<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880</id><updated>2011-11-30T08:50:32.754-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Virtual Assistant Connection</title><subtitle type='html'>A resource for virtual assistants who are dedicated to &lt;br&gt;providing exemplary service and running successful businesses.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>48</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-479670076538242485</id><published>2008-01-29T11:48:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-01-29T11:49:55.716-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Find More Tips and Tools For VAs</title><summary type='text'>You can find newer and even more helpful information  for VAs at www.vaconnection.wordpress.com!</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.vaconnection.wordpress.com' title='Find More Tips and Tools For VAs'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/479670076538242485/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=479670076538242485' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/479670076538242485'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/479670076538242485'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2008/01/find-more-tips-and-tools-for-vas.html' title='Find More Tips and Tools For VAs'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-4675264803108336360</id><published>2006-12-23T05:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-12-23T06:05:27.307-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Accurate Time Tracking- Easier Than You Think</title><summary type='text'>Two of the most important tools for a Virtual Assistant is time and project tracking software.  It helps keep you organized and makes invoicing a breeze.  Having been in the business for awhile, I have run across some great programs that are available for free or very low cost. Some even combine both the timesheet and project management features. Here are a few to look into:Timesheets LiteTime </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/4675264803108336360/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=4675264803108336360' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/4675264803108336360'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/4675264803108336360'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/12/accurate-time-tracking-easier-than-you.html' title='Accurate Time Tracking- Easier Than You Think'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-116465569032064371</id><published>2006-11-27T12:14:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-11-27T12:28:10.333-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What Do You Want to Know?</title><summary type='text'>Another interactive Virtual Assistant teleseminar is right around the corner! We will be focusing on five of the biggest issues for new Virtual Assistants.This is your chance to weigh in on the topic before the teleseminar even starts.  What would you like to learn more about?  What are your concerns as a Virtual Assistant? Speak up and let me know!  We will be tackling the most common issues </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/116465569032064371/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=116465569032064371' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/116465569032064371'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/116465569032064371'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/11/what-do-you-want-to-know.html' title='What Do You Want to Know?'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-115688489726768979</id><published>2006-08-29T14:44:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2006-08-29T15:04:38.560-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Register for the FREE Virtual Assistant Startup Strategies Teleseminar</title><summary type='text'>There is still time to register for the F-R-E-E "Virtual Assistant Startup Strategies" teleseminar to be held on Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 8:30 PM EST.  Hear firsthand from four established Virtual Assistants strategies that you can use to become a Virtual Assistant yourself!To register, please send an email to info@officesupportnow.com with "Teleseminar Registration" in the subject line.   In</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/115688489726768979/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=115688489726768979' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/115688489726768979'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/115688489726768979'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/08/register-for-free-virtual-assistant.html' title='Register for the FREE Virtual Assistant Startup Strategies Teleseminar'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-115655026153718390</id><published>2006-08-25T17:17:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2006-08-29T14:55:40.986-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Looking to Become a Virtual Assistant? FREE Teleseminar</title><summary type='text'>Then you don't want to miss this opportunity!  Join us on Thursday, August 31st, 2006 at 8:30 pm EST for a FREE 30 minute teleseminar about becoming a Virtual Assistant entitled "Virtual Assistant Startup Strategies".  "Virtual Assitant Startup Strategies"  will be presented by four established Virtual Assistants, Sharon Trombly, Nancy Cunningham, Kandra Hamric, and myself.We will be covering the</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/115655026153718390/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=115655026153718390' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/115655026153718390'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/115655026153718390'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/08/looking-to-become-virtual-assistant.html' title='Looking to Become a Virtual Assistant? FREE Teleseminar'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-115635674918871481</id><published>2006-08-23T11:56:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2006-08-24T08:08:08.186-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Getting Clients</title><summary type='text'>I hear the same question from aspiring VA's time and time again. "How do I find clients?" Fortunately, it isn't as difficult as it seems. However, it does take work and time. Here are a few strategies to help get you started:Set up a website. Make sure that it is easy to contact you through your website, too.Network, network, network. Tell everyone you meet about what you do.Start a pay per click</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/115635674918871481/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=115635674918871481' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/115635674918871481'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/115635674918871481'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/08/getting-clients.html' title='Getting Clients'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-115153955707691426</id><published>2006-06-28T17:32:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2006-07-11T08:55:20.260-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Backup or Back Out</title><summary type='text'>Does anyone really jump for joy at the thought of their next scheduled backup of their computer files? Virtual Assistants should.  