Virtual Assistant e-zine: July Issue
Thursday, August 7th, 2008“I KNOW-HOW to do that!”
Get in Gear: The Know-How Virtual Assistant’s Guide, August 2008
Hi there,
the theme for this month is “I know-how to do that!” I’m going to jump right into it this month because I’ve been away on vacation and this issue is going out a few days late!
In this issue:
* Feature: I KNOW-HOW to do that! Includes a link to my VA Skillset Readiness Plan & Resources
* Great VA Training Resources
* VA Marketing Resources
* Sign up for eMarketing Essentials - a new weekly free internet marketing advice & resources
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You always want to be in a situation where you can handle the bulk of the client’s needs, as long as they are desirable to you.
But do you “know how” to do what your clients are asking about?
Here are some of the most typical virtual “administrative” tasks out there:
* Word processing
* Proofing/Editing
* Data Processing
* Database Management
* Telephone Answering/Message Taking
* Email Management
* Spreadsheet Design & Update
* Power Point Presentations
* Business Letters & Correspondence
* Calendar Management
* Appointment Scheduling
* Data Processing
* Document/ File Conversion
* Place Orders/ Fulfillment
* Create Manuals
* Transcription
* Internet Topic Research
* Report Preparation
Are there items in the list above where you lack skill but wish that you didn’t?
Virtual Assistant Site Review: VAClassroom.com
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008I’m starting a new “site review” series where I’m going to be reviewing websites that I think are valuable to virtual assistants. If you’re interested in having your site reviewed (it’s a great way to increase quality incoming links!), leave a comment with the link or send me an email: tia@allamericanadmin.com
Also - see my updated comment on this entry! In response to Kimberly.
Virtual Assistant Site Review #1: VAClassroom.com
Every now and again I come across a resource for
virtual assistants that I think is of extraordinary
value. I found such value in VAClassroom.com’s
training center.
(In case you’re wondering, YES, I have personally
experienced paid membership at VAClassroom.com)
so I am qualified to really review it!)
Today’s top virtual assistants excel by assisting
their clients in a number of tasks related to
internet and technology. Neither needs to be scary!
I’m naturally inclined toward internet, technology,
software, etc, but even if you aren’t, it’s not
something you should shy away from.
VAClassroom offers a number of training modules
geared toward increasing your knowledge of some of
the hottest trends in virtual assistance today:
internet marketing, blogs, shopping cart assistance
and more.
Here’s what Craig, co-founder of VAClassroom.com has
to say:
“Our primary mission at VAClassroom is to provide
skill-based Training Programs that equip Virtual
Assistants with the exact skills and knowledge
businesses are seeking today. I am sure you all can
relate to taking a course only to discover that it
did not provide the relevant skills needed to find
tangible work opportunities. At VAClassroom, our
courses are created based on the input of our network
of Internet Business colleagues who regularly hire
Virtual Assistants. This gives us the confidence that
we are providing the right kind of training that will
translate to real work opportunities for VAs.”
Congrats to VAClassroom.com on a job well-done!