Virtual Assisting

by Amy Kennedy

Who is Leisa Good? Leisa Good is a virtual assistant (VA) who has been employed in her own VA practice, Gemstone Business Solutions, since 2006.  From her home office, she virtually offers her administrative and writing skills to clients in other states and countries with...

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by Amy Kennedy

Understanding Virtual Assisting – Part 4  If you’ve been following this series, then you’ll recall that the last two articles focused on certifications to receive and what services to offer.  Now it is time to discuss what equipment you will...

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by Amy Kennedy

If you have been following this series, then you’ll recall that to date we’ve discussed what a virtual assistant (VA) is and does. We have also discussed some of the steps to planning your virtual assistant practice, transitioning into it,...

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by Amy Kennedy

If you have been following this series, then you’ll recall that to date we’ve discussed what a virtual assistant (VA) is and does. We have also discussed some of the steps to planning your virtual assistant practice and transitioning into...

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by Amy Kennedy

If you have been following this series, then you’ll recall that to date we’ve discussed what a virtual assistant (VA) is and does. We have also discussed some of the steps to planning your virtual assistant practice, transitioning into it,...

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by Amy Kennedy

UPDATE 07/2023: vWorker (formerly known as Rent A Coder) was acquired by Freelancer.com in 2012. Vworker is a freelance site similar to Elance and Freelancer. These sites all generally work the same way in that those needing work done post...

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by Amy Kennedy

If you’re a freelance writer or content creator, speed is your friend. When you’re starting out and you don’t have very lucrative contracts, you often have to write multiple articles a day to achieve your target income. For example, if...

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by Amy Kennedy

FETCH is a revolutionary way to shop. Android and iPhone mobile users in the United States can download the FETCH app for free. Then, you can send a text or image to your personal buying assistant for help shopping. Leave it up...

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by Amy Kennedy

I was spending some time checking out the awesome money earning directory over at RealWaystoEarnMoneyOnline.com and noticed a listing for Virtual Assistant with Office 88. I know Virtual Assisting has been a pretty hot topic around here lately and many...

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by Amy Kennedy

If you have been following this series, then you’ll recall that to date we have discussed what a VA is; how to decide which services to offer; whether or not to become certified; how much equipment is needed; and how...

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by Amy Kennedy

If you’ve been following this series, then you’ll recall that to date we’ve discussed the definition of a VA and what a VA does. I’ve also given you practical advice and tips on how to begin planning your VA practice....

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by Amy Kennedy

If you have been following this series, then you’ll recall that to date we’ve discussed what a virtual assistant (VA) is and does. We have also discussed some of the steps to planning your virtual assistant practice, transitioning into it,...

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by Amy Kennedy

What is PeoplePerHour? PeoplePerHour is similar in its core to sites like Odesk or Fiverr where you list your services and/or bid on tasks posted by freelance seekers. As a freelancer you can quickly set up a profile page to...

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by Amy Kennedy

Do you enjoy reading and feel passionate about promoting books that you believe in? Do you ever fantasize about the glamorous world of book publishing? Well, then Outskirts Press might be the ideal work-at-home (WAH) job for you! What Exactly...

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by Amy Kennedy

eaHELP connects fast paced companies with talented Virtual Assistants who are able to work remotely from all over the United States. eaHELP has a christian foundation that focuses on having a heart of gratitude, being a servant and Glorifying God. What an...

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by Amy Kennedy

Have a knack for language? Always the first of your friends and family to seek out hard-to-find information? Love working on a computer? Working as an Expert Googler for Knurture is a great potential avenue to earn income from home!...

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by Amy Kennedy

Zirtual has *paused* their business. More info to come. – 07/2023 I have heard the word Zirtual muttered around the work at home world for quite some time. I am now heavily into virtual assisting and I got excited when...

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by Amy Kennedy

Are you a freelance writer who is always struggling to find work? Do you have a limited marketing budget to advertise your services? Have you exhausted the content mills? Well, then GetACoder might be the freelance place for you. What...

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by Amy Kennedy

If you have been following this series, then you’ll recall that to date we have discussed: what a VA is and does; how to decide which services to offer; whether or not to become certified; and how much equipment is...

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by Amy Kennedy

Americans work hard, and for many of us, there is not enough time in the day to complete everything that must be done. It is for that exact reason that virtual assistants have become popular. These Jack and Jane’s of...

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by Amy Kennedy

Traditionally, a virtual assistant is someone that works from home and provides companies/businesses with support in many different areas. Administrative support, technical support, sales assistance and help with marketing are some of these areas. Equivity is a company that hires...

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by Amy Kennedy

The traditional boundaries of the workplace have been redrawn in the recent decade. More people are shedding the constraints of a static office location, choosing instead to combine their work and travel aspirations. This blog post will delve into the...

