Why RSS May Be The Big New Way To Communicate Online by Andrea Lee
May 29, 2008
I’m excited this week to bring you a special content on the topic of RSS. When I received the following email from a Biz Whiz Member, I asked coach and web designer Andy Wibbels to answer a few questions and write out some ‘How-To’ steps. Our virtual conversation is below.
And here’s the question that started it all:
“Hey Andrea, I’m enjoying the lessons on how to maximize existing technology. But I’ve been hearing stuff about RSS lately, and totally can’t make sense of it. I get the feeling it’s a big deal and for once I’d like to be ahead of the game, instead of catching up (I finally have a blog.) Can you lay it all out? Who, what, where, when and HOW, please! Thanks.” Read more
The Virtual Assistant Spa & Business Building Retreat
May 27, 2008
Calling All Virtual Assistants Who Need a Business Boost & A Totally Relaxing Spa Retreat Weekend With Erin Blaskie, The VA Coach, and Ten Other Brilliant Virtual Assistants
On September 19, 20 and 21 of 2008, ten lucky virtual assistants will get to spend the weekend with Erin Blaskie, The VA Coach, and ten other participants to mastermind, relax at the spa and build great things for their businesses.
We’re going to cover topics such as:
- Enhancing our websites for maximum appeal and sales conversion
- Turning our businesses into six-figure businesses
- Building a multi-VA practice
- Creating passive revenue streams
- Organizing your business to run without you
- Client management and long-term satisfaction from your clients
- Partnerships that will help increase your business portfolio
- And SO much more…
We’re also going to do website and business hotseats which will:
- Force you to run through your business (the good, bad and ugly) with the group so that we can pick up on your problem areas
- Teach you tips and tools you can use for the long-term as it relates to both YOUR business and YOUR website specifically
- Allow you to ask questions of The VA Coach and the other participants with regards to the way your business is currently run
- Let you see your business in a new light and through a different set of eyes. It’s amazing what a bit of perspective can do!
Where is the Retreat?
This is my favorite part… The retreat is being held at a Nature Spa located in picturesque Old Chelsea, Quebec, Canada. The nature spa borders beautiful Gatineau Park where you can see the beautiful Canadian autumn in all of its glory.
The nature spa is unique in that it is completely dedicated to the practice of Scandinavian relaxation techniques such as Nordic baths. However, it is not the techniques that is the site’s major asset. The location and natural scenery you will take in here rivals any nature spa you will find.
What is the Cost of This Amazing Retreat?
Yes, this is an important part of telling you all about this retreat. We’ve priced it out so that it is affordable and worth every penny. You’ll get:
- Two nights, three days deluxe accomodation in a private lodge with the other retreat participants. (Airfare is not included and is the responsibility of each participant.)
- All meals paid - meals are gourmet and completely healthy… The spa is all about indulgence in a good way.
- Spa services included.
- Business masterminding sessions throughout the weekend.
- Access to the Nordic baths and other facilities on site.
- Three one-hour coaching sessions with The VA Coach after the retreat for accountability.
- A copy of The VA Coach’s ‘Skyrocket Your VA Business to Six-Figure Success’ print product (huge binder and CDs) which is not yet available to the public
- And much, much more…
Click through to learn more about this retreat, see additional photos and register your seat!
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The VA Coach 8-Week Program - Starts June 17 & $200 Discount!
May 23, 2008
Good Morning!
This June, we begin one of our LAST 8-Week VA Coach Group Coaching Programs, ‘Build Your VA Business’ and I am SO excited (and a little sad that it’s almost over)!
** FOR A LIMITED TIME… UNTIL MONDAY, MAY 26 **
This program is regularly $398 and from the past participants, I am charging too little for the OVERLOAD of info! So, this June I am going even lower… Seriously.
This will also be one of the last group coaching programs I run live. So, get in now while you can.
What’s the discount? A whopping $198 which means you can get into this program and receive 8 weeks of training and coaching for only TWO HUNDRED BUCKS! (That’s $200!)
Grab a seat now!
http://thevacoach.com/blog/group-coaching-programs/8-week-group-coaching-program/
The registrants are already getting setup and the feedback I am receiving already about the learning environment and networking opportunities is astounding!
