"The chief cause
of failure and unhappiness is trading what we want most for what we want at the
moment."
Author Unknown
January 18, 2012
January 8, 2012
Just do it!
Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
-Samuel Johnson
January 6, 2012
January 5, 2012
Remember this!
"You
were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born
with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings.
You are not meant for crawling, so don't. You have wings. Learn to use them and
fly."
Mevlana Jelalu'ddin Rumi
January 1, 2012
What is a virtual assistant?
I'm often asked to describe the role of Virtual Assistant. This is one of the easiest questions to give a quick response to and yet one of the hardest for traditional business to understand. In essence, a Virtual Assistant can provide any sort of business help you need. Some VAs offer web building services, some telephone communications. Some focus on bookkeeping. Others, such as myself, can handle just about anything Microsoft Office based.
Projects range from 15 minute quick tasks to long-term complex projects. I have completed training manuals, designed presentations, created flyers and customized publications. I format, type, design, develop and analyze data. I work with direct-selling moms and professional corporations. Thanks to experience gained over many years, there is little I am unable to accomplish. This is a great way to increase my income while working around my work and home life schedule.
Benefits to clients include improved time management, reduction of in-house staff equaling reduced cost in benefits and equipment, and increased confidence that your work is getting the attention it needs. Hiring a virtual assistant is a way to promote your business flexibility and use your resources wisely.
Here is a quick definition of Virtual Assistant as found at Wikipedia:
A virtual assistant (typically abbreviated to VA, also called a virtual office assistant)[1] is generally self-employed and provides professional administrative, technical, or creative (social) assistance to clients from a home office.[2][3] Because virtual assistants are independent contractors rather than employees, clients are not responsible for any employee-related taxes, insurance or benefits (except in the context that those indirect expenses are included in the VAs fees). Clients also avoid the logistical problem of providing extra office space, equipment or supplies. Clients pay for 100% productive work, and can work with Virtual Assistants, individually, or in multi-VA firms to meet their exact needs. Virtual Assistants usually work for other small businesses.[4] It is estimated that there are as few as 5,000-8,000 or as many as 25,000 virtual assistants worldwide; the profession is growing in centralized economies with "fly-in, fly-out" staffing practices.[5][6][7]
Projects range from 15 minute quick tasks to long-term complex projects. I have completed training manuals, designed presentations, created flyers and customized publications. I format, type, design, develop and analyze data. I work with direct-selling moms and professional corporations. Thanks to experience gained over many years, there is little I am unable to accomplish. This is a great way to increase my income while working around my work and home life schedule.
Benefits to clients include improved time management, reduction of in-house staff equaling reduced cost in benefits and equipment, and increased confidence that your work is getting the attention it needs. Hiring a virtual assistant is a way to promote your business flexibility and use your resources wisely.
Here is a quick definition of Virtual Assistant as found at Wikipedia:
A virtual assistant (typically abbreviated to VA, also called a virtual office assistant)[1] is generally self-employed and provides professional administrative, technical, or creative (social) assistance to clients from a home office.[2][3] Because virtual assistants are independent contractors rather than employees, clients are not responsible for any employee-related taxes, insurance or benefits (except in the context that those indirect expenses are included in the VAs fees). Clients also avoid the logistical problem of providing extra office space, equipment or supplies. Clients pay for 100% productive work, and can work with Virtual Assistants, individually, or in multi-VA firms to meet their exact needs. Virtual Assistants usually work for other small businesses.[4] It is estimated that there are as few as 5,000-8,000 or as many as 25,000 virtual assistants worldwide; the profession is growing in centralized economies with "fly-in, fly-out" staffing practices.[5][6][7]
Common modes of communication and data delivery include the Internet, e-mail and phonecall conferences,[8] online work spaces, and fax machine. Professionals in this business work on a contractual basis and a long-lasting cooperation is standard. Typically 5 years of administrative experience in an office is expected at such positions as executive assistant, office manager/supervisor, secretary, legal assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, real estate assistant, information technology, et cetera.