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by Amy Kennedy

If this is not your first time visiting Work at Home Adventures, then you are likely aware of the fantastic series currently going on about Virtual Assisting. A good friend of mine who I have known online for several years,...

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by Amy Kennedy

Virtual Office VA Staffing is a work-at-home company that hires virtual assistants to work as independent contractors. The company is relatively new making it hard to find a lot of information on. However, it has been in business for almost...

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by Amy Kennedy

Virtual Assisting is a broad job title. Essentially it is someone who works remotely to assist a client. How they assist the client can vary from basic data entry, website assistant, answering emails, making phone calls and really- as you...

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by Amy Kennedy

Ever considered making money from your expertise and pursuing a career in freelance consulting? If you have a lot of knowledge about a certain topic, or have gained experience working in the same field for several years, you could become...

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by Amy Kennedy

If you have been following this series, then you’ll recall that to date we’ve discussed what a virtual assistant (VA) is and does. We have also discussed some of the steps to planning and launching your virtual assistant practice. If...

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by Amy Kennedy

I am excited to share that we have a new contributing writer, Leisa Good. Leisa specializes in all things Virtual Assisting and is planning a series of VA based posts to help guide and direct those interested in this growing...

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by Amy Kennedy

Question: I need some guidance. I am planning on creating my own business in virtual assisting. I need wisdom in how to advertise my business. I need to know how to get started. Any links would be more than appreciated....

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by Amy Kennedy

Lifebushido is building a global network of people  working part-time from home with flexible hours  using their unique talents. -Lifebushido.Com     Lifebushido, is an innovative company that completely thinks out of the box when it comes to working from home!...

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by Amy Kennedy

Written By: Leisa Good In my last article in this series, we talked about six tough questions to ask when considering if virtual assistance is right for you. Obviously if you are going to be a virtual assistant, you will...

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by Amy Kennedy

Written By: Lesia Good If you have been following this series on virtual assistance, then you’ll recall the last two articles focused on six tough questions to ask when considering virtual assistance (or virtual assisting) and then what services to...

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by Amy Kennedy

If you have been following this series, then you’ll recall that to date we’ve discussed what a virtual assistant (VA) is and does. We have also discussed some of the steps to planning your virtual assistant practice. If you haven’t...

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by Amy Kennedy

I was recently introduced to a company called Ziptask. The more I learned about the company, the more I was reminded of FancyHands, another virtual assisting company. Ziptask relieves the burden of busy people by allowing them to post tasks...

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by Amy Kennedy

Are you tired of large bidding sites? Would you prefer the quality of jobs over the quantity of jobs? Do you appreciate a site that advertises at several other sites? Then Kinzer Projects might be the place for you. What...

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by Amy Kennedy

While doing my daily run-through and checking online for home based job leads for the new job board located at WAHJobLeads.com, I ran across a highly intriguing company. Fancy Hands has recently advertised on Craigslist that they are hiring Virtual...

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by Amy Kennedy

What’s better than finding an online job? Finding one that doesn’t require the use of the phone! Well, at least that’s the way to go for people who don’t like talking on the phone or don’t have a noise-free environment...

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by Amy Kennedy

An ideal opportunity for individuals necessitating flexible hours, working as a Researcher with Wonder is perfect for job seekers with an interest in writing or an insatiable appetite for learning. Not only is this a unique position, it also has...

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by Amy Kennedy

Virtual Assistant Jobs: What They Are and Where to Find Them If you are handy with a computer, have self-motivation, organized, and like doing something different each day, you may be able to work from home as a virtual assistant!...

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by Leisa Good

One of my post popular posts was a review of the networking site, Thumbtack, which published on September 10, 2012.  The post received over 60 comments, and still continues to receive them to this day.  At the time, opinions varied...

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by Miranda Grimm

Finding new customers and earning their repeated patronage is one of the largest challenges facing any online business, whether large or small. Learning effective strategies for attracting customers may seem overwhelming at first. Below are some of the most effective...

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by Miranda Grimm

We’ve talked many times about making money as a virtual assistant. But you can also make money by hiring a virtual assistant. If you are running your own business or you are a freelancer who finds there are not enough...

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by Leisa Good

Ever feel that you have a great deal of knowledge about many different things, but no where to use it? Or maybe at one time you had a lucrative career, but now no where to use the knowledge, since you...

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by Leisa Good

If you have been following this series, then you’ll recall that to date we’ve discussed what a VA is and does. I’ve also given you ideas and practical advice on how to begin planning your VA practice. However if you...

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by Leisa Good

If you have been following this series, then you’ll recall that to date we’ve discussed what a VA is and ways to begin planning your business. If you haven’t been following this series or seem to have forgotten parts of...

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