VA Matchmaker: Virtual Assistant Profile #10

April 16, 2008

(1) What made you decide to become a virtual assistant?

I became a VA because I needed a “portable” job. My husband’s career requires that we move- a lot (9 times in 8 years and counting). Sick of the constant job search, I got into copywriting and that evolved into virtual assistance services.

(2) What are the top three skills you have or that you love to do?

I am really, really organized. I love to write, do research and learn new things (which I guess explains the research!)

(3) What are three things you don’t like doing?

I don’t like dealing with cranky customers or negative people in general. People who don’t know what they want and expect me to know, then get upset because what I thought they wanted wasn’t it after all. And the number one thing I don’t like doing is: flying…

(4) Describe your ideal client.

My ideal client has a plan and knows the steps to execute it. Organized, family-oriented and knows what it means to delegate. She doesn’t work for the money, but because she enjoys it and knows the money will come by following her passion.

(5) What is your favorite thing about being a VA?

I have two favorites when it comes to being a VA. The first is for the reason I became one, the portability of it. The second is setting my own hours. With a young family and a spouse that is away at least a week every month, I can work without worrying about daycare, working late, or not getting to work on time. Actually, most of my work gets done between 4PM and midnight once the kids are in bed and my husband is home from work.

(6) What is the most important piece of advice you’ve received about running your own business?

I received many good pieces of advice. The best was probably to remember to take time out for myself. That’s been a really hard one, even though I know it’s important. It feels like there are so few hours in the day as it is, so to take the time out for myself feels like I’m not getting enough done elsewhere.

(7) Who are your business mentors?

I have been very lucky and have some excellent mentors. My dad, Dr. Evoy and of course, Erin Blaskie!

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