In fact, as a VA, you have a professional responsibility to yourself AND your clients to keep your electronic files intact and easily accessible.  Hard drive failures and information loss (not to mention other unforseen computer catastrophies) are  inherent risks in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/115153955707691426/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=115153955707691426' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/115153955707691426'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/115153955707691426'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/06/backup-or-back-out.html' title='Backup or Back Out'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-115115597456342824</id><published>2006-06-24T07:19:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2006-06-24T07:32:54.576-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Looking for a Good FTP Client?</title><summary type='text'>If you are in neeed of a good FTP client to transfer large files via the internet, you may be surprised to find that there are a whole slew of excellent FTP clients that are free.  No kidding!  Of course, you could pay $35-$70 dollars for one, but it certainly makes sense to see what is available gratis first.So just how do you find free software that really works?  Visit a website that lists </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/115115597456342824/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=115115597456342824' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/115115597456342824'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/115115597456342824'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/06/looking-for-good-ftp-client.html' title='Looking for a Good FTP Client?'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114834316744879519</id><published>2006-05-22T18:07:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2006-05-22T18:16:27.463-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Another Reason to Give Skype a Try</title><summary type='text'>I received an email the other day from Skype.com and thought I would share it with you. It said from now until the end of the year, you can use Skype to call any US or Canada number (landline) from your Skype application for free. Check out their website for details. www.skype.comI have always loved that any and every day, Skype to Skype calls are free, but they are really outdoing themselves </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114834316744879519/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114834316744879519' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114834316744879519'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114834316744879519'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/05/another-reason-to-give-skype-try.html' title='Another Reason to Give Skype a Try'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114729291099228246</id><published>2006-05-10T13:58:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2006-05-10T14:28:31.010-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Unethical Requests for Service</title><summary type='text'>As a Virtual Assistant, if it hasn't happened to you yet, it probably will. At some point, you will be confronted by a request to do something unethical- perhaps not illegal, but something that really goes against your values. Because these situations can often catch you off guard, it might be helpful to develop a strategy for handling them before you find yourself in an uncomfortable </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114729291099228246/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114729291099228246' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114729291099228246'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114729291099228246'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/05/unethical-requests-for-service.html' title='Unethical Requests for Service'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114713117247155448</id><published>2006-05-08T17:27:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2006-05-08T17:37:34.806-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Looking for a Book to Help You Get Started as a Virtual Assistant?</title><summary type='text'>If you have ever thought about becoming a Virtual Assistant but just weren't sure about whether to take a Virtual Assistant course, this book is for you. It is the same text that we use for the CertifiedVP PRO eCourse, so you can benefit from the same knowledge.After reading it, if you decide that you would like to test for the CertifiedVP Certificate, you can do so for a small fee. Either way, </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.lulu.com/browse/search.php?_shopSearch=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lulu.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch.php&amp;_helpSearch=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lulu.com%2Fhelp%2Fsearch.php&amp;_forumSearch=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lulu.com%2Fforums%2Fsearch.php%3Fmode%3Dresults&amp;search_forum=-1&amp;' title='Looking for a Book to Help You Get Started as a Virtual Assistant?'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114713117247155448/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114713117247155448' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114713117247155448'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114713117247155448'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/05/looking-for-book-to-help-you-get.html' title='Looking for a Book to Help You Get Started as a Virtual Assistant?'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114677755816495070</id><published>2006-05-04T14:56:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2006-05-04T15:19:18.176-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Well, LogMeIn Then!</title><summary type='text'>If you are like many other VAs I know (myself included), when you get too far away from your PC, you start to feel a little edgy. Having access to my computer files no matter where I am is very important to me. That's why LogMeIn is such phenomenal software. Literally from anywhere with an internet connection, I can securely log into my PC and control my computer, access files, check my email, </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.logmein.com' title='Well, LogMeIn Then!'