Executive Virtual Associate

Are there better alternatives to oDesk?

As mentioned above it really does depend on the project(s) you are looking to outsource. But you will find plenty of Australian VA directory sites that can accept RFP. Try Virtually Yours Virtual Assistants, Australian Virtual Business Network or...

Have you ever used a virtual assistant for telemarketing ?

Hi Gill, Sorry to hear of your bad experiences with telemarketers. I am a VA, located within Central Victoria, and while I can assist with Admin support, my services do not extend to including telemarketing. However, the Virtual Assistant...

Do you follow your competitors on social media?

A benefit of social media is to listen to the conversations. Not only what people are saying about your business, but also your industry and your competitors. To not follow your competitors will do your own business a disadvantage. And Sandy, you...

Are you getting value from your email list?

Frequency & Content are the two big keys. If the communication is issued too frequent and has little relevant content subscribers will reduce. It's a fine line between tell your clients what they want to hear and sharing with them what's...

What is one thing about your business that others want to know?

I like your question Ingrid, and I will try to provide a short answer! With my industry - Virtual Assistance - the main thing that others don't know about is that we exist, especially in the regional areas. The attraction with partnering with a VA...

How much does an australian virtual assistant (VA) cost?

Great question Nick, and great answer Sandra. I agree with Sandra, Australian VAs will charge more than the Asian based VAs and outsourcing overseas is always a little more risky. Remember to consider - Timezone differences, Language barriers and...