2 Minutes With A VA » client questions 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?

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/08/how-many-clients-is-a-new-virtual-assistant-able-to-take-on/feed/ 0 How can I get over the ‘nobody can do it as well as me’ mentality? http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/08/how-can-i-get-over-the-nobody-can-do-it-as-well-as-me-mentality/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/08/how-can-i-get-over-the-nobody-can-do-it-as-well-as-me-mentality/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:30:44 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=576 Today we answer Ryan’s question…how can I get over the ‘nobody can do it as well as me’ mentality?

Resources:
The VAs VA – by Patty Dost

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/08/how-can-i-get-over-the-nobody-can-do-it-as-well-as-me-mentality/feed/ 3 Where do we go to review a number of VAs to meet different needs? http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/07/where-do-we-go-to-review-a-number-of-vas-to-meet-different-needs/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/07/where-do-we-go-to-review-a-number-of-vas-to-meet-different-needs/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:30:58 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=567 Today we answer Patty’s question…where do we go to review a number of VAs to meet different needs?

Resources:
VAcertified
IVAA Directory
VAnetworking Directory

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Resources:
Sara Carbaugh

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/05/2-minutes-with-a-va-guest-sara-carbaugh/feed/ 0 Let your virtual assistant truly help your business http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/01/let-your-virtual-assistant-truly-help-your-business/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/01/let-your-virtual-assistant-truly-help-your-business/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:30:35 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=441 Today we talk about letting your virtual assistant truly help your business

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Resources:
Entrepreneurial Freedom

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/11/what-is-a-conversation-like/feed/ 3 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 Using a VA with an in-house assistant http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/03/using-a-va-with-an-in-house-assistant/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/03/using-a-va-with-an-in-house-assistant/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:00:20 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=137 Nancy asked me about working with a client who has an in-house assistant already…

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/03/using-a-va-with-an-in-house-assistant/feed/ 1 How can a VA help with podcasting and website revisions? http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/02/how-can-a-va-help-with-podcasting-and-website-revisions/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/02/how-can-a-va-help-with-podcasting-and-website-revisions/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:00:07 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=97 I answer Rosa Linda’s question, “I am running a video podcast & accompanying website as a “one-woman-band.” How could a VA help me? And how much does a VA generally cost?”

Rosa, you can find qualified VAs by browsing the VA directories or submitting and RFP to either IVAA or VA Networking – best of luck!

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