VATrainer Student Interview

I thought I would introduce you to some of those who have undertaken my VATrainer course to become Virtual Assistants and run their own businesses. This is an online course that runs over a 10 week period and has been available online for a couple of years now.  I have been pleased to see the number [...]

Invoicing the client

How do you invoice your client and how much information do you give? I have been using Quickbooks for many years and find that works well for me. Some use MYOB or other bookkeeping systems. Some use Paypal. Whatever system you use I feel it’s important to itemise your invoice to the client so they know/understand where [...]

I’m back - did you miss me?

Hi everyone, I’m getting back into things. Graham has returned to work this morning (although he was reluctant :-D) and I’m spending the rest of this month just sorting through emails, accounts, updating myself on everything and then back with clients from 1st July. Thank you to those team members who supported my clients in my [...]

Pardon my absence but I’m on leave…

I will go back to posting regularly in July but for this month I’m now well and truly on holidays, in beautiful Canada.  It began with the FoVA conference in Niagara Falls in the first week of this month but then Graham and I joined a tour to explore Canada on the west coast.  We’re [...]

What Type of Logo Should You Have for Your Business?

I have guest poster Ben Johnson sharing on the importance of the type of logo for your business. Your logo really is the proverbial “calling card” for your business.  A potential customer or client will make that all important first impression many times based on the appearance, style and design of your business logo. Understanding the importance [...]