2 Minutes With A VA » Billing and Accounting http://2minuteswithava.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:30:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 How many clients is a new Virtual Assistant able to take on? http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/08/how-many-clients-is-a-new-virtual-assistant-able-to-take-on/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/08/how-many-clients-is-a-new-virtual-assistant-able-to-take-on/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:33 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=599 Today we answer James’ question…how many clients is a new Virtual Assistant able to take on?

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Resources:
MyHours
QuickBooks
Ring Central

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Resources:
Quickbooks
Freshbooks
Peachtree

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/08/what-is-the-best-bookkeeping-software-to-use-in-my-virtual-assistant-business/feed/ 0 Should a bookkeeper do their own books or should they outsource it? http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/07/should-a-bookkeeper-do-their-own-books-or-should-they-outsource-it/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/07/should-a-bookkeeper-do-their-own-books-or-should-they-outsource-it/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:30:25 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=570 Today we answer Rebeccas’s question…should a bookkeeper do their own books or should they outsource it?

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/07/should-a-bookkeeper-do-their-own-books-or-should-they-outsource-it/feed/ 0 How do I *price* a package of services without de-valuing the end product and my time? http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/06/how-do-i-price-a-package-of-services-without-de-valuing-the-end-product-and-my-time/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/06/how-do-i-price-a-package-of-services-without-de-valuing-the-end-product-and-my-time/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:30:27 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=539 Today we answer Marie’s question…how do I *price* a package of services without de-valuing the end product and my time?

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/06/how-do-i-price-a-package-of-services-without-de-valuing-the-end-product-and-my-time/feed/ 0 What do I need as a Bookkeeping Virtual Assistant? http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/02/what-do-i-need-as-a-bookkeeping-virtual-assistant/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/02/what-do-i-need-as-a-bookkeeping-virtual-assistant/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:30:39 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=447 Today we answer Rebecca’s question…what do I need as a Bookkeeping Virtual Assistant?

Resources:
QuickBooks
GnuCash
Peachtree

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/02/what-do-i-need-as-a-bookkeeping-virtual-assistant/feed/ 0 Tell me about W9 forms and 1099 distribution http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/01/tell-me-about-w9-forms-and-1099-distribution/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/01/tell-me-about-w9-forms-and-1099-distribution/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:30:58 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=445 Today we answer Ruth’s question…tell me about W9 forms and 1099 distribution.

Resources:
IRS W-9 form

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/01/tell-me-about-w9-forms-and-1099-distribution/feed/ 0 Is it possible to work as a VA in Sweden and what programs do you use? http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/01/is-it-possible-to-work-as-a-va-in-sweden-and-what-programs-do-you-use/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/01/is-it-possible-to-work-as-a-va-in-sweden-and-what-programs-do-you-use/#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:30:03 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=433 Today we answer Maria’s question…is it possible to work as a VA in Sweden and what programs do you use?

Resources:
Quickbooks
VBSS
VAnetworking
Entrepreneurial Freedom by Jeannine Clontz and Lauren Hidden

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/01/is-it-possible-to-work-as-a-va-in-sweden-and-what-programs-do-you-use/feed/ 0 What is the best way to send out a rate increase letter? http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/08/what-is-the-best-way-to-send-out-a-rate-increase-letter/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/08/what-is-the-best-way-to-send-out-a-rate-increase-letter/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:30:29 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=309 Today we answer Laurie’s question…What is the best way to send out a rate increase letter?

Resources:
IVAA
VAnetworking
Entrepreneurial Freedom

Sample Rate Increase Letter:

Dear Steve,

Please note that as of July 1, 2005 the following rate changes for OffAssist’s services will take effect:

Off-Site Rate: $0.00 per hour

On-Site Rate: $0.00 per hour

Drive Time Rate: $0.00 per hour

Mileage is always billed at the current IRS rate, currently $0.55 per mile. Reimbursements such as delivery and client requests are billed at the actual cost. “Rush Jobs” are billed on a case-by-case basis.

As you know, I remain committed to providing excellent, detailed service completed in an efficient and timely manner. Your satisfaction and confidentiality are guaranteed.

Thank you for your continued business.

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/08/what-is-the-best-way-to-send-out-a-rate-increase-letter/feed/ 0 What is the Proper Way to Record a Gift Certificate Purchase in QuickBooks? http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/07/what-is-the-proper-way-to-record-a-gift-certificate-purchase-in-quickbooks/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/07/what-is-the-proper-way-to-record-a-gift-certificate-purchase-in-quickbooks/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:30:42 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=286 Today we answer Catherine’s question … What is the proper way to record a gift certificate purchase in QuickBooks?

Resources:
Quickbooks

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