Founder of the Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC), Sharon Williams, and the entire steering committee are thrilled to announce that all speakers have been booked for the 5^th annual OIVAC (www.OIVAC.com), an online convention for anyone supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs virtually. (more…)

Sales Copy - eventually every small business owner must consider what needs to be included in order to produce a successful advertisement or piece of marketing material, including your website. (more…)

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. (more…)

Little Billie wants the latest Power Ranger. You know, the one that shoots lasers and turns into an “Incredible Hulk” kind of thing. And little Sarah, she wants the newest Barbie, the one that “all her friends have”. And then, of course, there’s your beloved spouse who thinks he will just die if he doesn’t get a new set of torque wrenches. (more…)

Take advantage of this fabulous opportunity to have your questions about your VA business answered.

CVAC is pleased to present Ask the Experts webinar series. The Canadian Virtual Assistant connection (CVAC ) is Canada’s foremost organization uniting Canadian Virtual Assistants and the world. We provide a venue for VAs to network, share knowledge and skills, plan events and obtain valuable support from other VAs in various stages of business development. (more…)

CVAC is pleased to present Ask the Experts webinar series. The Canadian Virtual Assistant Connection (CVAC ) is Canada’s foremost organization uniting Canadian Virtual Assistants and the world. We provide a venue for VAs to network, share knowledge and skills, plan events and obtain valuable support from other VAs in various stages of business development.

The first Ask the Experts webinar will delve into whatever you would like ask about the VA business from our experts. If you have questions about your VA business this is the forum to get your answers. (more…)

Although the term “Virtual Assistant” is still very new to the business community, there are thousands of home-based administrative workers around the world who now refer to themselves as VAs.  The opportunities for the professional services offered by these VAs are endless. (more…)

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.  (more…)

I can’t believe that 10 years have gone by since I started this business. It has been quite a journey and I have loved (almost) every minute of it. (more…)

Calgon! Take me away!

Okay, sorry about that.. a bit of an inside joke. Or, was it? How many times a day do you find yourself muttering those words to yourself. (more…)