2 Minutes With A VA » client questions http://2minuteswithava.com Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:30:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Where can I submit an RFP? http://2minuteswithava.com/2011/07/where-can-i-submit-an-rfp/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2011/07/where-can-i-submit-an-rfp/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:30:21 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=691

Today we answer Wendy’s question…where can I submit an RFP

Resources:
VAnetworking
IVAA
TexVAL

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Today we answer Susie’s question…how do i explain it’s better for my client to hire her rather than a temp agency

Resources:
VAclassroom

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2011/07/how-do-i-explain-its-better-for-a-client-to-hire-me-rather-than-a-temp-agency/feed/ 0 Could this be a possible spam project from a client? http://2minuteswithava.com/2011/06/could-this-be-a-possible-spam-project-from-a-client/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2011/06/could-this-be-a-possible-spam-project-from-a-client/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:30:41 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=678

Today we answer Marge’s question…could this be a possible spam project from a client

Resources:
Amazon

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2011/06/could-this-be-a-possible-spam-project-from-a-client/feed/ 0 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

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/07/where-do-we-go-to-review-a-number-of-vas-to-meet-different-needs/feed/ 0 2 Minutes with a VA Guest: Sara Carbaugh http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/05/2-minutes-with-a-va-guest-sara-carbaugh/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/05/2-minutes-with-a-va-guest-sara-carbaugh/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 14:30:48 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=516

Today we have a guest, Sara Carbaugh, who answers How do I find my first client?

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

]]> http://2minuteswithava.com/2010/01/let-your-virtual-assistant-truly-help-your-business/feed/ 0 What is a conversation like with a new or potential client who is leary of working “virtually”? http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/11/what-is-a-conversation-like/ http://2minuteswithava.com/2009/11/what-is-a-conversation-like/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:30:43 +0000 Candy http://2minuteswithava.com/?p=413

Today we answer Candy’s question…what is a conversation like with a new or potential client who is leary of working “virtually”?

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.

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