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Trust your knowing

The Editor — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:42:29 +0000

When I first started AssistU in ’97, I did a daily (well, five days/week) email blast called Daily Assistant. Back in the day, I used a majordomo to send it out, the only option was text, and there were no scheduling tools. That meant that I had to send it manually, so I had to be around to DO this thing every day. It took three years, but I… (Click link below to continue…)

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Requiring clients to step up and be responsible

The Editor — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:58:26 +0000

One of the things I do on Twitter is share tips for having strong standards—moxie-filled standards, if you will. If we’re not connected there, please say hi! Last week, I shared this: Clients need to be able to run their own businesses. Don’t take on more than is yours. Pat tweeted back and asked this: “Can you elaborate on ‘don’t take on… (Click link below to continue…)

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How to get it all done in a solo Virtual Assistance practice

The Editor — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:45:09 +0000

Last week, I said I was going to write about what you might want to consider before working in a multi-VA firm. In thinking about it, and in light of all the great comments that were posted as a result of that post, I don’t know that I need to. Those, my post from last week, and the post I linked to should probably give you more than enough food for thought as you consider whether you want to work in one of those practices/firms. (Click link below to continue…)

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Why original and genuine sharing matters

The Editor — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:15:47 +0000

I was tweeting Sunday morning and Martin Allsop (@GloriousYou) posted a quote from Brian Tracy: “Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it.” A worthy goal, I immediately thought. And drawn to it, I quickly and deftly retweeted, then headed over to post it to Facebook. Once there, though, I stopped. (Click link below to continue…)

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When should a client consider hiring vs working with a Virtual Assistant?

The Editor — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:55:01 +0000

There’s a point (there are actually probably several, but I want to address just one today) at which a client’s need doesn’t fit well with the Virtual Assistant model. That’s when the client’s need for administrative help becomes so great that he really should, for financial and/or legal reasons, hire an employee.

Where’s that line? It’s going to be different for different people. But I’ll say that, in my view, any client with a Virtual Assistant whose fee is $50+ per hour, and who is consistently needing more than 10 hours/week is probably financially better off hiring an employee (even a virtual one). And at the point that he reaches or surpasses 20 hours/week, he’s probably legally better off as well. (Click link below to continue…)

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How to appropriately and graciously say "no."

The Editor — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:02:10 +0000

Last week, I wrote about at what point it’s appropriate to say yes, when someone wants your time and attention. Danielle asked if I had a gracious way for delivering a “no” response, and I promised to write about that this week. First, I want to say that saying no to what doesn’t fit for you is one of the absolute best ways to give yourself… (Click link below to continue…)

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Distinctions to help you choose ideal clients

The Editor — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:46:35 +0000

I’m teaching a class where I share an advanced consultation process to VAs so that they can spend more time doing billable work, and wasting less time talking with people they should never be talking with. What follows is something I shared with the class the other day as we talked about only working with fabulously ideal clients, and the need… (Click link below to continue…)

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At least half the responsibility lies elsewhere

The Editor — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:36:45 +0000

Last week, Tina/Cindy/Andrea (not sure which of them actually wrote it) posted this about hearing client complaints about the virtual assistants they’ve worked with, and suggested that we make them feel better/happier. Then Danielle wrote this about unhappy clients and suggested that we Virtual Assistants make sure we’re not letting clients have… (Click link below to continue…)

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Three new FAB things, starting this month

The Editor — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:31:58 +0000

Not your usual Bit O’, but certainly full of moxie! I wanted to let you know about two–ok three!–new things I’m up to this month that you can get involved with. The next of the 30 Days Projects, 30 Days of Organizing takes over after March’s 31 Days of Clearning. Especially if you’re into (or need) a bit of spring cleaning, this month is… (Click link below to continue…)

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AssistU Nominated for Shorty Award in Two Categories (Twitter)

The Editor — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:30:52 +0000

If you’re a Twitterer, you no doubt have heard of The Shorty Awards, given to the best producers of short content in 2008 (140 characters or less), on Twitter. There are only five nominees in each category, and Stacy Brice’s AssistU is nominated in both the Education and Brand categories. Voting is open to all and done, as you might expect, via a formatted tweet. The Shorty Awards certainly make it easy to vote. You click on the nominee’s name and a window opens with the formatted tweet, which you can do automatically, or copy and paste into your favorite Twitter app.

Note that a reason for your vote needs to be included with your vote/tweet. Yes, this is a challenge given the 140 character limit, but it doesn’t have to be Shakespeare to count – just positive and brief. Also remember that it will be a tweet that will post to your Twitter stream.

The winners will go to NYC to accept the Shorty in person. You can even request an invitation on the Shorty Award site. Vote soon, as voting is open only to January 23rd. A win for AssistU would be real nice exposure for the VA industry – the only VA nominee.

Congrats to Stacy Brice and AssistU – and good luck with the Shorty! Click here to cast your Shorty vote.

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Industry Leader Stacy Brice Offering Group Coaching to All VAs

The Editor — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:33:13 +0000

Stacy Brice, a longtime industry leader and Founder/President of AssistU, is now offering Virtual Assistance coaching to all VAs in a group format. Stacy’s many years of experience is shared via a choice of two groups, one focused on experienced VAs, the other on VAs in the startup phase of their businesses:

I’ve been coaching individuals and groups since 1996. And until recently, I’ve focused the vast majority of my attention on the Virtual Assistants at AssistU.com. Until a brilliant coach opened my eyes about all I have to offer in a new way, I’d never really thought about doing group coaching on a more global basis. We all have blind spots.

And so I’m bringing my coaching to all VAs– at both new and more experienced levels, whatever their backgrounds and current states of practice. I’m brilliant at helping people create and sustain businesses that serve them, rather than make them struggle, and I want to help as many Virtual Assistants as I can to be as successful as they want to be. My coaching groups give me a way to do that.

=About the Groups=
There are two groups. One is for experienced VAs, and the other for new VAs. All of my group members receive the same things:

* One 90-minute group coaching call/month
* Access to me during a 2-hour office hours chat, once/month
* Additional teaching calls on various topics periodically
* Mp3 download of all calls
* Special teaching sessions offered on occasion
* A discounted rate on my on-the-spot coaching sessions

All that for $89 a month. Truly–group coaching just about any VA can afford (and if you can’t, contact me, and I’ll show you that you can!)

For full program details and registration information, visit:
http://www.virtualmoxie.com/group-coaching.html

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Stacy Brice Weighs in on Being A VA in This Crazy Economy…

The Editor — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:15:09 +0000

With our economy producing ever-more frightening headlines these days, it’s interesting to see how it’s affecting (or not) the Virtual Assistance industry. Most VAs I know are busy – and getting busier. Even VAs who focus on real estate clients seem to be doing ok.

Stacy Brice, a leader in the VA community, recently blogged about the economy and what we can do to stay positive and focused in our businesses. After a few general good-advice tips, she suggests how VAs can use the news as a reason to sharpen our games a bit:

Maintain your standards; raise them, even. Don’t freak out and think that you suddenly have to work with anyone, just to make money. The more you want great clients, are open to having great clients, and take opportunities to connect with great clients (while continuing to grow yourself and your skills) the more great clients you’ll have. [...] Oh, and introduce that topic in your interview/consultation process. It won’t hurt to be sure new clients are in a good place financially.

Check out Stacy’s post here: Economy post: What we should be doing NOW

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