Marketing is an integral part to any business, especially for a Virtual Assistant who has to rely on a professional and creative image. How you get the word out about your VA service can have a tremendous impact on the success of your business. Just throwing together a business card or brochure to hand out, or a quick website is not enough. You need to create a marketing strategy, one that will portray you as capable of creating an image for your clients.  Read the rest of this entry »

So, how exactly do you start and build a Virtual Assistant practice, let alone expand it to a level where other VAs are working with you? The first thing you need to do is determine if you have those necessary skills. Having a computer does not make you a VA. You really need to have some real-life experience doing the tasks that are generally expected of VAs. If you have a background in the administrative field or a history of providing other VA-related services, you are well on your way to having what it takes to build a successful Virtual Assistant practice. Read the rest of this entry »

Once you have made the decision that you need some help with various office related tasks that come with running your business, where do you go from there? Read the rest of this entry »

Most businesses have a budget and need to stick to it as much as possible. However, not everyone will include products and services in their budget that they may feel they can do without if they can get something similar, somewhere else, for free.  Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you are a seasoned Virtual Assistant (VA), or you have just opened your doors to new clients, your marketing strategy should not only involve bringing in new business, it should also include keeping your current clients, your most important asset, happy and coming back for more or referring your services. Read the rest of this entry »

As small business owners, we often take on more than we can handle. Wearing all the hats running our businesses, as well as the other commitments we have (i.e. volunteer work, family, etc.), can sometimes leave us feeling overworked, frustrated, and stressed out. Read the rest of this entry »

At the start of every year, most of us make resolutions or have thoughts about making some changes to our lives. From telling ourselves that we need to lose weight or eat healthier, to quitting smoking or any other life-changing task, we all wish we could profess these wishes and then actually stick to them. Read the rest of this entry »

Just a quick post to wish all of our valued clients, associates and friends a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

Happy Holidays!

Janice D. Byer, CCVA, MVA
and the entire Docu-Type Team

That joyous season that most of us look forward to is just around the corner. Time for family get-togethers, holiday parties and, with any luck, a few days off.

However, it is also the time of year that if you are running a business that doesn’t sell products or services that make great gifts or that compliment holiday events, you may experience a little bit of a slow time, especially during December.  Read the rest of this entry »

We are proud to announce the launch of our latest web design…

Sher-Al Farm Equestrian Centre
Mono/Orangeville, Ontario

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