Lee - I am interested in how you organize others rather than how you keep organized. I'm very organized at home and in my personal life also but wonder how I do this for others "virtually". Thanks.

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Sandy
www.eliteadminforyou.com

Each client is difference since each of their needs are different and some I connect to remotely thereby creating a virtual file system and processes for them on their system. I also utilize Skype and Smartsheets as communication tools and for organization of some others. Again it depends on the client and their overall need. There are many great project management programs that can be used as well but I find that smartsheets works well for most of my clients needs because of the intergration with Google Docs and thereby streamlined file sharing.

You need to find what works best for you first since most of your clients will be working with you and your overall system. I have some clients who are glad to utilize the sheets and others who don't want the hassle of another area to access and will simple use email or fax to get me the information with no organization what-so-ever. That is why I have a rules and category system in place.

Another gem I just started with one client is a Wiki and I am trying to figure how I can use this process for client organization as well.

Hope this answers your question this time.

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Lee Drozak
My Office Assistant

Lee, maybe I missed it but what system do you use to stay on the WIFI while you're on the road? I'm trying to research the best choice, but would welcome your experience.

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Trish Hallmark
www.thvaonline.com

Trish,

I have an air card from Verizon. I found that using Verizon gets me better coverage in remote areas. All I do is plug it in and connect. I also take advantage of free Wifi in areas that offer it since I am charged per MB on the card. I have never gotten close to my limit but I will use free first every time. There are also internet companies that allow connections via satellite for a fee but they are similar to using dial-up and I found them slow and unreliable.

I have seen as technology has changed that many of the parks and camp grounds we go to now offer some kind of connection package as well as coffee shops and restaurants. JiWire is a great Wifi locator. You can search by state and city and it will let you know who provides free and who charges.

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Lee Drozak
My Office Assistant

Lee,
Enjoye reading the interview. It is always nice to read about other VA's and how they operate their business. It gives me encourage to read about how other VA's succeed. Thanks for sharing.

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Patricia Leverett
Assist Us PAL

Concentrate on one niche at a time...that's really good advice I probably need right now.
Thank you.

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Thanks for reading my interview Patricia and Julie, I am glad that you enjoyed it.

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Lee Drozak
My Office Assistant