I wanted to write to you to extend the invitation to join us for our program which starts on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
Join now here:
http://thevacoach.com/blog/group-coaching-programs/8-week-group-coaching-program/
This program is perfect for those who are:
(1) Looking to start their virtual, home-based business career.
(2) Looking to speed up the success of their virtual assistance start-up.
Sign up immediately here:
http://thevacoach.com/blog/group-coaching-programs/8-week-group-coaching-program/
We’re going to cover:
(1) How to set the foundation of your business
(2) How to put a good structure in place
(3) How to build an online presence
(4) How to market your business for ultimate success
(5) How to find and get clients
(6) How to manage your client relationships for long-term success
(7) How to navigate the world of online marketing
All of this (eight full weeks of coaching, two calls per week and many, many other opportunities) is being offered to you for only $200.00!
Sign up immediately here:
http://thevacoach.com/blog/group-coaching-programs/8-week-group-coaching-program/
This program generally runs for over $500 dollars but I want your feedback and I want to be able to offer you the chance of a lifetime - the ability to start your own business (in your pyjamas if you wish!) with a low, low cost.
So, will you join me and the other people already registered? You don’t have much longer to join and this may very well be my VERY LAST ONE.
Sign up immediately here:
http://thevacoach.com/blog/group-coaching-programs/8-week-group-coaching-program/
See you soon!
To your virtual success,
Erin Blaskie
The VA Coach
http://www.thevacoach.com
Building a Multi-VA (Virtual Assistant) Business By Mary-Lou Ashton
May 22, 2008
The Benefits
Most business owners who operate a VA company do so for several reasons. They have experienced a measure of success in which they were getting too busy to provide the all the services themselves. They want to expand the services they offer or utilize the expertise of a fellow VA through a structured profit center taking more of a managerial role. They may want to expand their market to a different country through the location of their VA’s or possibly to grow personally and professionally.
The benefit to clients is they have access to a ready- made team of professionals providing a variety of services who produce quality work. The client can decide if they want to be hands on with the associates or not at all leaving the VA company owner to handle the managing of the team. Sometimes the client wants to portray a larger company image and working with a VA company can provide them with that. Read more
Joining VA Organizations Has Many Benefits by Janice Byer
May 16, 2008
Recently, while providing an up-and-coming Virtual Assistant (VA) with some startup information, she asked me a very interesting question, “Why do you and other VA’s join organizations?”
I guess I take for granted the reasons why I belong to several VA organizations. But, to those that are new to any industry, joining an organization made up of your competitors is a valid concern.
Some organizations have members that are from a variety of walks of life (i.e. small business organizations, etc.) while others are more specified and include only members from a specific industry (i.e. VA organizations).
I cannot speak for those in other industries but, for myself and some others I know and associate with in the VA industry, there are several reasons why we join organizations specific to our knowledge. Actually, most of these reasons are probably similar for other organizations and their participants and why they join.
So, why do I join industry specific organizations? Several reasons:
1. Networking. This is one of the main reasons for joining any organization and is actually part in parcel with all the other reasons I will list here. Networking with anyone and everyone is essential to the growth of any business, including a Virtual Assistance Business. This industry is still fairly young and by networking with your peers, we can all work together to increase the exposure of this industry, thus increasing the visibility of each individual’s business.
2. The opportunity to work with fellow VAs. With the increased exposure and acceptance of the VA industry, many veteran VA’s are finding their workloads are getting to a point where they are having to outsource some of their work themselves. If they don’t know about you they won’t even have the chance to consider sending you some of their overflow. Not to mention, most VAs specialize in certain procedures and, should a task come up for a client that is not one of their specialties, they may need to subcontract the project.
3. Learning from your fellow members. No matter if you are an experienced VA or new to the industry, there is always something to learn from others. Veteran VAs have been there and done that so they have the voice of experience to offer. Those new to the industry can sometimes be an excellent source of new & fresh ideas.
4. You have the chance to get involved in new ventures. Many veteran VAs collaborate to initiate new ventures and projects to help enhance the industry. Usually, during the start up phase of these new ventures, it is common to work with those that you know and respect and have them involved in the process. By being a member of an organization and staying involved, you become visible to your fellow VAs and thus may be requested to become involved in the newest industry-boosting project.
