I had thought of doing this as well, but wasn't sure about it. It's nice to see that most VAs are willing to help others and wouldn't have a problem with it.

I wouldn't be offended either, but a newer VA has a better chance of subcontracting if she is "seen" around various forums so others can get to know her etc. Simply put, you wouldn't make a major purchase with only 30 seconds of knowledge, the same applies to newer VAs or VAs looking for subcontracting work. It is unrealistic for someone to choose to work with another person without knowing anything about that person.

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Doreen R. Patrick, MVA, ACS, CIVA
www.virtualbusinesspartners.net

Originally Posted by VBP

I wouldn't be offended either, but a newer VA has a better chance of subcontracting if she is "seen" around various forums so others can get to know her etc. Simply put, you wouldn't make a major purchase with only 30 seconds of knowledge, the same applies to newer VAs or VAs looking for subcontracting work. It is unrealistic for someone to choose to work with another person without knowing anything about that person.

That certainly seems reasonable and understandable.

Originally Posted by VBP

I wouldn't be offended either, but a newer VA has a better chance of subcontracting if she is "seen" around various forums so others can get to know her etc. Simply put, you wouldn't make a major purchase with only 30 seconds of knowledge, the same applies to newer VAs or VAs looking for subcontracting work. It is unrealistic for someone to choose to work with another person without knowing anything about that person.

This is how I feel, as well. I get regular requests to see if Goddess is 'hiring' and an occasional 'are you in need of a subcontractor.' As long as the request is up front and legitimate, i am not offended in the least. (And no, I am not hiring )

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Lily Chambers, The Virtual Office Goddess, LLC
Author "How to Do Your Own Small Business Bookkeeping"

Originally Posted by VBP

I wouldn't be offended either, but a newer VA has a better chance of subcontracting if she is "seen" around various forums so others can get to know her etc. Simply put, you wouldn't make a major purchase with only 30 seconds of knowledge, the same applies to newer VAs or VAs looking for subcontracting work. It is unrealistic for someone to choose to work with another person without knowing anything about that person.

This is something I try to discourage subcontractors doing. It's always better to establish yourself or network in some way or another. Some multi-VA firms are getting so large they can't even respond to such emails.

I would not be offended by a single request. But I don't subcontract anything either. I may refer work to another VA, but that would be it. I strive not to take on work I can't handle myself.

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Robin A. Holstein
Robin's Desktop Virtual Administrative Services
My Blog

I welcome other VA's to add to our business. When I receive another VA's information through email or fax I don't have a problem collecting the information and then adding their skills to mine. I feel if I can make any difference in someone's business then in return they have made a difference in mine.

Sorry that happened to you Kate. It was a silly mistake on that persons part for sure. But, speaking of personal information: We all advertise our website's, blogs, emails for Yahoo, MSN and Skype on here just by filling out the information when we first joined the VAF. So, she really didn't have to ask did she? LOL Anyway sorry you went through that.

Good Luck~
Andrea

I'm looking to subcontract right now since I am building my business so I am glad I found this thread. I am definitely trying to be more active in several forums but I also will try to contact some more established VA's. But I will do it in the way suggested in this forum, with the proper resume and researching beforehand the services provided by the VA. That just makes sense to me, you research any company before you interview with them for a job right? Same thing.