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114677755816495070/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114677755816495070' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114677755816495070'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114677755816495070'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/05/well-logmein-then.html' title='Well, LogMeIn Then!'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114358999743120646</id><published>2006-03-28T16:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-05-11T13:34:51.033-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Trillian Is Instant Messenger Heaven!</title><summary type='text'>If this posting doesn't just make you jump for joy, I'm not sure what will. It's no secret that instant messenger applications are incredible tools for Virtual Assistants. Often more efficient and convenient than a phone call or an email message, they really are handy applications- all one million of them.That's the problem. There are many different IM programs, and it seems that each client </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/' title='Trillian Is Instant Messenger Heaven!'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114358999743120646/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114358999743120646' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114358999743120646'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114358999743120646'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/03/trillian-is-instant-messenger-heaven.html' title='Trillian Is Instant Messenger Heaven!'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114304264126902956</id><published>2006-03-22T08:36:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-03-29T07:25:43.190-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Ergonomic Injuries Are No Laughing Matter</title><summary type='text'>I used to be rather ignorant regarding ergonomics. I have to admit that I even chucked to myself a time or two when I heard others talking about preventing ergonomic injuries. That is, until I suffered one myself about a year ago. It was a real eye-opening experience, let me tell you. Not only was it incredibly painful, but it healed very slowly, even after implementing better ergonomic </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114304264126902956/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114304264126902956' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114304264126902956'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114304264126902956'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/03/ergonomic-injuries-are-no-laughing.html' title='Ergonomic Injuries Are No Laughing Matter'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114298594914817889</id><published>2006-03-21T16:48:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-03-21T17:05:49.166-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Join Me, Anyone?</title><summary type='text'>I've had some good light-hearted discussions recently with a few VA friends of mine about the things we would do if we had more time. Getting back into shape came up in almost every conversation.It struck me that as Virtual Assistants, we're really good at helping others, but sometimes we don't stop to consider some of the things we need until they can't be overlooked anymore. In fact, if we </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114298594914817889/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114298594914817889' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114298594914817889'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114298594914817889'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/03/join-me-anyone.html' title='Join Me, Anyone?'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114236211896812072</id><published>2006-03-14T11:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-03-18T21:29:32.246-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Spring Cleaning for Your VA Business</title><summary type='text'>Spring is just around the corner, and many of us engage in our "spring cleaning" rituals around the house. It's such a good feeling to have everything in order and to check those elusive tasks off your list that you hadn't found time to do in the weeks past.While you are enjoying the "fresh start" at home, why not carry that same mind set into your VA business? This is a great time to set aside a</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114236211896812072/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114236211896812072' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114236211896812072'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114236211896812072'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/03/spring-cleaning-for-your-va-business.html' title='Spring Cleaning for Your VA Business'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114200887303050990</id><published>2006-03-10T09:12:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-03-10T09:41:13.226-07:00</updated><title type='text'>No Room for Compromise</title><summary type='text'>It is important to remember that everything you do as a Virtual Assistant will affect your reputation.  Although it is hard to imagine, the VA community really is a small world.  Those of us who have been around for a little while are familiar with many other Virtual Assistants across the country (and further) and their reputations.I can't think of anything more important than protecting your </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114200887303050990/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114200887303050990' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114200887303050990'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114200887303050990'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/03/no-room-for-compromise.html' title='No Room for Compromise'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114185813037413750</id><published>2006-03-08T15:31:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-03-18T21:33:28.140-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Power of a Proper Thank You</title><summary type='text'>Virtual Assistants, as I mentioned in one of my previous posts, are famous for being overachievers. We take the relationships we have built with our clients very seriously, and we constantly look to improve them even further. We are always asking ourselves, What can I do that is more than what my client is expecting? We know that those little extras that take just a few minutes of our time can </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114185813037413750/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114185813037413750' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114185813037413750'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114185813037413750'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/03/power-of-proper-thank-you.html' title='The Power of a Proper Thank You'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114183186708600895</id><published>2006-03-08T08:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-03-08T08:34:19.413-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Get More Clients by Networking</title><summary type='text'>Time and time again, I hear from new VAs who are wondering where and how to get clients. It's easy to think that you can set up a website and all of your clients will just some to you. