I'd like to share something I've noticed online recently and it may make you think twice before hiring a virtual assistant (or any independent contractor). The job posting I saw online was simple enough. The woman described herself, her business, and what type of...

I recently saw this post looking for an "amazing" VA. While I won't get into how vague this post is (due to failing to mention any specific duties and/or programs used), I wanted to share with you a real-life hunt for a mythical creature...   Ladies and...

"I'm looking for a coach. Anyone you recommend?"   If you're a coach and you saw this, what questions come to your mind? - Is she looking for a business coach, life coach, career coach, tennis coach...? - What does she need help with? - In person? What area does...

Last year I remember seeing a commercial for a reality show called, “Married At First Sight”. The premise of the show: people getting married to a stranger the moment they first meet. Sigh...I can’t even… Would you marry someone without getting to know them first?...

A couple weeks ago I came across the below post on a VA board. If you do the conversion on what the pay rate is, it comes out to $2.00/USD. Yes, that's TWO DOLLARS AN HOUR. Uh, no. Just no. The initial responses to this were a mix of shock, laughter, and disbelief....

I had a strategy call last week with “Jason”, the owner of a new start up. He has been in business for six months and he’s doing quite well. He came to me because he was feeling overwhelmed, he was doing everything himself, and his friends had told him it was time to...