5. And finally, one of the perks of joining an organization is the joy of making new friends. When working from home, which is where most VAs operate their businesses, isolation can become an issue. Being a member of a VA organization results in making friends with fellow VAs, reducing the isolation aspect. These friendships can also result in a mentor type relationship where the two (or more) of you share ideas that will help to boost each other’s businesses and even you personal lives. (Such is the case of myself and my best friend Kathy Ritchie of Ritchie Secretarial Service -www.thebestva.com)
To sum it all up, being a member of an industry specific organization has many benefits and shouldn’t be viewed as associating with the enemy. Try to think of your relationship with your fellow industry members as coopetition rather than competition. By working together we can build the industry as a whole, our own individual businesses and even our personal lives.
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Janice Byer, owner of Docu-Type Administrative & Web Design Services (http://www.docutype.net) provides professional, creative and affordable virtual office assistance and small business website design. She is a Certified Canadian Virtual Assistant (CCVA) and Master Virtual Assistant (MVA). She is also the author of Surfin’ The Net - Docu-Type’s Virtual Collection of Links, (http://www.docutype.net/SurfinTheNet/linksebook.htm) which is filled with the secrets of her success. Visit her website for more information and to get your copy.
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VA Matchmaker: Virtual Assistant Profile #14
May 12, 2008
(1) What made you decide to become a virtual assistant?
After 16 years working at a entertainment pr company, I decided to make a career change and discovered the VA industry. I liked the idea of working for myself, making my own decisions, being in charge – for a change.
(2) What are the top three skills you have or that you love to do?
Administrative Tasks, Research, Networking – interacting with others
(3) What are three things you don’t like doing?
Customer service type calls, bookkeeping, not too fond of transcription
(4) Describe your ideal client.
My ideal client doesn’t give busy work, doesn’t like to micromanage, but wants a real team player whom they can give tasks to and trust they will be completed. This client is flexible and open to suggestions I might have and respects me, as well as, the work I do for them.
(5) What is your favorite thing about being a VA?
My favorite thing is the freedom to choose what I work on and whom I work with. In my previous job, I didn’t have the option.
(6) What is the most important piece of advice you’ve received about running your own business?
Keep good detailed records and stay organized. Doing so will make it easy to find that one important document when on deadline.
(7) Who are your business mentors?
I guess I would have to say my parents. I know it sounds cliché, but my dad has been in business for himself all my life and constantly works to improve what he does. My mom worked in the banking industry for about 45 years. She worked her way up from a branch clerk to VP of Operations for Bank of America. I think they are two fine examples of taking initiative, as well as, what a person can achieve if they want to.
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VA Matchmaker: Virtual Assistant Profile #13
May 12, 2008
(1) What made you decide to become a virtual assistant?
I began my business doing bookkeeping for a local client. I started to think about other business owners that worked from home and if it was a viable business idea. I stumbled upon the Virtual Assistant industry and I haven’t looked back since.
(2) What are the top three skills you have or that you love to do?
I love anything to do with design. Print design, website design. I also love providing solutions to a client’s problems. Not sure about what technology you need? Ask your technical VA.
(3) What are three things you don’t like doing?
Phone answering, answering creditor questions and bookkeeping particularly when I have to fix another bookkeepers sloppy work.
(4) Describe your ideal client.
Someone who knows what they want, have their goals, business plan and marketing plan done. They know where they are going, they just need the perfect VA to help them!!
(5) What is your favorite thing about being a VA?
Flexibility is definitely a bonus. I also love working with different people, projects and needs. Each client comes to me with specific needs that require different skills and knowledge. I get to work with them to achieve their goals.
(6) What is the most important piece of advice you’ve received about running your own business?
Remember to set your boundaries early with new clients. Work out with them how the relationship will work, what
your expectations are and find out what their expectations are too.
(7) Who are your business mentors?
I have a few with each one mentoring me in a different part of my business.
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New Virtual Assistant Mastermind!
May 12, 2008
I am super excited to be blogging this today!
My good friend, Amber Miller, and I created a brand new mastermind for virtual assistants AND virtual women professionals. It’s an amazing program which features a brilliant speaker series, amazing member benefits and a group of like-minded, women individuals.