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite work that way, not at first, at least.Networking will be the single most valuable marketing skill that you can possess, both with VA peers and prospective clients.Talk to other </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114183186708600895/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114183186708600895' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114183186708600895'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114183186708600895'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/03/get-more-clients-by-networking.html' title='Get More Clients by Networking'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114151914753031369</id><published>2006-03-04T17:26:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-03-04T17:40:17.426-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Never Miss a New Posting to the Virtual Assistant Connection</title><summary type='text'>Well, sooner or later, I knew I would find time to get with the times. I am happy to announce that you can subscribe to my blog and receive automatic notification every time I post something new. If you would like to do this, you have two options:1.) Click on the orange RSS button on the right side of this blog page and automatically have each update sent to your RSS reader.or2.) Use the very </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114151914753031369/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114151914753031369' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114151914753031369'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114151914753031369'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/03/never-miss-new-posting-to-virtual.html' title='Never Miss a New Posting to the Virtual Assistant Connection'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114142724699313499</id><published>2006-03-03T15:56:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-03-08T08:40:02.480-07:00</updated><title type='text'>NEW CertifiedVP PRO eCourse;  Become a Virtual Assistant</title><summary type='text'>If you are looking to become a Virtual Assistant or improve your existing VA business, the CertifiedVP PRO eCourse is now being offered.  You can even start your eCourse today!This new option combines both of the intial eCourses into one economical eCourse. Those who successfully complete the eCourse will receive a certification from CertifiedVP, which is a great addition to your portfolio.You </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.certifiedvp.com/home/index.html' title='NEW CertifiedVP PRO eCourse;  Become a Virtual Assistant'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114142724699313499/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114142724699313499' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114142724699313499'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114142724699313499'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/03/new-certifiedvp-pro-ecourse-become.html' title='NEW CertifiedVP PRO eCourse;  Become a Virtual Assistant'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114125017074034825</id><published>2006-03-01T14:43:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-03-01T14:56:10.750-07:00</updated><title type='text'>It's a Snap!</title><summary type='text'>First, I should thank you for continuing to read my post after suffering through the corny title.However, I don't think you will find anything corny about Time Snapper. It's a time tracking tool that takes "snapshots" of your day and allows you to replay your day like a movie. I think it's a great concept- we all know that VAs could use a tool like this. Visit www.timesnapper.com for more </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.timesnapper.com' title='It&apos;s a Snap!'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114125017074034825/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114125017074034825' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114125017074034825'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114125017074034825'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/03/its-snap.html' title='It&apos;s a Snap!'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114123644712743166</id><published>2006-03-01T10:16:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-03-04T16:41:03.720-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Why I Am a Virtual Assistant</title><summary type='text'>There are many reasons that people may enter into the Virtual Assistant field. For some, it is an opportunity to work from home and spend more time with their families. For many, it is an opportunity to make money. While there are no "right" and "wrong" reasons to become a Virtual Assistant, I can tell you that for me it's much more than what is listed above.What motivates me most as a VA is that</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.officesupportnow.com' title='Why I Am a Virtual Assistant'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114123644712743166/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114123644712743166' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114123644712743166'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114123644712743166'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/03/why-i-am-virtual-assistant.html' title='Why I Am a Virtual Assistant'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114064367373210115</id><published>2006-02-22T14:14:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-02-22T14:31:47.086-07:00</updated><title type='text'>One-Minute Interview with Laura Wertenberger</title><summary type='text'>Website: http://www.terrifictranscription.comServices provided: I provide a wide array or services that run the gamut of administrative support, including executive support, editing/proofreading, transcription, with a specialty in psychiatric transcription, customer service, travel planning, calendar management, mail merge, correspondence, data entry, etc, as well as voice-over for phone systems </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.terrifictranscription.com' title='One-Minute Interview with Laura Wertenberger'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114064367373210115/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114064367373210115' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114064367373210115'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114064367373210115'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/02/one-minute-interview-with-laura.html' title='One-Minute Interview with Laura Wertenberger'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-114032337552785348</id><published>2006-02-18T21:11:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-02-24T13:34:13.910-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Pay for Employment? Never!