Comments for Elite Heartbeat http://elitevas.wordpress.com Good News and Views for VAs and SBOs Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:54:49 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Productivity Group Writing Project by Thoughts & Philosophies » 137 Parts To The Ultimate Guide to Productivity http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/productivity-group-writing-project/#comment-3566 Thoughts & Philosophies » 137 Parts To The Ultimate Guide to Productivity Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:54:49 +0000 http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/productivity-group-writing-project/#comment-3566 [...] Productivity Group Writing Project by Vickie Turley [...] [...] Productivity Group Writing Project by Vickie Turley [...]

]]> Comment on Productivity Group Writing Project by Thoughts & Philosophies » 137 Parts To The Ultimate Guide to Productivity http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/productivity-group-writing-project/#comment-3567 Thoughts & Philosophies » 137 Parts To The Ultimate Guide to Productivity Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:54:49 +0000 http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/productivity-group-writing-project/#comment-3567 [...] Productivity Group Writing Project by Vickie Turley [...] [...] Productivity Group Writing Project by Vickie Turley [...]

]]> Comment on “Training” the assistant, virtual assistant and intern – and why I’m not interested! by vanneyat http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/training-the-assistant-virtual-assistant-and-intern-and-why-im-not-interested/#comment-3542 vanneyat Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:01:34 +0000 http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/training-the-assistant-virtual-assistant-and-intern-and-why-im-not-interested/#comment-3542 Hey, good info! Keep up the good job! Hope we can share some ideas on internet marketing, blog me at <a href="http://www.edisonlim.com" rel="nofollow">Internet Marketing Blog For Newbie</a> Or visit me at <a href="http://www.internetmarketingreveal.com" rel="nofollow">Internet Marketing Strategies Revealed</a> Hey, good info! Keep up the good job!

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Or visit me at Internet Marketing Strategies Revealed

]]> Comment on “Training” the assistant, virtual assistant and intern – and why I’m not interested! by Business Services, ETC ~ A Virtual Assistance Company http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/training-the-assistant-virtual-assistant-and-intern-and-why-im-not-interested/#comment-1998 Business Services, ETC ~ A Virtual Assistance Company Sun, 03 Jun 2007 14:37:44 +0000 http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/training-the-assistant-virtual-assistant-and-intern-and-why-im-not-interested/#comment-1998 [...] In the past week, I’ve noticed that there are a lot of virtual assistants who are not so happy with a recent product launch.  One of the internet’s publicity experts is offering a course on publicity training for virtual assistants, assistants and interns and I know that her copy for this product has been the focus of many a blog entry. [...] [...] In the past week, I’ve noticed that there are a lot of virtual assistants who are not so happy with a recent product launch.  One of the internet’s publicity experts is offering a course on publicity training for virtual assistants, assistants and interns and I know that her copy for this product has been the focus of many a blog entry. [...]

]]> Comment on Productivity Group Writing Project by Productivity Tips 2.0 http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/productivity-group-writing-project/#comment-1992 Productivity Tips 2.0 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 13:39:35 +0000 http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/20/productivity-group-writing-project/#comment-1992 [...] Productivity Group Writing Project by Vickie Turley [...] [...] Productivity Group Writing Project by Vickie Turley [...]

]]> Comment on “Training” the assistant, virtual assistant and intern – and why I’m not interested! by Karen Del'Marmol http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/training-the-assistant-virtual-assistant-and-intern-and-why-im-not-interested/#comment-1866 Karen Del'Marmol Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:14:20 +0000 http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/training-the-assistant-virtual-assistant-and-intern-and-why-im-not-interested/#comment-1866 I agree, Vickie. I have been in administrative support for over 26 years and owner of my own VA practice for over a year. I would be a fool to take on a client for whom I couldn't do the work. I know my strengths and my limitations and don't need administrative training from a so-called expert. She can't really be an expert after having made such an error in judgment. I agree, Vickie. I have been in administrative support for over 26 years and owner of my own VA practice for over a year. I would be a fool to take on a client for whom I couldn’t do the work. I know my strengths and my limitations and don’t need administrative training from a so-called expert. She can’t really be an expert after having made such an error in judgment.

