tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39341805219853011892011-10-31T19:19:38.191-07:00Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950386791314536900noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934180521985301189.post-90273427270833606622009-11-07T18:41:00.000-08:002009-11-07T18:42:05.324-08:00<span style="font-style:italic;">What is a Virtual Assistant?</span><br /><br />A Virtual Assistant does everything, or almost everything, that an administrative assistant would do were they were working with you physically, with a few exceptions. <br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Is there anything a Virtual Assistant cannot or does not do? </span><br /><br />I've yet to run into something I cannot or will not do. I make phone calls and travel arrangements, set appointments, create and edit documents, organize events and schedules, do data entry, data mine and whatever else my clients request of me.<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Why would I want or need a Virtual Assistant?</span><br /><br />If you have sporadic work, small projects or a tight budget, a Virtual Assistant might be the way to go!<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">What are some advantages to hiring a Virtual Assistant?</span><br /><br />You only pay a Virtual Assistant when they work for you. You don't need to 'create' work for them. You don't pay taxes or insurance for a Virtual Assistant as they are an independent contractor.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Why hire me?</span><br /><br />I communicate openly with clients regarding deadlines, expectations and capabilities. I believe in being brutally honest, working hard and earning your trust. If I make a mistake, I don't charge you for the time it takes to correct! While my normal rate currently is $15/hour, if you own a small business or are trying to get your own small business started, I offer special rates and my rate is not set in stone. I have one client who told me "look, I want to hire you but I can only pay $X per hour." X per hour it is!<br /><br />If you have another question, please do not hesitate to <a href="mailto:jillworksfromhome@gmail.com">contact me</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3934180521985301189-9027342727083360662?l=virtualadministrativeassistance.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950386791314536900noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934180521985301189.post-798454020312800772009-11-06T13:10:00.000-08:002009-11-06T13:11:46.616-08:00The back story goes something like this. I've been an administrative assistant in various capacities and industries for more than 10 years and I love it. Sometimes I am 'the voice' or 'the gatekeeper' or 'her'; as long as I am able to help people get whatever they need to accomplish accomplished, I'm happy. As we all know, this is a tough job market. When I was younger, I'm 35 now, I was used to getting a call within a few days of submitting my resume or getting a letter telling me 'so sorry...' which was fine. After I was laid off not once but twice in less than 18 months, working in real estate and new construction, I decided this was my opportunity, the open door, if you will, to my dream of becoming a small business owner. I had always pondered what I would do and now I know. <br /><br />I offer many administrative services including the following:<br /><ul><br /> <li>data entry</li><br /> <li>mail outs</li><br /> <li>e-mailing - checking e-mails and responding to various inquiries</li><br /> <li>blogging</li><br /> <li>URL testing and replacement</li><br /> <li>writing</li><br /> <li>copy editing</li><br /> <li>document and website editing</li><br /> <li>making phone calls (no cold calling or sales)</li><br /> <li>web research</li><br /> <li>basic HTML</li><br /> <li>Marketing</li><br /> <li>data mining</li><br /> <li>appointment setting</li><br /> <li>populating websites</li><br /> <li>updating databases</li><br /> <li>filing and online filing</li> <br /> <li>...and more!</li><br /></ul><br /><br><br />Ask me about special introductory rates as well as rates for small business owners or project rates!<br><br /><br><br />For more information, please <a href="mailto:jillworksfromhome@gmail.com">contact me</a>.<br><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3934180521985301189-79845402031280077?l=virtualadministrativeassistance.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01950386791314536900noreply@blogger.com0