If you’ve struggled to find a place where YOU belong on the Internet and where you can get support with your virtual business, this is the place. It’s a safe and fun environment where YOU are the primary focus. We’re constantly adding new member benefits and our platinum group (limited to 12) gets to join us on a yearly retreat with all expenses paid (except air fare… we can’t be paying for flights from Australia! We’d go broke!)
(Sorry men, you can’t become a member but you can join us for our teleseminars!)
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Tomorrow is our very first kick-off teleseminar and we want you there! It features Sheri McConnell who is an amazing and talented virtual woman professional and she’s going to be talking about her FOCUS marketing method.
This popular program is the marketing method she developed to help her coaching clients stay on track all year long. Program includes a Mind Map for you!
You will learn:
- Why and how to filter your ideal customers–this step alone is the key to making six figures
- How to organize your marketing and schedule ongoing sales, launches, and follow-up
- Why conversion is so important
- The correct way to convert subscribers into loyal customers
- How to utilize current marketing theories that already exist, such as SWOT, Marketing Funnel, and the P’s of Marketing.
- How to systemize and take advantage of automation and the natural selling cycles
Purchase your seat in the teleseminar (or become a member) here:
http://virtualassistantmastermind.com/speakerseries.html
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Not interested in this one? Check out our other teleseminars and sign up for the one you ARE interested in! Or, become a member and have access to these teleseminars for F-R-E-E!
See you there!
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Skills a Virtual Assistant Needs to Insure a Full Practice By Kathy Sparks, VA Technical School
May 8, 2008
If your VA practice is lacking, and no one seems to bragging about you, then perhaps your virtual assistant technical skills are not meeting the requirements that most entrepreneurs need. If your clients brag about you, you probably are not having a problem keeping your practice as full as you want it. Someone bragging about you is the best kind of networking you could ask for.
This message was in an email I received a few weeks ago:
“After desperately looking for some high quality virtual assistants to recommend to my clients, I am finally taking things in my own hands…”
Can you tell what this person is saying? This entrepreneur could not find virtual assistants she could turn to for any or most of the projects she had and her clients need.
It appears that we are letting some great opportunities pass us by because we are not skilled enough to handle the projects successful entrepreneurs need.
Let me explain. If your car develops a mechanical problem, you want to take it to your local garage, you expect them to diagnose the problem and to fix the problem. You don’t want to go back and hear, “oh, we don’t do that, you’ll have to take your car to Dan the mechanic.” And then what happens? You need to go to Dan, make another appointment, and spend more time without the car. Pretty soon a whole day is gone and you have to do it all over again tomorrow.
Understand how pleasant it is for your client to hear, “okay, sure, I can do that.” Wow, they LOVE that statement. If you are an entrepreneur who has projects that need continuity and that require one system to work with the other, for instance, a product attached to a shopping cart that results in an autoresponder being sent - you, as the entrepreneur, would love to turn the whole project over to your virtual assistant. As the client’s VA, you will be more efficient by being able to work through the process yourself rather than finding and relying on someone else to do parts of the project.
You can start turning clients away because there is no more room in your practice by being the virtual assistant that clients brag about. And why do they brag? Because you have the skills they need to run their business.
Once you have learned how to start your Virtual Assistant practice, you need to close the gap between knowing how to start the “business” and actually meeting the technical needs of the people out there who need great VAs.
When skilled virtual assistants cannot be found, business people search for individuals who do the specific projects, like setting up a hosting account, setting up the shopping cart, customer service, learning some software - looks like this person will be managing four people. Not much “time saving here.” They could subscribe to a service that provides a “Team” of VAs. The problem with this solution is that the client is either communicating with the specific member of the team that is working on a specific project or only gets to communicate with the coordinator.
A Virtual Assistant Partnership is a team between the client and VA where the VA is well versed in the business, and can complete the major portion of the tasks required of the business owner.
You should be able to show your clients ways to enhance their businesses. You should be able to say, “yes I can” more times than, “I’ll find someone for you to do that.” As a virtual assistant, you should always be in the process of broadening your skills so that you can help take your clients from an idea to a viable business.
You’ve already learned HOW to become a VA, now you need to add value (and $$$) to our virtual assistant practice by focusing on increasing your technical skill level. You can create a WOW image and have your clients brag about you. By increasing your value, you can increase your rates. Don’t fall into the “box” of low paid Virtual Assistants who know only how to type a letter or work on a spreadsheet.
