WHAT'S INSIDE
1. Feature Article - "Taking My Own Advice"
2. Virtual Value
3. Q&A for the VA
4. Clients Corner
5. What's New
1. FEATURE ARTICLE-"TAKING
MY OWN ADVICE"
Recently, I completed my new website which includes my vision, mission, and purpose statements. When creating these
statements, I thought of how I wanted to help others and why I created Quick Keys(TM).
I also decided that I needed to create the lifestyle I desired before I could help
others do the same. I have been advising others to utilize the services of a Virtual
Assistant for a long time - it was time I took my own advice...
In designing my "perfect" lifestyle, I realized that I needed to bring
someone in to assist me with Quick Keys(TM). One of my clients called with a huge
list of phone calls to be made - a request that came at a particularly busy time for me.
Not wanting to disappoint my client and knowing these calls needed to be made
quickly, I turned to my local support group for help. I was referred to Kim Florio,
a lady who was looking to do some work part-time. I called Kim and discussed with
her exactly what I needed, and she agreed to help me out. I was very lucky to find
someone so quickly with whom I was compatible. After working with her on the phone
calls and further discussing the business of Virtual Assisting, I decided to hire her as a
subcontractor to Quick Keys(TM).
Unfortunately, it is not always that easy to find the perfect Virtual Assistant.
Hiring an individual that will partner with you and positively represent your business is
a very important task. This newsletter will give some helpful hints in the hiring
process.
2. VIRTUAL VALUE
"How To Hire a Virtual Assistant"
Everyone has their own process of interviewing and selecting employees. Here are a
few pointers in selecting the perfect Virtual Assistant:
- Choose a minimum of three VAs to speak with
- Speak on the telephone with potential VAs - learn about their services,
hours, availability, fees, etc...
- Request references or testimonials
- Review their website (if they have one)
- Consider your needs and make sure the VA offers services to fill those
needs
- Make sure the VA you choose shares in your mission
- Select a VA that you feel comfortable with - someone you feel will
positively represent your business
3. Q&A FOR THE VA
Q/ What are the benefits of
hiring a Virtual Assistant vs. a local Secretary or Administrative Assistant?
A/ There are certainly benefits
to hiring a local assistant; however here are some of the benefits to hiring a Virtual
Assistant:
- When looking for a Virtual Assistant, you can look nationwide, you are
not limited to your local job pool
- Most Virtual Assistants are hired as subcontractors offering you many
savings:
* You don't pay employee taxes or benefits.
* There's no need to purchase expensive equipment (color printers - scanners, etc)
or office space.
* You get greater productivity than an "in office" assistant - you only
pay for the time spent tocomplete a specific project.
* Your valuable time is better spent concentrating on the issues only you can
handle.
If you have a question, please e-mail Beth@QuickKeys.com.
4. CLIENT'S CORNER
Barbara A. Blocker:
Partners By Design™[http//www.PartnersByDesign.com]
is proud to present a new transformative course called Transitions A Compassionate
Exploration of Change, facilitated by Partners By Design™ Centers Trainer Karen
Baldwin, a minister and spiritual leader. Karen will show each participant how to view
change with expectation and wonder as she guides the teleclass in the art of making change
become a powerful force in designing the life that is joyful and fulfilling. Simply
click on http//www.partnersbydesign.com/spirituality.htm
to learn more and to register. Course is beginning on June 18th, and runs for 4
consecutive Thursdays. It's an experience not to be missed. Take a tour of Partners By
Design Centers while you are there to see how you can learn to design the life that you
feel passionate about, instead of simply earning a living!
Lupe I. Torre:
Lupe Torre offers several Teleclasses and
Teleforums in June:
- FINANCIAL ASSERTIVENESS FOR WOMEN
- FINANCIAL ASSERTIVENESS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
- FINANCIAL ASSERTIVENESS FOR COUPLES
- RAISING FINANCIALLY ASSERTIVE CHILDREN
- TELECOMMUTING
- MANAGER FOR THE MILLENNIUM
Visit her website for more
information
5.
WHAT'S NEW
- As you've read in the Feature Article, Kim Florio is the newest member of
the Quick Keys(TM) team. I am thrilled to have her on board!
- My website is up and running. While you are here, please check it
out and feel free to send feedback to me
Well that's all for this month. I hope this newsletter has found
you in good health and in a ton of sunshine. I look forward to sharing more tools
and ideas to make your lifestyle become the lifestyle you love in next month's issue!
(c) 1998, Beth Chamberlain, Quick Keys(TM). Please feel free to
duplicate and distribute this newsletter (in it's entirety), keeping copyright and
authorship intact.
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Your Virtual Partner,
Beth Chamberlain
President, Quick Keys(TM) Virtual Assisting Services
"Supporting Creativity and Choice In Designing the Ultimate
Lifestyle!"
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Beth Chamberlain, Executive Virtual Assistant
Beth@QuickKeys.com
http//www.QuickKeys.com |
