Tag: remote work

20 Things Learned: Not Everyone can be a VA

February 10, 2020By Lyn
A virtual assistant working on a laptop, representing the realities and insights of the profession. Visit ExecStress.com to learn more

Lesson 2: Being a VA is not for everyone – and not everyone can be a VA! Just because you can type doesn’t mean you can run a successful transcription business. Just because you know your way around WordPress doesn’t mean you’ll have a successful web design business. Just because you were a PA or…Read more

VA Training – Do Your Homework

September 28, 2018By Lyn
Image alt text: Illustration of a person engaged in VA training, highlighting the importance of thorough preparation

In a previous blog post I talked about the Evolution of the VA Industry. With that evolution – especially the fact so many newbie VAs are now coming from little to no experience in an office or admin environment, and others straight from school – the importance of getting training in running a business, or in…Read more

VA Industry Evolution

August 22, 2018By Lyn
Image alt text: Visual representation of the evolving VA industry, showcasing trends and opportunities. Stay informed at ExecStress.com

Tech transformations that happened in your lifetime A couple of months ago I was invited by veteran VA Sharon Williams of The 24 Hour Secretary and OIVAC to join a committee comprising other veteran VAs from around the world to discuss updating the Core Competencies we had worked on back in 2004. The other members…Read more