You can learn how to become the VA clients brag about and you can close the technical gap between “how to be a VA” and actually being able to execute the things your clients need to help make their businesses successful. This gap can be closed with technical training. Skills entrepreneurs constantly ask for are the ability to maintain a web site, manage a shopping cart, set up autoresponders, send broadcast emails, find joint venture partners, distribute articles, how to use Assessment Generator, help them develop products, set up a teleclass and marketing their site, teleclasses and products.
VAs need a wide variety of skills and we need to know when, where and how to apply those skills. We need to know the best way to apply them for our customers. We need to know the best solution for the problem at hand. Adding to your technical skills is a win/win for you and your client. You win because you add value to your business and your client wins because now they get new ideas and they can count on you to do the job.
About the Author:
Kathy Sparks, VA Technical School, is a ten year veteran of a full Virtual Assistant Practice. Visit VA Technical School to learn more about how to add value to your VA practice. Click here to get your own unique version of this article with free reprint rights.
How to Have a Successful Relationship with a Virtual Assistant by Cindy Greenway
May 1, 2008
It takes time to find a great VA – someone who you will share information about your business; someone that will, over time, “partner” with you to help you in building your business revenue.
More than likely, you want someone that is excited about your business. Someone who can’t wait to help you reach your goals and someone who can offer a wide range of knowledge and expertise in using technology to help simplify and automate tasks.
People “find” their VAs in different ways. You may have been referred to a great VA from one of your colleagues, maybe you browsed around the internet, met someone at a conference/meeting or perhaps the VA found you and contacted you regarding your business. Whichever way you found a VA, there are certain aspects that are imperative to ensuring the relationship is going to get off to a good start.
Through managing the Multiple Streams Team and my own VA business, Victoria Business Solutions, I speak to people every day that know want to hire a VA. They are at different stages of their business, however they know they NEED HELP. When I ask them what kind of help they are looking for, they all have a variety of responses – some that don’t match the criteria of what a VA is and can do.
Firstly, before I go forward, there is one thing I must clarify - a VA is NOT a Coach! Little bells go off in my ears when I hear small business owners say that they don’t want to delegate to a VA – they want the VA to tell them what needs to be done and then help them do it. Perhaps after working with a VA for numerous months, after they have a clear understanding of your business strategy and goals and have developed a good relationship for you, they will be able to offer suggestions and feedback on what you may want to consider working on. However, it is NOT the VAs role to tell you what needs to take place next in your business. They can certainly provide insight on the tools and resources available to accomplish a task (for example, the various ways to automate your newsletter sign up and distribution function), however they should not be expected to provide you with a strategy on what you need to do in order to build the multiple streams of coaching income for your business.
Here are 5 tips to consider before and during a new relationship with a VA. If you follow these steps, you are more likely to have a positive and successful relationship with a VA from day one.
1. Know your Business Strategy
If you are clear about what you want for your business, you are already heading in the right direction as far as working with a VA. By sharing this information with a VA, they will learn the general structure of how they can best assist you. As your relationship progresses and they learn more about you and your business, they may provide you with suggestions and feedback on how a certain tool may benefit you both short term and long term.
If you are not clear on your business strategy, I encourage you to consider this before starting a relationship with a VA. You will find that by having your business strategy in place, your discussions and focus will be much more streamlined and well worth your investment in having a VA join your team. Remember – think of them as a profit center. If you don’t know your strategy, how will you know how a VA can become your profit center?
2. Define Your Goals
By having a business strategy in place, it makes it much easier to define your goals and approximate “deadlines” for when you would like to accomplish them. By sharing these goals with your VA, they can assist you in prioritizing tasks that need to take place in order for that goal to be completed. As they become more comfortable with you and your business, they will start to “look ahead” at the priorities and consider the kinds of tools/resources needed to accomplish future goals.
By sharing your business strategy and goals with your VA, you have set the foundation for a successful relationship.
This doesn’t mean that you can not change your priorities – of course, changing of priorities is “normal” as we build our businesses. We may decide to focus more energy on one area versus another; however the tasks and general direction towards the business strategy remain the
same.