In recent years Virtual Assistants have also worked their way into many mainstream businesses and with the advent of VOIP or other services such as Skype it has been possible to have a Virtual Assistant who can answer your phone remotely without the end user's knowledge. This allows many businesses to add a personal touch in the form of a receptionist without the additional cost of hiring someone.
In Non-Stop Inertia, Ivor Southwood analyses the role of virtual assistant as the epitome of the contemporary phenomenon of precarious work. Through this mode of employment, which combines supposed flexibility and autonomy with actual lack of human contact, "home itself becomes a kind of non-place in which we are all either willing or reluctant jugglers”.[9]
Consider the use of a Virtual Assistant in your business. There is no job too small or too large; the right Virtual Assistant is out there waiting for you!
October 16, 2010
Flat fees now available!
I recognize that for the small business owner it is sometimes difficult to budget necessary projects. While our hourly rates offer great value for the services provided, I have decided to offer flat rates on several of our more popular specialties. This eliminates any concern a client may have over costs and turnaround and enables them to take advantage of services to help their business.
Flat Rate Items
Pull tab flyer- a full-color custom flyer with tear off tabs at the bottom with your contact details. Place these on bulletin boards in your area and find new customers who want your services. Fee includes design, copywriting and conversion to a pdf file you can print from as often as you wish. $15
Gift certificate- Custom gift certificate design that you can update with recipient and $ amount details. Fee includes design, copywriting and conversion to a file you can update and print from as often as you wish. $10
Labels- Personalized labels in any standard label size, from return address to full page. Includes the addition of logos or other graphics. File will be provided to you for printing. $7
More flat rate items will be added soon, such as newsletters, coupons and more. As always, printing is also available for an additional charge. My hourly rates are still available for other projects. Contact me at atyourserviceoffice@gmail.com for more information.
Get out of your office and get back to your business!
Flat Rate Items
Pull tab flyer- a full-color custom flyer with tear off tabs at the bottom with your contact details. Place these on bulletin boards in your area and find new customers who want your services. Fee includes design, copywriting and conversion to a pdf file you can print from as often as you wish. $15
Gift certificate- Custom gift certificate design that you can update with recipient and $ amount details. Fee includes design, copywriting and conversion to a file you can update and print from as often as you wish. $10
Labels- Personalized labels in any standard label size, from return address to full page. Includes the addition of logos or other graphics. File will be provided to you for printing. $7
More flat rate items will be added soon, such as newsletters, coupons and more. As always, printing is also available for an additional charge. My hourly rates are still available for other projects. Contact me at atyourserviceoffice@gmail.com for more information.
Get out of your office and get back to your business!
July 11, 2010
Services for Direct Sellers and Service-based Clients
At Your Service Office is available for any size business and has the skills and talents to meet any need. Often, smaller businesses such as direct sellers, landscapers and other personal service providers have unique advertising and communication needs.
Here are a few samples of what At Your Service offers clients for person-to-person advertising. These items can be provided electronically for printing at your convenience, or can be printed for you in any quantity for an additional fee.
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Here are a few samples of what At Your Service offers clients for person-to-person advertising. These items can be provided electronically for printing at your convenience, or can be printed for you in any quantity for an additional fee.
Get your information out to multiple people and give them a way to contact you. The pull tab flyer is perfect for posting on bulletin boards and in public areas to attract attention to your business or event.
Want to send an e-mail to current or prospective clients with your current offerings? Or perhaps you wish to advertise on a yahoo or other internet group? Try a "solo ad" style e-mail. These can also be printed and used as flyers or package inserts.
Have an important event that needs a professional invitation via e-mail?
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What about keeping your customers informed with an informational newsletter via e-mail and/or print?
These are just a few examples of past works and current services from At your Service Office. To learn more about these and other products, contact AtYourServiceOffice@gmail.com
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