In a world where job security is a thing of the past, more and more people are starting their own business. And with the growth of small businesses in all sectors comes an increased demand for administrative, creative and technical support, and a world of opportunities for virtual assistants.
GHVA Founder Janet Barclay is one of several experts who were interviewed for the FabJob Guide to Become a Virtual Assistant, a comprehensive resource covering a wide range of important topics such as starting a business, marketing, education and training, and how to become a great virtual assistant.
Here is a listing of our favourite tools that allow us to work effectively and efficiently for our clients:
Last month, many GHVA members participated in the 6th Annual 
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Subcontracting with a VA firm is one of the greatest ways to gain experience. I was lucky to get introduced to a great VA firm through a mentor I worked with through the 
Social media strategy isn’t the goal; it’s the path you plan to take to get there; and should always precede activity.
When we hear social media, social media marketing, or social media networking, we automatically think about LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and maybe YouTube. But there is so much more to social media such as blogging, niche specific social channels, audio, video, and others.
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