</title><summary type='text'>If you have been a VA for any length of time, chances are you have run across some ad online from a company claiming to need VA or VA-type services. After clicking the link to go to their website, you find that you can apply- for a fee.For a company that supposedly needs help, I find it strange that they would charge qualified applicants to apply, rather than welcome them with open arms. The </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/114032337552785348/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=114032337552785348' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114032337552785348'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/114032337552785348'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/02/pay-for-employment-never.html' title='Pay for Employment? Never!'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-113967114197651383</id><published>2006-02-11T07:58:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-02-11T08:25:56.273-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Virtually Saving the Day</title><summary type='text'>So many small business owners and entrepreneurs tell me the same thing over and over- they wish they had more time. The day is just too short to accomplish all their goals. They are often surprised to hear that they don't need more time, but better use of their time.A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT is the answer they never knew existed. A Virtual Assistant is an independent contractor, someone who runs their </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.officesupportnow.com' title='Virtually Saving the Day'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/113967114197651383/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=113967114197651383' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113967114197651383'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113967114197651383'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/02/virtually-saving-day.html' title='Virtually Saving the Day'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-113959821034844317</id><published>2006-02-10T11:19:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-02-11T07:57:15.106-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Virtual Overachievers</title><summary type='text'>It can be said about most Virtual Assistants that we are overachievers. It can often even be an understatement. Virtual Assistants are All-Stars. It's in our nature. Always has been, always will be. That is why we are so driven in ensuring the success of our clients. We make great team players, which is why we team with our clients so well. We're also effective leaders, even of ourselves- that is</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/113959821034844317/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=113959821034844317' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113959821034844317'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113959821034844317'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/02/virtual-overachievers.html' title='Virtual Overachievers'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-113950351597957860</id><published>2006-02-09T09:15:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-02-16T21:48:54.726-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Becoming a Virtual Assistant</title><summary type='text'>I have had many VAs contact me wondering how to get into the business. Sometimes I can't even read what they are emailing me. It's like a cryptic IM session. Many people think it sounds like a "fun" way to stay home and make money. Really, they figure, how hard could it be? Well, if you are a mediocre VA, probably not very.The truth is that running a Virtual Assistant business is a lot of hard </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/113950351597957860/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=113950351597957860' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113950351597957860'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113950351597957860'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/02/becoming-virtual-assistant.html' title='Becoming a Virtual Assistant'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-113950103159704009</id><published>2006-02-09T08:55:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-02-09T09:07:22.550-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What Is All the Hype About Skype???</title><summary type='text'>If you are looking for a versatile tool to connect with your clients around the country-or even the world- you just have to check out Skype! It is free and you can talk for free to other Skype members. Visit www.skype.com.My clients and I use Skype regularly and I have never had an issue with the quality of the service they provide (for FREE, no less). Skype provides several handy features such </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.skype.com' title='What Is All the Hype About Skype???'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/113950103159704009/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=113950103159704009' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113950103159704009'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113950103159704009'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/02/what-is-all-hype-about-skype.html' title='What Is All the Hype About Skype???'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-113924930030320413</id><published>2006-02-06T11:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-02-09T08:55:40.286-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Being a Virtual Assistant</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/113924930030320413/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=113924930030320413' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113924930030320413'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113924930030320413'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/02/being-virtual-assistant.html' title='Being a Virtual Assistant'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-113658600651640593</id><published>2006-01-06T15:11:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-01-06T15:20:06.516-07:00</updated><title type='text'>I Love My StatCounter- You Will Too!