Tag Archives: Working with Clients

Dear Gritty VA: What Else Should I Do?

January 5, 2011 – 10:00 am

Dear Gritty VA: I have started to support a realtor and while we are working through some of the tasks that I can support her with I was wondering if you could provide me with any other services or ideas on how I can support her further? –KA Thanks for the question. Good for you [...]

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Dear Gritty VA: How Do I Work with Clients Virtually?

June 2, 2010 – 12:04 pm

Dear Gritty VA: In talking with my business coach we have decided I should use my 18 years office administration and customer service skills to start a Virtual Assistant business.  I’m losing my current work position in June of this year so I’m hoping to have my business established  by then. One area I’m struggling [...]

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A Critical Skill in a Virtual Assistant

December 4, 2009 – 10:00 am

One of the most important skills a Virtual Assistant brings to the table is the ability to pay attention to details and follow instructions. I first want to clarify that I am in no way, shape or form suggesting that you should be an automaton just taking orders and not exercising initiative or critical thinking. [...]

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It's a Tough Job, Isn't It?

December 14, 2007 – 4:10 pm

Sad to say, but there are lots of folks out there who think any flunky can do our work. That all you need is a computer, and you’re good to go. But us Virtual Assistants know better, don’t we? LOL I was just reflecting that as Virtual Assistants, we aren’t just administrative experts. In working [...]

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Are You Stuck at the Office?

February 7, 2007 – 10:41 am

Dear Gritty VA: I would like to know how do you handle days when you need to be away from your home office for a long period of time, and still try to be there for your clients? Do you transfer calls to your cell phone? Do you carry a Laptop computer with you? –MM [...]

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