we do. This week I would like to present myths and facts about becoming a notary.

MYTH: The notary’s signature makes a document official.
FACT: The notary’s job is to verify the...

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During my years as a paralegal, I have spoken to numerous paralegal students. After these talks, I would always offer to review their resumes. If applicable, I would review the job announcement to see whether the resume gave them a reasonable chance to get an interview. I also scan job announcements...

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Just What is a Notary Public?
The notary public’s main job is to prevent document fraud. He/she affixes his/her seal to affirm that the signer of any document has proven beyond any doubt that they are who they say they are.
The office of the notary public can actually be traced back...

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In my last blog about long-distance eldercare I spoke about Katherine, an executive assistant in Charlotte, North Carolina who is precariously balancing her workload with caring for two children while her husband’s unit mobilizes to the Middle East, thus leaving her to handle everything on her own....

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Hello and happy Autumn fellow VAs! I'm always reading the top conversations on the forums and have noticed a LOT of people struggling with their websites lately so the awesome info (and free gifts) I've got to share with you are VERY timely.

The brilliant (and sometimes hilarious) web-expert...

Tess

Katherine (not her real name) is an executive assistant in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the wife of an Army reservist. She is worried about her parents who live on the North Carolina coast, a six-hour drive away. Lately Dad has been having trouble remembering things. On her last visit she discovered...

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