</title><summary type='text'>Perhaps you already have your website published and now you're wondering if it is getting the traffic you hoped it would.  I recently came across a great (and free) little tool that answered that question for me.Statcounter.com offers a free website traffic stats program. It is easy to use and impressive in the amount of information you can access about how many visits your site is getting, how </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.statcounter.com' title='I Love My StatCounter- You Will Too!'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/113658600651640593/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=113658600651640593' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113658600651640593'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113658600651640593'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/01/i-love-my-statcounter-you-will-too.html' title='I Love My StatCounter- You Will Too!'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-113658546396422644</id><published>2006-01-06T14:57:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-01-06T15:11:03.976-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What Would a VA Be Without a Website?</title><summary type='text'>A website is a must-have for any virtual assistant.  If you are a virtual assistant opertating without your own website, why not make it your New Year's resolution to stop cheating yourself out of the benefits of having your own site. Believe me, it sounds harder than it is, and even with no experience at all, you CAN get your own little haven on the world wide web up and running without a whole </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/113658546396422644/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=113658546396422644' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113658546396422644'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113658546396422644'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2006/01/what-would-va-be-without-website.html' title='What Would a VA Be Without a Website?'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-113518124036618881</id><published>2005-12-21T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-01-06T14:57:16.516-07:00</updated><title type='text'>CertifiedVP Courses Starting Soon</title><summary type='text'>With the year wrapping up (already?!?!?), it's a great time to think about how you would like to improve your VA business next year. Classes will be starting right beginnin gin February at CertifiedVP. At the site, you can sign up for their email courses and spruce up your business and business know-how for 2006. Don't miss it- it's a real bargain!</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.certifiedVP.com/home/index.html' title='CertifiedVP Courses Starting Soon'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/113518124036618881/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=113518124036618881' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113518124036618881'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113518124036618881'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/12/certifiedvp-courses-starting-soon.html' title='CertifiedVP Courses Starting Soon'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-113517900826260533</id><published>2005-12-21T08:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2005-12-21T08:54:14.356-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Email Large Files</title><summary type='text'>Anyone who knows me can tell you that I am constantly in search of tools that can help me serve my clients more effectively and efficiently. What a great tool I have to share with you today! If you have ever had to send a file quickly that was too large to email and dreaded the hassle of wrestling with an FTP application or overnight courier service, dread no longer! Yes, now you can email even </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/113517900826260533/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=113517900826260533' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113517900826260533'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113517900826260533'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/12/email-large-files.html' title='Email Large Files'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-113087723535827603</id><published>2005-11-01T12:31:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2005-11-01T13:33:55.366-07:00</updated><title type='text'>CertifiedVP</title><summary type='text'>Due to the amount of competition in the virtual professional industry, many virtual assistants find it beneficial to enroll in a relevant certificate program to demonstrate their skill level and professionalism to potential clients.  CertifiedVP is a program designed to help you stand out in your career as a qualified virtual assistant.CertifiedVP is ideal for both emerging and established </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.certifiedVP.com/home/index.html' title='CertifiedVP'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/113087723535827603/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=113087723535827603' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113087723535827603'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/113087723535827603'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/11/certifiedvp.html' title='CertifiedVP'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-112966416911409868</id><published>2005-10-18T12:42:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2005-10-18T13:36:09.123-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Building Your Professional Network</title><summary type='text'>Creating your own group of peers and professionals is a great way to ensure your success as a virtual assistant. One of the most popular pieces of advice for new virtual assistants is to network every day. Unfortunately, it often appears to be one of the least practiced- and to the detriment of many a new VA! Perhaps it is too vague for many to put into action effectively. Let's explore this </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/112966416911409868/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=112966416911409868' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112966416911409868'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112966416911409868'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/10/building-your-professional-network.html' title='Building