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    Hi Jo Ellen, I like what you have already and...

    Hi Jo Ellen,

    I like what you have already and I think it clearly states exactly what services you offer. It's straightforward and to the point.

    While I could also see a bit of an...
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    Your Favorite YouTube Video(s) and Why

    I have a few favorite YouTube videos that are not business-related, yet have nurtured my spirit during those times when I've needed a bit of inspiration, especially when faced with the challenges of...
  3. Hi Jenn, I save everything too. In fact, I...

    Hi Jenn,

    I save everything too. In fact, I always follow up a phone conversation with an email confirming my understanding of the details of the call. That way, it's in writing and there's no room...
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    Hi Holly, Welcome! I'm a fellow VA. I...

    Hi Holly,

    Welcome! I'm a fellow VA.

    I looked at your website and you have some pretty amazing skills to offer!

    When I first started out about five years ago, this was one of the first forums...
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    Hi Bill, I'm sometimes on both sides of the...

    Hi Bill,

    I'm sometimes on both sides of the coin at once (I work as a virtual assistant and also subcontract other VAs from time to time) so I know how you feel. Contracting with any service...
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    Thanks Patrysha and Steve! Yes, I have heard...

    Thanks Patrysha and Steve!

    Yes, I have heard that YouTube is pretty much compatible with everything and I do have an account with them.

    Very, very good point about the training videos,...
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    Best site to host a video?

    Hey guys,

    I am finally thinking of adding a video to my blog on WordPress.com and I was wondering how to go about that. Should I host it on YouTube or Vimeo or one of those other sites?
    ...
  8. Hello Frederico, I also took your survey and...

    Hello Frederico,

    I also took your survey and viewed your wonderful drawings. Wow! They are incredible and truly seem to capture the essence of the subjects' personalities, which is what a good...
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    What a cool thread! Thanks for starting it! I...

    What a cool thread! Thanks for starting it!

    I can't remember when I joined the previous forum, but I also remember the alumni very well. You guys were instrumental in providing valuable feedback...
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    Thank you all!

    Hello all,

    You guys rock!!

    Thank you so much for your responses! I'm still absorbing them all.

    With my passive/aggressive and persistent (email/phone) approach, at least now I have an...
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    Hi Steve, Thanks for the welcome back! I'm...

    Hi Steve,

    Thanks for the welcome back!

    I'm not doing copywriting for this client. I'm doing transcription, so it's a pretty straightforward service. I don't really have the leverage of...
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    Thank you!

    Hey Karen. Nice to see you, though sorry to hear about the non-payment. At some point it might be better to just cut your losses. However you said this client has always paid in the past so it could...
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    Hi Frederick, Thanks for your response. I...

    Hi Frederick,

    Thanks for your response. I never thought of my out-of-pocket expenses versus my time. I will have to take a look at that because most of the work was performed by my own team of...
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    Collecting on overdue invoices

    Hi All,

    I haven't been here for a while (very busy) so I apologize for my absence. I need your advice!

    I have a client in the US that owes me over $3,500 and is ignoring my repeated emails and...
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    When to Fire a Client

    I believe there comes a time when one has to fire a client in order to preserve the financial integrity of one's own business and permit it to grow and flourish as it should.

    A couple of years...
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    That's wonderful, Kristine! You go, gal! ...

    That's wonderful, Kristine!

    You go, gal!

    Karen
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    Let me start off by saying that if I could still...

    I'm the Joe stood at the back of the crowd wearing the same jeans as I was wearing 4 years ago.

    Let me start off by saying that if I could still fit into the jeans I was wearing four years ago,...
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    Hello Mak! Great to see you again.

    Hello Mak!

    Great to see you again.
  19. Great to see you too, Steve!

    Great to see you too, Steve!
  20. Another sheep returning to the original fold...

    I am SO happy that this new forum exists and SO happy to see so many familiar friends.

    Life is good!

    Just as an intro: I am a virtual assistant based in Ontario, Canada and have been in...
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