Virtual Assistance vs. Personal Assistance, Can you handle both?
May 19, 2010
Many virtual assistance prefer to be just that, virtual. Recently I had a client in the New England area that asked if I would be open to stopping by on occasion to help her with a project or two here and there. Lets face it, not every task that can be delegated could be tossed to a VA. Most can, but some things really do require some “hands on” attention. Given the importance of the event she was putting together and the fact that her and I worked very, very well together virtually we met in person for the very first time. Awkward? No, not at all. When you work with someone for a long period of time you develop some what of a strong bond making it seem as if we knew each other face to face for quite some time.
Growing up and working in different careers throughout my life has made working with people one on one very easy. I have handled just about every situation I could have possibly encountered with previous jobs so I’m fairly certain I could handle just about every sticky situation, so awkwardness frightens me the least. While helping my client tackle some important tasks she asked what I like better doing working as a VA or as a Personal Assistant? To me it’s all the same minus the fact I cannot secretly play super admin woman in my pajamas in person as I could virtually. I love what I do and I absolutely love working with the clients that I choose to work with so if and when the time of need calls where I might just have to show up in person, I’d do it in a heartbeat with a gigantic smile on my face. Would I travel across the country to save the day? Sign me up! One thing I love about my business is I can take it anywhere I go. Where ever there is internet connection and a place for me to focus on what’s important I can go.
Moral of the story is if your VA is around your area and you desperately need help, it’s OKAY to ask if they are willing to travel to lend you a hand. I’m sure if there afternoon is free on the day you need assistance they would be happy to temporarily play a personal assistant for the moment.
Happy Mothers Day from VAsolutionsNOW!
May 8, 2010
Being a great mother is a very exhausting and hard role to play, believe me I KNOW! Being a first time and single mom for the past four years have been very challenging, however very rewarding. Every day has a new surprise in store for us, every day is unpredictable, we never wake up knowing what our little blessings will do next.
Messes, arguing, stubbornness, yelling, crying, screaming, tantrums, pinching, throwing toys, flinging food, coloring on the walls, broken things, demands, dirty diapers, tuns of extra laundry, missing items, flushing my favorite bracelet down the toilet while wearing all of my make up (and yes, I mean all of it)…
Would I do it again? ABSOLUTELY! And I’m sure you would too.
No matter how big the mess, no matter how smelly and messy things can possibly get at the end of the night when your child says “I love you, Mommy” makes every ounce of disappointment go away. With every hug and every kiss that melt us, it keeps us Mommies running strong!
We’d like to wish all you wonderful Mommies out there a very Happy Mothers Day!
How Social Media Is Changing the World [Stats]
May 5, 2010
If you haven’t seen the refreshed version of Erik Qualman’s Social Media Revolution 2, I would highly recommend you doing so. Many companies have yet to realize the impact social media can have on your business, for both the good and the bad. Are you one of them?