Your Professional Network'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-112861958763631501</id><published>2005-10-06T11:22:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2005-11-01T12:30:50.070-07:00</updated><title type='text'>One-Minute Interview with S. Smith</title><summary type='text'>Website: http://cleripro.tripod.com/Services Provided: Secretarial &amp; Administrative Support, Word Processing ( Typing), Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Spreadsheet Creation, Desktop Publishing, Mailing ServicesBest Way to Contact: cleripro@yahoo.comWhat You Enjoy Most About Being a VA : What I enjoy most about being a VA is the independence of working from home. I enjoy working from my home office and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/112861958763631501/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=112861958763631501' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112861958763631501'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112861958763631501'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/10/one-minute-interview-with-s-smith.html' title='One-Minute Interview with S. Smith'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-112832345533320839</id><published>2005-10-03T04:00:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2006-03-04T15:20:57.346-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Bidding at Freelance Marketplaces</title><summary type='text'>Many virtual assistants enter into their new venture thinking they will be overcome with new clients almost immediately. If you are one of the two VAs on this earth that actually had that experience, then you can stop reading this post and get back to work. If you are a new virtual assistant who has been doing everything you can think of to get clients and are about to pull your hair out, grab a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/112832345533320839/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=112832345533320839' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112832345533320839'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112832345533320839'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/10/bidding-at-freelance-marketplaces.html' title='Bidding at Freelance Marketplaces'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-112793376366087189</id><published>2005-09-28T12:51:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2005-11-01T12:31:14.510-07:00</updated><title type='text'>One-Minute Interview with Miki Von Luckner</title><summary type='text'>Website: http://www.von-group.com/Services Provided: specialize in assisting the Healthcare Industry including Pharmaceutical &amp; Independent Sales Reps with credentialing, licensing, document preparation, business correspondence, marketing, phone calls, e-mail, simple bookkeeping and other administrative tasks. I focus on bringing stress relief and extra time back to those administratively </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/112793376366087189/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=112793376366087189' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112793376366087189'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112793376366087189'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/09/one-minute-interview-with-miki-von.html' title='One-Minute Interview with Miki Von Luckner'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-112793334630040469</id><published>2005-09-28T00:47:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2006-02-09T08:54:23.356-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Ethics, Ethics, Ethics</title><summary type='text'>It's something that you might not talk about often, but your work ethic tells your clients all about you everyday. By observing your performance, your clients are sure to learn plenty about your character. Their decision as to whether to continue a work relationship with you will depend greatly on what signals they pick up and how they interpret them. Try to see yourself through the eyes of your </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/112793334630040469/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=112793334630040469' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112793334630040469'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112793334630040469'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/09/ethics-ethics-ethics.html' title='Ethics, Ethics, Ethics'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-112784209337550194</id><published>2005-09-27T10:51:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2005-11-11T14:14:59.080-07:00</updated><title type='text'>What Is Your Guarantee?</title><summary type='text'>Part of establishing a successful working relationship with your clients is centered around creating an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect. When your clients are at ease and feel reassured that you will perform as you have promised, they will be more inclined to build their relationship with you. Many times, this leads to increased business and referrals.  Guaranteeing your work is one way to</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/112784209337550194/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=112784209337550194' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112784209337550194'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112784209337550194'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/09/what-is-your-guarantee.html' title='What Is Your Guarantee?'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-112739653859246546</id><published>2005-09-22T07:29:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2005-11-01T12:31:36.513-07:00</updated><title type='text'>One-Minute Interview with Allison Reker</title><summary type='text'>Website: www.virtualstaffingsolutionsinc.comServices Offered: BASICWord Processing (Typing, Mail merge, Editing/Proofing)Data Processing (Spreadsheets, Database Creation, Database Maintenance, Data Entry)Other (Presentation materials, Scanning, Internet Research, Mailings, Email Services, Reminder Service, Announcements/Invitations/Flyers, Others as requested)SPECIALTYBasic website creation and/</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/112739653859246546/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=112739653859246546' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112739653859246546'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112739653859246546'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/09/one-minute-interview-with-allison.html' title='One-Minute Interview with Allison Reker'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-112714577192437703</id><published>2005-09-19T09:12:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2005-09-19T10:05:40.140-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Get