3. Communicate Your Expectations
We all have expectations on what we would like our ideal “partner” to be. If you have specific expectations, then communicate these to your VA well before you start to dive in and have them take over tasks for you – avoid any frustration or disappointment well before it has time to evolve!
Remember to be realistic in your expectations. A VA is a sub-contractor – not an employee, therefore, things you may need to consider are their hours of operation that they have other clients also, and they are not always going to be available to you 100% of the time by phone or
email.
Also, remember that a VA does not know everything. For example, they may be very skilled in some areas and not as skilled in others. Even in areas that they are very skilled in, they may not be aware or potential glitches unless they have already experienced them with another client.
VAs take pride in what they do and often they are continuously looking at ways to strengthen and build their skills (that’s why we started the Grow Your VA Biz Membership Area at www.growyourvabiz.com). If they don’t know how to do something, it’s not because they’re not a great VA, it may mean they just haven’t experienced that particular task yet.
4. Be Ready to Invest Some Time
I can’t stress this tip enough – it takes time, from both the VA and the client, to build a successful relationship. Any relationship requires time, especially at the beginning. A relationship with you and your VA is no different.
When starting to work with a VA, be prepared to take time out of your week to connect with them. This may include sharing information about your business strategy, goals, preferences, your “wants” and them learning how they can convert those “wants” into functioning items in your business. Be available to answer questions they may have, take the time to “share” with them and allow for time to simply getting to know each other.
If you make the time for this relationship while you are in the beginning stages, you will find that less time will be required later on. This doesn’t mean you won’t communicate with your VA weekly, it just means that they will have learned about your style, wants, needs etc. in the early stages and therefore, can confidently move forward in providing you with support.
Not investing time in your VA, especially at the beginning of your relationship could mean frustration from both parties and even failure. You will spend much more time “fixing” pieces later on than you would have if you had taken the time to put the pieces in place at the beginning.
5. Start with a project
Many times we are so pleased to know there is someone to assist us that we have difficulty determining where to start! I recommend starting with a project – something you’ve wanted to do for some time but just haven’t had a chance to do it. An example may be submitting your articles on the internet.
I quite often refer to a client that I started working with about a year and a half ago. When we decided to work together, he provided me with 5 articles and asked me to find places online that I could submit them to. The goal was to increase his visibility on the internet. This was a GREAT start for both of us. By reading his articles, I was able to learn about his business, his target, the services he provided and his general style. This also provided him with an idea of my work style. Did I call and ask questions if I had them, when I was left to work on an assignment, did I need constant reminding, or did I just do it? After some time of working on this, we moved to bigger and “better” things. He learned he could trust me, and I learned more about how I could best benefit him in his business. Today we’re still working together and have a great relationship.
In starting with a project, there is very little “risk” involved. It provides the both yourself and the VA with critical information about the each other before moving forward.
Consider a project that a VA can help you with. If the project is a success, keep moving forward. If there are questions etc., then address those at the time. It’s much easier to deal
with any issues at this point of the relationship!
Bonus Tip - 6. Have a Communication “Plan”.
As virtual partners, it’s important to have a good “communication” plan in place with your VA. For example, with clients whose businesses I am very involved in, I have a weekly one hour phone call with them. Throughout the week we communicate via email relating to the various tasks we are working on, however once a week we get together for a one hour discussion that includes our current tasks, future tasks and anything else that we are working towards.
This provides both parties with a personal connection and allows for easy discussion rather than interpreting details from within an email. I find this weekly call to be invaluable in my relationship with my clients and I know my clients appreciate it also.
How can you put these tips into place with your new or current VA relationship?
By considering these tips, you will be on your way to having a great, long-term relationship
with your Virtual Assistant.
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Cindy Greenway has been a VA since 2003, working with reputable clients in various professions. In 2005, Cindy and her partners started the Multiple Streams Team which offers a team of VAs that provide quality VA support to small business clients. To learn how a VA can help you build your business, visit http://www.multiplestreamsteam.com and sign up for the free “Boost Business with a VA” Report. Virtual Assistants can learn more about the skills they need to have, as well as how to build and sustain a profitable VA business by visiting http://www.growyourvabiz.com and requesting the free 10 Critical Skills ecourse.