]]> Comment on “Training” the assistant, virtual assistant and intern – and why I’m not interested! by Anita Bruton http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/training-the-assistant-virtual-assistant-and-intern-and-why-im-not-interested/#comment-1857 Anita Bruton Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:36:33 +0000 http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/training-the-assistant-virtual-assistant-and-intern-and-why-im-not-interested/#comment-1857 Excellent points! Several other VAs and I were discussing this very topic this morning. I feel insulted by her insinuations. In my opinion, what she says about us as VAs is as if someone "hired" a doctor and then sent him or her to school to learn how to care for you as a patient. Clients hire us for what we do, not for what we can't do. While it is smart business to learn new skills, we don't offer services we can't perform! Virtually yours, Anita Bruton Excellent points!

Several other VAs and I were discussing this very topic this morning.
I feel insulted by her insinuations. In my opinion, what she says about us as VAs is as if someone “hired” a doctor and then sent him or her to school to learn how to care for you as a patient.

Clients hire us for what we do, not for what we can’t do. While it is smart business to learn new skills, we don’t offer services we can’t perform!

Virtually yours,

Anita Bruton

]]> Comment on “Training” the assistant, virtual assistant and intern – and why I’m not interested! by Joy Slaughter http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/training-the-assistant-virtual-assistant-and-intern-and-why-im-not-interested/#comment-1791 Joy Slaughter Thu, 31 May 2007 21:09:05 +0000 http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/31/training-the-assistant-virtual-assistant-and-intern-and-why-im-not-interested/#comment-1791 Well said, very well said. It's almost as if she was *trying* to insult us. Really a shame. We (VAs as a group) need to unsubscribe and stop supporting this kind of mentality and keep educating like you've done here. Well said, very well said.

It’s almost as if she was *trying* to insult us. Really a shame. We (VAs as a group) need to unsubscribe and stop supporting this kind of mentality and keep educating like you’ve done here.

]]> Comment on Change for the Better by Robin http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/change-for-the-better/#comment-1749 Robin Thu, 31 May 2007 15:21:15 +0000 http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/change-for-the-better/#comment-1749 You are sooooooo right! When I first signed up to be a VA, I thought I'd get stuck plugging data into some spreadsheet, but I was willing to do whatever I needed to keep my family going. But then I took a deep breath and held out for something better suited to me and I am so glad I did! Within a week I landed a major client, and I now have new ones calling every week. I believe your passion comes out in your work, and people respond to that. I would like to offer a new resource - it is a site I am developing with Michael Russer (author of “The Obosolete Employee, How Businesses Succeed Without Employees - And Love It” www.theobsoleteemployee.com). It is a totally free, no sign ups, nothing, 100% volunteer community site called VirtualOutsourcing.org. It is a place where anyone - business owners, VAs or people who want to be VAs, can go to learn and find tools, resources, groups, etc. People can also submit questions for experienced VAs to answer, or make suggestions of their own on valuable resources. We plan to have it launched within a week. Will you please be sure to check it out, and give some feedback? It will only help guide and strengthen our industry! You are sooooooo right! When I first signed up to be a VA, I thought I’d get stuck plugging data into some spreadsheet, but I was willing to do whatever I needed to keep my family going. But then I took a deep breath and held out for something better suited to me and I am so glad I did! Within a week I landed a major client, and I now have new ones calling every week. I believe your passion comes out in your work, and people respond to that.

I would like to offer a new resource – it is a site I am developing with Michael Russer (author of “The Obosolete Employee, How Businesses Succeed Without Employees – And Love It” http://www.theobsoleteemployee.com). It is a totally free, no sign ups, nothing, 100% volunteer community site called VirtualOutsourcing.org. It is a place where anyone – business owners, VAs or people who want to be VAs, can go to learn and find tools, resources, groups, etc. People can also submit questions for experienced VAs to answer, or make suggestions of their own on valuable resources. We plan to have it launched within a week. Will you please be sure to check it out, and give some feedback? It will only help guide and strengthen our industry!

]]> Comment on Transitions by Herman Najoli http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/25/transitions/#comment-1490 Herman Najoli Fri, 25 May 2007 19:35:28 +0000 http://elitevas.wordpress.com/2007/05/25/transitions/#comment-1490 Oh! For my other blog, just go to http://idealstrategies.blogspot.com Oh! For my other blog, just go to http://idealstrategies.blogspot.com

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