More Referrals</title><summary type='text'>There is an old saying that there is no advertisement like a satisfied customer. Isn't that the truth! How many times have you tried something- anything- that someone you trusted recommended? (If you are like me, you probably can't begin to count!) Your friend's satisfaction with a particular store, restaurant, service, etc. can motivate you to try it for yourself, often with the same positive </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/112714577192437703/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=112714577192437703' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112714577192437703'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112714577192437703'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/09/get-more-referrals.html' title='Get More Referrals'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-112654885788051556</id><published>2005-09-12T12:13:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2005-11-09T09:59:37.653-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Connecting with Your Clients Through Your Webcam</title><summary type='text'>Being accessible to your clients is important to your success as a virtual assistant. Because of the unique working relationship between you and your clients, you will find that the more accessible you make yourself, the better that relationship will be. Most virtual assistants make themselves available by phone, fax, and email. It's a great start, but how can you take it to the next level? Try </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/112654885788051556/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=112654885788051556' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112654885788051556'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112654885788051556'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/09/connecting-with-your-clients-through.html' title='Connecting with Your Clients Through Your Webcam'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-112654862411534970</id><published>2005-09-12T11:59:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2005-11-01T12:29:03.540-07:00</updated><title type='text'>One-Minute Interview</title><summary type='text'>As I mentioned in my first post, a different virtual assistant will be featured for a "one-minute interview" on a regular basis. It is a great way to network and learn about the services that other VAs provide.Our first featured virtual assistant is Shannon Davidson.Website: www.officesetting.comServices Provided: Administrative and technical services such as data entry, transcription, database </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/112654862411534970/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=112654862411534970' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112654862411534970'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112654862411534970'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/09/one-minute-interview.html' title='One-Minute Interview'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-112612170360513262</id><published>2005-09-07T12:35:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2005-11-10T09:49:16.806-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Sharpen Your Skills for Less Than You Ever Imagined</title><summary type='text'>The ability to provide great service is the most critical quality a successful virtual assistant. The greater your aptitude, the more competitive you are. Today, you can go online to sharpen your skills- and even acquire new ones- in the comfort of your own home office. Many online courses can even be completed at your own pace.The scope of the online courses offered today is amazing. Many are </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/112612170360513262/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=112612170360513262' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112612170360513262'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112612170360513262'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/09/sharpen-your-skills-for-less-than-you.html' title='Sharpen Your Skills for Less Than You Ever Imagined'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-112567953092926517</id><published>2005-09-02T10:43:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2005-09-02T10:45:30.930-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Delivering Service Beyond Expectations</title><summary type='text'>It's no secret that starting a virtual assistant business can be much more challenging than you ever imagined! Now that you have put your plan into action, what is the best way to ensure the success of your business? To condense it to a single statement, it is to strive to consistently exceed the expectations of your clients.You may be thinking there is nothing simple sounding about that at all!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/112567953092926517/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=112567953092926517' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112567953092926517'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112567953092926517'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/09/delivering-service-beyond-expectations.html' title='Delivering Service Beyond Expectations'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16205880.post-112567490438001784</id><published>2005-09-02T09:07:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2005-11-01T12:27:38.903-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Welcome!</title><summary type='text'>Welcome to my new site dedicated to providing resources and advice for virtual assistants. I am excited to begin this adventure and to network with new associates! While I plan to write many of the postings myself, I am also open to using articles that have been submitted by fellow VAs (please, though, if you submit something, make sure it is your own ORIGINAL material). Filler material will also</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/feeds/112567490438001784/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=16205880&amp;postID=112567490438001784' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112567490438001784'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/16205880/posts/default/112567490438001784'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://vaconnection.blogspot.com/2005/09/welcome.html' title='Welcome!'/><author><name>Rosanna</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04049201010288551897</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='27' height='32' src='http://photos1.blogger.com/img/162/7724/320/RosannaPic.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
